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How Houston Star Freshman RB John Hebert is Adjusting to College Football

One of the main recruiting focuses for Houston coach Willie Fritz at the start of his tenure was to target Texas, and more specifically, the Houston area to find talent.

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Why Houston QB Conner Weigman Feels Better Than Ever Entering 2026

The Houston Cougars offense has the ability to take the next step this season. After a completely revamped unit last year with offensive coordinator Slade

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 14

Houston Makes Improvements to TDECU Stadium

Head coach Willie Fritz is going into his third year with a rebuilt football roster after an excellent 2025 season, when they went 10-3 and won a bowl game.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 13

Five Houston Players Making Big Impressions in Fall Camp

The Houston Cougars football program has been busy with fall camp over the past week and building up towards the start of the season on Sept. 5 against Oregon State.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 12

Three Things We Learned From Week 1 of Houston Football Camp

The first week of Houston Cougars football fall camp just wrapped up on Wednesday, and there is quite a bit to take away already. Houston will have just over two more weeks of fall camp practices until Aug.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 12

Houston Football’s Projected Offensive Depth Chart for the 2026 Season

Houston football is now wrapping up its first week of fall camp, and the depth chart is starting to become more clear every practice. The Cougars’ strong suit this season will undoubtedly be the offense with several core returners from last season leading the charge.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 12

Houston Football's Biggest Strength Entering the 2026 Season

Houston's strength is exactly where you want a football team to have a strength heading into the 2026 season: the quarterback position. There's a high-upside:

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 12

How the Houston Cougars Practice At the Start of Fall Camp: ‘It’s Groundhog Day’

Fall camp is in full swing for the Houston Cougars as they continue to prepare for the highly anticipated start of the 2026 season. This is the start of

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 11

Amare Thomas Is Looking Ready for Another Big Season in 2026

The 2026 college football season is just around the corner, and the Cougars are in the first week of fall camp preparing for the home opener against the Oregon State Beavers on Sept.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 10

Houston Football Fall Camp Day 5 Takeaways and Standouts

The Houston Cougars wrapped up day 5 of football fall camp on Monday morning at the outdoor practice fields as the grind towards the start of the season continues.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 9

Houston's Anthony Boswell Named to Rimington Trophy Preseason Watch List

Houston's offensive line received a nomination for a player who hasn't even played a snap for the Cougars, landing on a national award watch list. Offensive lineman Anthony Boswell was named to the Rimington Trophy Preseason Watch List on Thursday, August 6.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 9

One Position Battle Worth Watching at Houston

The Houston Cougars have significantly upgraded their depth over the past year across almost all positions. When the Cougars initially entered the Big 12 in 2023, it was obvious that they were lacking in the number of Big 12-caliber players on the roster and depth to be competitive.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 7

3 Houston Cougars Who Have Raised Their Stock During First Week of Camp

Houston Cougars football began fall camp this week as the start of the season is now under one month away. While the Cougars will officially kick off on Sept.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 6

Houston Cougars Fall Camp Standouts, Takeaways and Updates Through Day 2

Houston Cougars football officially began their highly anticipated fall camp on early Wednesday morning, with a month to go before the season kicks off on Sept.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 5

Houston Cougars Transfer Wide Receiver Faces Injury

Houston Cougars football fall camp officially got underway on Wednesday, with exactly one month left until UH officially kicks off the 2026 season on Sept.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 5

Houston's Recruiting Momentum Is Moving the Cougars Up Among Texas Schools

For the last decade, the University of Texas and Texas A&M have been the teams in Texas to get the majority of the most talented recruits. However, under head coach Willie Fritz, Houston has had a recruiting momentum that seems to be changing that trend.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 4

Houston's Offensive Line Looks Much Improved as Fall Camp Begins

Fresh off being ranked No. 24 in the preseason Coaches Poll, the Houston Cougars are entering the 2026 season with heightened expectations in the Big 12.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 4

Can Houston Cougars Handle Rising National Expectations?

Ever since 2021, the Houston Cougars have tried to get back into the national spotlight they had in that season and in 2015, when they were ranked and won bowl games.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 4

Houston Returns to the Preseason Coaches Poll After a Four-Year Absence

The 2026 Houston Cougars football season has been highly anticipated, and the expectations are high to continue winning ways. With the season just over a month away as the Cougars kick off on Sept.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 3

One Houston Player Could Become the Face of the Big 12 Race

Houston's current conference has a lot of competition throughout all of the team's rosters. Many rookies are fighting for starting jobs against veterans who have played college football before.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 3

Houston Football Players Could Earn Themselves a Bigger NIL Deal

NIL is shaping up the world of college football. Production, long-term potential and marketability are what make players earn their brand and NIL. For Houston, some players are hoping to earn NIL deals and prove that they are worth more.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 3

Houston's Path to the Big 12 Championship Game

The Houston Cougars are about to start fall camp this week, as the highly anticipated football season is just over a month away. Houston is expected to be one of the contenders in the Big 12 this year after finishing fourth in the standings last season.