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Houston Football Earns Commitment From Elite Louisiana Safety

Houston football is coming off its highest-rated recruiting class in program history last year, and the Cougars are carrying over that momentum to their 2027 class.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / July 2

Why Houston's Recruiting Momentum Suddenly Feels Different

Since joining the Big 12, the Cougars' recruiting has been lacking due to instability, losing seasons and other factors. However, that has all changed, and this upcoming season is brining a bevy of talented recruits due to multiple reasons.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / July 1

The Top 5 Most Important Cougars Going into the 2026 Season

Having talented players on a roster can change an entire season for a team. For Houston, five players stand out as invaluable for the Cougars and will become valuable assets in the 2026 season.

Houston Defense News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 29

Why Jalen Mayo Is A Wild Card at DB For the Houston Defense

The Houston secondary is one of the strongest units we've seen on the team in a while. With the new winning culture in Houston, head coach Willie Fritz has made it a mission to improve every depth chart on the roster.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 29

Houston QB Conner Weigman Turns Heads at Manning Passing Academy

Houston football’s senior quarterback Conner Weigman is coming off the best season of his career, and he lead the Cougars to an impressive 10-win season in 2025.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 28

What Wins and What Loses the Game for Houston vs Utah

Houston's chances of winning this game depends on multiple factors that will impact this matchup. With Utah being a formidable threat, this game will be important for the Cougars to win for a chance at the Big 12 Championship game.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 27

How This Freshman WR Can Change The Game for Houston Next Season

Houston has had an amazing time when it comes to recruiting classes. Willie Fritz has put Houston on the map when it comes to football, and many athletes are taking note of the culture forming with the Cougars.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 27

How Houston Basketball Solved Its Interior Scoring Problem

Houston basketball finished well short of reaching back-to-back National Championships last season after suffering a 65-55 loss to Illinois in the Sweet 16.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 27

5 Utah Players Houston Fans Need to Know For 2026 Matchup

Utah has multiple superstars going into the 2026 season that Houston has to watch out for. From running backs to defensive linemen, five Utah players stand out from the rest that prove to be a threat for the Cougars.

Trap Game or Tune-Up? A Look at Utah on Houston's 2026 Schedule

Like Houston, Utah appears to be chasing a Big 12 Championship in the 2026 season. With this game being in the latter half of the season, it brings huge implications to conference standings and chances to play in the championship game.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 26

What Happened Last Time Houston Played West Virginia?

Houston has a lot of major games during its upcoming 2026 season. Many of those opponents come in the first half of the season. Teams like Texas Tech and UCF are some major conference opponents and will be tough to beat if Houston hasn't found their footing.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 25

Houston vs Utah: The Matchups That Will Decide The Game

There some important matchups in next season's Houston vs. Utah game that have to be considered. Some matchups will determine Utah's success in the run game while others will determine Houston's tempo.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 25

What Utah Does Better Than Houston And Why It Matters

Going into this game, Houston looks to win against the Utes in order to get closer to the Big 12 Championship game. However, Utah does better than Houston in different aspects of the game that head coach Willie Fritz has to limit.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 24

Why Houston Football Could Have the Big 12’s Best Offensive Line

Houston's offensive line has recently become one of the strongest lines in the conference. For a time, Houston couldn't handle the Big 12 defenses. That was until 2024 when the Cougars' path to success changed with Willie Fritz as the new head coach.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 24

Breaking Down Utah's Strengths, Weaknesses, & 1 Thing That Could Upset Houston

Utah comes into this game with hopes of winning the Big 12. With multiple strengths on their side, the Utes seem to be a contender for the championship game.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 24

How Dangerous Could Utah Be for Houston This Season?

Utah is one of those teams that are close to the top of the conference. Houston also enters the 2026 season as a top contender for the Big 12 Championship game.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 23

Texas Tech WR Transfer Could Take Next Step With Houston Cougars

Houston has a stacked wide reciever room in 2026. The players that have graduated from last year's class have opened new opportunities for many new receivers have have joined from the transfer portal.

Jaden Yates News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 23

One Defensive Player That Could Be The Backbone for Houston

Every championship contender has an elite defense and needs players who will step up to the occasion. For Houston, there is a player transferring in that could be a leader for Willie Fritz's defense: Ole Miss linebacker Jaden Yates.

Latreveon McCutchin News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 23

Why Latreveon McCutchin Is A Wild Card For the Houston Defense

Houston's linebacker room in 2026 is stacked with talent. This past offseason helped build off of an already great defense from 2025. Many of the positions on the defense had seniors who were graduating or players who wanted to transfer out of Houston to get a chance elsewhere.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 22

What Wins and What Loses The Game For Houston vs Oklahoma State

The Houston Cougars face the Oklahoma State Cowboys in Week 7 of their 2026 football schedule, and this could be poised to be one of the underrated great games of the year.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 22

Houston Has a Star That Nobody Is Talking About Enough

Houston football is coming off an impressive 10-3 season, finishing fourth in the Big 12 Conference in head coach Willie Fritz’s second season with the Cougars.

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 21

LSU Flips Key 2027 Offensive Recruit Away From Houston

Houston football has been excellent in the recruiting department since head coach Willie Fritz took over in 2024, but the Cougars have now lost two top offensive recruits in less than a week.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 21

Why These 3 Houston Cougars Can Earn All-Conference Honors

The Big 12 conference has 16 teams in 2026. Many of those teams have talent on their roster that shapes their culture and their identity as a team. Some teams have some impressive offenses, while others focus on the defensive side of the ball in order to stall out their opponents.