The 2012 Houston Cougars football team represents the University of Houston in the 2012 NCAA Division I FBS football season. It is the 67th year of season play for Houston. The season will mark the last for the Cougars as a member of Conference USA as they plan to move to the Big East Conference in 2013. In addition, it will be the final season for the team to host its home games at Robertson Stadium as the university has announced plans to begin construction on its new stadium in December 2012—following the conclusion of the season. The 2012 season will be the first full season under head coach Tony Levine as he took over for Kevin Sumlin after his departure following the 2011 Conference USA Football Championship Game.