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Multiple Houston Cougars Suffer Injuries in Win Over Colorado

On Friday night, the Houston Cougars and Colorado Buffaloes squared off in one of the first Big 12 conference games in the 2025 season. Despite a strong start by the Cougars, the team's depth would eventually be tested amid of a sea of injuries during their 36-20 win over the Buffaloes.

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Colorado sent clear Haynes King warning after Houston’s Conner Weigman lights Buffs up in Cougars' win

Houston Cougars quarterback Conner Weigman showed the Colorado Buffaloes that Haynes King is a damning bellwether for how CU will handle dual-threat QBs this season.

Houston Releases Hype Video Ahead of Colorado Buffaloes Matchup

On Friday night, the Houston Cougars are set to embark on their revenge tour in the Big 12. The first opponent they will face in Big 12 play will undoubtedly

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Colorado vs. Houston Cougars Preview: Score Predictions

All the attention will be on Houston vs Colorado with the game being one of the best matchups on Friday. The two teams will face off for the first time in 54 years and the Cougars are looking for their first victory over the Buffaloes.

What Happened Last Time Between Houston Cougars and Colorado Buffaloes?

The landscape of college football has changed drastically due to conference realignment over the past few years, but arguably no conference - certainly not among the Power Four, at least - looks more different than the Big 12.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 11

The Houston Non-Conference Basketball Schedule Release Should Have Fans Very Excited

The Houston Cougars' much-anticipated 2025-26 season is still a few months away from tipping off, as the Cougars will look to once again make the journey through the NCAA Tournament in hopes of winning their first national championship in program history.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 11

EPSN Still Doesn’t Believe in the Houston Cougars

The Houston Cougars have had a pretty impressive start to their 2025 campaign. They beat Stephen F. Austin pretty handily before sending them back to the Piney Woods, and then found their groove against the Rice Owls in the last foreseeable iteration of the Bayou Bucket Classic to start the season 2-0.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 11

Houston Cougars Stock Watch after Week 2: Who's Up & who's Down?

The Houston Cougars continued their momentum after their season-opening victory over the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks with a comfortable blowout 35-9 victory in the final Bayou Bucket Classic against intercity rivals the Rice Owls.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 10

Houston Cougars Football Schedule Gets Tougher

Conference football games are beginning to start, and with the expansion of the Big 12, it means that the Houston Cougars benefit from scheduling quality games.

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Kelvin Sampson Announces Two Conference Matchups for ESPN's Big Monday Games

The Houston Cougars should be eager to return to the court after a record-setting 2024 season, which saw the Cougars just a few points shy of capping the season off with a national championship.

Houston Cougars News / Sporting News / September 9

Houston Cougars eye statement win over Colorado in Big 12 opener

Friday’s Big 12 opener against Colorado gives Houston the chance to prove its 2–0 start is no fluke.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 9

Houston Cougars Baseball to Compete in Frisco Classic in Early 2026

On Tuesday morning, the Houston baseball program announced part of its schedule for the 2026 college baseball season. Before conference play, the Cougars will compete in the Frisco Classic against notable programs like Oregon State, Iowa, and Alabama.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 9

Why Houston Cougars Fans Should Be Optimistic About 5-Star QB Keisean Henderson

Coach Willie Fritz has said it before, and he will surely say it again: the biggest advantage the Houston Cougars have is that they do not have to go far to find top talent. To find their next quarterback, Fritz and the Coogs just had to go 30 minutes up the Hardy Toll Road.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 9

Houston Cougars Set to Face Old Southwest Conference Foe in Early Season Matchup

While the start of the college basketball season is still a few months away, the Cougars have already lined up a series of non-conference matchups for the 2025 season.

Houston Cougars vs. Colorado Buffaloes: Week 3 Preview

The Houston Cougars will face off against the Colorado Buffaloes in arguably coach Willie Fritz’s biggest game since joining UH last year. The Cougars are 2-0 this season for the first time since the 2018 season, where former defensive tackle Ed Oliver led the charge for Houston.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 8

Houston Cougars Climb Big 12 Power Rankings as Rivals Crumble

The Houston Cougars are 2-0 after a 35-9 win over Rice on Saturday night, and while they took a while to get going, a four-score win over a rival is always worth celebrating.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 8

Houston Cougars VP Urges Fans to Arrive Early for Colorado Game

After a commanding win over the Rice Owls this past weekend in the Bayou Bucket Classic, the University of Houston is now turning its attention to the Cougars' conference-opener on Friday.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 8

Houston Cougars Projected Bowl Game Matchup With SEC Force

Bowl game season is still many months away, with teams looking to harness any momentum from their first two weeks of the season to take into the long season ahead of them, while others are still figuring out their identities as a football team.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 8

Houston Cougars Fans Should Be Excited About Loaded Freshman Class

School has officially started for the Houston Cougars, and that means that out-of-season coaches get to spend some time with their teams and get to know their incoming freshmen even better.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 8

NFL Round-Up: 3 Former Houston Cougars that Stood Out in Week One

The NFL season has officially begun with this past Sunday's slate of games, which ended with a potential game of the year in Week 1. With the Bayou Bucket Classic and Week 1 of the NFL season behind us, we've got some former Houston Cougars to talk about that had an impact on this week's matchups.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 8

Houston Cougars in Final 5 For Best Center in the Country

After last season’s devastating end in the National Championship, the Houston Cougars are doing everything they can to make sure they will end up in the big dance consistently. A major reason for the Coogs’ success in recent years has been their dominant and physical play in the paint.