Case Keenum News

Southern Miss quarterback Martevious Young shared the Conference USA offensive player of the week award this week after his performance in last Saturday's 44-34 victory over Tulsa.

The Houston Cougars' Case Keenum is one of three finalists for the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award.

The Memphis Tigers are 2-8 on the season and have played their final home game of the year.

Case Keenum threw for 405 yards and five touchdowns in just more than two quarters, and No.

WESH.com updated Nov. 17, 2009 ORLANDO, Fla. - WESH.com "They're the ones that need to pick it up, as far as lookin' at how they attack games and show up for games." UCF football coach George O'Leary spoke those very words early Sunday morning, hours after his Knights had defeated 12th-ranked Houston.

Clemson running back C.J. Spiller is listed among the top five candidates for the Heisman Trophy in eight published polls this week.

Last meeting: 2006, Houston 23-20, OT. What's At Stake At 4-2 in Conference USA play after a 37-32 loss to Central Florida on Saturday, Houston has to win its final two games for a shot at West division title.

Published: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 5:35 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 5:35 p.m. Ballots for the 75th Heisman Trophy were mailed Monday.

The 24th-ranked Houston Cougars open a regular- season ending two-game homestand this weekend, as they try to bounce back against the Memphis Tigers in Conference USA play at Robertson Stadium.

Two of the 15 players on the list of candidates for the Walter Camp Football Foundation's 2009 Player of the Year award are from Alabama.

Next game: vs. Tulane When, TV: 2 p.m. Saturday, Bright House Sports Network LET'S LOOK AHEAD: The Knights host Tulane Saturday at Bright House Networks Stadium.

It's easy to blame the Houston Cougar defense for Saturday's 37-32 loss to the University of Central Florida Knights.

Josh Innes, who debuts Monday as the third member of KILT's morning drive time cast, will bring along his LSU sweatshirts as he moves to Houston from Baton Rouge, La.

UCF defense opens the third quarter strong, forcing the Cougars to go three-and-out. Houston punts.

Published: Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 2:58 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 2:58 a.m. ORLANDO Now the other shoe drops.

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Roy Watts isn't much for opening his mouth unless it's to smile or eat. When Watts opened his mouth and words came out shortly before his first start as a Houston Cougar, quarterback Case Keenum listened.

Central Florida coach George O'Leary doesn't have any illusions about what the Knights have to do to keep pace with No.

2. Case Keenum, junior, QB, Houston : Numbers are simply amazing on a one-loss football team.

Steve Spurrier swears it makes no difference who's on the other sideline. That seems hard to fully believe since few have as deep a love for Gator blue and orange than South Carolina's head ball coach, also one of Florida's most famous and beloved players and coaches.