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The First 7 Games Have Redefined Expectations for Houston Football in 2026

The Houston Cougars are now ranked No. 14 in the country, and this season so far has truly put the program back on the map on the big national stage. There were a lot of hopes for Houston in 2026 to truly compete in the Big 12 and make that contending jump.

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Houston's Willie Fritz Named to Prestigious Coach of the Year Watchlist

The turnaround of the Houston Cougars football program over the past two years has been tremendous. It's been led by coach Willie Fritz, who was hired at Houston back on Dec.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 22

Houston's Offensive Line Has Its Work Cut Out Against Utah

Houston's offensive line has one of its toughest defenses that it will face in the season. Utah's defense is one of the best in the Big 12 conference. Can the Cougars' offense keep up or will it struggle against a top 10 team?

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 21

No. 14 Houston Can End a 17-Year Drought With Upset of No. 10 Utah

The Houston Cougars have a huge week ahead of them. This key stretch of the schedule against some of the top competition in the Big 12 will wrap up with another big-time showdown on the road against No.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 20

Houston Has a Chance to End the Longest Winning Streak in the Nation

Last Saturday, the No. 2 BYU Cougars upset the then No. 2 Notre Dame Fighting Irish to end the longest active winning streak in the FBS. That streak now belongs to the No.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 20

Houston's Aggressive Fourth Down Decisions Are Paying Off

The No. 14 Houston Cougars had to place a lot of trust in their offense this past weekend. Going up against an Oklahoma State that came in ranked No. 18 and featured one of the best scoring offenses in the country, Houston knew it would have to put up a lot of points and be at peak performance on the offensive side of the ball.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 19

Houston Star QB Conner Weigman Isn't Being Talked About Enough

The No. 14 Houston Cougars are 6-1 after winning a shootout against the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Saturday, 35-32. The Cougars' star quarterback led them to victory with an amazing performance.

College Gameday Is Set to Visit Houston vs. Utah

The No. 14 Houston Cougars play one of their biggest games ever when they visit the No. 10 Utah Utes in Week 8. This game is huge for both programs as they try to threaten the Big 12 and for a College Football Playoff spot.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 17

Houston Cannot Afford to Waste Its Biggest Opportunity of the Season

Since the beginning of the season, the No. 20 Houston Cougars have shown they can beat the teams they are supposed to beat. However, another tough test comes to TDECU Stadium on Oct.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 16

Houston Offensive Line Is Dominating in Two Key Statistical Categories

The Houston Cougars' offense has been a force to be reckoned with, scoring at least 26 points in every game this season and excelling in multiple categories.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 15

Houston Run Defense Has Become One of the Best in College Football

The No. 20 Houston Cougars' run defense is one of the best in the country, ranking fourth in college football. They allow 74 yards per game, which is a major improvement from last year when they allowed 129 rushing yards per game.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 15

Houston Hosts Its Biggest Ranked Home Matchup in More Than a Decade

It's going to be a special Week 7 home game for the Houston Cougars on Saturday night. No. 20 Houston will be hosting No. 18 Oklahoma State in a top-20 showdown at TDECU Stadium.

John Hebert News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 15

Willie Fritz Reveals Key Details on Houston Running Back John Hebert's Injury

One of the big areas that Houston football has upgraded over the last year has been the depth. The Cougars have plenty of that at the running back position as well.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 14

Willie Fritz Has Given Houston Football Something Worth Protecting

Willie Fritz has built the No. 20 Houston Cougars into something Houston fans might not have imagined not long ago. The Cougars are a Big 12 contender and have become one of the conference's best teams.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 13

Willie Fritz Has a Big Expectation Of The Houston Fan Base

The No. 20 Houston Cougars have a huge matchup this Saturday against the No. 18 Oklahoma State Cowboys. This game is already big because of its implications for the Big 12.

Re'Shaun Sanford News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 13

Re'Shaun Sanford's Comeback is Bigger Than Football

The Houston Cougars' running back room this season features two special stories. Houston has been able to run the ball through its talented backfield much more than in 2025 and not have to rely on senior quarterback Conner Weigman as much.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 12

Willie Fritz Calls on Houston Fans to Show Up for Ranked Home Game vs Oklahoma State

The Houston Cougars just dominated the Kansas State Wildcats on the road with a 35-16 win in Week 6. As a result, Houston jumped up in the AP Poll to No.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 12

Houston Football Winners and Losers From Kansas State Victory

The No. 20 Houston Cougars went into Manhattan and came out on top against Kansas State, 35-16. They improved to 5-1 on the season and 2-1 in the conference.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 10

Five Immediate Takeaways from No. 22 Houston’s Blowout Road Win over Kansas State

The No. 22 Houston Cougars took over in Manhattan, Kansas, and blew by Kansas State in a 35-16 blowout win on Saturday afternoon. Houston got out to a quick start on offense and never looked back.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 9

Conner Weigman Can Take Houston to Another Level in Big 12 Race

The No. 22 Houston Cougars are heading into a make-or-break stretch, starting this weekend with a road trip to Manhattan, Kansas, to take on the Kansas State Wildcats.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 9

Houston's Next Three Games Will Define Its Big 12 Championship Hopes

This Saturday, the No. 22 Houston Cougars take on the Kansas State Wildcats on the road. This game is the first of three season-defining contests. Houston's goal this season is to become a Big 12 contender and even a College Football Playoff contender.

Jonathan Dimas News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 8