Houston tight end Tanner Koziol (9) is tackled by Central Florida defensive back Antione Jackson (7) after catching a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Ball State tight end Tanner Koziol (88) runs after the catch during an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Michelle Haas Hutchins)

Ball State tight end Tanner Koziol (88) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Muncie, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Houston tight end Tanner Koziol (9) dives to recover a loose ball in front of Rice defensive lineman Elroyal Morris III (30) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke).

Houston tight end Tanner Koziol during an NCAA football game against Rice on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke).

Houston tight end Tanner Koziol during an NCAA football game against Texas Tech on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke).

Houston tight end Tanner Koziol (9) gets tackled by Arizona State linebacker Jordan Crook (8) and Arizona State safety Myles Rowser during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Houston tight end Tanner Koziol (9) makes a catch in front of Arizona State defensive back Kyndrich Breedlove during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Houston tight end Tanner Koziol (9) and Houston running back Dean Connors (44) run to make blocks against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Houston tight end Tanner Koziol (9) celebrates his touchdown against West Virginia during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Houston tight end Tanner Koziol (9) runs in front of Central Florida defensive back Antione Jackson (7) after catching a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)