Payton Turner
An image of Houston defensive end Payton Turner is displayed on stage after he was chosen by the New Orleans Saints with the 28th pick in the first round of the NFL football draft Thursday April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Saints draft Houston DE Payton Turner with 28th overall pick

By Brett Martel Apr. 30, 2021 01:29 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2019, file photo, Houston head coach Dana Holgorsen, center, reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against SMU, in Houston. In more than 25 years of coaching college football, Houston’s Dana Holgorsen had to deal with only two games canceled before this season. This year alone, he and the Cougars have had five games either canceled or postponed because of the pandemic, pushing their season opener back again and again. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)
Finally! Houston hopes to play long-awaited season opener

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 06, 2020 04:16 PM EDT