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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.

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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.

Colorado sent clear Haynes King warning after Houston’s Conner Weigman lights Buffs up in Cougars' win

Houston Cougars quarterback Conner Weigman showed the Colorado Buffaloes that Haynes King is a damning bellwether for how CU will handle dual-threat QBs this season.

Houston Releases Hype Video Ahead of Colorado Buffaloes Matchup

On Friday night, the Houston Cougars are set to embark on their revenge tour in the Big 12. The first opponent they will face in Big 12 play will undoubtedly

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 12

Colorado vs. Houston Cougars Preview: Score Predictions

All the attention will be on Houston vs Colorado with the game being one of the best matchups on Friday. The two teams will face off for the first time in 54 years and the Cougars are looking for their first victory over the Buffaloes.

What Happened Last Time Between Houston Cougars and Colorado Buffaloes?

The landscape of college football has changed drastically due to conference realignment over the past few years, but arguably no conference - certainly not among the Power Four, at least - looks more different than the Big 12.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 11

The Houston Non-Conference Basketball Schedule Release Should Have Fans Very Excited

The Houston Cougars' much-anticipated 2025-26 season is still a few months away from tipping off, as the Cougars will look to once again make the journey through the NCAA Tournament in hopes of winning their first national championship in program history.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 11

EPSN Still Doesn’t Believe in the Houston Cougars

The Houston Cougars have had a pretty impressive start to their 2025 campaign. They beat Stephen F. Austin pretty handily before sending them back to the Piney Woods, and then found their groove against the Rice Owls in the last foreseeable iteration of the Bayou Bucket Classic to start the season 2-0.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 11

Houston Cougars Stock Watch after Week 2: Who's Up & who's Down?

The Houston Cougars continued their momentum after their season-opening victory over the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks with a comfortable blowout 35-9 victory in the final Bayou Bucket Classic against intercity rivals the Rice Owls.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 10

Houston Cougars Football Schedule Gets Tougher

Conference football games are beginning to start, and with the expansion of the Big 12, it means that the Houston Cougars benefit from scheduling quality games.

Kelvin Sampson News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 10

Kelvin Sampson Announces Two Conference Matchups for ESPN's Big Monday Games

The Houston Cougars should be eager to return to the court after a record-setting 2024 season, which saw the Cougars just a few points shy of capping the season off with a national championship.

Houston Cougars News / Sporting News / September 9

Houston Cougars eye statement win over Colorado in Big 12 opener

Friday’s Big 12 opener against Colorado gives Houston the chance to prove its 2–0 start is no fluke.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 9

Houston Cougars Baseball to Compete in Frisco Classic in Early 2026

On Tuesday morning, the Houston baseball program announced part of its schedule for the 2026 college baseball season. Before conference play, the Cougars will compete in the Frisco Classic against notable programs like Oregon State, Iowa, and Alabama.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 9

Why Houston Cougars Fans Should Be Optimistic About 5-Star QB Keisean Henderson

Coach Willie Fritz has said it before, and he will surely say it again: the biggest advantage the Houston Cougars have is that they do not have to go far to find top talent. To find their next quarterback, Fritz and the Coogs just had to go 30 minutes up the Hardy Toll Road.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 9

Houston Cougars Set to Face Old Southwest Conference Foe in Early Season Matchup

While the start of the college basketball season is still a few months away, the Cougars have already lined up a series of non-conference matchups for the 2025 season.

Houston Cougars vs. Colorado Buffaloes: Week 3 Preview

The Houston Cougars will face off against the Colorado Buffaloes in arguably coach Willie Fritz’s biggest game since joining UH last year. The Cougars are 2-0 this season for the first time since the 2018 season, where former defensive tackle Ed Oliver led the charge for Houston.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 8