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Willie Fritz Shares the Real Reason He Chose Houston

Houston’s head football coach Willie Fritz is one of the most accomplished active head coaches in all of college football. After having two of the best seasons in Tulane history in 2022-2023, the veteran head coach decided to take over the University of Houston football program for one main reason.

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Ranking the Five Biggest Games on Houston's Schedule

Houston had an amazing 2025 schedule. Houston's season had an amazing start, with the Cougars going 4-0 to start off the season. Most of their opponents were out of the conference, but the beginning of the season was a preview into the rest of it.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / July 6

Has Houston Quietly Built Its Best Wide Receiver Group in Years?

Houston has had plenty of attention in the offseason heading into the 2026 season. As the Cougars enter this season with aspirations of winning the Big 12 Conference, questions about the wide receiver group come to mind.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / July 5

Houston Has a Better Path to Success Than Most People Realize

The Big 12 is no stranger when it comes to talented teams and contenders striving to win the conference. However, Houston has a path to another double-digit win season, a chance at the Big 12 Championship game and the College Football Playoffs.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / July 5

The Houston Star the Rest of the Country Is About to Discover

Houston football emerged last season as one of the best teams in the Big 12 Conference, finishing with a 10-3 overall record. While quarterback Conner Weigman and the Cougars’ top receiver Amare Thomas get most of the attention, Houston has another star that is flying under the radar.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / July 4

The Houston Cougar With the Best Chance to Become a First-Round Draft Pick

Houston has a lot of talent when it comes to their roster. Most will only play college football for their career, but others will move on to the NFL if they've met certain milestones in their career.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / July 4

The Milestone Houston Football is Chasing in 2026

Houston Cougars football is just about two months away, and the countdown has already begun for college football. This a big year for Houston and a chance to put itself truly at the top of the Big 12.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / July 3

Why Houston Could Be the Big 12's Most Dangerous Sleeper Team

Going into 2026, Houston has one of the most balanced teams with no outstanding marks in its game. However, Houston comes into the upcoming season as one of the most dangerous teams in the Big 12 with a chance to win the conference.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / July 3

Five Predictions for Houston Football That Could Actually Happen

Houston football has had some major traction these past few months. From having one of the best recruiting classes in school history to being one of the biggest threats the Big 12 has to offer, Houston may have what it takes to become a top-tier program in college football.

NFL News / Houston Cougars on SI / July 3

How Close Is Houston Football to Closing the Gap on Texas Tech and BYU?

In Houston football head coach Willie Fritz’s second season with the Cougars, he led his squad to an impressive 10-win season, finishing 10-3 overall last year.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / July 2

The Houston Freshman Who Could Become a Household Name

A big part of the rebuild for the Houston Cougars has been the high school recruiting. It adds new talent to the program while also setting up the Cougars for future success.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / July 2

Houston Football Earns Commitment From Elite Louisiana Safety

Houston football is coming off its highest-rated recruiting class in program history last year, and the Cougars are carrying over that momentum to their 2027 class.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / July 2

Why Houston's Recruiting Momentum Suddenly Feels Different

Since joining the Big 12, the Cougars' recruiting has been lacking due to instability, losing seasons and other factors. However, that has all changed, and this upcoming season is brining a bevy of talented recruits due to multiple reasons.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / July 1

The Top 5 Most Important Cougars Going into the 2026 Season

Having talented players on a roster can change an entire season for a team. For Houston, five players stand out as invaluable for the Cougars and will become valuable assets in the 2026 season.

Houston Defense News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 29

Why Jalen Mayo Is A Wild Card at DB For the Houston Defense

The Houston secondary is one of the strongest units we've seen on the team in a while. With the new winning culture in Houston, head coach Willie Fritz has made it a mission to improve every depth chart on the roster.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 29

Houston QB Conner Weigman Turns Heads at Manning Passing Academy

Houston football’s senior quarterback Conner Weigman is coming off the best season of his career, and he lead the Cougars to an impressive 10-win season in 2025.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 28

What Wins and What Loses the Game for Houston vs Utah

Houston's chances of winning this game depends on multiple factors that will impact this matchup. With Utah being a formidable threat, this game will be important for the Cougars to win for a chance at the Big 12 Championship game.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 27

How This Freshman WR Can Change The Game for Houston Next Season

Houston has had an amazing time when it comes to recruiting classes. Willie Fritz has put Houston on the map when it comes to football, and many athletes are taking note of the culture forming with the Cougars.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 27

How Houston Basketball Solved Its Interior Scoring Problem

Houston basketball finished well short of reaching back-to-back National Championships last season after suffering a 65-55 loss to Illinois in the Sweet 16.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 27

5 Utah Players Houston Fans Need to Know For 2026 Matchup

Utah has multiple superstars going into the 2026 season that Houston has to watch out for. From running backs to defensive linemen, five Utah players stand out from the rest that prove to be a threat for the Cougars.

Trap Game or Tune-Up? A Look at Utah on Houston's 2026 Schedule

Like Houston, Utah appears to be chasing a Big 12 Championship in the 2026 season. With this game being in the latter half of the season, it brings huge implications to conference standings and chances to play in the championship game.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 26

What Happened Last Time Houston Played West Virginia?

Houston has a lot of major games during its upcoming 2026 season. Many of those opponents come in the first half of the season. Teams like Texas Tech and UCF are some major conference opponents and will be tough to beat if Houston hasn't found their footing.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 25

Houston vs Utah: The Matchups That Will Decide The Game

There some important matchups in next season's Houston vs. Utah game that have to be considered. Some matchups will determine Utah's success in the run game while others will determine Houston's tempo.