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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.

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Houston Cougars Add Special Basketball Uniform For Big 12 Play

Houston Cougars basketball is quite particular about the uniforms that they wear during games. Chief of staff Lauren Sampson has said in the past that they are superstitious about their color choices.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 13

Houston Cougars Open Up as Slight Favorites vs. LSU

One more game. It’s the Houston Cougars and the LSU Tigers. For the final time of the 2025-26 campaign, both squads get to battle it out in the Kinder's Texas Bowl with a bunch of storylines coming after the regular season came to a close.

Tanner Koziol News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 12

Houston Cougars Tight End Earns All-American Honors

Earlier this week, Houston Cougars' tight end Tanner Koziol was named an All-American. The transfer from Ball State was a consistent producer in Slade Nagle's offense and has earned national recognition in his first season as a Cougar.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 12

How Houston Cougars Plan to Use Four-Star Athlete Paris Melvin Jr. Next Season

College football has seen a prominent resurgence in the "athlete" category of players over the past few years. These individuals play on both sides of the ball, and use their talent for offense, defense and even special teams.

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 11

2 Key Takeaways From No. 7 Houston Cougars' Win Over Jackson State

Redshirt senior guard Emanuel Sharp and freshman guard Isiah Harwell each posted 20-point performances en route to the No. 7 Houston Cougars tipping off their Week 6 homestand on a commanding note with an 80-38 blowout win over Jackson State Wednesday at Fertitta Center.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 11

Houston Cougars Linebacker Entering Transfer Portal

As the Houston Cougars gear up to face the LSU Tigers in the Kinder's Texas Bowl at the end of the month, some roster news has forced a slight detour in their defensive game plan.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 11

What Makes Emanuel Sharp Unique In Kelvin Sampson’s Eyes?

When a coach knows what he wants in a basketball player, he’ll do anything to “reel” in that player to join his program. One of the biggest additions coach Kelvin Sampson made was bringing in the 6-foot-3 senior guard Emanuel Sharp from Tampa, Florida.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 11

Houston Cougars Freshman Turns in Best Performance of the Season vs. Jackson State

The Houston Cougars continue to roll through the non-conference portion of their schedule, as they pick up their ninth win of the season and improve their record to 9-1 after the first 10 games for the 2025-26 season.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 11

No. 7 Houston Cougars Roll Through Jackson State in Well-Rounded Performance

No. 7 Houston Cougars basketball completely dominated over Jackson State Wednesday night at the Fertitta Center in an 80-38 win to improve to 9-1 on the season.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 10

Local Houston Legend Joins Houston Cougars' Coaching Staff

After a thrilling 9-3 season, the Houston Cougars are already prepping for the future with the hiring of Michael Bishop. On Dec. 9, the local legend and former Heisman finalist was officially announced as an offensive assistant for the Cougars.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 10

Multiple Houston Cougars Recognized on Dave Campbell's All-Texas Teams

The Houston Cougars enjoyed a remarkably improved year, with the Coogs ending the 2025 regular season with a 9-3 record, a quick turnaround in year two with Willie Fritz as the program's head coach from their four-win season in Fritz's first year with the team.

Conner Weigman News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 9

Conner Weigman Reveals Plans For Future With Houston Cougars

The Houston Cougars were able to take their 4-8 record from 2024 and flip it around to a 9-3 record in 2025 that gave them bowl game eligibility for the first time since 2022, thanks to a quadrant of transfers that truly revamped the offense for head coach Willie Fritz and his team.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 9

Houston Cougars Freshman Guard Earns Big 12 Honors

Kingston Flemings, a freshmen guard for the Houston Cougars, has received Big 12 Starting Five honors from the Big 12 for his recent performance against Florida State.

Kelvin Sampson News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 9

Why Kelvin Sampson Wants More Out of Houston Cougars' Top Freshman

No. 7 Houston Cougars basketball has their best freshman class in program history this season, and there was a lot expected out of the group that included the best center in the recruiting class in Chris Cenac Jr.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 8

A Houston Football Starter Is No Longer With The Team

As announced on Selection Sunday, Houston football will play in its first bowl game since the 2022 season, where the Cougars defeated Louisiana 23-16 in the Independence Bowl.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 8

Houston Cougars Move Up in Week 6 AP Poll

With the Week 6 release of the AP Poll Top 25 on Monday, the Houston Cougars, now at 8-1 on the 2025-26 campaign after an 82-67 win over Florida State Saturday night at Toyota Center, moved up one spot to No.

Kevin Vickerson News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 8

Houston Cougars Included in Final 8 Schools for NFL Legacy Prospect

Even if the regular season has come to a close, the daily recruiting battle never ends for head coach Willie Fritz and the Houston Cougars. Once again, Fritz and his staff are competing for a top defensive-line recruit.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 8

How The Houston Cougars' Big 12 Opponents Have Been Faring Thus Far

Don’t look now, but the standings are starting to get fun. Collegiate basketball is officially underway, and the Houston Cougars are off to a tough slate

Houston Cougars News / New Baseball Media / December 8

2025 Fall College Baseball Reset: Houston

The 2025 Houston Cougars went 30-25 overall last season, as the school didn’t do enough to secure an NCAA Tournament berth. Houston went 12-17 in Big 12 play, and bowed out in the the postseason tournament after losing to TCU in May.

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.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 7

Houston Cougars Officially Receive Exciting Matchup for Bowl Game

The Houston Cougars finished off a strong regular season with a 9-3 record in the second year under head coach Willie Fritz. Houston missed out on the College Football Playoff after failing to reach the Big 12 Championship but it was still a positive season for the Cougs.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 7

Here's Where The Houston Cougars Finished in the Final College Football Playoff Rankings

The Houston Cougars have been fully transformed by second-year head coach Willie Fritz, who engineered a complete turnaround of the Coogs program in just two years.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / November 25