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5 Players Who Could Define Houston Cougars’ 2026 Season

In just two years, head coach Willie Fritz has completely flipped the script on the Houston Cougars football program. After missing out on a bowl game appearance in 2024 with an overall record of 4-8, a little over a year later, the Cougars shocked the Big 12 by ending the season with 10 wins including a Texas Bowl victory over the LSU Tigers.

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Houston Cougars Add Another WR From Transfer Portal

Houston keeps going to work in the transfer portal. Per reports from CBS Sports, Houston has landed a commitment from Florida Gators wide receiver Muizz Toukara, who is a product of League City, Texas.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 15

Houston Cougars Freshman Earns Major Mid-Season Honor

The No. 7 Houston Cougars are rolling through the early part of the 2025-26 season, with head coach Kelvin Sampson's squad sitting with a 16-1 overall record and having been dominant in conference play with a perfect 4-0 Big 12 record.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 14

What Needs the Houston Cougars Still Have in the Transfer Portal

Houston Cougars football has completely changed under head coach Willie Fritz. While Houston experienced the biggest turnaround in the FBS this past season,

Demetrius Hunter News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 14

Former Houston Cougars Offensive Lineman Transfers to Big 12 Rival

On Wednesday morning, On3's Pete Nakos reported that former Houston Cougars center Demetrius Hunter has committed to Colorado. After three years at Houston, the Orange, Texas native entered the transfer portal only a few days after the program's bowl win over the LSU Tigers.

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 14

Blue Out, Blowout: 3 Takeaways From No. 7 Houston Cougars' Win Over West Virginia

A season-high five triples in a bounce-back outing from senior guard Milos Uzan helped the No. 7 Houston Cougars avoid the blues in their 77-48 blowout win over the West Virginia Mountaineers Tuesday night at a Fertitta Center decked in Houston Blue.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 13

Houston Cougars Transfer LB Stays in the Big 12

The Houston Cougars have done plenty in the transfer portal to reshape their roster heading into the 2026 season after a much-improved 2025 season, which saw the Coogs end the year with a 10-3 record and a bowl game victory.

3 West Virginia Players To Watch Against Houston

Basketball in the Big 12 is quickly becoming interesting, as a ton of high-caliber athletes are facing off. That will be no different on Tuesday night when the Houston Cougars host the West Virginia Mountaineers at the Fertitta Center.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 13

Houston Cougars Add LB with Special Connection Through Transfer Portal

Houston Cougars football has had a consistent defense over the past two seasons, and new coordinator Austin Armstrong led a unit that made plenty of plays in 2025. As Houston looks to reload and try to make a run to the Big 12 championship, their defense will obviously play a big role in that.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 12

Where Houston Cougars Rank in Latest AP Poll

After a 3-0 start to Big 12 play in 2025-26, in part from a 77-55 blowout road win over Baylor in Foster Pavilion on Saturday afternoon, the Houston Cougars had a considerable case to make another climb for the Week 10 AP Poll top 25 release.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 12

Houston Cougars Add New Quarterback From Transfer Portal

The Houston Cougars have secured another transfer portal commitment, this time from Syracuse quarterback Luke Carney, per On3. The transfer spent just one year with the Orange before entering the portal on Jan.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 11

Houston Cougars Veteran Guard Cracks Program’s All-Time Top 20 Scorers

Over the weekend, the Houston Cougars secured a massive road victory over the Baylor Bears by a score of 77-55. Not only was it one of Houston's most dominant wins this season, but the matchup also included veteran guard Emanuel Sharp making history as well.

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 10

The Good, Bad and Ugly of No. 7 Houston Cougars’ Dominant Win over Baylor

The No. 7 Houston Cougars throttled the Baylor Bears 77-55 Saturday afternoon at Foster Pavilion to improve to 15-1 on the season. Houston has begun Big

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 10

2 Huge Takeaways From Houston Cougars' Blowout Win at Baylor

WACO, Texas-- Four double-figure scorers, including junior forward Joseph Tugler's 12-point, 11-rebound double, helped the No. 7 Houston Cougars cruise to a 77-55 blowout win over Baylor at Foster Pavilion Saturday afternoon, in the first of a season home-and-home series on the Brazos River.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 10

Houston Cougars Land SEC Linebacker From Transfer Portal

Just two weeks removed from the Houston Cougars' thrilling 38-35 win over the LSU Tigers in the Kinder's Texas Bowl, and the team's hopes on the gridiron have been lifted yet again, thanks to the NCAA transfer portal.

Tyson Turner News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 10

Houston Cougars Land Commitment from Texas Tech Transfer Portal WR

Over the weekend, the Houston Cougars landed another transfer portal commitment, this time from former Texas Tech wide receiver Tyson Turner. The pass-catcher spent two seasons with the Red Raiders but never found a consistent role in the offense, leading to him entering the transfer portal in early January.

Kelvin Sampson News / NBC Sports / January 10

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Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 10

Notable Guards To Watch When Houston Hits The Road To Take On Baylor

Houston will travel to take on Baylor on Saturday at noon for a game that should feature two teams that are, in some ways, very similar but also very different.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 9

Breaking Down Houston Football's Transfer Portal Additions Thus Far

After bringing in 30 transfers from the portal last offseason, head coach Willie Fritz and staff are once again hard at work to assemble a competitive 2026 roster.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 9

Easiest Games Left On Houston’s Basketball Schedule

There are always possibilities of trap games. Looking at the Houston Cougars basketball schedule, there are games that appear to fall on the easier side of the chart and ones that are on the harder side.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 8

Houston Cougars Land Defensive Tackle From Transfer Portal

The Houston Cougars have been quite active since the transfer portal opened in terms of reeling in talented players to help the team in 2026. This is probably the most involved Houston has been in the transfer portal for some time.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 8

How the Houston Cougars' Offense Depth Chart Could Look Next Season

Over the past year, the Houston Cougars have made some major noise in the world of college football. After a successful 10-3 season in year two of the Willie Fritz era, the head coach has only gained momentum by dominating in both transfer and high school recruiting.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 7

Houston Cougars Land Transfer Tight End From In-State Program

The Houston Cougars have found themselves being extremely active within the first few days of the transfer portal being open, with Willie Fritz and his coaching staff landing numerous players at positions of need for the Coogs heading into 2026.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 7

No. 7 Houston snags huge conference win over No. 14 Texas Tech

The Cougars are rolling down the track, and there's not much that appears to be standing in their way.

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Makhi Hughes News / Heartland College Sports / January 4

The Houston Cougars Just Added an ELECTRIC Running Back Transfer

Willie Fritz and the Houston Cougars just added one of the more interesting prospects of the transfer portal cycle with the commitment of Oregon running back Makhi Hughes.