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The Houston Cougars are the hottest they’ve been in a long time. Tree straight victories, especially one against one of the biggest brands in the Big 12, can do wonders for a team’s morale.

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What Week 3 College Football Games Should Houston Cougars Watch?

Big 12 football is physical. Big 12 football is intense. Big 12 football is exciting. In Week 4 of the college football season, the Cougars have a bye week, which gives them an extra week to rest and prepare for their game against Oregon State in Corvallis, Oregon.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 18

How Houston Cougars' Top High School Recruits Performed So Far This Season

Houston football continues to impress this season, improving to 3-0 for the first time since 2016. Head coach Willie Fritz made it a point to excel at recruiting for UH and it already shows in the high school class.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 18

When Could Houston Cougars Lose Their First Game?

The Houston Cougars are off to a fast start in the 2025 season. The Cougars begin the season 3-0 for the first time in nearly a decade. The undefeated start received its biggest exclamation point after Houston's convincing victory over the Colorado Buffaloes, 36-20.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 17

Houston Emerges as Big 12’s Viewership Leader in Week 3

So far in the 2025 season, the Houston Cougars (3-0) have been one of the more interesting storylines in college football. This past weekend, the Cougars

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 17

Preseason Accolades Already Beginning to Pour In For Houston Cougars Stars

The Houston Cougars will return to the hardwood in just a matter of a few months, and for many, the Cougars will be widely considered one of the perennial national championship contenders for the 2025-26 season.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 16

The Best Has Yet To Come For The Houston Cougars Defense

Talkin’ Bout Them Cougars, which streams on GoCoogs.com, recently conducted an interview where defensive coordinator Austin Armstrong took time out of

David Ndukwe News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 16

How the Loss of David Ndukwe Will Test the Houston Cougars Offensive Line

Amid their best start since going 3-0 in 2016, the season just got tougher with the Houston Cougars (3-0) losing star offensive lineman David Ndukwe. The news broke on Tuesday morning that the offensive tackle would miss the remainder of the season with a dislocated left knee.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 16

Where Houston Ranks Amongst College Football's Remaining Undefeated Teams

The Houston Cougars have been on a roll to start the 2025 campaign, shutting out the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks to start out the year, putting up a statement victory in their rivalry game against the Rice Owls, and starting off conference play strong with a victory over the Colorado Buffaloes last Friday night.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 16

Houston Cougars Special Teamer Honored With Weekly Award

The Houston Cougars put together one of the most impressive transfer portal classes of the recent offseason. All of the attention goes to their offensive

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 16

Where Houston Cougars Basketball Ranks in Preseason Top 25

The 2025-2026 college basketball season is quickly approaching, and once again, Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson and another talented Cougar roster should be widely considered one of the top national championship contenders heading into the season.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 15

Houston Cougars Offensive Coordinator Honored With Weekly Award

The first half between the Houston Cougars and the Colorado Buffaloes Friday night was a neck and neck, Houston led by only a safety, with a score of 16-14

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 15

Big 12 Power Rankings: Houston Cougars Move Up After Statement Win

The Houston Cougars had a night to remember on Friday, defeating Deion Sanders and Colorado 36-20 to open Big 12 play on a high note. After back-to-back 4-8 seasons, the Cougars showed that they're not the same team anymore.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 15

What the Stats Reveal About Houston Cougars' Season So Far

After three weeks of college football, conference play for many teams in the country is officially underway. With the beginning of league play, fans and the media alike start to recognize which programs are contenders, and which programs are pretenders.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 15

Houston Cougars Stock Watch After Week 3: Who's Up & Who's Down?

The Houston Cougars could not ask for a better start to their 2025 season and the second year under head coach Willie Fritz. The Cougars have started the season off hot, currently undefeated at 3-0, which is Houston's first such start since the 2016 season.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 15

How Houston QB Conner Weigman Continues To Quiet Doubters

When teams don’t turn the ball over, good things happen. For Houston Cougars junior transfer quarterback Conner Weigman, the first three games against SFA, Rice and Colorado have been nothing but clean football with no turnovers.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 15

The Houston Cougars Have Been On Fire, But Major Challenges Remain Ahead

The Houston Cougars have turned many heads after their impressive 3-0 start. Head coach Willie Fritz has put together a team that looks extremely different in the best way from his 2024 squad.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 14

Houston Lands New Bowl Projections After Week 3

The Houston Cougars are 3-0 for the first time since the 2016 season, and are coming off of a major victory over Colorado. With an undefeated start to the season, Houston is receiving a lot of attention and they are projected by several experts to make their first bowl game since 2022.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 14

Houston Cougars Offense Excelling in All-Important Area

In 2024, the Houston Cougars' offense was without question the worst in the Big 12. They ranked dead last in the conference in total yards, passing yards and points per game, and by significant margins too.

The Unsung Hero of Houston’s Victory over the Colorado Buffaloes

While all eyes were on quarterback Conner Weigman’s phenomenal performance after the Houston Cougars’ dominant victory over the Colorado Buffaloes, one player flew under the radar for a near-perfect performance.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 13

How Houston Cougars Wore Colorado Buffaloes Down

The Houston Cougars made a statement on Friday night, showing that they aren't the same team that went 4-8 in each of the past two seasons. In their Big 12 opener on Friday, Willie Fritz and the Cougars welcomed Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes to town and smacked them en route to a 36-20 win.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 13

The Good, Bad and Ugly of Houston Cougars' Win vs. Colorado

Following a 36-20 victory over Colorado on Friday, the Houston Cougars claimed their first Big 12 Conference opener win in program history and are off to their first 3-0 start since 2016.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 13

How Houston Cougars Put College Football on Notice vs. Colorado

Those lights at TDECU Stadium were shining bright Friday night as one sideline glimmered while the other got sent home disappointed in its performance knowing it is an uphill battle from here on out to reach the Big 12 Championship Game.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 13

Multiple Houston Cougars Suffer Injuries in Win Over Colorado

On Friday night, the Houston Cougars and Colorado Buffaloes squared off in one of the first Big 12 conference games in the 2025 season. Despite a strong start by the Cougars, the team's depth would eventually be tested amid of a sea of injuries during their 36-20 win over the Buffaloes.