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No. 6 Iowa State storms back to beat No. 2 Houston in thriller

In a game that featured one of the best environments of the entire season, No. 6 Iowa State put together a late rally to down No. 2 Houston, 70-67, on Monday night.

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Kelvin Sampson Delivers Fiery Statement About NIL Landscape

The Houston Cougars are now atop the Big 12 Conference following their most recent win and the Arizona Wildcats' most recent loss to the Texas Tech Red Raiders last Saturday, giving the Coogs all the momentum they need to make to their second straight national championship game.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / February 16

Houston Cougars Further Rise in This Week’s AP Poll

The Houston Cougars began the season as the No. 2 ranked team in the preseason AP poll, and they are now back in that position in the Week 15 AP poll. The Cougars rose one spot after being placed at No.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / February 16

Houston Cougars Post-Transfer Portal 2026 Depth Chart Review: Wide Receivers

After a successful 10-2 campaign last year, head coach Willie Fritz and staff recruited hard in the 2026 high school and transfer portal class to help sustain that success going forward.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / February 16

How Strong Pitching Has Led the Houston Cougars to a 3-0 Start in Puerto Rico

After missing out on the NCAA Tournament last season, it was clear that the Houston baseball program needed to make an adjustment. While it's only been three games, the Cougars seem to already be getting national attention.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / February 15

Houston Baseball Stays Undefeated In Puerto Rico With Narrow Victory Over Manhattan

Houston baseball put together a late rally to remain a perfect 3-0 on the season by defeating Manhattan 4-2 on Sunday morning in Ponce, Puerto Rico. The Cougars have shined in the Puerto Rico Challenge by winning their first three games over No.

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / February 15

2 Takeaways From No. 3 Houston Cougars' Win Over Kansas State

Despite a late scare, redshirt senior guard Emanuel Sharp's second consecutive team-leading 20-point performance provided the bulk of the No. 3 Houston Cougars' 78-64 win over Kansas State Saturday afternoon at Fertitta Center.

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / February 15

The Good, Bad and Ugly of No. 3 Houston Cougars’ Win Over Kansas State

The No. 3 Houston Cougars took on a struggling Kansas State team at home in Fertitta Center and comfortably beat the Wildcats 78-64 on Saturday afternoon.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / February 13

Houston Cougars Baseball Stuns No. 21 Wake Forest in Season Opener

The Houston Cougars participated in the first NCAA Division I baseball game of the season on Friday morning in the Puerto Rico Challenge and beat No. 21 Wake Forest 8-2 in a massive upset. This is the first ranked win for Houston since beating No.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / February 13

Houston Pushing For First Slot In Big 12 Standings

If the season ended today, Houston would be in second place, right behind Arizona. However, that is only because neither school has played each other yet this season, and that contest will be determined soon as the Cougars draw the Wildcats at the Fertitta Center on February 21 at 2 p.m.

Kelvin Sampson News / Houston Cougars on SI / February 12

Kelvin Sampson Praises Veteran Guard After Record-Breaking Night

With a 66-52 victory over Utah, the Cougars are now tied for first place in the Big 12 Conference with Arizona, and senior guard Emanuel Sharp is a big reason why.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / February 12

Houston Cougars Boast the Highest Graded OL Transfer This Offseason

After a 10-win season that turned many heads in the college football world, the Houston Cougars football program kept its momentum by securing a top-10 transfer portal class ahead of the 2026 season.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / February 12

Houston Cougars Announce New Critical Member of Willie Fritz's Coaching Staff

Many Houston Cougars fans might recognize the name Khari Dotson. Now, they'll hear it a lot more. He’ll be rejoining the program in a new position as the Director of Student Athletic Development.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / February 11

Two Houston Cougars Invited to NFL Combine

Houston Cougars' football significantly upgraded their talent on both sides of the ball heading into the 2025 season, and it showed up. Houston had its most successful season since 2021, as the Cougars went 10-3 and won a bowl game. That was in part due to some of the NFL-caliber players on the team.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / February 11

The Houston Cougars Are College Basketball's Best When This Lineup Is On The Floor

Despite navigating one of the toughest schedules in the country, the No. 3 Houston Cougars have once again established themselves as a superpower in the college basketball world.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / February 11

Ranking Houston Football’s 5 Best Transfer Portal Additions

The Houston Cougars will look to build after what was a much-improved and impressive season in head coach Willie Fritz's second year at the helm, guiding the Coogs to a 10-3 record and achieving many feats the Coogs hadn't reached in many years.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / February 11

Why Houston Still Has Life To Become Top Team In Big 12

Buckle up. Houston has a bumpy road ahead, but there is a bright path ahead if it can get through the stretch of games it is supposed to win and handle business against the top dogs of the conference.

Kelvin Sampson News / Houston Cougars on SI / February 10

Kelvin Sampson Breaks Down Houston Cougars' Shot Selection Against BYU

Over the weekend, the No. 3 Houston Cougars picked up a massive road win over the BYU Cougars by a score of 77-66. Not only did it mark Houston's third win this season over a top-20 opponent, but the win also vaulted the Cougars five spots to No.

Kelvin Sampson News / Heartland College Sports / February 5

‘We’re Poor’: Kelvin Sampson Weighs in on Houston’s NIL Situation

Houston basketball coach Kelvin Sampson used his Wednesday night presser, following a 24-point win over UCF, as a platform to vent about his program’s NIL situation in relation to the Big 12 and those around the country.

Houston Cougars News / Heartland College Sports / January 27

Houston and Utah Show How Real Pairty in College Football is

College football parity is at an all-time high, for better or worse, and in this case, it’s actually better. While NIL money and transfer portal chaos have cast a dark shadow over some of the good in the sport, look no further than what went down at Houston and at Utah this cycle to show some of the changing of the guard.