The 2005 Houston Cougars football team represented the University of Houston as a member of Conference USA (C-USA) during the 2005 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by third-year head coach Art Briles, the Cougars compiled an overall record of 6–6 with a mark of 4–4 in conference play, tying for third place in C-USA's West Division. Houston was invited to the Fort Worth Bowl, where the Cougars lost to Kansas. The team played home games on campus, at Robertson Stadium in Houston. Wiki link