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On YouTubeHouston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 4
Houston Football’s Top Portal Needs After National Signing Day
The Houston Cougars finished the regular season 9-3 overall, and they will play in a bowl game for the first time since the 2022 season. Houston carried over that momentum to national signing day, where they signed 17 recruits, and the Cougars are on the verge of signing their best class in program history.
Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 4
5 Under the Radar Houston Cougars Signings After Early Signing Day
The 2026 recruiting class for Houston Cougars football has been widely talked about in the city for months leading up to now. On Wednesday’s national early signing day, this class had some of its biggest names sign their letter of intent to play at Houston, such as the No.
Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 3
Houston Cougars Close Early-Signing Day With One Of The Best Classes in Team History
In only his second year with the Houston Cougars, head coach Willie Fritz has the program finishing the season with a 9-3 record. One of the biggest changes that Houston has seen from the veteran coach is his ability to recruit at a high level.
Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 3
5 Impact Freshman Houston Welcome After Signing Period
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for college football programs. National Signing Day. There have been thousands of athletes from across the country
Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 3
Houston Cougars Recruiting: 2026 Early Signing Day Class Superlatives
The Houston Cougars' 2026 recruiting class has gained significant traction to potentially build the program's brightest future ahead, featuring some late flips and high-probability commitment stays into the early national signing period.
Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 3
Where Houston Cougars Stand in First NET Rankings Release of Season
The first NCAA men's college basketball NET rankings of 2025-26 were released Monday following a multitude of resume-bolstering matchups during Feast Week, but what does that mean for the Houston Cougars?
Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 2
Willie Fritz Gives His Overall Assessment of Houston Cougars Regular Season
Houston Cougars football ends the regular season with a 9-3 record, thanks to a tough road win at Baylor on Saturday, 31-24. UH goes undefeated on the road with a 6-0 mark and finished fourth in the Big 12.
College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 2
Houston Cougars Dropped Multiple Spots in AP Poll After Trip to Las Vegas
The 2025-26 season is already up and running, and for the Houston Cougars, this season came with a lot of expectations. Garnered as the team to beat in the Big 12 after winning both the regular season and conference championships last year and making a run to the national championship title game.
Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 2
Houston Cougars to Open Up 2026-27 Season Against Lane Kiffin and LSU
The Houston Cougars (9-3, 6-3 in Big 12) will be the first team to face the LSU Tigers (7-5, 3-5 in SEC) under newly-hired head coach Lane Kiffin. Both programs will meet for the first time in 27 years at the Texas Kickoff at NRG Stadium in Houston.
Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 1
Houston Cougars Stock Watch After Week 14: Who's Trending Up?
The Houston Cougars have been completely turned around in just two years under Willie Fritz. From a four-win season a year ago to now finishing the 2025 regular season with a 9-3 record and having a year full of accomplishments, the team is now bowl eligible and making its way back to the national rankings after a few years without either.
Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 1
Houston Cougars Finish Near Top of Final Big 12 Standings
Can’t complain, Coogs nation. The Houston Cougars are trending in the right direction after wrapping up the regular season, which will build a ton of
Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 30
Houston Cougars Finish as One of College Football's Most Improved Teams
It's no secret that the Houston Cougars saw some significant improvement in year two of the Willie Fritz era. Not only did the veteran head coach have the Cougars competing for a spot in the Big 12 championship game, he also guided the program into becoming one of the most improved teams in the country.
College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 30
Houston Cougars Run Game Stays Consistent in Win Over Baylor
For the first time since 2021, the Houston Cougars reached the nine-win mark with a 31-24 victory over the Baylor Bears. After scoring early in the first quarter, Willie Fritz's offense never looked back as the run game totaled over 200 yards on the ground.
Houston Defense Shines Going Into Halftime vs Baylor
Heading into Houston’s final regular season game against the Baylor Bears, the Cougars have an opportunity to even the score against an old Southwest Conference rival.
3 X-Factors for Houston Cougars vs. Baylor Bears
The final countdown. If Willie Fritz’s program is going to want to finish the season out strong before it's gone, these three players are going to need to go out on the field and give it their all.
Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 26
Houston Cougars Build on 2026 Recruiting Class with 3-Star Linebacker
Even with one of their best recruiting class in recent memory already in place, Willie Fritz and the Houston Cougars aren't slowing down. On Wednesday evening, Fritz and his staff landed a commitment from Tyler Covar, a three-star linebacker from Magnolia, Texas.
College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 26
Houston Basketball Bounces Back And Cruises Past Notre Dame
Houston basketball defeated Notre Dame 66-56 on Wednesday afternoon, inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena, in Las Vegas, Nev. The Cougars finished 2-1 in the Players Era Festival, and they got to face three solid teams, which will help them down the stretch.
Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 26
Houston Cougars Look to End Regular Season on a High vs Baylor
Houston Cougars football has had a complete turnaround season this year, currently sitting at 8-3 with a 5-3 Big 12 conference record. While the Cougars
Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 26
Houston Cougars Defensive Coordinator Tabbed for Prestigious Award
The Houston Cougars are on the brink of wrapping up an impressive season after winning just four games a year ago. The Cougars currently sit with an 8-3 record, securing bowl eligibility midway through the season and making their way back to both the AP Poll and the College Football Playoff rankings after being away for a few years.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / November 25
Ja'Kobi Gillespie shines for No. 17 Tennessee in win over No. 3 Houston
The battle of unbeaten teams saw Tennessee come away with a hard-fought 76-73 win over Houston.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 21
No. 2 Houston pummels lowly Rider in dominant 46-point win
Kingston Flemings scored 18 points on 8-of-10 shooting to help No. 2 Houston roll to a 91-45 home victory over Rider in nonconference play on Thursday night.
Houston Cougars News / NBA Draft on SI / November 16
Houston's Chris Cenac Jr. Puts Up Big Numbers in Win Over Auburn
The Houston Cougars are off to a hot 4-0 start after a 73-72 win over No. 22 Auburn today. The No. 1 team in the country is continuing its trend of playing elite defense while doing enough to win on the offensive end.
Kelvin Sampson News / Yardbarker / November 16
No. 1 Houston overcomes poor shooting for win over No. 22 Auburn
The energy and thrilling finish matched that of a good portion of the NFL games on Sunday, and it was ultimately Houston that came away with a 73-72 win.
Houston Cougars News / Field Level Media / November 13
New No. 1 Houston embarrasses Oakland in dominant win
No. 1 Houston's top three scorers finished with more combined points than the entire opposing team in Wednesday night's 78-45 beatdown of visiting Oakland.
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