Editor’s Note: Heading into the Holiday Season and the end of 2014 we thought it would be nice to look back at some of the great moments from this past fall. We scoured through lots of video footage and came up with our “12 Plays of Christmas”. Every day we will reveal a new play or moment that we consider to be one of our best from the year. The list will end with play number 1 on Christmas Eve.

Day 6– Greg Ward Touchdown Against Memphis
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When Houston and Memphis met on Oct. 11, there was a change at quarterback for the Cougars. Greg Ward Jr., who had been a wide receiver for the early part of the season, was moved under center for the matchup with the Tigers. Ward delivered for Houston, leading the Cougars to a 28-24 win over the Tigers in thrilling fashion. Although Memphis outgained Houston in total yardage, Houston shifted the field with five takeaways in the contest.

Ward showed off his versatility in the game, running for 95 yards and a touchdown. Trailing 14-0 early in the second quarter, the impressive 64-yard scamper gave Houston its first points of the night. Ward took the snap and the pocket quickly collapsed, but he eluded the defenders, breaking free down the left side before cutting back across the middle for the touchdown. Take a look at this great play on Day 6 of the "12 Plays of Christmas".



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