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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Why Houston Is Better Positioned Than People Realize Entering 2026

Houston enters the 2026 season after a 10-3 record and a bowl win in 2025, which brings expectations. Having another 10-win season, competing in the Big 12 Championship Game and even winning the conference are expectations laid on the Cougars.

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Former Houston Kicker Could Return to College Football This Season

The world of college sports continues to rapidly change, and the latest federal court injunction could drastically alter program rosters for this upcoming season.

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One Houston Player Who Could Become a National Name

Houston has already made headlines with players like Conner Weigman and Amare Thomas. Houston's recruiting strategy seeks out the best and only seems to grow players' skills and status after becoming a Cougar.

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Which Blue Chip Houston Freshman Is Closest to Starting?

The Houston Cougars had a tremendous 2026 freshman recruiting class that was one of the best in recent program history. Coach Willie Fritz has brought a turnaround to the culture and the kind of recruiting that Houston does.

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What Landen Williams-Callis' Looming Decision Means for Houston

Houston has had a lot of good recruits come through their recruitment process, and Landen Williams-Callis looks to be the next big player on Houston's recruiting list.

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The Biggest Offseason Decision That Could Change Houston in 2026

Houston's offseason has been one of the best for the program in a long time. New recruits and transfers have joined the Cougars recently, and many of them have already had an impact on the team.

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Why Houston Could Be One of the Big 12's Toughest Teams to Evaluate

Houston is one of the few teams in the Big 12 that is coming into the 2026 season with optimism. However, Houston is a very difficult team to evaluate, not because of the talent it possesses but because of the uncertainty about expectations and its ceiling.

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Is Houston Actually Ready to Make the Jump From Surprise Team to Big 12 Contender?

When the main contenders in the Big 12 are thought of, it's typically Texas Tech and BYU, and even Utah to an extent. The Houston Cougars weren't considered in that group at the start of last season.

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The Biggest 'What If?' Player on the Entire Houston Cougars Roster

Houston's roster is very well rounded after an amazing recruiting effort from the 2025 offseason. Many players and transfers have established their presence on the roster in their own ways, with many of them having big plays in 2025.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / July 30

Why I'm Buying the Hype Around Ashton Porter for Houston Football

The Houston defensive line has grown exponentially ever since Head coach Willie Fritz joined in 2024. The recruitment over the past few years has allowed the Houston defense to grow in talent.

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Why Brandon Mack II's Eighth Season Is One of College Football's Best Stories

For many college football players, they only get four or five years in college to prove their talent before they either get drafted or go on another route.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / July 30

Which Houston Football Freshman Could Make the Biggest Immediate Impact in 2026?

Houston football is just about one month away from its season opener against the Oregon State Beavers on Sept. 5 at 11 a.m., inside TDECU Stadium. While the Cougars have a strong transfer portal class, UH also has several freshman that could find their way on the field this season.