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Houston Cougars OG Earns Way-Too-Early 2026 All-American Honors

Earlier this month, head coach Willie Fritz and the Houston Cougars made a significant move in the transfer portal with the addition of offensive guard Shadre Hurst.

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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.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 27

Houston Cougars Post-Transfer Portal 2026 Depth Chart Review: Quarterbacks

After a stressful two-week period with the transfer portal in full effect, Houston football now has the majority of its roster figured out for the 2026 season.

Here's Where Houston Sits in Big 12 After Disappointing Loss to Texas Tech

There have been so many different games that have had major implications for the conference standings, and every one of them will matter once March rolls around, when there are scenarios where teams are fighting for a better seed in the Big 12 Tournament and NCAA Tournament.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 26

Houston Cougars Garnering Attention in Early Top 25 Rankings

The Houston Cougars struck success with a major turnaround in year two, led by head coach Willie Fritz after a 4-8 season in year one. Fritz led the Coogs to a 9-3 overall record in 2025, a 6-3 record in conference play, and a strong ending with a win in the Texas Bowl against the LSU Tigers.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 26

Where Houston Cougars Stand in Latest Bracketology Projections

It’s all about March in college basketball. For the Houston Cougars, they’ve been on an incredible roll of consistency in the NCAA Tournament. Houston has made six straight Sweet 16s, two Final Fours, and a National Championship appearance in the last five seasons.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 25

Two Houston Cougars Playing Key Role In NFL Conference Championship Weekend

It’s another special NFL Playoffs weekend with both the AFC and NFC Championships on Sunday, and there will be former Houston Cougars in both games. The

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 24

Houston Cougars' Kingston Flemings Makes History Despite Loss

The Houston Cougars looked to keep things rolling through the regular season, as the Cougars had built a 17-1 overall record and had been undefeated throughout conference play, winning their first five Big 12 matchups.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 24

No. 12 Texas Tech spoils record-setting performance from Kingston Flemings in thrilling win over No. 6 Houston

Houston freshman Kingston Flemings had a performance to remember in Saturday's thriller against No. 12 Texas Tech. In the end, it was still not enough.

No. 2 UConn survives upset bid from Villanova in overtime

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Jack Carson Wentz News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 24

Houston Cougars Land Notable Long Snapper Via Transfer Portal

Earlier this week, the Houston Cougars added a notable special teams piece to their roster through the transfer portal. Jack Carson-Wentz, a long snapper who spent last season with the Florida A&M Rattlers, officially committed to play under head coach Willie Fritz on Thursday.

College Gameday On Site For Houston vs. Texas Tech Game In Lubbock

For the first time this season, College Gameday for college basketball will be live when Texas Tech hosts Houston at United SuperMarkets Arena. The Cougars

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 23

4 Players to Watch in Houston Cougars vs. Texas Tech Matchup

It’s already time to see the rematch. This is arguably the Big 12 conference’s best rivalry over the past two seasons. The scene now shifts to Lubbock as the No.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 23

3 Upset Territory Games for Houston Cougars Next Season

The Houston Cougars and head coach Willie Fritz will look to pick up where they left off heading into the 2026 season after a wildly successful 2025 campaign in which the Coogs ended the year with a 9-3 record, a bowl game win over the LSU Tigers, and ranked No.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 22

The 3 Best Players That Houston Cougars Will Face Next Season

The 2026 football schedule is finally in the hands of the Houston Cougars, and what a doozy of some competition that they will have their hands full with.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 22

Houston Cougars Receive Good News to Spread Brand Awareness

University of Houston Athletics has been a rising name in collegiate sports over the last few seasons. Houston and their fans like to view themselves as

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 21

Breaking Down Houston Cougars' 3 Toughest Games of the 2026 Season

The Big 12 has officially released the schedule for the 2026 college football season. The Houston Cougars, as well as their fellow conference members, now know who they'll be matching up with in the upcoming season.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 21

3 Most Important Games On Houston’s 2026 Football Schedule

Finally revealed. The 2026 football schedule has been announced, and now all of the Big 12 know the exact dates of their games. Houston will have another heavy slate of games and hopes to win enough to earn a Big 12 Championship title and a ticket to the College Football Playoff.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 21

2026 Big 12 Football Schedule Announced For Houston Cougars

The long-awaited reveal of the 2026 Big 12 football schedule for all 16 programs went live Wednesday morning, and in the case of the Houston Cougars, who will enter Year 3 of the coach Willie Fritz era, it's another step in contention towards a conference championship.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 20

Houston Cougars Receive Their Flowers From the AP For 2025 Season

After a forgettable 4-8 record tainted Willie Fritz's first season as head coach of the Houston Cougars, 2025 was what gave the team and the coach confidence that this was the tandem that was going to result in success for the University of Houston.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 20

Houston Cougars Competing With LSU and USC for Four-Star RB

Head coach Willie Fritz and the Houston Cougars are once again making waves on the recruiting scene. Even after bringing in a strong 2026 recruiting class and one of the top transfer portal hauls in the sport, the Cougars have positioned themselves as contenders for another elite recruit.

Emanuel Sharp News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 20

Emanuel Sharp Shares Thoughts On Time In Houston On Countdown To Gameday

One of Houston’s veteran players, who has been the backbone of the team, is senior Emanuel Sharp, who took time out of his day to speak with Countdown To Gameday.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 20

How Houston Cougars Star Freshman is Taking Big Strides

It’s a new look front court for Houston Cougars basketball this season. The familiar face and No. 13 jersey number of J’Wan Roberts is no longer in sight

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 19

Houston Cougars Take New Stance In Week 11 AP Poll

Over the last three Big 12 games, the Houston Cougars have recorded an average margin of victory of 27 points. It propelled them to a 5-0 start in Big 12 play, recently thanks to their 103-73 win over Arizona State Sunday at Fertitta Center behind freshman guard Kingston Flemings' eighth 20-point performance on the season.

Kelvin Sampson News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 19

Kelvin Sampson Praises Star Guard In Postgame Press Conference

Houston basketball is off to yet another incredible start to the season, beginning 17-1 and is now 3-0 in conference play. With many tough games for the Cougars on the horizon, many fans have started to question why senior point guard Milos Uzan’s stats have been down after having a breakout season last year.