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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.

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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.

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

Houston Kicker Jonathan Dimas Earned Big 12 Special Teams Honor

The Houston Cougars offense has been great to start the 2026 season. They've been one of the best offenses in the Big 12 so far and a huge reason why the team is ranked No.

Stephon Johnson News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 8

Houston Coach Willie Fritz Reveals Eligibility on Myles Rowser, Stephon Johnson

Houston Cougars football has been waiting to get an official word and clearance for their two fifth-year players part of the class of 2022 that has been involved in plenty of uncertainty over the past few months.

Houston Football Kickoff Time, TV Details Set for Matchup vs. No. 18 Oklahoma State

The Big 12 road schedule for the Houston Cougars was always a key part of the season with the two biggest games of the year against Texas Tech and Utah away from home.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 6

3 Houston Players Who Have Surprised the Most Through Five Games

The No. 22 Houston Cougars are already five games into the 2026 season, and there are some players who have impressive resumes. From being a reliable target to a dominant runner, these Cougars have impacted Houston's chances of making the Big 12 Championship for the better.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 6

Highly Touted Houston Freshman RB John Herbet Likely to Miss Remainder of Season

Unfortunately, the No. 22 Houston Cougars have suffered an injury. The 2026 recruiting class for the Cougars saw several blue-chip recruits commit and sign with Houston.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 5

Houston Is 4-1 and It Might Be Time to Raise Expectations

The No. 22 Houston Cougars have certainly shown some cracks in their foundation and have struggled here and there thus far in 2026. But as it stands now, Houston is still 4-1, ranked, and ready to take on a huge patch of its schedule.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 5

Houston Moves Down in Week 5 AP Poll Even After Big Comeback Win

The Houston Cougars went all-in on the space-themed helmets in the 27-17 win over UCF this past week. Houston was down 17-0 in the third quarter, but stormed back and scored 27 unanswered points in the second half total.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 4

What We Learned About Houston's Resilience After Houston vs. UCF

Throughout the first half of this matchup, the Houston Cougars were held scoreless. However, in the second half, the Cougars scored 27 unanswered points against UCF, winning their first conference game of the year.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 3

Houston's Veteran Secondary Knows What It Needs to Do to Improve

The No. 20 Houston Cougars are ranked the highest they’ve been since 2016, and the momentum has built towards the Big 12 home opener against UCF in Week 5. Houston’s offense has performed at a high level throughout the season, but it’s been the defense that has struggled at various points.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 3

No. 20 Houston Unveils Special Helmets to Go Along With Blue Uniforms

The No. 20 Houston Cougars just added some special swag to their Saturday look. While Week 5 against UCF in the Big 12 home opener was always going to be the Houston Blue game, the Cougars added a completely new element to their design.

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.

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.

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 / 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.