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Houston Barely Misses Out On Latest AP Poll

What Willie Fritz has done in his time as the head coach of the Houston Cougars is nothing short of impressive. He has been successful at every stop in his coaching career, and expects Houston to be no different.

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The Good, Bad, and Ugly of No. 2 Houston Cougars Basketball’s Win over Towson

It was not Houston basketball's best game, to put it lightly, but the No. 2 Cougars got their second victory of the season over Towson 65-48 in the Fertitta Center Saturday afternoon.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 8

Houston Basketball Bounces Back In Second Half To Defeat Townson

Houston basketball defeated Townson 65-48 on Saturday afternoon at the Fertitta Center. Despite a sloppy first half, the Cougars played much better after halftime to start the season 2-0.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 8

These 2 Games Have Implications For The Houston Cougars

When Week 11 of the college football season gets underway, significant conversations will surround the Big 12, as a handful of teams still have a chance

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 8

Ground Game Stands Out in Houston Cougars' Space Game Win

Heading into their road matchup against the UCF Knights, it was imperative that the Houston Cougars control the line of scrimmage and dominate the time of possession.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 8

The Good, Bad and Ugly from Houston Cougars’ Last-Second Win over UCF

The Houston Cougars somehow got the 30-27 victory over the UCF Knights in the space game in Orlando on Friday night. UH improves to 8-2 on the season and gets a much-needed bounce-back win to stay undefeated on the road.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 8

Why Houston Cougars Struggled in First Half For Second Consecutive Game

To get off to an efficient start in a road game, it takes any offense to generate touchdowns while limiting penalties and costly mistakes. The Houston Cougars went scoreless until the 7:52 mark in the second quarter in Friday's 30-27 win over the UCF Knights in Orlando.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 8

Houston Cougars Survive Another Conner Weigman Turnover-Filled Day

After the Houston Cougars put together a disappointing performance last time out, which gave Houston its second loss of the season, the Coogs needed a win to get back on track.

Houston Cougars News / Sporting News / November 8

Watch: Houston narrowly escapes UCF win with last-second interception

The Houston Cougars survived a last-minute push by UCF and Davi Belfort.

Kelvin Sampson News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 7

Kelvin Sampson Deep Dives Into Houston's Talented Freshmen After Game One

The Houston Cougars' much-anticipated return to the court after a heartbreaking loss in the title game last season started on a commanding note, with the Coogs playing the same style of hard-nosed defense that is accustomed to a Kelvin Sampson-coached team, defeating Lehigh 75-57.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 6

Why Top College Hoops Analyst Thinks So Highly of Houston Cougars

We're just three days fresh into the 2025-26 campaign for No. 2 Houston men's basketball, in which, after starting off with a 75-57 win over Lehigh on Monday, early-season accolades and power rankings continue to pour in for the Cougars and their popularly billed "revenge tour." to get back to the national championship game.

Connor Weigman News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 6

Connor Weigman Finally Earning National Respect

Although the Houston Cougars football program is coming off a shocking loss to West Virginia at home, UH is still 7-2 and has outperformed all expectations at the start of the year. A key reason for that is the play of redshirt junior quarterback Connor Weigman.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 6

What the Stats Say About Houston Cougars vs. UCF

As we quickly approach the Friday night matchup between the Houston Cougars and UCF Knights, it's time to ask the simple question — which team holds the advantage?

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 5

Houston Cougars Land Huge Commitment From Local Star Talent

The Houston Cougars will need a bounce-back performance this Friday as they take on the UCF Knights Friday night. The Coogs come off a brutal loss to a struggling West Virginia Mountaineers squad, with the Cougars losing 45-35 at home and seeing themselves be unranked after finally making it back to the national rankings.

3 UCF Players to Watch vs. Houston Cougars

After their worst loss of the season, the Houston Cougars are looking to rebound in magnificent fashion against the UCF Knights. The only problem? Head coach Willie Fritz's squad could be facing another team that emphasizes the run game, something that threw the Cougars for a loop against West Virginia.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 4

3 X-factor Players When Houston Takes On UCF

All the Houston Cougars can do is flush it down the toilet. It might be stinky. It might be nauseating. However, that’s the game of football, and the best

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 4

The Good, Bad, and Ugly From Houston Basketball’s Win Over Lehigh

The Houston Cougars have had quite the run under head coach Kelvin Sampson. With Sampson at the helm, the Coogs have been lifted from mediocrity and thrust into the national spotlight, consistently competing for National titles.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 3

Takeaways From Houston Cougars' Season-Opening Victory Over Lehigh

The reigning national runner-up No. 2 Houston Cougars got their campaign mission back to the final 40 minutes off on the right foot with a 75-57 win over Lehigh Monday night at Fertitta Center, the 800th win of coach Kelvin Sampson's career.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 3

Houston Cougars Begin Revenge Tour With Win Over Lehigh

Houston’s basketball gave fans a lot to be excited about in Monday’s 75-57 victory over Lehigh at the Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas. It marked the first game of what hopes to be a revenge tour for the Cougars, who came up one possession short of winning a national title last season.

West Virginia Loss Clouds Houston's Big 12 Championship Hopes

After finding their way into the rankings with a shocking win over Arizona State just over a week ago, the Houston Cougars and Coog Nation alike are now left reeling after being handed their second loss of the season by the West Virginia Mountaineers.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 3

Why Houston Cougars’ Fans Were Disappointed in Game Day Experience vs. West Virginia

It was not a great football Saturday at TDECU Stadium for the Houston Cougars, who shockingly got upset by a 2-6 West Virginia team at home in a 45-35 loss. That knocked Houston out of the AP poll just one week after being ranked no.

Postscripts: ESPN Chaos, Houston’s No-Show Fans, and the Big 12 Power Race

\What’s going on in the Big 12 and beyond? I expand and explain every Sunday in Postscripts at Heartland College Sports, your home for independent Big 12 coverage.

Houston Cougars News / Athlon Sports / November 1

Top-25 College Football Team Draws Embarrassing Crowd on Saturday

Despite entering Week 10 as the No. 22-ranked team in college football, the Houston Cougars' fan base failed to deliver on Saturday against West Virginia in a conference game that will likely have Big 12 title implications.

Houston Cougars News / Heartland College Sports / November 1

Where are Houston Fans to Support Their Top 25 Team?

Houston showed up in the AP Top 25 this week for the first time since joining the Big 12, and the fanbase immediately embarrassed them on national television.

Houston Cougars News / Heartland College Sports / November 1

Houston Cougars Blow Golden Big 12 Opportunity in Loss to West Virginia

The Houston Cougars were apparently feeling themselves a bit too much coming off a huge win at Arizona State. Houston returned home with a 4-1 Big 12 record, 7-1 overall, and on paper, the easiest final four games in the Big 12 out of any contender looking to win the league.