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Houston Cornerback Jalen Mayo Named Semifinalist for Prestigious Award

The No. 18 Houston Cougars pass defense has taken some heat over the course of the season due to the number of big plays allowed, but the secondary as a whole has improved recently.

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Houston's Defense Deserves More Credit for the Cougars' Rise

Most of the national talk surrounding the No. 18 Houston Cougars has been the high-powered and balanced offense, and rightfully so. That group led by senior quarterback Conner Weigman, a great one-two punch at running back, a veteran offensive line and multiple receiving weapons has been one of the best in the country.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 29

Houston Coach Willie Fritz Explained Late Offensive Struggles vs Utah

It seemed like the Houston Cougars were in a good position heading into the fourth quarter on a late night against the Utah Utes on the road. This was

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 28

Former Houston Cougars Baseball Starter Makes World Series History

Houston Cougars baseball has been represented in a big way at the 2026 World Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays. It was on the mound for Game 3 of the Fall Classic that former Houston baseball starter Robert Gasser took the ball for the Brewers on the road in Tropicana Field and made World Series history.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 28

Houston vs Cincinnati Kickoff Time Still Uncertain After Big 12 Announcement

The Big 12 announced on Monday, Oct. 26, that ESPN and FOX are using a six-day window to determine the kickoff time and network for Houston's game against Cincinnati on Nov.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 28

Houston Still Has a Path to the Big 12 Championship Game After Utah Loss

At first glance, it looked all the hopes for the Houston Cougars to make the Big 12 Championship game were now out of the window after the devastating loss on the road to Utah on late Saturday night.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 27

The Next Two Weeks Will Define Houston's Football Season

The No. 18 Houston Cougars now face some major questions. The Cougars were unable to hang on to a 10-0 lead against the No. 6 Utah Utes, are currently 6-2, and have taken a tumble in the rankings.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 27

Latest Houston Cougars Bowl Projections After Week 8

The Houston Cougars, now ranked No. 18 in the latest AP Poll, clinched their second straight bowl appearance after Week 7's top-20 win over Oklahoma State.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 26

Houston Wasted Its Best Chance to Take Control of the Big 12 Race

The Houston Cougars had a chance to do something really special on Saturday night in Salt Lake City. With all the chaos of the Big 12 earlier in the day, with multiple contenders losing, there was a golden opportunity for the Cougars to put themselves in the driver's seat in the conference.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 25

Where Houston Ranks in New AP Top 25 After Utah Game

The Houston Cougars were unable to retain a 10-point lead against the Utah Utes yesterday as the Utes offense surged. The Cougars lost disappointingly, 21-13.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 25

No. 10 Utah outlasts No. 14 Houston to remain Big 12's lone unbeaten

No. 10 Utah did what two other top-10-ranked Big 12 teams couldn't on Saturday: win.

Cincinnati stuns No. 8 Texas Tech to end Red Raiders' unbeaten season

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Sione Fotu News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 24

Sione Fotu Returns Home to Utah as Leading Houston LB: 'Full Circle Moment'

The No. 14 Houston Cougars are going to be featured in the biggest game in college football this week, battling the No. 10 Utah Utes in the program's first top-15 road matchup after 35 years.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 23

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.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 23

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 / Heartland College Sports / September 15

Texas Tech vs. Houston: Prediction, Pick and Preview

The Texas Tech Red Raiders and Houston Cougars meet this weekend in the first conference game for each team in Week 3 of the college football season. Texas Tech is 2-0 with wins over Abilene Christian and Oregon State, while Houston beat Oregon State and Southern to also reach 2-0 last Saturday.

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.