Houston Cougars: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

When Will Houston Cougars Get AP Poll Respect?

Now over halfway through the season, the Houston Cougars are one of the best stories in college football. Or, at least they should be. After back-to-back 4-8 finishes, the Cougars are now 6-1 on the season and have already earned bowl eligibility for the first time since 2022.

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Houston Offense Continues Hot Streak Under New Coordinator

The Houston Cougars are now bowl eligible for the first time since the 2022 season with their recent 31-28 win over the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday at TDECU Stadium.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 19

Houston Cougars Reach Notable Milestone for First Time as Big 12 Team

After their first two years in the Big 12 Conference both resulted in a disappointing 4-8 finish, the Houston Cougars are now officially eligible for play in a bowl game at the conclusion of the season following their narrow 31-28 win over the Arizona Wildcats at TDECU Stadium in Houston Saturday afternoon.

Why Conner Weigman Remains Underrated Among College Quarterbacks

With a walk-off 31-28 win over the Arizona Wildcats, the Houston Cougars moved to 6-1 on the season and 3-1 in Big 12 conference play. In only his second year with the football program, the Cougars have achieved bowl eligibility in the first eight weeks of the college football season.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 18

Houston WR Continues Recent Dominance Against Arizona

The Houston Cougars are on a hot streak and it showed in their 31-28 last second win over Arizona on Saturday afternoon. With the win, the Cougars are one of the top teams in the conference they and are bowl eligible for the first time since the 2022 season.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 17

Houston Cougars Elite Point Guard Duo Ready to be Special

Houston basketball season is around the corner, and the No. 2 preseason-ranked team in America is preparing for a year of high expectations as it looks to get back to the national championship. The long line of point guards within the UH basketball program has been continuing for close to a decade now.

Sam Houston News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 17

Houston Cougars Release Baseball Schedule Ahead of 2026 Season

With more and more fall baseball scrimmages happening around the country, it's that time of the year when college baseball programs begin releasing their schedules for the upcoming season in 2026.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 17

Stud Houston Cougars Commit Currently On Insane Streak

Houston football’s 2026 class is loaded with talent and they rank No. 33 in the country. Houston commit John Hebert flies under the radar in the class compared to some of the Cougars' other top recruits like Keisean Henderson, Jayden Warren and Paris Melvin Jr.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 17

Where Houston Cougars Stand in Big 12 Preseason Poll

Since joining the Big 12 in 2023, the Houston Cougars have quickly established themselves as the team to beat in the conference, and one of the teams to beat in college basketball as a whole.

Kelvin Sampson News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 17

Houston Basketball Has An Unprecedented Challenge Ahead of It This Season

Kelvin Sampson has turned the Houston Cougars around since taking over the program in 2014. He built the program from scratch and even put a team together that has been a mainstay in the postseason.

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 17

Trio of Houston Cougars Basketball Stars Named To Prestigious Preseason Team

Just over six months after finishing three points shy of their first national championship, the Houston Cougars are gearing up for an even more successful 2025-26 season, their 12th under head coach Kelvin Sampson.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 16

Houston Basketball Gets Massive Injury Update on Veteran Forward

Only days ago, Houston Basketball was ranked No.2 in the country by the AP Poll. While Houston appears to once again be a titan in the college basketball world, questions remain about the Cougars' health entering the season.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 16

How The Houston Cougars Feel About Their Enormous Expectations

Last season’s Houston Cougars team seemed like it was fated for a National Championship. They had the pieces in place, the coaches to do it, even the lead in the final dance, but just could not get it done.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 16

Houston Cougars' HC Willie Fritz Named to Prestigious Award Watch List

The Houston Cougars get set to face another challenge this weekend as they return home to TDECU Stadium to take on a very underrated Arizona Wildcats squad.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 15

Houston Cougars Have the Swaggiest Kicker in the Big 12

One of the big reasons for Houston football’s successful first half of the season has been because of special teams. The Cougars now have stability at

Kelvin Sampson News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 15

How Kelvin Sampson Established a Winning Culture In Houston

From the 1960s through the 1980s, Houston Cougars basketball was nothing short of a powerhouse. Phi Slama Jama was a household name, and with it came massive expectations for the program. Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson has brought Houston basketball back to the national spotlight since taking over the program back in 2014.