Houston freshman Austin Foster (32) carries the ball Friday night against Liberty.

Sean Kelley walked to midfield and wrestled a large plug of grass from the earth. He planned to take it home and put it in a Ziploc bag. On the outside, he said he would write the date: Oct. 22, 2010.

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Isaiah Buse has served as the publisher of the Houston Herald since 2023. He started with the organization in 2019, and achieved a bachelor's degree in business administration in 2023. He serves on the...