The Auburn defense held Houston to its season-low in points on Tuesday, but it wasn’t enough as the Cougars took a late lead to win the Ticketsmarter Birmingham Bowl.

Houston quarterback Clayton Tune found tight end Jake Herslow open for a 26-yard touchdown pass with 3:27 left in the game and No. 20-ranked Houston beat Auburn, 17-13. The loss is Auburn’s fifth-straight loss to end the season.