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What the Rebound Battle Means For Houston Cougars Heading Into Big 12 Play

By no standards was the No. 8 Houston Cougars' 69-60 non-conference finale win over Middle Tennessee on Dec. 29 pretty for a Quad 3 matchup out of a nine-day break.

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The Good, Bad and Ugly of No. 8 Houston Cougars’ Win over Middle Tennessee

The No. 8 Houston Cougars faced off against Middle Tennessee State in their final non-conference game of the season, and it shockingly turned into a tight 69-60 win for Houston at the Fertitta Center on Monday night.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 30

Houston Cougars Receive Huge News From Standout Wide Receiver

The Houston Cougars ended a much-improved 2025 season that featured pivotal moments like earning bowl eligibility and rankings in the national polls, with another positive, a bowl game victory over the LSU Tigers, which allowed the Coogs to eclipse 10 wins in a season since 2021.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 30

Houston Cougars Big 12 Title Defense Starts Now

In the blink of an eye, Houston is going to be done with the non-conference part of the schedule and will turn the page to start taking on the rest of the Big 12, where the competition begins to get a little harder each and every time coach Kelvin Sampson’s program takes the floor in hopes of snagging another win.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 30

Houston Cougars Defensive Standout Declares For 2026 NFL Draft

The Houston Cougars defeated the LSU Tigers 38-35 in the Kinder's Texas Bowl on Saturday night at NRG Stadium to finish the 2025 season 10-3. With Houston

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 30

2 Key Takeaways From No. 8 Houston Cougars' Narrow Win Over Middle Tennessee

In overcoming a slow start from the floor out of a nine-day break, the No. 8 Houston Cougars concluded their 2025-26 non-conference slate with a 69-60 win over Middle Tennessee Monday night at Fertitta Center, improving to 12-1 on the season.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 29

Kellen Sampson Draws Familiar Parallels While Praising Houston Cougars

The Houston Cougars' 38-35 win over the LSU Tigers in the Kinder's Texas Bowl capped an unforgettable season for the Houston Football program. In just year two of the Willie Fritz era, the Cougars finished with a 10-3 overall record and a 6-3 record in Big 12 play.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 29

How Conner Weigman's SEC Experience Led Houston to Texas Bowl Win

The Houston Cougars concluded their 2025 campaign on an emphatic note with their 38-35 victory over LSU Saturday in the Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium to put a turnaround 10-win campaign on the mantle, and much like the season's successful outcomes, it was attributed to the work and career bests of their top signal caller.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 29

Which Houston Players Could Have A Breakout Game?

There are always games where players who check in do not get enough credit when the other players on the floor draw a ton of attention. Depending on how

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 29

Houston Cougars Senior Looks to the NCAA for one Final Season of College Eligibility

The Houston Cougars put the finishing touches on a positive 2025 season with a victory in the Kinder's Texas Bowl over the LSU Tigers. With this season, the Cougars improve from back-to-back four-win seasons in 2023 and 2024 to the program's first 10-win season since 2021, ending the year with a 10-3 record.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 28

Willie Fritz Praises Houston Cougars for Historic 10-Win Season

The Houston Cougars officially cemented themselves in the football program's record books with their 38-35 win over the LSU Tigers in the Kinder's Texas Bowl.

Houston Cougars News / Heartland College Sports / December 28

Houston Football Just Resigned a Trio of Elite Players

Houston football just locked in a massive win for the 2026 season by bringing back three of its best players. Quarterback Conner Weigman, wide receiver Amare Thomas, and defensive end Khalil Laufau are all set to stick around in Willie Fritz’s system.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 28

Why Houston WR's Incredible Bowl Performance Sums Up Season Perfectly

The Houston Cougars rounded up their second season under head coach Willie Fritz in style Saturday evening, outlasting the LSU Tigers to win the 2025 Kinder's Texas Bowl, 38-35.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 28

Houston Cougars Tight End Puts on a Show in Texas Bowl Win Over LSU

The Houston Cougars' offense showed some serious growth in the 2025 season. With notable transfers like Conner Weigman, Amare Thomas, and Dean Connors, the Cougars were expected to see massive improvements no matter who they faced in the regular season.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 28

Houston Cougars Senior Ends Season With Exclamation Point in Texas Bowl

For the first time since 2021, the Houston Cougars ended a season with a double-digit number in the win column as the Coogs wrapped up their much-improved 2025 season with a 10-3 record after defeating the LSU Tigers in a high-scoring affair 38-35 in the Kinder Texas Bowl on Saturday night.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 28

3 Takeaways From Houston Cougars' Season Finale Win Over LSU in Texas Bowl

HOUSTON-- In overcoming an early two-score deficit, the No. 21 Houston Cougars captured an emphatic 38-35 win over the LSU Tigers in the Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium Saturday, to cap off a 10-3 turnaround campaign in its third season in the Big 12 conference and second under coach Willie Fritz.

College Football News / Total Apex Sports / December 28

No. 21 Houston Wins Texas Bowl In 38-35 Shootout Over LSU

In one of the best seasons in program history, the No. 21 Houston Cougars put their stamp on a great season with an offensive onslaught to beat the LSU Tigers in the Texas Bowl.

Connor Weigman News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 28

Conner Weigman Breaks Houston Bowl Game Record in Close Win vs LSU

One mission. One goal. Get to 10 wins. The Houston Cougars entered Saturday evening at NRG Stadium against LSU knowing how important it was to the entire program to reach the double-digit-win mark.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 28

Houston Cougars Close Out Season With Win vs. LSU in Texas Bowl

The Houston Cougars defeated the LSU Tigers 38-35 in the Kinder’s Texas Bowl on Saturday night inside NRG Stadium. The Cougars collected their first 10-win season since 2021, and they won their first bowl game since 2022.

Connor Weigman News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 27

Connor Weigman Made A Christmas Promise to his Houston Cougars Star Wide Receiver

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and that is certainly the case for the No. 21 Houston Cougars as they play in a bowl game for the first time since 2022. This isn’t any regular bowl; the Cougars got the opportunity to stay home this Christmas week and play in the Texas Bowl against LSU.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 26

Kevin Sampson Has High Praise For Cedric Lath

The Houston Cougars basketball program has found another keeper that coach Kelvin Sampson has worked on developing each and every practice since the 6-foot-10 junior Cedric Lath joined the school.

What the Stats Say About Houston Cougars vs. LSU Tigers Bowl Matchup

The Houston Cougars find themselves with one final test left in the 2025 season after a much better campaign in Year 2 under head coach Willie Fritz, who has the Coogs sitting at 9-3 heading into their bowl game.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 25

Conner Weigman, Cougars Embracing Final Opportunity at NRG Stadium

Hearing that the Houston Cougars would be able to stay close to their facilities fired up a ton of players, including the quarterback who has run the offense the entire season.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 25

Conner Weigman Gets Honest About Houston's Potential

The Houston Cougars (9-3, 6-3 in Big 12) ended the regular season as the No. 21-ranked team in the country. After an underwhelming 2024 season where the program finished with a 4-8 record, head coach Willie Fritz has completely changed the narrative around Houston Football.

NFL News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 25

The History Between the Houston Cougars and LSU Tigers

The Houston Cougars' impressive 2025 campaign that saw them finish 9-3 at the conclusion of the regular season has brought them to their first bowl game berth since the 2022 season.