Houston, Texas- On the second game on the road, the Grambling State University Tigers (0-2) suffered a tough loss to the University of Houston Cougars with a final score of 47-0 Saturday evening in Houston. Despite allowing over 40 points to the Cougars at TEDCU Stadium, the G-Men's defense never gave up.

Grambling's defensive line nicknamed the "Body Snatchers," made four goal line stops against Houston. In the second quarter, the G-Men forced a fumble on Farrow, which was recovered by Tigers No. 56 Troy Roach. At the end of the third quarter, Brandon Byrdsong recovered a fumbled ball from Ward off of a 49-yard punt by Sophomore Johnathan Wallace.  Dwight Amphy and Tyree Hollins led the Tigers with eight tackles followed by Aaron Breed (6) and Mike Roach (5). Quarterback Stephen Johnson wrapped up a 11-18-2 night for 151 yards.  Junior receiver Chester Rogers finished the night with 85 yards on four receptions including a season-long 22-yard pass.
 
This is the second time that the Cougars have defeated the Tigers. The last time both teams played each other was back in 2006 at the old Robertson Stadium in Houston (42-22).  

Next, the Tigers will travel to take on the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats for their home opener Saturday, September 13^th in Municipal Stadium with a 4:00 p.m. kickoff. The last time the Tigers played the Wildcats was in 2004 and defeated them in a close game (24-23).
 
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