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All the relentless preparation, workouts, practices and studying over the past few months in the summer for the Houston Cougars has built up to this moment.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 27

Biggest Houston Football Camp Winner and What Their Role is Now

Fall camp is where the roster gets rewritten for a team. With many players rising and falling, Houston has a player who is the biggest winner. Here is why wide receiver Koby Young is Houston's biggest camp winner and his role in the upcoming season.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 27

Three Players Who Will Change Everything for Houston in 2026

The Houston Cougars have a number of returning starters, 12 to be specific, and more than 35,000 snaps played across the roster entering this season. That experience is a big reason for the Cougars have high expectations to contend in the Big 12 and a part of why they are ranked No.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 27

ESPN Analyst Makes Bold Prediction about Houston Cougars Football Success

Houston Cougars football is almost here. This highly anticipated season for Houston will kick off in just over a week on Sept. 5 at home against Oregon State.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 25

Houston Needs to Replicate These Two Trends if Coogs Are Going to Win The Big 12

Houston finally found its footing as a Power 4 program in 2025. The Cougars won nine games in the regular season and knocked off LSU in the Texas Bowl to cap off their best season since 2021, and the team's first winning season in the Big 12.

Stephon Johnson News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 24

Willie Fritz Announces WR Stephon Johnson Has Returned to Houston Cougars

There was big news today for the Houston Cougars. Wide receiver Stephon Johnson rejoined the team on Monday and will be eligible for his fifth season of college football, per coach Willie Fritz.

Will James News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 23

Will James Earns Bednarik Award Watch List Nod

Houston defensive back Will James was named to the Preseason Bednarik Award watch list on August 21. This award is given to the top defensive player after the season ends in December.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 23

13 Days Until Kickoff: The Ultimate Fan Guide to Houston's Opener

Houston Cougars football is about to return to television screens across the Lone Star State and elsewhere. In 13 days, UH hosts Oregon State at TDECU Stadium.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 21

Three Things to Watch in Houston's Final Week of Fall Camp

Houston football's regular season is rapidly approaching as fall camp continues to head into its final week. While most of Houston's team has already been settled, there are a few storylines to keep an eye on for the next seven days.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 21

Houston Cougars Players Who Need a Strong Finish to Fall Camp

The Houston Cougars are approaching the final week of fall football camp before Week 1 practice arrives. Houston is set to kick off on Sept. 5 against Oregon State at TDECU Stadium.

Trent Walker News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 20

Houston Cougars QB Conner Weigman Has The Perfect Third-Down Target

In 2025, Houston converted 80 of 195 third downs, ranking 55th nationally with a 41.0% conversion rate, per the NCAA. In 2024, the Cougars' conversion rate was 27% before climbing to 41%.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 17

Where Houston Ranks in the AP Preseason Top 25 Poll

For the first time since 2022, the Cougars will open the season ranked in the AP Preseason Top 25. The Cougars landed in the No. 23 spot on August 17, collecting 252 points from the voting members.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 17

Houston Fall Camp Day 11: Key Updates and Quotes That Matter From Willie Fritz

Fall camp for Houston Cougars football continues to move along, and there are just under two weeks left leading up to regular-season practice. The Cougars are set to kick off a highly anticipated season on Sept.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 15

How Houston Star Freshman RB John Hebert is Adjusting to College Football

One of the main recruiting focuses for Houston coach Willie Fritz at the start of his tenure was to target Texas, and more specifically, the Houston area to find talent.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 14

Why Houston QB Conner Weigman Feels Better Than Ever Entering 2026

The Houston Cougars offense has the ability to take the next step this season. After a completely revamped unit last year with offensive coordinator Slade

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 14

Houston Makes Improvements to TDECU Stadium

Head coach Willie Fritz is going into his third year with a rebuilt football roster after an excellent 2025 season, when they went 10-3 and won a bowl game.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 13

Five Houston Players Making Big Impressions in Fall Camp

The Houston Cougars football program has been busy with fall camp over the past week and building up towards the start of the season on Sept. 5 against Oregon State.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 12

Three Things We Learned From Week 1 of Houston Football Camp

The first week of Houston Cougars football fall camp just wrapped up on Wednesday, and there is quite a bit to take away already. Houston will have just over two more weeks of fall camp practices until Aug.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 12

Houston Football’s Projected Offensive Depth Chart for the 2026 Season

Houston football is now wrapping up its first week of fall camp, and the depth chart is starting to become more clear every practice. The Cougars’ strong suit this season will undoubtedly be the offense with several core returners from last season leading the charge.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 12

Houston Football's Biggest Strength Entering the 2026 Season

Houston's strength is exactly where you want a football team to have a strength heading into the 2026 season: the quarterback position. There's a high-upside:

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 12

How the Houston Cougars Practice At the Start of Fall Camp: ‘It’s Groundhog Day’

Fall camp is in full swing for the Houston Cougars as they continue to prepare for the highly anticipated start of the 2026 season. This is the start of

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 11

Amare Thomas Is Looking Ready for Another Big Season in 2026

The 2026 college football season is just around the corner, and the Cougars are in the first week of fall camp preparing for the home opener against the Oregon State Beavers on Sept.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 10

Houston Football Fall Camp Day 5 Takeaways and Standouts

The Houston Cougars wrapped up day 5 of football fall camp on Monday morning at the outdoor practice fields as the grind towards the start of the season continues.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 9

Houston's Anthony Boswell Named to Rimington Trophy Preseason Watch List

Houston's offensive line received a nomination for a player who hasn't even played a snap for the Cougars, landing on a national award watch list. Offensive lineman Anthony Boswell was named to the Rimington Trophy Preseason Watch List on Thursday, August 6.