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Five Cougars Who Could Decide No. 25 Houston vs Georgia Southern

The Houston Cougars will take on the Georgia Southern Eagles this week on the road in the final non-conference game of the season. This is the chance for Houston to get back on track in the win column after a tough loss to Texas Tech in Week 3.

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What Four-Star Recruit Triston Hawthorne Can Bring to Houston Cougars Basketball

Houston Cougars basketball has already put together a stellar 2027 recruiting class. UH now has four four-star prospects that are all ranked in the top 100 for next season.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 23

Houston's Offense Has Become One of the Nation's Most Productive Units

The No. 25 Houston Cougars did well offensively despite their 28-26 loss on the road against the No. 11 Texas Tech Red Raiders. The Cougars still managed to get 458 total yards as the offense continued to move the ball well.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 23

Breaking Down Houston Basketball's 2026-27 Season Schedule

The complete 2026-27 schedule for Houston Cougars basketball is now official. After some of the prominent non-conference games and the Big 12 schedule matrix were revealed, the whole slate was announced last week.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 23

Willie Fritz Has One Message for Houston Before His Georgia Southern Return

The Houston Cougars have their last non-conference game of the season this Saturday against Georgia Southern in Week 4. This is an interesting game in that the Cougars will be traveling out to Statesboro, Georgia, to take on a Sun Belt team.

Conner Weigman News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 22

Conner Weigman Opens Up About Houston's Failed Two-Point Try

The biggest moment out of Houston's 28-26 loss in the Big 12 opener to Texas Tech on the road was senior quarterback Conner Weigman coming up practically an inch short of a game-tying two-point conversion with 49 seconds left.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 22

Kick Time and Network Revealed For Houston's Big 12 Home Opener

While the Houston Cougars began their 2026 Big 12 conference schedule at Texas Tech, the home conference opener has been scheduled for Week 5 against UCF.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 21

3 Overreactions After Houston vs Texas Tech

Houston Cougars football took on Texas Tech in their first Big 12 game of the season and put up a hard-fought performance in a difficult top-15 road matchup.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 20

Where Houston Ranks in New AP Top 25 After Texas Tech Game

The Houston Cougars came close to upsetting the now No. 11 Texas Tech Red Raiders on Friday night. However, their 28-26 loss didn't knock them out of the AP Top 25 or out of contention for the College Football Playoff and the Big 12.

Carmello Brooks News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 20

Houston DL Carmello Brooks Arrested on Charges of Assaulting Pregnant Woman

Houston Cougars defensive lineman Carmello Brooks was arrested on Thursday and charged with an assault on a pregnant individual, according to Harris Country court records.

Justice Carlton News / ESPN / September 19

Houston transfer Carlton to miss season with knee injury

Houston transfer Justice Carlton will miss the 2026-27 season due to a left knee injury she suffered during the preseason.

College Basketball News / Busting Brackets / September 18

Houston's No. 1 recruiting class just added the most Kelvin Sampson player possible

Kelvin Sampson apparently found another Kelvin Sampson basketball player. Houston added its fourth commitment to a loaded 2027 recruiting class Thursday when four-star forward Triston Hawthorne announced he will play for the Cougars.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 17

Houston Cougars Pass Rush is All In on Brotherhood to Power Its Pressure

Getting after the passer is such a critical component of every level of football. A defensive line that poses a threat to the quarterback can change the game. The Houston Cougars have a mix of returning members and new faces up front that could be the right combination to help this program reach the Big 12 championship game.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / September 16

Houston vs. Texas Tech prediction, odds, pick for top 25 Big 12 clash in Week 3

Houston is set to open their Big 12 schedule as they face off with Texas Tech in Week 3. Both teams enter the game at 2-0 on the season. It is time to continue the NCAA Football odds series with a Houston-Texas Tech prediction and pick.

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 / Houston Cougars on SI / September 15

Houston Basketball Set to Be Featured in Two Big Monday Showdowns on National TV

Houston Cougars basketball has been involved in plenty of high-profile matchups over the recent years, especially since the move to the Big 12 prior to the 2023-24 season.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 14

Re’Shaun Sanford II Gives Houston An Explosive Edge at Running Back

The Houston Cougars have a whopping 616 rushing yards through the first two games of the season. There’s been a clear emphasis on establishing the run,

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 14

3 Overreactions After Houston vs Southern

The No. 22 Houston Cougars roll into Week 3 of the season after a massive 77-6 rout of Southern at TDECU Stadium on Saturday. Houston led 28-0 after the first quarter and quickly showcased its depth with the second and third string units playing from halfway through the second quarter.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 13

Where Houston Ranks in New AP Top 25 After Southern Game

On Sept. 12, Houston dominated the Southern Jaguars 77-6. However, with that win, Houston stays in the No. 22 spot in the AP poll going into Week 3. The two major strengths that carried over from the last game against Oregon State were the run game and the quarterback room.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 12