Houston Cougars: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Houston Cougars Flip Hometown Offensive Lineman From AAC Powerhouse

On the eve of National Signing Day, Willie Fritz and the Houston Cougars received some massive news that they had snagged another commitment, this time from Coach Fritz's former school.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Willie Fritz Gives His Overall Assessment of Houston Cougars Regular Season

Houston Cougars football ends the regular season with a 9-3 record, thanks to a tough road win at Baylor on Saturday, 31-24. UH goes undefeated on the road with a 6-0 mark and finished fourth in the Big 12.

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 2

Houston Cougars Dropped Multiple Spots in AP Poll After Trip to Las Vegas

The 2025-26 season is already up and running, and for the Houston Cougars, this season came with a lot of expectations. Garnered as the team to beat in the Big 12 after winning both the regular season and conference championships last year and making a run to the national championship title game.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 2

Houston Cougars to Open Up 2026-27 Season Against Lane Kiffin and LSU

The Houston Cougars (9-3, 6-3 in Big 12) will be the first team to face the LSU Tigers (7-5, 3-5 in SEC) under newly-hired head coach Lane Kiffin. Both programs will meet for the first time in 27 years at the Texas Kickoff at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 1

Houston Cougars Stock Watch After Week 14: Who's Trending Up?

The Houston Cougars have been completely turned around in just two years under Willie Fritz. From a four-win season a year ago to now finishing the 2025 regular season with a 9-3 record and having a year full of accomplishments, the team is now bowl eligible and making its way back to the national rankings after a few years without either.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 30

Houston Cougars Finish as One of College Football's Most Improved Teams

It's no secret that the Houston Cougars saw some significant improvement in year two of the Willie Fritz era. Not only did the veteran head coach have the Cougars competing for a spot in the Big 12 championship game, he also guided the program into becoming one of the most improved teams in the country.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 30

Houston Cougars Run Game Stays Consistent in Win Over Baylor

For the first time since 2021, the Houston Cougars reached the nine-win mark with a 31-24 victory over the Baylor Bears. After scoring early in the first quarter, Willie Fritz's offense never looked back as the run game totaled over 200 yards on the ground.

Houston Defense Shines Going Into Halftime vs Baylor

Heading into Houston’s final regular season game against the Baylor Bears, the Cougars have an opportunity to even the score against an old Southwest Conference rival.

3 Bold Predictions When Houston Cougars Face Baylor Bears

Finish out positively. That’s what the Houston Cougars want to do in the regular season finale against the Baylor Bears, where anything could happen. Who will step up?

3 X-Factors for Houston Cougars vs. Baylor Bears

The final countdown. If Willie Fritz’s program is going to want to finish the season out strong before it's gone, these three players are going to need to go out on the field and give it their all.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 26

Houston Cougars Build on 2026 Recruiting Class with 3-Star Linebacker

Even with one of their best recruiting class in recent memory already in place, Willie Fritz and the Houston Cougars aren't slowing down. On Wednesday evening, Fritz and his staff landed a commitment from Tyler Covar, a three-star linebacker from Magnolia, Texas.

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 26

Houston Basketball Bounces Back And Cruises Past Notre Dame

Houston basketball defeated Notre Dame 66-56 on Wednesday afternoon, inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena, in Las Vegas, Nev. The Cougars finished 2-1 in the Players Era Festival, and they got to face three solid teams, which will help them down the stretch.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 26

Houston Cougars Defensive Coordinator Tabbed for Prestigious Award

The Houston Cougars are on the brink of wrapping up an impressive season after winning just four games a year ago. The Cougars currently sit with an 8-3 record, securing bowl eligibility midway through the season and making their way back to both the AP Poll and the College Football Playoff rankings after being away for a few years.

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 25

Houston Cougars Suffer First Loss of Season vs. Tennessee in Las Vegas

Houston basketball lost 76-73 against the Tennessee Volunteers on Tuesday afternoon, at the Players Era Festival, inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena, in Las Vegas, Nev.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / November 25

Ja'Kobi Gillespie shines for No. 17 Tennessee in win over No. 3 Houston

The battle of unbeaten teams saw Tennessee come away with a hard-fought 76-73 win over Houston.

No. 14 St. John's gets in Players Era win column vs. Baylor

No. 15 Iowa State blows past Creighton to improve to 2-0 at Players Era

Henri Veesaar helps No. 16 Tar Heels defeat St. Bonaventure

John Mobley Jr., Ohio State overpower Mount St. Mary's

Kansas beats cold-shooting Syracuse for second win at Players Era

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 25

Houston Defensive Back Earns Multiple Defensive Player of the Week Honors

The Houston Cougars' secondary once again proved that they're one of the best units in the Big 12 against the TCU Horned Frogs. While head coach Willie Fritz's squad may not have come away with the win, the Cougars' defense once again showed, with four turnovers.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 25

Where Houston Sits In Big 12 After Disappointing Loss

Not every week goes a team's way. For the Houston Cougars, the whole team fell short of expectations after dropping the last home game at TDECU Stadium

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 25

Houston Cougars Veteran Guard Finally Shines in Win vs. Syracuse

The Houston Cougars have been perfect to start the season, to the surprise of nobody. The Coogs blew through their first five games of the season, four of which were simple wins against lower-tier non-conference opponents, with the only real test being a close win against the Auburn Tigers.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 25

Houston’s Veterans Lead Cougars Past Syracuse In Overtime Thriller

Houston basketball defeated Syracuse 78-74 in overtime in the first game of the Players Era Festival on Monday evening, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, in Las Vegas, Nev.

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 24

No.3 Houston Cougars Survive Thriller Against Syracuse in Player’s Era Tournament

No. 3 Houston Cougars basketball barely escaped an incredible fight from the Syracuse Orange in a 78-74 overtime win in their first game of the Players’ Era Tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Monday night. There was not much expectation from this game, but it turned out to be an extremely tight, back-and-forth affair.

Kelvin Sampson News / Heartland College Sports / November 22

Kelvin Sampson Gets Brutally Honest About NIL-Driven Tournaments

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson isn’t here to play the media game or sell sunshine. When he was asked why his team is playing in the upcoming Players Era Festival, he gave an answer that was blunt, real, and probably echoed by a lot of coaches who just won’t say it out loud.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 21

No. 2 Houston pummels lowly Rider in dominant 46-point win

Kingston Flemings scored 18 points on 8-of-10 shooting to help No. 2 Houston roll to a 91-45 home victory over Rider in nonconference play on Thursday night.

25 iconic high school basketball players from Detroit

The 'Active NCAA Tournament appearance streak leaders' quiz

Houston Cougars News / NBA Draft on SI / November 16

Houston's Chris Cenac Jr. Puts Up Big Numbers in Win Over Auburn

The Houston Cougars are off to a hot 4-0 start after a 73-72 win over No. 22 Auburn today. The No. 1 team in the country is continuing its trend of playing elite defense while doing enough to win on the offensive end.

Kelvin Sampson News / Yardbarker / November 16

Houston overcomes poor shooting for win over Auburn

No. 1 Houston overcomes poor shooting for win over No. 22 Auburn

The energy and thrilling finish matched that of a good portion of the NFL games on Sunday, and it was ultimately Houston that came away with a 73-72 win.

No. 2 Purdue routs Akron

Alex Condon's 19 points help No. 10 Florida hand Miami first loss

Indiana offense held in check in narrow win over Incarnate Word

Sarah Strong stuffs stat sheet as No. 1 UConn drubs Ohio State

CBB weekend winners, losers

Houston Cougars News / Field Level Media / November 13

New No. 1 Houston embarrasses Oakland in dominant win

No. 1 Houston's top three scorers finished with more combined points than the entire opposing team in Wednesday night's 78-45 beatdown of visiting Oakland.

25 men's college hoops teams to watch in 2025-26

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournament appearances' quiz