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Breaking Down Houston Cougars' 3 Toughest Games of the 2026 Season

The Big 12 has officially released the schedule for the 2026 college football season. The Houston Cougars, as well as their fellow conference members, now know who they'll be matching up with in the upcoming season.

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3 Most Important Games On Houston’s 2026 Football Schedule

Finally revealed. The 2026 football schedule has been announced, and now all of the Big 12 know the exact dates of their games. Houston will have another heavy slate of games and hopes to win enough to earn a Big 12 Championship title and a ticket to the College Football Playoff.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 21

2026 Big 12 Football Schedule Announced For Houston Cougars

The long-awaited reveal of the 2026 Big 12 football schedule for all 16 programs went live Wednesday morning, and in the case of the Houston Cougars, who will enter Year 3 of the coach Willie Fritz era, it's another step in contention towards a conference championship.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 20

Houston Cougars Receive Their Flowers From the AP For 2025 Season

After a forgettable 4-8 record tainted Willie Fritz's first season as head coach of the Houston Cougars, 2025 was what gave the team and the coach confidence that this was the tandem that was going to result in success for the University of Houston.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 20

Houston Cougars Competing With LSU and USC for Four-Star RB

Head coach Willie Fritz and the Houston Cougars are once again making waves on the recruiting scene. Even after bringing in a strong 2026 recruiting class and one of the top transfer portal hauls in the sport, the Cougars have positioned themselves as contenders for another elite recruit.

Emanuel Sharp News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 20

Emanuel Sharp Shares Thoughts On Time In Houston On Countdown To Gameday

One of Houston’s veteran players, who has been the backbone of the team, is senior Emanuel Sharp, who took time out of his day to speak with Countdown To Gameday.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 20

How Houston Cougars Star Freshman is Taking Big Strides

It’s a new look front court for Houston Cougars basketball this season. The familiar face and No. 13 jersey number of J’Wan Roberts is no longer in sight

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 19

Houston Cougars Take New Stance In Week 11 AP Poll

Over the last three Big 12 games, the Houston Cougars have recorded an average margin of victory of 27 points. It propelled them to a 5-0 start in Big 12 play, recently thanks to their 103-73 win over Arizona State Sunday at Fertitta Center behind freshman guard Kingston Flemings' eighth 20-point performance on the season.

Kelvin Sampson News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 19

Kelvin Sampson Praises Star Guard In Postgame Press Conference

Houston basketball is off to yet another incredible start to the season, beginning 17-1 and is now 3-0 in conference play. With many tough games for the Cougars on the horizon, many fans have started to question why senior point guard Milos Uzan’s stats have been down after having a breakout season last year.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 19

Houston Cougars Make On3’s Way-Too-Early 2026 Top 25

Even before college football officially crowns a national champion, parts of the sport are already looking ahead to what next season brings. As the season reaches its final chapter, media publications everywhere are quick to turn the page by releasing way-too-early top-25 rankings for the 2026 season.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 19

Houston Has Reached a Dominating New Level in its Last Three Games

The Houston Cougars have not only transitioned seamlessly from the American to the Big 12 but have dominated since they arrived in the league. In just two seasons in the conference, Houston has already collected two regular-season crowns and a Big 12 Tournament championship.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 19

These Upcoming Big 12 Games Are Critical For The Houston Cougars

Big 12 basketball is absolute cinema. It’s going to get really interesting in the next couple of weeks because teams will start separating themselves from the others, and that is when fans start thinking about seeding for the conference tournament and the NCAA Tournament.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 19

The Good, Bad and Ugly of No. 7 Houston Cougars’ Rout of Arizona State

The No. 7 Houston Cougars won their 11th straight game in a breakout offensive performance, 103-73, on Sunday evening in Fertitta Center to improve to 17-1 on the season and 5-0 in the Big 12. Houston was in control right from the start in this blackout game, and this was their 15th straight home win.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 19

Willie Fritz Ranked Among Best Head Coaches In College Football For One Simple Reason

The Houston Cougars saw the turnaround of a lifetime in the 2025 season, going from 4-8 and near the bottom of the Big 12 food chain all the way to a 10-3 record and contenders for the Big 12 Championship through a majority of the year.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 18

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

Suffocation, separation. It's been a common practice at Fertitta Center, where the No. 7 Houston Cougars capitalized on 12 first-half turnovers in a 103-73 blowout win over Arizona State on Sunday evening.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 17

Standout Houston Cougars Offensive Lineman Declares for NFL Draft

After the incredible Texas Bowl win in late 2025, the Houston Cougars football have been going through the offseason changes with multiple players either looking to go pro or transferring out. Houston’s offensive line has been subject to a lot of change, given the fact that it consists of upperclassmen.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 17

2 Big 12 Games That Houston Fans Should Watch This Weekend

Houston basketball keeps getting more interesting. One of the best parts about it? Getting to watch the other teams they are about to play, and this weekend, there are two Big 12 games that should matter to them.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 16

Why the Houston Cougars Are on Upset-Alert vs Arizona State

After dominating the West Virginia Mountaineers by a score of 77-48 on Tuesday, the Houston Cougars are looking to stay undefeated in Big 12 conference play with a win over the Arizona State Sun Devils.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 16

An Experienced Houston Cougars Squad is Being Powered By a Talented Young Core

The Houston Cougars have been steamrolling through the first half of the college basketball season, as the season turns over into the conference portion of the schedule, and the Coogs have done well, sitting with a 16-1 overall record and a perfect record in the Big 12 through four games.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 16

Why This New Houston Cougars Team Can Succeed Where Last Year’s Failed

While the Houston Cougars had plenty of success on the football field this season, there are much higher goals to achieve for this program. It was certainly

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 15

Houston Lands Massive Big Ten Defensive Commitment From Transfer Portal

As the portal window is set to close on Jan. 16, head coach Willie Fritz and staff are still adding to an already impressive transfer class. Late Thursday night, former Oregon edge Ashton Portal made his commitment to Houston official, and he is a big addition for the Cougars next season.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 15

Grading the Houston Cougars Transfer Portal Haul So Far

There's still two more days left to make some moves, but it is safe to say that head coach Willie Fritz and the Houston Cougars have fared pretty well so far in the offseason when it comes to navigating the transfer portal.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 15

5 Players Who Could Define Houston Cougars’ 2026 Season

In just two years, head coach Willie Fritz has completely flipped the script on the Houston Cougars football program. After missing out on a bowl game appearance in 2024 with an overall record of 4-8, a little over a year later, the Cougars shocked the Big 12 by ending the season with 10 wins including a Texas Bowl victory over the LSU Tigers.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 15

Houston Cougars Add Another WR From Transfer Portal

Houston keeps going to work in the transfer portal. Per reports from CBS Sports, Houston has landed a commitment from Florida Gators wide receiver Muizz Toukara, who is a product of League City, Texas.