After a disappointing road loss at Baylor , UCF is back home, preparing to host Houston in the annual space game on Friday.

The Orlando Sentinel spoke with Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle to gain a deeper understanding of the Cougars. Here is an edited version of that conversation:

What’s stood out about Houston’s season so far?

Joseph Duarte: “Bowl eligibility for one. This is a much-improved team from last year, and it has to start with what they’ve done on the offensive side of the ball. They were among the worst in the country last year, averaging 14 points a game and they’ve more than doubled that this season. The transfer portal can do miracles these days. In one year, they keyed in on areas that needed improvement, and went out and got a top-tier quarterback in Con

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