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Five Things Houston Cougars Need to Fix Before the Season Opener

The first real look at the Houston Cougars squad before the 2026 season has come to an end. Over the weekend, the Cougars ended their offseason work with the culmination of spring practice with their spring game.

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The Houston Cougars Are The 'Best Choice' Keisean Henderson Has Ever Made

It’s important to find a community where it feels like it was the right decision to be there. For one of the athletes who recently came into the football program, not knowing a ton before making his decision, it's clear he made the right choice by offering his talents to a program hungry to make the playoffs and bring home a championship.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 22

Do the Houston Cougars Finally Have What It Takes to Challenge for the Big 12 Title?

The 2026 Houston Cougars football season already has expectations to be special. That's not just from the fans, but also the players and coaches. When coach Willie Fritz was hired in December of 2023, it was to turn the program around to meet the expectations it currently has.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 22

Why Kingston Flemings Is Forever Grateful For the University of Houston

Houston’s freshman point guard Kingston Flemings recently spoke to the media one final time as he declared for the 2026 NBA Draft. With the news, Flemings will now take on workouts from various teams to try to improve his stock as much as possible before the draft, beginning on Tuesday, June 26.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 21

Willie Fritz Had Some Major Takeaways from Houston’s Spring Game

There was a different level of excitement around the Houston Cougars football team during this past spring season. Houston is coming off a 10-win season

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 21

Paris Melvin Jr. Impresses at Houston Cougars Spring Game

The spring football season for the Houston Cougars just wrapped up with the spring game on Saturday, and there was plenty to take away from that showcase.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 21

The Two Next Breakout NFL Prospects From Houston

The Houston Cougars have a pair of key players from the 2025 season who could be prime candidates to hear their name called in the 2026 NFL Draft. Those two names obviously are tight end Tanner Koziol and cornerback Latrell McCutchin Sr.

Kelvin Sampson News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 20

Kelvin Sampson Believes Kingston Flemings Will Be Drafted Higher Than People Think

Some players are just special. Not every day does a player join a program and become one of the highest-rated prospects in the upcoming NBA Draft. Not every day does a freshman shine on the national stage.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 20

Keisean Henderson's First Spring With Houston Cougars Was a Rousing Success

The Houston Cougars made one of the biggest steals of the 2026 recruiting class when they managed to retain the commitment of local five-star quarterback Keisean Henderson all the way through signing day.

College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / April 19

Kingston Flemings Makes His Decision on the 2026 NBA Draft

Houston guard Kingston Flemings has declared for the 2026 NBA Draft, announcing his decision Sunday after a breakout freshman season with the Houston Cougars men’s basketball.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 19

Willie Fritz Says There is a New Leader in the Houston Cougar Secondary

The Cougars wrapped up their annual spring game on Saturday afternoon after participating in a variety of drills and 1-on-1 positional work. After the two-hour practice, head coach Willie Fritz addressed the media, and he had way more positives than negatives to say about his team’s performance overall this spring.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 19

Houston QB Keisean Henderson Has the Best Mentors He Could Possibly Ask For

The conclusion of the Spring football season for the Houston Cougars saw its annual open-practice style Spring game on Saturday, where not only returning

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 19

Here’s What Houston’s Roster Is Starting To Look Like for 2026-27 Season

Houston, we don’t have a problem. Many positions have been filled for the upcoming seasons, and there are not many concerns about what head coach Kelvin Sampson has done this season, given the cards he was dealt after the season wrapped up.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 18

2 Things We Need To See In Houston’s Spring Football Game

Hello Spring. Football is officially here. Well, kinda. Spring football is for collegiate athletes, and head coach Willie Fritz will be able to further evaluate where his troops are in the offseason before heading into the summer and fall sessions.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 16

How Houston's Transfer Class Will Help Reshape the Program

After a disappointing 65-55 loss to Illinois in the Sweet 16, Houston basketball has turned the page and is solely focused on the transfer portal. In the past week, Houston has signed four players from the transfer portal, and the Cougars have almost completely reloaded for the upcoming season.

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 16

This Transfer Will Thrive In Houston’s Offense

Another piece to the puzzle. Houston convinced Corey Hadnot Ⅱ to join the program after major player departures opened several roster spots. Now that another

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 15

The Houston Cougars Just Secured Another Transfer Portal Commitment

The Houston Cougars continue to boost their roster through the transfer portal. It was much needed for the program to add depth and talent this offseason and Houston is now making those moves in the portal.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 15

Delreeco Gillespie Will Fit Right In With Houston Cougars Offense

Houston continues cooking. It was a big week for the athletics program, as the Cougars added two highly rated players from the portal, who were desperately needed to continue the pursuit of NCAA Tournament success.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 14

Houston Cougars Make Big Splash in the Transfer Portal and Land Elite Guard

The Houston Cougars did not have the season they hoped for after finishing as the runner-up in the National Championship the previous year, this time falling in the Sweet 16 to Illinois.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 14

Underrated Houston Prospects Who Could Sneak Into the NFL Draft

The Houston Cougars have a few players who could be potential candidates to hear their names called when the 2026 NFL Draft rolls around. The NFL draft officially kicks off on Thursday, April 23, and throughout the seven rounds, several Coogs will await the call.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 14

Houston Releases Major Announcement About Annual Spring Game

Houston football is in full swing with spring practice taking place, and the Cougars are set to play its annual spring game this Saturday. While the game was set to take place inside of TDECU Stadium, UH announced that due to player safety concerns, the game has been moved to the practice fields.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 14

Houston Cougars Football Will Monitor These 2 Position Groups Heavily

Year 3 of the Willie Fritz era will soon be underway, and the third spring game in his tenure will shortly be taking place at TDECU Stadium. It will be free admission, and fans, along with the media, will be able to check out what the program has been working on throughout the spring season.