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Houston Cougars Announce Schedule Change for Home Matchup vs Kansas State

On Thursday morning, GoCoogs.com announced on X that the Houston Cougars' home matchup against the Kansas State Wildcats on Feb. 14 will now tipoff at 3 p.m.

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 29

The Good, Bad and Ugly of No. 10 Houston Cougars’ Gritty Win over TCU

The No. 10 Houston Cougars got back on track in the win column with a 79-70 victory over the TCU Horned Frogs in Fort Worth on Wednesday night. Houston improves to 18-2 overall on the season and 6-1 in the Big 12, while TCU further drops to 13-8 and 3-5 in the conference.

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 29

3 Takeaways From No. 10 Houston Cougars' Grit-Filled Win at TCU

In dodging a plague of recurring foul trouble from their previous game, and backed behind freshman guard Kingston Flemings' eighth 20-point performance of the season, the No.

Stephon Johnson News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 28

Houston Cougars WR Stephon Johnson Makes Final Decision on Future

On Tuesday evening, Houston Cougars wide receiver Stephon Johnson made a massive decision on his playing career. After having his medical redshirt request denied, the three-year Cougar will be entering the NFL Draft.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 28

Houston Cougars Have a Talented Pair on Final Rivals 300 Rankings

The Houston Cougars have a clearer outlook on their roster heading into the 2026 season. With most of their transfer portal activity in the background, the Coogs were able to bring several key additions out of the portal that'll be immediate impact players.

Shadre Hurst News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 27

Houston Cougars OG Earns Way-Too-Early 2026 All-American Honors

Earlier this month, head coach Willie Fritz and the Houston Cougars made a significant move in the transfer portal with the addition of offensive guard Shadre Hurst.

Houston Cougars News / Heartland College Sports / January 27

Houston and Utah Show How Real Pairty in College Football is

College football parity is at an all-time high, for better or worse, and in this case, it’s actually better. While NIL money and transfer portal chaos have cast a dark shadow over some of the good in the sport, look no further than what went down at Houston and at Utah this cycle to show some of the changing of the guard.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 27

Houston Cougars Post-Transfer Portal 2026 Depth Chart Review: Quarterbacks

After a stressful two-week period with the transfer portal in full effect, Houston football now has the majority of its roster figured out for the 2026 season.

Here's Where Houston Sits in Big 12 After Disappointing Loss to Texas Tech

There have been so many different games that have had major implications for the conference standings, and every one of them will matter once March rolls around, when there are scenarios where teams are fighting for a better seed in the Big 12 Tournament and NCAA Tournament.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 26

Houston Cougars Garnering Attention in Early Top 25 Rankings

The Houston Cougars struck success with a major turnaround in year two, led by head coach Willie Fritz after a 4-8 season in year one. Fritz led the Coogs to a 9-3 overall record in 2025, a 6-3 record in conference play, and a strong ending with a win in the Texas Bowl against the LSU Tigers.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 26

Where Houston Cougars Stand in Latest Bracketology Projections

It’s all about March in college basketball. For the Houston Cougars, they’ve been on an incredible roll of consistency in the NCAA Tournament. Houston has made six straight Sweet 16s, two Final Fours, and a National Championship appearance in the last five seasons.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 25

Two Houston Cougars Playing Key Role In NFL Conference Championship Weekend

It’s another special NFL Playoffs weekend with both the AFC and NFC Championships on Sunday, and there will be former Houston Cougars in both games. The

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 24

Houston Cougars' Kingston Flemings Makes History Despite Loss

The Houston Cougars looked to keep things rolling through the regular season, as the Cougars had built a 17-1 overall record and had been undefeated throughout conference play, winning their first five Big 12 matchups.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 24

No. 12 Texas Tech spoils record-setting performance from Kingston Flemings in thrilling win over No. 6 Houston

Houston freshman Kingston Flemings had a performance to remember in Saturday's thriller against No. 12 Texas Tech. In the end, it was still not enough.

No. 2 UConn survives upset bid from Villanova in overtime

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Jack Carson Wentz News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 24

Houston Cougars Land Notable Long Snapper Via Transfer Portal

Earlier this week, the Houston Cougars added a notable special teams piece to their roster through the transfer portal. Jack Carson-Wentz, a long snapper who spent last season with the Florida A&M Rattlers, officially committed to play under head coach Willie Fritz on Thursday.

College Gameday On Site For Houston vs. Texas Tech Game In Lubbock

For the first time this season, College Gameday for college basketball will be live when Texas Tech hosts Houston at United SuperMarkets Arena. The Cougars

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 23

4 Players to Watch in Houston Cougars vs. Texas Tech Matchup

It’s already time to see the rematch. This is arguably the Big 12 conference’s best rivalry over the past two seasons. The scene now shifts to Lubbock as the No.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 23

3 Upset Territory Games for Houston Cougars Next Season

The Houston Cougars and head coach Willie Fritz will look to pick up where they left off heading into the 2026 season after a wildly successful 2025 campaign in which the Coogs ended the year with a 9-3 record, a bowl game win over the LSU Tigers, and ranked No.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 22