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Major Changes Have Been Made to the Houston Cougars 2026 Football Schedule

As the Big 12 Conference released its official 2026 schedule matrix on January 21, Houston football got an ordered outline of what its campaign map would look like towards contending for the conference once more.

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Kelvin Sampson is Prioritizing One Thing Above All Else in the Transfer Portal

The transfer portal is as important as ever these days in college basketball. It’s going to play a huge role for the Houston Cougars this offseason with four starters leaving the program: Emanuel Sharp, Milos Uzan, Kingston Flemings, and Chris Cenac Jr.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 10

What NFL Scouts Are Saying About Houston's Top Prospects

The Houston Cougars put together a much improved 2025 season after a challenging first year under head coach Willie Fritz as in year two under the command of Fritz the Coogs ended the season with a 10-3 record and a bowl game win.

Kelvin Sampson News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 10

Here’s Why These Players Would Be Great Addition For Kelvin Sampson

This opportunity only comes around once a year. It is the NCAA transfer portal for collegiate basketball. What will Houston be doing during this 30-day window before the period closes?

Kelvin Sampson News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 9

Kelvin Sampson Clearly Defines Chase McCarty's Role in 2026-27

While portal season is officially underway for all of men's college basketball, and while coach Kelvin Sampson is at the ready to pounce at potential candidates for proper development, the stage has only begun to be set for the roles his returners will be playing for the 2026-27 campaign.

Joseph Tugler News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 9

Houston Cougars Get Fantastic News on Joseph Tugler, Multiple Other Key Players

It's already time to look ahead to the 2026-27 season for Houston Cougars basketball. College basketball head coaches these days have no time to waste and must reconstruct their roster and figure out which players are returning for next season immediately.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 9

Houston Just Suffered Its First Major Loss to the NBA Draft

The Houston Cougars' 2025-2026 season came to a screeching halt last month, when they fell in disappointing fashion to the Illinois Fighting Illini in the Sweet 16.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 9

Houston Lands Visit With Transfer Portal Guard

The Houston Cougars did not have the end to the season they wanted, finding themselves eliminated in the Sweet 16 after one of their worst performances of the season.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 8

Houston Cougars Announce New Campaign to Grow Brand

The brand of the Houston Cougars has continued to grow and make a name for themselves over the last few years. While Houston Athletics has been around since 1946 with the start of the football and basketball programs, the recognition and growth of the name has been interesting to watch.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 8

2 Transfer Targets Who Could Make a Major Difference for Houston Cougars

There are plenty of options on the market right now that head coach Kelvin Sampson and Co. can bring in through the transfer portal. The only issue the program faces is that there isn’t a ton of money to help convince these highly rated stars to come to Houston.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 7

Where Houston Cougars Land in Way-Too-Early Top 25 Rankings

While the immediate redemption tour for Houston men's basketball to get back to the national championship came short in 2025-26, in its Sweet 16 loss to No.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 7

Houston Transfer Portal Tracker: Additions, Departures & Updated Roster

The Houston Cougars ultimately came up short of the goal that many expected them to reach, which was being positioned as one of the final teams standing in the NCAA Tournament once the dust settled and being crowned as national champions.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 6

Houston Cougars Lose Another Player to the Transfer Portal

The Houston Cougars didn't have the season they wanted, falling in the Sweet 16 in an awful showing against Illinois, and failing to reach the lofty expectations set for themselves after falling in last year's National Championship.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 6

The Biggest Highlights From Houston Cougars' 2026 Pro Day

While Spring football has eclipsed the halfway point for the Houston Cougars and a bevy of key returning players and portal acquisitions for the upcoming

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 6

3 Houston Football Players Who Starred at Pro Day Besides Tanner Koziol

It's approaching NFL Draft season, and that means college programs have recently conducted their Pro Day for the draft-eligible players to showcase their physical talents.

Wrestling News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 6

Houston Baseball Secures Historic Series Victory Over Texas Tech

Houston baseball came away with a huge series win over the Texas Tech Red Raiders with a 13-10 victory on Saturday. This was the first series victory for Houston baseball in Lubbock since 1980, which shows how important this win was for the program.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 5

3 Things We're Learning During Houston Spring Camp, 2 Things We Still Don't Know

The Houston Cougars are in the middle of their spring practice schedule, in a critical time of head coach Willie Fritz's tenure. After finding success

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 5

A Look at The Most Critical Moment in Houston Basketball History

On April 2, 2014, the University of Houston made arguably the most important decision in its history when it comes to basketball by hiring Kelvin Sampson to become its next head coach.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 4

Houston Cougars Will Be One of The Top Spending Teams in Transfer Portal

The Houston Cougars are widely known as one of the premier college basketball programs these days. Houston is known for its toughness and consistency. No other program has won more games than UH during the past nine seasons.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 3

Houston Cougars Should Target This Star in the Transfer Portal

If you're the Houston Cougars coaching staff, why not secure a player with experience in the Big 12 that you have seen up close and personal? It adds up

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 3

The Houston Cougars Just Landed a New QB Commit

The Houston Cougars are beginning spring practice in preparation for what's expected to be an exciting 2026 season. However, the work on the high school recruiting trail has hardly slowed down for head coach Willie Fritz and staff.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 3

Houston's Kingston Flemings Earned Yet Another Major Honor

While the Houston Cougars basketball season came to an early end for the program's standards in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament, there were still some memorable moments during the year.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 2

4 Favorite Moments From Houston’s Sweet 16 Run

Houston’s NCAA Tournament run came to an end in the Sweet 16 as the Cougars were defeated 65-55 by Illinois inside the Toyota Center. Houston finished with a 30-7 overall record, and this season the team made its seventh-straight Sweet 16.

Houston Cougars News / Yardbarker / March 31

Willie Fritz, Houston keep elite WR recruit away from SEC, Big 12 competition

The Cougars went 10-3 last season in their third Big 12 campaign. Head coach Willie Fritz has now landed his fourth 2027 commitment.

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Kelvin Sampson News / Heartland College Sports / March 28

Kelvin Sampson’s Decision on His Future is Best For the Big 12

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson is set to return for the 2026-27 college basketball season, as first reported by Jon Rothstein on Saturday. Sampson told Rothstein, “I’m excited as I’ve ever been to keep coaching.” And for the Big 12 Conference, this is a huge win.