Houston to play San Diego State in Las Vegas Bowl

Houston quarterback Greg Ward Jr., left, calls a play in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016, in Cincinnati. (John Minchillo)

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- The University of Houston Cougars will play in the Las Vegas Bowl, school officials announced Sunday.

The Cougars will face San Diego State.
Houston finished the season 9-3.

PHOTOS: Tom Herman through the years

Houston head coach Tom Herman, left, and Central Florida head coach George O'Leary greet each other on the field before an NCAA college football game.AP

Houston coach Tom Herman stands on the sidelind during he first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016, in Cincinnati.AP

Houston head coach Tom Herman watches during in the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, in Memphis, Tenn.AP

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2016, file photo, Houston coach Tom Herman stands on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati in Cincinnati.AP

Houston head coach Tom Herman speaks during a press conference for the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015, in AtlantaAP

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2014, file photo, Ohio State offensive coordinator Tom Herman talks to the media during an NCAA college football news conference in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.AP

Houston head coach Tom Herman watches from the sidelines during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida.AP

Houston head coach Tom Herman watches his team on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Connecticut.AP

Cincinnati coach Tommy Tuberville, left, meets with Houston coach Tom Herman after an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016.AP

Temple coach Matt Rhule, left, shakes hands with Houston coach Tom Herman during an American Athletic Conference football championship news conference Dec. 4, 2015, in Houston.AP

Houston's head coach Tom Herman, left, and Navy's head coach Ken Niumatalolo shake hands on the field before an NCAA college football game between Houston and Navy, in Houston.AP

Houston head coach Tom Herman is dunked with water by his players after winning the American Athletic Conference championship football game against Temple.AP

Coach Tom Herman has moved on to the University of Texas, but fans say they are still optimistic about the team.

University of Houston fans disappointed at Tom Herman's departure