The 2006 Houston Cougars football team represented the University of Houston as a member of Conference USA (C-USA) during the 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by fourth-year head coach Art Briles, the Cougars compiled an overall record of 10âÂÂ4 with a mark of 7âÂÂ1 in conference play, winning C-USA's West Division title. Houston advanced to the Conference USA Championship Game, defeating was Southern Miss. The Cougars concluded the season at the invited to the Liberty Bowl, losing to South Carolina. The team played home games on campus, at Robertson Stadium in Houston.