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Houston Cougars Make On3’s Way-Too-Early 2026 Top 25

Even before college football officially crowns a national champion, parts of the sport are already looking ahead to what next season brings. As the season reaches its final chapter, media publications everywhere are quick to turn the page by releasing way-too-early top-25 rankings for the 2026 season.

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Houston Has Reached a Dominating New Level in its Last Three Games

The Houston Cougars have not only transitioned seamlessly from the American to the Big 12 but have dominated since they arrived in the league. In just two seasons in the conference, Houston has already collected two regular-season crowns and a Big 12 Tournament championship.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 19

These Upcoming Big 12 Games Are Critical For The Houston Cougars

Big 12 basketball is absolute cinema. It’s going to get really interesting in the next couple of weeks because teams will start separating themselves from the others, and that is when fans start thinking about seeding for the conference tournament and the NCAA Tournament.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 19

The Good, Bad and Ugly of No. 7 Houston Cougars’ Rout of Arizona State

The No. 7 Houston Cougars won their 11th straight game in a breakout offensive performance, 103-73, on Sunday evening in Fertitta Center to improve to 17-1 on the season and 5-0 in the Big 12. Houston was in control right from the start in this blackout game, and this was their 15th straight home win.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 19

Willie Fritz Ranked Among Best Head Coaches In College Football For One Simple Reason

The Houston Cougars saw the turnaround of a lifetime in the 2025 season, going from 4-8 and near the bottom of the Big 12 food chain all the way to a 10-3 record and contenders for the Big 12 Championship through a majority of the year.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 18

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

Suffocation, separation. It's been a common practice at Fertitta Center, where the No. 7 Houston Cougars capitalized on 12 first-half turnovers in a 103-73 blowout win over Arizona State on Sunday evening.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 17

Standout Houston Cougars Offensive Lineman Declares for NFL Draft

After the incredible Texas Bowl win in late 2025, the Houston Cougars football have been going through the offseason changes with multiple players either looking to go pro or transferring out. Houston’s offensive line has been subject to a lot of change, given the fact that it consists of upperclassmen.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 17

2 Big 12 Games That Houston Fans Should Watch This Weekend

Houston basketball keeps getting more interesting. One of the best parts about it? Getting to watch the other teams they are about to play, and this weekend, there are two Big 12 games that should matter to them.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 16

Why the Houston Cougars Are on Upset-Alert vs Arizona State

After dominating the West Virginia Mountaineers by a score of 77-48 on Tuesday, the Houston Cougars are looking to stay undefeated in Big 12 conference play with a win over the Arizona State Sun Devils.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 16

An Experienced Houston Cougars Squad is Being Powered By a Talented Young Core

The Houston Cougars have been steamrolling through the first half of the college basketball season, as the season turns over into the conference portion of the schedule, and the Coogs have done well, sitting with a 16-1 overall record and a perfect record in the Big 12 through four games.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 16

Why This New Houston Cougars Team Can Succeed Where Last Year’s Failed

While the Houston Cougars had plenty of success on the football field this season, there are much higher goals to achieve for this program. It was certainly

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 15

Houston Lands Massive Big Ten Defensive Commitment From Transfer Portal

As the portal window is set to close on Jan. 16, head coach Willie Fritz and staff are still adding to an already impressive transfer class. Late Thursday night, former Oregon edge Ashton Portal made his commitment to Houston official, and he is a big addition for the Cougars next season.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 15

Grading the Houston Cougars Transfer Portal Haul So Far

There's still two more days left to make some moves, but it is safe to say that head coach Willie Fritz and the Houston Cougars have fared pretty well so far in the offseason when it comes to navigating the transfer portal.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 15

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.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 15

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.

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 13

The Good, Bad and Ugly of No. 7 Houston Cougars’ Comfortable Win over West Virginia

The No. 7 Houston Cougars began their week with a wire-to-wire win over the West Virginia Mountaineers 77-48 on Tuesday night in the Fertitta Center to improve to 16-1 on the season. UH was rocking their Houston blue uniforms in front of a packed weekday crowd and got their first victory in those uniforms.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 13

Houston Senior Running Back Receives Second College All-Star Invitation

Following a career campaign that saw a crosstown transfer help turn the Houston Cougars into top-four contenders in the Big 12 conference, the accolades and invitations keep pouring in for senior running back Dean Connors.

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.