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The Houston Cougars moved up to No. 14 in the College Football Playoff rankings, a spot few fans could've dreamed of just a few years ago. Why? Well, because of a remarkable rebuild that has helped this Cougars team win many games with an elite offense.

Bryce Jackson News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 12

3 Takeaways From No. 8 Houston's Blowout Win over Jacksonville State

Houston Cougars basketball, now ranked No. 8 overall, cruised to a massive 92-46 win over Jacksonville State on Wednesday night at home in Fertitta Center.

Conner Weigman News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 11

Houston Quarterback Conner Weigman Is Raising His Draft Stock Significantly

The Houston Cougars have had quite the season, recently moving to No. 14 in the newly released College Football Playoff rankings. Why? Because the offense has been a well-oiled machine behind superstar quarterback Conner Weigman.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 11

Houston’s CFP Ranking Shows What a 24-Team Playoff Could Mean Next Season

The Houston Cougars are No. 14 in the College Football Playoff rankings, which leaves them outside of the 12-team format. However, the playoff will expand to a 24-team format beginning in the 2027 season.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 10

Houston Moves Into Top 15 of Latest College Football Playoff Rankings

The Houston Cougars are currently sitting at 7-2 after an important homecoming win over Cincinnati on Saturday, and are still in contention for the Big 12 Championship.

Houston Cougars News / Ball Exclusives / November 10

Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks Visit Houston Cougars on Tuesday

The Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks take on the Houston Cougars at Fertitta Center on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Ladyjacks are 1-0. Stephen F. Austin beat Dallas 136-41 on Wednesday, Nov.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 10

Houston vs Colorado: Everything to Know About the Cougars' Next Opponent

Houston Cougars football will head back out on the road for Week 11 action as they take on the Colorado Buffaloes. This will be Houston's first-ever trip out to Boulder, Colorado in program history.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 10

Houston Basketball Rises Higher in Top 10 of Week 1 AP Poll

Houston Cougars basketball is coming off an 86-68 win over California in the Caesar's Lake Tahoe Classic on Sunday night and improved to 2-0 in the early season.

Chendall Weaver News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 9

Houston Guard Chendall Weaver Makes Instant Impact After Eligibility Update

The Houston Cougars finally got a big update related to their fifth-year guard Chendall Weaver, who transferred to Houston in mid-August after signing a financial aid agreement.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 8

Houston Football Moves Back in Top 15 of AP Poll After Win over Cincinnati

Houston Cougars football got back on track in Week 10 with a critical homecoming win over Cincinnati at TDECU Stadium on Saturday evening. The 31-24 victory improved Houston to a 7-2 record overall and a 4-2 mark in the Big 12.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 8

Houston Found a Way to Win but Willie Fritz Still Has a Problem to Solve

The Houston Cougars won against Cincinnati 31-24 on Nov. 7. However, the game got close in the fourth quarter, even though Houston held an 11-point lead at halftime.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 6

No. 17 Houston vs. Cincinnati Prediction: Can the Cougars Stay Perfect at Home?

The Houston Cougars have an important homecoming game against Cincinnati on Saturday afternoon at TDECU Stadium. Houston, currently ranked No. 17, must win to stay in contention for the Big 12 Championship.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 6

Houston’s Homecoming Game Carries an Unfinished Piece of Program History

The Houston Cougars are facing off against Cincinnati on Nov. 7 on their homecoming and this game brings forth a rivalry. The last time Houston beat the Bearcats was in 2016, when the Cougars were the No.

Conner Weigman News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 6

Conner Weigman Has a Chance to Make a Major Statement for Houston

Quarterback Conner Weigman and the Houston Cougars need to bounce back and finish the regular season strong after taking a dissapointing loss at the undefeated Utah Utes.

Kelvin Sampson News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 5

Kelvin Sampson's Houston Team Just Delivered an Early Warning to College Basketball

The Houston Cougars basketball program went through a rebuild over the offseason after four starters moved on, but coach Kelvin Sampson and his staff have put together quite the formidable team for the 2026-27 season.

Houston Cougars News / Ball Exclusives / November 5

Sam Houston Bearkats Visit Houston Cougars on Thursday Night

The Sam Houston Bearkats visit the Houston Cougars at Fertitta Center on Thursday, Nov. 5, with tipoff set for 8:00 p.m. ET. Both teams enter at 1-0. Houston beat Hampton 73-65 at home on Monday, Nov.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 5

Five Takeaways From No. 10 Houston Basketball's Season-Opening Win vs La Salle

The No. 10 Houston Cougars got their 2026-27 season started on the right note with a dominant 94-55 win over La Salle on Monday night in Fertitta Center.

Kelvin Sampson News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 4

Everything Important Kelvin Sampson Said After Houston's Win over La Salle

The No. 10 Houston Cougars got another dominant season-opening win under coach Kelvin Sampson and began the 2026-27 campaign with a 94-55 win over La Salle

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 3

Where Houston is Ranked in First College Football Playoff Rankings of 2026

The Houston Cougars are still in the race for the Big 12 Championship and came into the 2026 season with hopes of contending for more. The Cougars are currently sitting at 6-2 after their bye week and are ranked No.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 3

Houston's First CFP Ranking Could Put Willie Fritz's Rebuild on a National Stage

College football fans await the newest rankings: the College Football Playoff rankings. The AP Top 25 is finally going to be the less important of the two rankings, with the end stretch of the season coming up.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 3

Five Takeaways From No. 10 Houston Basketball's Season-Opening Win vs La Salle

The No. 10 Houston Cougars got their 2026-27 season started on the right note with a dominant 94-55 win over La Salle on Monday night in Fertitta Center.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 3

Willie Fritz Reveals Positive Injury Updates For Houston After Bye Week

The No. 17 Houston Cougars are coming off a critical bye week that couldn't have come at a better time. The reason for that is that Houston was just banged up after Week 8's tough loss at Utah.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 2

Houston Reveals Kickoff Time, TV Network for Homecoming Game vs Cincinnati

The Houston Cougars, now ranked No. 17 in the country, will be back in action this Saturday at home against Cincinnati. After a much-needed bye week with a chance for the team to rest up, Houston has four games left this regular season and it starts with this Week 10 matchup.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 25