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The Houston Cougars have an important homecoming game against Cincinnati on Saturday afternoon at TDECU Stadium. Houston, currently ranked No. 17, must win to stay in contention for the Big 12 Championship.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 6

Houston’s Homecoming Game Carries an Unfinished Piece of Program History

The Houston Cougars are facing off against Cincinnati on Nov. 7 on their homecoming and this game brings forth a rivalry. The last time Houston beat the Bearcats was in 2016, when the Cougars were the No.

Conner Weigman News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 6

Conner Weigman Has a Chance to Make a Major Statement for Houston

Quarterback Conner Weigman and the Houston Cougars need to bounce back and finish the regular season strong after taking a dissapointing loss at the undefeated Utah Utes.

Kelvin Sampson News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 5

Kelvin Sampson's Houston Team Just Delivered an Early Warning to College Basketball

The Houston Cougars basketball program went through a rebuild over the offseason after four starters moved on, but coach Kelvin Sampson and his staff have put together quite the formidable team for the 2026-27 season.

Houston Cougars News / Ball Exclusives / November 5

Sam Houston Bearkats Visit Houston Cougars on Thursday Night

The Sam Houston Bearkats visit the Houston Cougars at Fertitta Center on Thursday, Nov. 5, with tipoff set for 8:00 p.m. ET. Both teams enter at 1-0. Houston beat Hampton 73-65 at home on Monday, Nov.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 5

Five Takeaways From No. 10 Houston Basketball's Season-Opening Win vs La Salle

The No. 10 Houston Cougars got their 2026-27 season started on the right note with a dominant 94-55 win over La Salle on Monday night in Fertitta Center.

Kelvin Sampson News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 4

Everything Important Kelvin Sampson Said After Houston's Win over La Salle

The No. 10 Houston Cougars got another dominant season-opening win under coach Kelvin Sampson and began the 2026-27 campaign with a 94-55 win over La Salle

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 3

Where Houston is Ranked in First College Football Playoff Rankings of 2026

The Houston Cougars are still in the race for the Big 12 Championship and came into the 2026 season with hopes of contending for more. The Cougars are currently sitting at 6-2 after their bye week and are ranked No.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 3

Houston's First CFP Ranking Could Put Willie Fritz's Rebuild on a National Stage

College football fans await the newest rankings: the College Football Playoff rankings. The AP Top 25 is finally going to be the less important of the two rankings, with the end stretch of the season coming up.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 3

Five Takeaways From No. 10 Houston Basketball's Season-Opening Win vs La Salle

The No. 10 Houston Cougars got their 2026-27 season started on the right note with a dominant 94-55 win over La Salle on Monday night in Fertitta Center.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 3

Willie Fritz Reveals Positive Injury Updates For Houston After Bye Week

The No. 17 Houston Cougars are coming off a critical bye week that couldn't have come at a better time. The reason for that is that Houston was just banged up after Week 8's tough loss at Utah.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 2

Houston Reveals Kickoff Time, TV Network for Homecoming Game vs Cincinnati

The Houston Cougars, now ranked No. 17 in the country, will be back in action this Saturday at home against Cincinnati. After a much-needed bye week with a chance for the team to rest up, Houston has four games left this regular season and it starts with this Week 10 matchup.

Kelvin Sampson News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 1

Kelvin Sampson's Houston Team Just Delivered an Early Warning to College Basketball

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 1

Where Houston Ranks in New AP Top 25 After Bye Week

The Houston Cougars are entering some season-defining weeks. Houston got a much-needed bye week after taking a disappointing 21-13 loss against the Utah Utes.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 1

Houston Football Is Closing in on a Historic Poll Achievement

The Houston Cougars have been ranked in every AP poll this season. It began in the preseason in August and is closing in November to continue being ranked.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 31

Houston's Perfect Home Record Gives the Cougars a November Opportunity

The No. 18 Houston Cougars have not lost a single game at home, being 4-0 at TDECU Stadium. The most notable win at home was the 35-32 victory against the then-No.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 30

Houston Cornerback Jalen Mayo Named Semifinalist for Prestigious Award

The No. 18 Houston Cougars pass defense has taken some heat over the course of the season due to the number of big plays allowed, but the secondary as a whole has improved recently.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 30

Houston's Defense Deserves More Credit for the Cougars' Rise

Most of the national talk surrounding the No. 18 Houston Cougars has been the high-powered and balanced offense, and rightfully so. That group led by senior quarterback Conner Weigman, a great one-two punch at running back, a veteran offensive line and multiple receiving weapons has been one of the best in the country.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 29

Houston Coach Willie Fritz Explained Late Offensive Struggles vs Utah

It seemed like the Houston Cougars were in a good position heading into the fourth quarter on a late night against the Utah Utes on the road. This was

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 28

Former Houston Cougars Baseball Starter Makes World Series History

Houston Cougars baseball has been represented in a big way at the 2026 World Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays. It was on the mound for Game 3 of the Fall Classic that former Houston baseball starter Robert Gasser took the ball for the Brewers on the road in Tropicana Field and made World Series history.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 28

Houston vs Cincinnati Kickoff Time Still Uncertain After Big 12 Announcement

The Big 12 announced on Monday, Oct. 26, that ESPN and FOX are using a six-day window to determine the kickoff time and network for Houston's game against Cincinnati on Nov.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 28

Houston Still Has a Path to the Big 12 Championship Game After Utah Loss

At first glance, it looked all the hopes for the Houston Cougars to make the Big 12 Championship game were now out of the window after the devastating loss on the road to Utah on late Saturday night.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 27

The Next Two Weeks Will Define Houston's Football Season

The No. 18 Houston Cougars now face some major questions. The Cougars were unable to hang on to a 10-0 lead against the No. 6 Utah Utes, are currently 6-2, and have taken a tumble in the rankings.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 25

No. 10 Utah outlasts No. 14 Houston to remain Big 12's lone unbeaten

No. 10 Utah did what two other top-10-ranked Big 12 teams couldn't on Saturday: win.

Cincinnati stuns No. 8 Texas Tech to end Red Raiders' unbeaten season

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Texas Tech vs. Houston: Prediction, Pick and Preview

The Texas Tech Red Raiders and Houston Cougars meet this weekend in the first conference game for each team in Week 3 of the college football season. Texas Tech is 2-0 with wins over Abilene Christian and Oregon State, while Houston beat Oregon State and Southern to also reach 2-0 last Saturday.