#23 Houston And UCLA Going In Opposite Directions

HOUSTON (AP) -- The high-scoring Houston Cougars want everyone to know that they can run the ball a little bit, too.

When star quarterback Case Keenum left Friday night's win over UTEP with a mild concussion, the Cougars turned to their unheralded ground attack.

Running back Bryce Beall ran for a career-high 195 yards in Houston's 54-24 victory, something else for UCLA (0-2) to think about before the No. 23 Cougars (2-0) visit the Rose Bowl this weekend.

Coach Kevin Sumlin said Tuesday that Keenum was "day to day," without elaborating.

Junior Cotton Turner replaced Keenum on Friday night and completed 9 of 10 passes for 69 yards and a touchdown.

But Houston didn't need him to do much, piling up 308 yards on the ground in its highest rushing total since 2007.

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