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Houston Cougars Drop in Week 7 AP Poll Despite Perfect Homestand

Despite a 2-0 homestand at the Fertitta Center from commanding wins over Jackson State and New Orleans, the Houston Cougars, now at 10-1 in the 2025-26 campaign, dropped to No.

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The Big 12 Could Soon Be Doing the Houston Cougars a Major Favor

The University of Houston athletic program just moved to a power four conference in the Big 12 over two and a half years ago in July 2023, but it will

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 15

Where Houston Cougars Rank Among Big 12 Teams Before Conference Play

The Houston Cougars are off to another fun season, jumping out to a 10-1 start with their only loss coming to the Tennessee Volunteers. Coach Kelvin Sampson has his troops rallying around each non-conference game, keeping the team fired up and prepared for what’s to come in conference play.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 14

5 Players Houston Cougars Could Target in Transfer Portal

The Houston Cougars were one of the most improved programs in the wider world of college football, being able to go from a four-win season in 2024 to an

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 14

2 Key Takeaways From No. 7 Houston Cougars' Win Over New Orleans

The No. 7 Houston Cougars capped off their three-game homestand with a 99-57 blowout win over the New Orleans Privateers on Saturday afternoon at Fertitta Center, in what was arguably their best offensive display of the season so far.

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 14

Houston Cougars Receive Huge Bench Contribution in Rout of New Orleans

The Houston Cougars once again take care of business, with another comfortable victory on Saturday afternoon as they cruised over the New Orleans Privateers 99-57 to pick up their tenth win of the season.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 14

The Good, Bad and Ugly of No. 7 Houston's Lopsided Win over New Orleans

No. 7 Houston Cougars basketball won a completely lopsided affair on Saturday afternoon in the Fertitta Center with a 99-57 throttling of New Orleans to improve to 10-1 on the season. The Cougars have clearly improved their play recently, and it was another team performance that smoked the Privateers.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 13

Houston Cougars Add Special Basketball Uniform For Big 12 Play

Houston Cougars basketball is quite particular about the uniforms that they wear during games. Chief of staff Lauren Sampson has said in the past that they are superstitious about their color choices.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 13

Houston Cougars Open Up as Slight Favorites vs. LSU

One more game. It’s the Houston Cougars and the LSU Tigers. For the final time of the 2025-26 campaign, both squads get to battle it out in the Kinder's Texas Bowl with a bunch of storylines coming after the regular season came to a close.

Tanner Koziol News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 12

Houston Cougars Tight End Earns All-American Honors

Earlier this week, Houston Cougars' tight end Tanner Koziol was named an All-American. The transfer from Ball State was a consistent producer in Slade Nagle's offense and has earned national recognition in his first season as a Cougar.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 12

How Houston Cougars Plan to Use Four-Star Athlete Paris Melvin Jr. Next Season

College football has seen a prominent resurgence in the "athlete" category of players over the past few years. These individuals play on both sides of the ball, and use their talent for offense, defense and even special teams.

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 11

2 Key Takeaways From No. 7 Houston Cougars' Win Over Jackson State

Redshirt senior guard Emanuel Sharp and freshman guard Isiah Harwell each posted 20-point performances en route to the No. 7 Houston Cougars tipping off their Week 6 homestand on a commanding note with an 80-38 blowout win over Jackson State Wednesday at Fertitta Center.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 11

Houston Cougars Linebacker Entering Transfer Portal

As the Houston Cougars gear up to face the LSU Tigers in the Kinder's Texas Bowl at the end of the month, some roster news has forced a slight detour in their defensive game plan.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 11

What Makes Emanuel Sharp Unique In Kelvin Sampson’s Eyes?

When a coach knows what he wants in a basketball player, he’ll do anything to “reel” in that player to join his program. One of the biggest additions coach Kelvin Sampson made was bringing in the 6-foot-3 senior guard Emanuel Sharp from Tampa, Florida.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 11

Houston Cougars Freshman Turns in Best Performance of the Season vs. Jackson State

The Houston Cougars continue to roll through the non-conference portion of their schedule, as they pick up their ninth win of the season and improve their record to 9-1 after the first 10 games for the 2025-26 season.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 11

No. 7 Houston Cougars Roll Through Jackson State in Well-Rounded Performance

No. 7 Houston Cougars basketball completely dominated over Jackson State Wednesday night at the Fertitta Center in an 80-38 win to improve to 9-1 on the season.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 10

Local Houston Legend Joins Houston Cougars' Coaching Staff

After a thrilling 9-3 season, the Houston Cougars are already prepping for the future with the hiring of Michael Bishop. On Dec. 9, the local legend and former Heisman finalist was officially announced as an offensive assistant for the Cougars.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 10

Multiple Houston Cougars Recognized on Dave Campbell's All-Texas Teams

The Houston Cougars enjoyed a remarkably improved year, with the Coogs ending the 2025 regular season with a 9-3 record, a quick turnaround in year two with Willie Fritz as the program's head coach from their four-win season in Fritz's first year with the team.

Conner Weigman News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 9

Conner Weigman Reveals Plans For Future With Houston Cougars

The Houston Cougars were able to take their 4-8 record from 2024 and flip it around to a 9-3 record in 2025 that gave them bowl game eligibility for the first time since 2022, thanks to a quadrant of transfers that truly revamped the offense for head coach Willie Fritz and his team.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 9