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Houston Announces Kickoff Times For First Two Home Games

Houston Football is starting off its season strong with its games against Oregon State and Southern University. Many fans were looking forward to the first game of the season against Oregon State, and what time it would be held at.

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6 Factors that will Determine Houston's Offensive Ceiling

Houston's ceiling was higher than most people expected in the 2025 season. However, there are some factors that will determine the Cougars offensive power in 2026.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 25

5 Reasons for Concern for Houston in 2026

In 2025, Houston had an unexpected season, going 10-3 and winning the Kinders Texas Bowl against LSU. Moving into 2026, there are some concerns if Houston can repeat its success.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 24

Does Houston Football Have the Best Receiver in the Big 12 Conference?

Since joining the Cougars for the 2025 season, Houston’s offensive coordinator Slade Nagle has implemented a game plan that has worked so far. Last year, the Cougars saw over a 15-point jump in points scored per game, and Houston’s senior wide receiver Amare Thomas was a big reason why.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 24

5 Reasons to be Optimistic for Houston Cougars Football in 2026

The Houston Cougars are coming off of an impressive season from their 2025 campaign. In the short time between 2024 and the present, we have seen Head Coach Willie Fritz turn the program into one of the more successful teams in the conference.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 23

Houston's Conner Weigman Got Snubbed on On3's Top 100 Players for 2026

The Houston Cougars experienced a significant upgrade in quarterback play last season. That was due to Conner Weigman. The former five-star recruit out of Cypress, Texas, transferred from Texas A&M to Houston prior to last season and the move to return home ended up working out great.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 23

Todd Whitting's Thoughts on the End of His Time as Houston Baseball Coach

Houston Cougars baseball announced after the season ended that longtime head coach Todd Whitting's contract would not be renewed. That move ended Whitting's 16-year run as the head man of Houston baseball.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 23

Top-50 2027 Guard Locks in Visit to Houston Cougars

After landing many top recruits in the previous two cycles such as Kingston Flemings, Isiah Harwell, Chris Cenac Jr. and Arafan Diane, Houston has been a popular destination for high school standouts.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 22

Why Houston football Could Have the Big 12's Best Running Backs in 2026

In college football, it is very important that your team specializes in something when it comes to gameday. For some programs, they focus on passing the ball to star receivers with quarterbacks who can throw and pass effectively.

Sam Houston News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 20

Houston Cougars Baseball Head Coaching Hot Board

The Houston Cougars are now looking for a new head baseball coach after Todd Whitting was informed his contract would not be renewed. Whitting, who was the longtime baseball coach at Houston, just finished his 16th season at the head of the program.

Kelvin Sampson News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 20

Kelvin Sampson Delivers Powerful Message to Fans Regarding NIL Funding

Houston basketball has been a top basketball program for nearly a decade, and head coach Kelvin Sampson has continued that success even in the NIL era.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 20

Making the Case that Conner Weigman is the Best QB in the Big 12

In the 2025 offseason, second year Head coach Willie Fritz made a move that would bring a bright future to the Houston Cougars football team. After losing former quarterback Donovan Smith to graduation, Fritz needed a new star at the quarterback position, so he turned his eyes to the transfer portal.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 19

This Will Be The Most Interesting Test Houston Faces All Season

The 2026 Houston Football schedule has a lot of threatening opponents heading into the later half of the season. After their game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys, Houston will be travelling over to Salt Lake City to face off against the formerly ranked Utah Utes for their week 8 matchup.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 19

Why Houston Football Can Win Its First Big 12 Conference Championship In 2026

Houston football had an impressive 10-win season last year which surpassed many experts ' predictions going into the 2025 season. Now, head coach Willie Fritz is entering his third year at the University of Houston, and the Cougars could be even better than they were last year.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 19

How Houston Can Reach Their Full Potential in 2026

In 2025, Houston's football program broke expectations, winning 10 games and a bowl game against LSU. However, the Cougars still have some areas that need to be consistent in order to reach their potential.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 18

Houston's Kingston Flemings Stands Out With Special NBA Combine Performance

The impact of the Houston Cougars on the NBA has been demonstrated recently in the playoffs and it was also shown at the 2026 NBA Combine. Houston had four players from this past season's team perform at the combine.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 18

Houston Football's Biggest Rivalries Ranked

Houston's football program has built intense rivalries, shaping the history of the team. From rivalries where trophies were involved to duels where Houston wanted to prove themselves, the Cougars have established historical and memorable rivalries in the program.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 18

Ranking Every Road On The Houston Schedule From Easiest To Hardest

Road games are either easy or tough. For Houston this season, a few road games appear to be less demanding than others. The schedule offers six road games with a few fanbases that make the environment tricky to play at, while other opponents are still searching for their identity, which makes the contest seem more manageable.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 17

What Wins and What Loses the Game For Houston vs. Southern Next Season

The countdown for what looks to be an exciting 2026 football season for Houston is on, with just under four months until kickoff at TDECU Stadium. The Cougars begin the season with their non-conference schedule, first on Sept.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 17

Houston Baseball Parts Ways With Head Coach Todd Whitting

Houston baseball lost its final series of the season against Arizona State, and the Sun Devils took two out of the three games over the weekend to end the Cougars’ season.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 16

5 Southern Players Houston Fans Need to Know For 2026 Matchup

The Houston Cougars are set to face off against the Southern Jaguars in the second game of the season on Sept. 12 at TDECU Stadium. This matchup is part of the non-conference portion of the 2026 schedule, and offers a great opportunity for Houston to get out to a great start to the year.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 15

This Is Easily The Toughest Stretch of Next Season For The Houston Cougars

In every schedule, there are likely going to be those rough patches that are challenging to get through. Looking at Houston’s 2026-27 schedule, it is hard to pinpoint where that might be, and there are many cases to be made about several teams being in that discussion.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 14

Houston vs Southern: The Matchups That Will Decide The Game

Houston Cougars football announced its return to prominence last year with a 10-win season, a bowl win and a final ranking in the top 25. That makes this year's football season highly anticipated, especially with a successful transfer portal and high school recruiting period that is expected to raise the ceiling of the program.

Houston Cougars News / Heartland College Sports / May 7

It’s Been a Disasterous Baseball Season For the Houston Cougars

It’s been an especially unfortunate year for Houston Cougar baseball. Frankly, Todd Whitting‘s 16th season as head coach is far from where he’d hoped this team would be in May.