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The Houston Cougars' impressive 2025 campaign that saw them finish 9-3 at the conclusion of the regular season has brought them to their first bowl game berth since the 2022 season.

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Two Former Houston Cougars Crowned High School Football State Champions

The end of the year means one thing and one thing only in the state of Texas. High school football is reaching it's pinnacle as state champions at every level are being decided in late December.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 22

Several Future Houston Cougars Join Practice Ahead of Texas Bowl vs. LSU

Over the weekend, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reported that several notable Houston Cougar commits would be in attendance for practices ahead of the program's bowl game matchup against LSU.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 22

Houston Cougars Stay Put in Week 8 AP Poll Despite Statement Ranked Win

Despite the Houston Cougars' explosive 94-85 win over Arkansas on Saturday at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., this wasn't enough to improve their stance in the Week 8 AP Poll Top 25 release on Monday, as they stayed put at No.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 22

Houston Cougars Must Watch Out For These 3 Middle Tennessee Players

Saddle up for the last non-conference game of the regular season for the Houston Cougars as they host the 7-4 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Fertitta Center next Monday.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 22

Houston Cougars Ready to Face Down SEC LSU in Texas Bowl

The Houston Cougars became one of the most improved teams throughout the 2025 season after a four-win year in 2024. The Coogs improved drastically, ending the regular season with a 9-3 record and as one of the top teams in the Big 12 when preseason predictions had them finishing towards the bottom of the conference.

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 21

Veteran Guard Stays Hot as No. 8 Houston Cougars Dominate No. 14 Arkansas

The No. 8 Houston Cougars (10-1) cruised to their second-ranked win of the season with a 94-85 victory over the No. 14-ranked Arkansas Razorbacks (9-2).

College Basketball News / Total Apex Sports / December 20

No. 8 Houston Rides Offensive Explosion To 94-85 Win Over No. 14 Arkansas

In a game that featured two gritty defenses, the 8th-ranked Houston Cougars decided to inject some offense into their gameplan to cruise to victory over No.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 20

Former Houston Assistant Coach Escorted Out by Police After Heated Ejection

The Houston Cougars basketball program has done an exceptional job under head coach Kelvin Sampson, and a huge reason for that is the support staff and assistant coaches. One impactful member of the 2024-25 Houston basketball team was associate head coach Quannas White.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 19

What The Stats Say About Houston Cougars Basketball

Conference play is quickly approaching. There are a ton of opportunities for the Houston Cougars to continue growing as a team and building chemistry. So far, the team has been shooting phenomenally, with shots scattered all around the court.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 18

What Happened the Last Time the Houston Cougars Faced Everyone on Their 2026 Schedule

The Houston Cougars saw quite the turnaround in the 2025 season, their second under head coach Willie Fritz, going from 4-8 in 2024 to 9-3, and fighting for a spot in both the Big 12 Championship and College Football Playoff for a majority of the year.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 18

Kingston Flemings Takes Advice from Houston Cougars Basketball Legend

The Houston Cougars basketball program has a storied history at the point guard position since head coach Kelvin Sampson took over back in 2014. The most recent transition was from program leader Jamal Shead in 2024 to now senior point guard Milos Uzan.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 17

Houston Cougars Named Finalists for Elite Five-Star Prospect

The Houston Cougars are rolling to begin the 2025-26 season, currently holding a 10-1 record, with the only loss coming to the Tennessee Volunteers, and find themselves as the No.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 17

Notable Defensive Statistic Puts Houston Cougars in Elite Company

It isn't surprising to see the No. 8 Houston Cougars dominating on the defensive side of the court this season. With head coach Kelvin Sampson emphasizing the basics throughout his coaching career, his teams have always been extremely talented when it comes to limiting the production of explosive offenses.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 17

Kingston Flemings Reveals What's Behind His Ridiculous Start At Houston

One of the Houston Cougars' best additions in the offseason was bringing in guard Kingston Flemings, who has had a tremendous season to start out his career in coach Kelvin Sampson’s system.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 17

Four Houston Cougars Make Associated Press All-Big 12 Team

Houston Cougars football has experienced its best season since 2021 with a 9-3 record and a fourth-place finish in the Big 12 conference. While the Cougars have one more game left with the Texas Bowl against LSU on Dec.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 15

Houston Cougars Drop in Week 7 AP Poll Despite Perfect Homestand

Despite a 2-0 homestand at the Fertitta Center from commanding wins over Jackson State and New Orleans, the Houston Cougars, now at 10-1 in the 2025-26 campaign, dropped to No.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 15

The Big 12 Could Soon Be Doing the Houston Cougars a Major Favor

The University of Houston athletic program just moved to a power four conference in the Big 12 over two and a half years ago in July 2023, but it will

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 15

Where Houston Cougars Rank Among Big 12 Teams Before Conference Play

The Houston Cougars are off to another fun season, jumping out to a 10-1 start with their only loss coming to the Tennessee Volunteers. Coach Kelvin Sampson has his troops rallying around each non-conference game, keeping the team fired up and prepared for what’s to come in conference play.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 14

5 Players Houston Cougars Could Target in Transfer Portal

The Houston Cougars were one of the most improved programs in the wider world of college football, being able to go from a four-win season in 2024 to an

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 14

2 Key Takeaways From No. 7 Houston Cougars' Win Over New Orleans

The No. 7 Houston Cougars capped off their three-game homestand with a 99-57 blowout win over the New Orleans Privateers on Saturday afternoon at Fertitta Center, in what was arguably their best offensive display of the season so far.

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 14

Houston Cougars Receive Huge Bench Contribution in Rout of New Orleans

The Houston Cougars once again take care of business, with another comfortable victory on Saturday afternoon as they cruised over the New Orleans Privateers 99-57 to pick up their tenth win of the season.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 14

The Good, Bad and Ugly of No. 7 Houston's Lopsided Win over New Orleans

No. 7 Houston Cougars basketball won a completely lopsided affair on Saturday afternoon in the Fertitta Center with a 99-57 throttling of New Orleans to improve to 10-1 on the season. The Cougars have clearly improved their play recently, and it was another team performance that smoked the Privateers.

Houston Cougars News / HBCUs on SI / December 7

Women's Basketball: HBCU Southern Jaguars Shock Big 12's Houston Cougars

HOUSTON, TX — Southern continued its impressive run against Big 12 competition Sunday afternoon, knocking off Houston 70–62 at the Fertitta Center for its second straight victory over a Big 12 opponent this season.