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How Willie Fritz Changed Houston Football's Image

Houston football in 2023 was very hard to watch as a Cougar fan. Just the year prior, former Head coach Dana Holgorsen led the team to an 8-5 record, winning the Independence Bowl 23-16 against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns.

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Talented 2027 Houston Football Commit Flips to Conference Foe

Houston football has been off to an outstanding start in recruiting for its 2027 recruiting class this offseason; however, there was a little bump in the road on Thursday.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 18

Houston vs Oklahoma State: The Matchups That Will Decide The Game

Houston's Big 12 football slate for the 2026 season features some interesting games and big-time battles. One of the underrated matchups of the year will be when the Cougars line up at TDECU Stadium to take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Oct.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 18

This Houston Transfer Could Change Everything for Willie Fritz

Houston has had a lot of attention through the transfer portal. With transfers such as Trent Walker, Makhi Hughes and Ashton Porter coming to the Cougars, Houston has increased their lethality.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 18

Why Houston Might Be the Most Dangerous Team in the Big 12

Houston is coming off of a Bowl winning season. In that same season, we've seen multiple players begin to step up and claim their starting roles for Houston.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 17

How Willie Fritz's impact has Turned Around Houston for the Better

Head coach Willie Fritz has turned Houston's football program back in the direction of the national spotlight. The future is showing signs of Big 12 Championship contention and even a spot in the College Football Playoffs.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 17

Ranking the Top 5 Tight Ends in Houston Cougars History

The Houston Cougars have seen students come and go throughout its time. The athletics department in Houston is no different and has seen its fair share of talent join and leave the roster.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 17

Why Houston’s Wide Receiver Room Could Be the Best In the Big 12 Conference

Houston football is just a little over two months away from beginning the 2026 football season. After an impressive 10-3 campaign in 2025, the Cougars reloaded through the high school class and transfer portal to attempt to continue that same success this year.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 16

Houston Cougars Score Huge Recruiting Win, Land Four-Star Cornerback

Head coach Willie Fritz has delivered on his promise in 2024 by continuing to “recruit the heck out of the state of Texas.” Not only has the Cougars’ recruiting thrived in the state of Texas, but they have also done very well at keeping talented recruits home.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 16

Here Is The Path To Playing Time For Houston Freshman Jeremiah Bushnell

Houston football has rebuilt the offense in more ways than one. Starting with a weakened offensive line and working his way down to the wide receiver room, Head Coach Willie Fritz has done an amazing job rebuilding the Houston Cougars into a team that can compete for a championship.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 15

How Much of a Threat Is Oklahoma State to Houston in 2026?

Houston Cougars football will be taking on the Oklahoma State Cowboys at home in Week 7 in what could be an intriguing Big 12 contest. That game is set for Oct.

Connor Weigman News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 15

Houston Quarterback Connor Weigman Explains His Dedication to Football

What the Houston Cougars were missing in football was a true, reliable starting quarterback who could lead the offense after the 2024 season. Houston's offense was a struggle to say the least in the first two years in the Big 12.

Makhi Hughes News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 14

How Big Of A Season Could Houston's Makhi Hughes Actually Have?

Houston has definitely improved their offense from last year. The 2025 Houston Cougars had a great offense and defense, but their consistency throughout the season definitely hindered any major postseason progress.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 13

Here Is The Path To Playing Time For Houston Freshman Jaivion Martin

Houston Football has an open position in the Tight End spot. After former TE Tanner Koziol declared for the NFL draft, there has been a battle to see who can potentially fill his spot.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 13

Nine Houston Cougars Earned Phil Steele All-Big 12 Preseason Honors

It's going to be a huge 2026 football season for the Houston Cougars. There are expectations now for the program to perform and be in the race for the Big 12 title.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 12

Houston's Chances of Reaching the College Football Playoff Are Better Than You Think

Houston is entering a season where it has a chance to win the Big 12 Conference and put itself back on the national map. Additionally, the Cougars have their eyes set on going even further by trying to squeeze into the College Football Playoffs.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 12

Houston Cougars Unveil Big 12 Basketball Opponents for 2026-27

Big 12 basketball games are always street fights, as assistant head coach Kellen Sampson likes to say. It's arguably year in and year out the toughest and most physical conference for college basketball in the country.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 10

5 Things We'll Learn About Houston in the First Month of the Season

The first month of college football gives fans some key takeaways about their teams season. For Houston, a lot can be said in its first month of the season.

Brendan Sorsby News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 10

New Brendan Sorsby Update has Major Implications for Houston Cougars

The biggest game of the upcoming 2026 Houston Cougars football season up till this point has been the matchup against Texas Tech in Lubbock on Sept. 18.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 10

5 Areas Houston Needs To Improve in To Compete For A Title In 2026

Houston Football has always had some major flaw on the roster. Whether it's a lack of depth at a position that needed more talent, or injuries taking over and getting rid of game-changing starters, there has always been a lingering issue when it comes to the consistency of the football team.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 9

Houston Cougars Basketball Received Visit From 2027 4-Star Guard

The recruiting efforts are always ongoing for any major college basketball program across the country. For the Houston Cougars, the process is much more specific and catered to only certain individuals to whom the coaching staff believes they could be a fit.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 9