Houston Football: 3 takeaways from strange victory over Tulane

HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 15: Jeremy Singleton #10 of the Houston Cougars catches a pass for a touchdown in the third quarter defended by Taris Shenall #19 of the Tulane Green Wave at TDECU Stadium on November 15, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

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1. Ed Oliver, Major Applewhite have issues to sort out

Houston has a number of issues to sort between injured star defensive lineman Ed Oliver and head coach Major Applewhite.

Oliver and Applewhite’s confrontation was documented in front of all the cameras — how does the team move forward with much still on the line for 2018?

A number of injuries affected the Cougars Thursday night. There were moments in the second half highlighting this, like sophomore defensive back Grant Stuard carrying the ball four times for 31 yards.

Will Oliver, a projected first-round draft pick next spring, return to the field for Houston? Will he even be healthy enough? Can he and Applewhite make amends?

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These questions and more surround Houston following their definitive 48-17 triumph over Tulane.

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