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No. 22 Houston Football Went Viral For Week 1 Team Entrance

The start of the 2026 Houston Cougars season had a lot of anticipation brewing, and it all culminated with the kickoff of the season opener on Sept. 5 at TDECU Stadium.

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Houston’s stunning recruiting weekend could shape its next championship push

Houston basketball just enjoyed the type of recruiting weekend that can shape a program for years. Kelvin Sampson and his staff landed commitments from point guard Darrell Davis and forward Beau Daniels on consecutive days.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 10

Houston's New Offensive Strength Could Be on Full Display Against Southern

Houston Cougars football will be staying at home for Week 2 as they take on the Southern Jaguars at TDECU Stadium on Saturday evening at 6 p.m. UH will be looking to build upon the 33-20 win in the season opener and improve upon some of the struggles in pass coverage, penalties and tackling.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 9

Three Things Houston Must Clean Up Against Southern

The Houston Cougars got the job done in the season opener at TDECU Stadium against the Oregon State Beavers on Saturday, but it's obvious that there was plenty to fix in various areas going forward.

5 Biggest Winners From Houston's Win over Oregon State

Houston Cougars football kicked off their 2026 season with a 33-20 victory over the Oregon State Beavers. While it was far from a perfect performance as a team, there were some standout players who came through and shined in Week 1 for Houston.

ESPN Explains Decision to Bump Houston-Oregon State for Texas, And Big 12 Fans Won’t Like It

ESPN has responded to criticism over its decision to move the end of Houston’s season-opening win over Oregon State off its main network to make room for Texas.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 5

Why No. 23 Houston's High Level of Experience Gives It an Edge

Houston Cougars football has much higher expectations entering the 2026 season. There are hopes of contending for the Big 12 championship. The Cougars were ranked No.

Conner Weigman News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 4

Houston QB Conner Weigman Has a Chance to Start 2026 With a Statement

There's a lot of hope riding on Houston Cougars senior quarterback Conner Weigman this season. The expectations for the Cougars are the highest they've been in years and arguably the biggest reason the offense can reach another level is Weigman.

Javion White News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 3

Houston DB Javion White Embraces His Chance in Willie Fritz’s Program: ‘He’s a Dawg’

Javion White was recruited by then Tulane coach Willie Fritz back in 2023 to play for the Green Wave as a three-star prospect out of Franklin Parish High School in Louisiana.

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Houston WR Trent Walker on Facing Former Team in Week 1: ‘I’m a Cougar for 2026’

Trent Walker grew up in Beaverton, Ore. and went to Beaverton High School. It's quite fitting that he started his collegiate career as an Oregon State Beaver and spent five seasons with the program.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 2

Six Houston Position Rooms, Six Breakout Candidates to Watch

Houston Cougars football really needed to develop depth across the board when they first joined the Big 12. Over the past two years under coach Willie Fritz, Houston has been working towards that.

Houston Cougars News / Heartland College Sports / September 2

How Lane Kiffin Almost Became the Houston Cougars’ Head Coach

It’s hard to imagine now, but one of college football’s biggest personalities nearly landed with a Big 12 team years before the conference’s recent wave of realignment.

Conner Weigman News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 1

What Houston Football Needs From Conner Weigman in Week 1

No. 23 Houston kicks off the 2026 season with a major underdog opponent and a program that's been downgraded from the Power 4 in recent seasons. Oregon State comes to TDECU Stadium expected to be throttled by the Cougars in Week 1.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 31

The Best Case Scenario for the 2026 Houston Cougars

There's no secret that the expectations for the Houston Cougars football program have grown a lot since the start of last season. It helps when you're ranked No.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 31

What Houston Football Learned From Fall Camp

The Houston Cougars are now heading into their Week 1 practice schedule as fall camp has now wrapped up. The season-opening kickoff against Oregon State is now just a few days away on Sept.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 31

Houston Football Adds New Fan Experiences at TDECU Stadium

On Aug. 28, Houston Athletics sent out more information about the Coogs Unlimited VIP game-day experiences to give fans a better experience at TDECU Stadium.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 30

Houston Football Has One Clear Strength Entering 2026

What was once an area of improvement for the Houston Cougars after the 2025 season is now the clear strength heading into the 2026 season. That flip is a result of a productive transfer portal, growth over the offseason and a surprise late addition thanks to the recent situation impacting college football.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 28

Four Biggest Questions Houston Football Still Face Before Week 1

All the relentless preparation, workouts, practices and studying over the past few months in the summer for the Houston Cougars has built up to this moment.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 27

Biggest Houston Football Camp Winner and What Their Role is Now

Fall camp is where the roster gets rewritten for a team. With many players rising and falling, Houston has a player who is the biggest winner. Here is why wide receiver Koby Young is Houston's biggest camp winner and his role in the upcoming season.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 27

Three Players Who Will Change Everything for Houston in 2026

The Houston Cougars have a number of returning starters, 12 to be specific, and more than 35,000 snaps played across the roster entering this season. That experience is a big reason for the Cougars have high expectations to contend in the Big 12 and a part of why they are ranked No.