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Houston Cougars Have the Swaggiest Kicker in the Big 12

One of the big reasons for Houston football’s successful first half of the season has been because of special teams. The Cougars now have stability at

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How Kelvin Sampson Established a Winning Culture In Houston

From the 1960s through the 1980s, Houston Cougars basketball was nothing short of a powerhouse. Phi Slama Jama was a household name, and with it came massive expectations for the program. Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson has brought Houston basketball back to the national spotlight since taking over the program back in 2014.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 15

Expectations for Houston Women's Basketball Remain High

On Tuesday afternoon, both the men's and women's basketball programs at Houston held a media day in which the public could hear from both athletes and coaches ahead of the 2025 basketball season.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 14

Houston Cougars QB's Bounce-Back Draws Praise From Coach

After a 4-0 start, the Houston Cougars fell back to Earth in a brutal 35-11 loss to Texas Tech - the best team in the Big 12 - back on Oct. 4, but the score wasn't even the worst part of that game.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 14

Six Houston Players Honored For Impressive 2025 Start

The Houston Cougars have been killing it in year two of the Willie Fritz era. Houston got off to an extremely hot start and was one of the few undefeated teams remaining going into their game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 13

What TNT Showcased About the Houston Cougars Football Program

Houston Cougars football took care of business easily this past week at Oklahoma State with a 39-17 win to improve to 5-1 for the first time since 2021.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 13

Key Defensive Player 'Has Quit' The Houston Football Team

Houston football is coming off a dominant 39-17 victory over the Oklahoma State Cowboys in a game where the Cougars shone on both sides of the ball. The

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 13

After Week 6, Where Do The Houston Cougars Stand In Big 12?

Halfway through the season, the Houston Cougars have had a tremendous start under head coach Willie Fritz with a 5-1 record. With two wins already in

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 13

Tracking the Houston Cougars’ Bowl Projections

The Houston Cougars have already proved themselves a better squad than last year’s with a dominant win over the Oklahoma State Cowboys. In year one of the Willie Fritz era, the Coogs posted a disappointing 4-8 record, with a 3-6 conference record.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 13

Big 12 Power Rankings: Houston Cougars Back in Top 5

After suffering their first loss of the season last week, the Houston Cougars had the opportunity to bounce back on Saturday when they faced the lowly Oklahoma State Cowboys, and did just that.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 13

Houston Cougars Stock Watch After Week 7: Who's Up & Who's Down?

The Houston Cougars bounced back exactly like they needed to after suffering the taste of defeat for the first time all season against the Texas Tech Red Raiders.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 12

Grading the Houston Cougars in Week 7 Blowout Win at Oklahoma State

In wiping the slate clean from its Week 6 home blowout loss to Texas Tech, Houston football responded with a 39-17 blowout victory over Oklahoma State in its Big 12 road opener at Boone Pickens Stadium Saturday, putting the Cougars at their first 5-1 start since 2016 and one step closer to bowl eligibility as a member of the Big 12.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 12

A New Era of Houston Football Is Here

Houston football took care of business against the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Saturday and the Cougars eclipsed the five-win mark for the first time since joining the Big 12 Conference.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 12

Houston Cougars QB Makes Good on Bold Promise to Teammates

Coming off their worst offensive performance of the season, the Houston Cougars were determined to get back on track Saturday against the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

Houston Cougars News / Heartland College Sports / October 12

Houston Basketball Debuts at No. 1 in KenPom

Houston has officially taken over the analytical crown. When the first KenPom ratings of the 2025 season dropped today, the Cougars debuted at No. 1, a huge statement in a college basketball landscape crowded with contenders.

Houston Cougars Find Offensive Revival In Win Over Oklahoma State Cowboys

Road trip number turned into road win number three Saturday afternoon for the Houston Cougars in Stillwater at Boone Pickens Stadium in the form of a 39-17 beatdown of the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 11

Houston Cougars WR's Patience Pays Off

In the age of the transfer portal, it's become increasingly common for players to leave their team when they aren't seeing playing time or, if it's early in the season, sit out to preserve a redshirt and then transfer.

Amare Thomas News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 11

Houston Cougars Wide Receiver Sparks Offensive Blowout vs Oklahoma State

After only 164 total passing yards last weekend against Texas Tech, head coach Willie Fritz along with offensive coordinator Slade Nagle were left looking for answers offensively.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 11

The Good, Bad and Ugly of Houston Cougars' Blowout Win Over Oklahoma State

Following a 39-17 blowout victory over Oklahoma State on Saturday at Boone Pickens Stadium, the Houston Cougars are off to their first 5-1 start since 2016, having eclipsed their win total rom last season and leaving them one step closer to bowl eligibility for the first time as a member of the Big 12 Conference.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / October 11

Houston RB makes ridiculous one-handed touchdown catch

Houston Cougars running back Dean Connors made the catch of the weekend on Saturday against the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

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Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 11

Houston Cougars Build 24-10 Lead to Close First Half vs Oklahoma State

On Saturday morning, the Houston Cougars (4-1, 1-1 in Big 12) and the Oklahoma State Cowboys (1-4, 0-2 in Big 12) squared off in Stillwater, Oklahoma, to begin Week 7 of the college football season.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 11

Houston Cougars Freshman WR Showing his Big-Play Potential

Besides the 60-yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback Zeon Chriss-Gremillion to senior wide receiver Amare Thomas, the Houston Cougars did not have much to show for on offense against no.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 11

3 Houston Cougars Offensive Players Who Need to Bounce Back Against Oklahoma State

The Houston Cougars travel up to Stillwater to take on the struggling 1-4 Oklahoma State Cowboys on Saturday, in what will need to be a much-needed bounce-back game, especially after suffering their first defeat last weekend, in a blowout loss to the Texas Tech Red Raiders.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 10

One Major Flaw Holding Houston Cougars' Defense Back

For the most part, the Houston Cougars' defense enjoyed an exceptional start to the season, allowing just 29 total points over the first three games. More recently, though, cracks have begun to show.