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Willie Fritz Praises Houston Cougars for Historic 10-Win Season

The Houston Cougars officially cemented themselves in the football program's record books with their 38-35 win over the LSU Tigers in the Kinder's Texas Bowl.

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Houston Football Just Resigned a Trio of Elite Players

Houston football just locked in a massive win for the 2026 season by bringing back three of its best players. Quarterback Conner Weigman, wide receiver Amare Thomas, and defensive end Khalil Laufau are all set to stick around in Willie Fritz’s system.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 28

Why Houston WR's Incredible Bowl Performance Sums Up Season Perfectly

The Houston Cougars rounded up their second season under head coach Willie Fritz in style Saturday evening, outlasting the LSU Tigers to win the 2025 Kinder's Texas Bowl, 38-35.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 28

Houston Cougars Tight End Puts on a Show in Texas Bowl Win Over LSU

The Houston Cougars' offense showed some serious growth in the 2025 season. With notable transfers like Conner Weigman, Amare Thomas, and Dean Connors, the Cougars were expected to see massive improvements no matter who they faced in the regular season.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 28

Houston Cougars Senior Ends Season With Exclamation Point in Texas Bowl

For the first time since 2021, the Houston Cougars ended a season with a double-digit number in the win column as the Coogs wrapped up their much-improved 2025 season with a 10-3 record after defeating the LSU Tigers in a high-scoring affair 38-35 in the Kinder Texas Bowl on Saturday night.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 28

3 Takeaways From Houston Cougars' Season Finale Win Over LSU in Texas Bowl

HOUSTON-- In overcoming an early two-score deficit, the No. 21 Houston Cougars captured an emphatic 38-35 win over the LSU Tigers in the Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium Saturday, to cap off a 10-3 turnaround campaign in its third season in the Big 12 conference and second under coach Willie Fritz.

College Football News / Total Apex Sports / December 28

No. 21 Houston Wins Texas Bowl In 38-35 Shootout Over LSU

In one of the best seasons in program history, the No. 21 Houston Cougars put their stamp on a great season with an offensive onslaught to beat the LSU Tigers in the Texas Bowl.

Connor Weigman News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 28

Conner Weigman Breaks Houston Bowl Game Record in Close Win vs LSU

One mission. One goal. Get to 10 wins. The Houston Cougars entered Saturday evening at NRG Stadium against LSU knowing how important it was to the entire program to reach the double-digit-win mark.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 28

Houston Cougars Close Out Season With Win vs. LSU in Texas Bowl

The Houston Cougars defeated the LSU Tigers 38-35 in the Kinder’s Texas Bowl on Saturday night inside NRG Stadium. The Cougars collected their first 10-win season since 2021, and they won their first bowl game since 2022.

Connor Weigman News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 27

Connor Weigman Made A Christmas Promise to his Houston Cougars Star Wide Receiver

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and that is certainly the case for the No. 21 Houston Cougars as they play in a bowl game for the first time since 2022. This isn’t any regular bowl; the Cougars got the opportunity to stay home this Christmas week and play in the Texas Bowl against LSU.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 26

Kevin Sampson Has High Praise For Cedric Lath

The Houston Cougars basketball program has found another keeper that coach Kelvin Sampson has worked on developing each and every practice since the 6-foot-10 junior Cedric Lath joined the school.

What the Stats Say About Houston Cougars vs. LSU Tigers Bowl Matchup

The Houston Cougars find themselves with one final test left in the 2025 season after a much better campaign in Year 2 under head coach Willie Fritz, who has the Coogs sitting at 9-3 heading into their bowl game.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 25

Conner Weigman, Cougars Embracing Final Opportunity at NRG Stadium

Hearing that the Houston Cougars would be able to stay close to their facilities fired up a ton of players, including the quarterback who has run the offense the entire season.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 25

Conner Weigman Gets Honest About Houston's Potential

The Houston Cougars (9-3, 6-3 in Big 12) ended the regular season as the No. 21-ranked team in the country. After an underwhelming 2024 season where the program finished with a 4-8 record, head coach Willie Fritz has completely changed the narrative around Houston Football.

NFL News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 25

The History Between the Houston Cougars and LSU Tigers

The Houston Cougars' impressive 2025 campaign that saw them finish 9-3 at the conclusion of the regular season has brought them to their first bowl game berth since the 2022 season.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 24

Two Former Houston Cougars Crowned High School Football State Champions

The end of the year means one thing and one thing only in the state of Texas. High school football is reaching it's pinnacle as state champions at every level are being decided in late December.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 23

Houston Cougars Announce New Wide Receivers Coach Ahead of Texas Bowl

The Houston Cougars may have missed the Big 12 Championship and the College Football Playoff, but they practically received a home contest for their bowl game, taking on the LSU Tigers in the 2025 Kinder's Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium in Houston, where the Texans call home.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 23

Are the Houston Cougars Looking Past the Texas Bowl?

The Houston Cougars are going bowling right in their own backyard. After an impressive year two under coach Willie Fritz, Houston is set to take on the LSU Tigers in the Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Dec.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 22

Several Future Houston Cougars Join Practice Ahead of Texas Bowl vs. LSU

Over the weekend, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reported that several notable Houston Cougar commits would be in attendance for practices ahead of the program's bowl game matchup against LSU.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 22

Houston Cougars Stay Put in Week 8 AP Poll Despite Statement Ranked Win

Despite the Houston Cougars' explosive 94-85 win over Arkansas on Saturday at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., this wasn't enough to improve their stance in the Week 8 AP Poll Top 25 release on Monday, as they stayed put at No.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 22

Houston Cougars Must Watch Out For These 3 Middle Tennessee Players

Saddle up for the last non-conference game of the regular season for the Houston Cougars as they host the 7-4 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Fertitta Center next Monday.

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 21

Veteran Guard Stays Hot as No. 8 Houston Cougars Dominate No. 14 Arkansas

The No. 8 Houston Cougars (10-1) cruised to their second-ranked win of the season with a 94-85 victory over the No. 14-ranked Arkansas Razorbacks (9-2).

College Basketball News / Total Apex Sports / December 20

No. 8 Houston Rides Offensive Explosion To 94-85 Win Over No. 14 Arkansas

In a game that featured two gritty defenses, the 8th-ranked Houston Cougars decided to inject some offense into their gameplan to cruise to victory over No.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 20

Former Houston Assistant Coach Escorted Out by Police After Heated Ejection

The Houston Cougars basketball program has done an exceptional job under head coach Kelvin Sampson, and a huge reason for that is the support staff and assistant coaches. One impactful member of the 2024-25 Houston basketball team was associate head coach Quannas White.

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.