EVs could kill demand for gasoline, which has long been a core product of Houston's oil industry. But there's an upside.

Justin Herbert and the Chargers struggle to find rhythm on offense and the defense commits costly mistakes early in a 20-16 loss to the Houston Texans.

Houston Cougars wide receiver Amare Thomas concluded his first season with the team with a Texas Bowl win that showed his worth in the system.

The Texans blunted the Chargers' momentum late in the first half with a timely turnover that proved huge in a close game.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/houston as Previewing Houston's matchup vs. Middle Tennessee State University. Houston basketball is set to take on Middle Tennessee on Monday, December 29, at the Fertitta Center at 7 p.m. on ESPN+.

Houston made big plays on offense and defense in first quarter and again down stretch to beat Los Angeles Chargers and clinch playoff spot.