The 1947 Houston Cougars football team was an American football team that represented the University of Houston during the 1947 college football season as a member of the Lone Star Conference (LSC).
In its second season under head coach Jewell Wallace, the team compiled a 3–8 record (0–6 against LSC opponents) and finished in the last place in the conference.
The team played its home games at Public School Stadium in Houston.
[1] In the final Litkenhous Ratings released in mid-December, Houston was ranked at No.
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