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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.

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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.

5 Oklahoma State Players Houston Fans Need to Know For 2026 Matchup

One of the Houston Cougars' most interesting home football games this upcoming season is against the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Oct. 17 at TDECU Stadium.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 20

Is Houston Ready to Take the Next Step and Win the Big 12?

Houston has had an amazing past year when it comes to football. From a disappointing 4-8 2024 season to a bowl-winning 10-3 team the next year, Head coach Willie Fritz has improved the football in Houston by a large margin.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 20

Trap Game or Tune-Up? Sizing Up Oklahoma State on Houston's 2026 Schedule

The Houston Cougars have a Week 7 matchup against the Oklahoma State Cowboys lined up on Oct. 17 at TDECU Stadium. Houston faced Oklahoma State last season in Stillwater and won 39-17, but now has the opportunity to beat them at home.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 19

How Willie Fritz Changed Houston Football's Image

Houston football in 2023 was very hard to watch as a Cougar fan. Just the year prior, former Head coach Dana Holgorsen led the team to an 8-5 record, winning the Independence Bowl 23-16 against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 19

Talented 2027 Houston Football Commit Flips to Conference Foe

Houston football has been off to an outstanding start in recruiting for its 2027 recruiting class this offseason; however, there was a little bump in the road on Thursday.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 18

Houston vs Oklahoma State: The Matchups That Will Decide The Game

Houston's Big 12 football slate for the 2026 season features some interesting games and big-time battles. One of the underrated matchups of the year will be when the Cougars line up at TDECU Stadium to take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Oct.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 18

This Houston Transfer Could Change Everything for Willie Fritz

Houston has had a lot of attention through the transfer portal. With transfers such as Trent Walker, Makhi Hughes and Ashton Porter coming to the Cougars, Houston has increased their lethality.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 18

Why Houston Might Be the Most Dangerous Team in the Big 12

Houston is coming off of a Bowl winning season. In that same season, we've seen multiple players begin to step up and claim their starting roles for Houston.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 17

How Willie Fritz's impact has Turned Around Houston for the Better

Head coach Willie Fritz has turned Houston's football program back in the direction of the national spotlight. The future is showing signs of Big 12 Championship contention and even a spot in the College Football Playoffs.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 17

Ranking the Top 5 Tight Ends in Houston Cougars History

The Houston Cougars have seen students come and go throughout its time. The athletics department in Houston is no different and has seen its fair share of talent join and leave the roster.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 17

Why Houston’s Wide Receiver Room Could Be the Best In the Big 12 Conference

Houston football is just a little over two months away from beginning the 2026 football season. After an impressive 10-3 campaign in 2025, the Cougars reloaded through the high school class and transfer portal to attempt to continue that same success this year.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 16

Houston Cougars Score Huge Recruiting Win, Land Four-Star Cornerback

Head coach Willie Fritz has delivered on his promise in 2024 by continuing to “recruit the heck out of the state of Texas.” Not only has the Cougars’ recruiting thrived in the state of Texas, but they have also done very well at keeping talented recruits home.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 16

Here Is The Path To Playing Time For Houston Freshman Jeremiah Bushnell

Houston football has rebuilt the offense in more ways than one. Starting with a weakened offensive line and working his way down to the wide receiver room, Head Coach Willie Fritz has done an amazing job rebuilding the Houston Cougars into a team that can compete for a championship.