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The first half between the Houston Cougars and the Colorado Buffaloes Friday night was a neck and neck, Houston led by only a safety, with a score of 16-14

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Big 12 Power Rankings: Houston Cougars Move Up After Statement Win

The Houston Cougars had a night to remember on Friday, defeating Deion Sanders and Colorado 36-20 to open Big 12 play on a high note. After back-to-back 4-8 seasons, the Cougars showed that they're not the same team anymore.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 15

What the Stats Reveal About Houston Cougars' Season So Far

After three weeks of college football, conference play for many teams in the country is officially underway. With the beginning of league play, fans and the media alike start to recognize which programs are contenders, and which programs are pretenders.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 15

Houston Cougars Stock Watch After Week 3: Who's Up & Who's Down?

The Houston Cougars could not ask for a better start to their 2025 season and the second year under head coach Willie Fritz. The Cougars have started the season off hot, currently undefeated at 3-0, which is Houston's first such start since the 2016 season.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 15

How Houston QB Conner Weigman Continues To Quiet Doubters

When teams don’t turn the ball over, good things happen. For Houston Cougars junior transfer quarterback Conner Weigman, the first three games against SFA, Rice and Colorado have been nothing but clean football with no turnovers.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 15

The Houston Cougars Have Been On Fire, But Major Challenges Remain Ahead

The Houston Cougars have turned many heads after their impressive 3-0 start. Head coach Willie Fritz has put together a team that looks extremely different in the best way from his 2024 squad.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 14

Houston Lands New Bowl Projections After Week 3

The Houston Cougars are 3-0 for the first time since the 2016 season, and are coming off of a major victory over Colorado. With an undefeated start to the season, Houston is receiving a lot of attention and they are projected by several experts to make their first bowl game since 2022.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 14

Houston Cougars Offense Excelling in All-Important Area

In 2024, the Houston Cougars' offense was without question the worst in the Big 12. They ranked dead last in the conference in total yards, passing yards and points per game, and by significant margins too.

The Unsung Hero of Houston’s Victory over the Colorado Buffaloes

While all eyes were on quarterback Conner Weigman’s phenomenal performance after the Houston Cougars’ dominant victory over the Colorado Buffaloes, one player flew under the radar for a near-perfect performance.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 13

How Houston Cougars Wore Colorado Buffaloes Down

The Houston Cougars made a statement on Friday night, showing that they aren't the same team that went 4-8 in each of the past two seasons. In their Big 12 opener on Friday, Willie Fritz and the Cougars welcomed Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes to town and smacked them en route to a 36-20 win.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 13

The Good, Bad and Ugly of Houston Cougars' Win vs. Colorado

Following a 36-20 victory over Colorado on Friday, the Houston Cougars claimed their first Big 12 Conference opener win in program history and are off to their first 3-0 start since 2016.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 13

How Houston Cougars Put College Football on Notice vs. Colorado

Those lights at TDECU Stadium were shining bright Friday night as one sideline glimmered while the other got sent home disappointed in its performance knowing it is an uphill battle from here on out to reach the Big 12 Championship Game.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 13

Multiple Houston Cougars Suffer Injuries in Win Over Colorado

On Friday night, the Houston Cougars and Colorado Buffaloes squared off in one of the first Big 12 conference games in the 2025 season. Despite a strong start by the Cougars, the team's depth would eventually be tested amid of a sea of injuries during their 36-20 win over the Buffaloes.

Colorado sent clear Haynes King warning after Houston’s Conner Weigman lights Buffs up in Cougars' win

Houston Cougars quarterback Conner Weigman showed the Colorado Buffaloes that Haynes King is a damning bellwether for how CU will handle dual-threat QBs this season.

Houston Releases Hype Video Ahead of Colorado Buffaloes Matchup

On Friday night, the Houston Cougars are set to embark on their revenge tour in the Big 12. The first opponent they will face in Big 12 play will undoubtedly

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 12

Colorado vs. Houston Cougars Preview: Score Predictions

All the attention will be on Houston vs Colorado with the game being one of the best matchups on Friday. The two teams will face off for the first time in 54 years and the Cougars are looking for their first victory over the Buffaloes.

What Happened Last Time Between Houston Cougars and Colorado Buffaloes?

The landscape of college football has changed drastically due to conference realignment over the past few years, but arguably no conference - certainly not among the Power Four, at least - looks more different than the Big 12.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 11

The Houston Non-Conference Basketball Schedule Release Should Have Fans Very Excited

The Houston Cougars' much-anticipated 2025-26 season is still a few months away from tipping off, as the Cougars will look to once again make the journey through the NCAA Tournament in hopes of winning their first national championship in program history.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 11

EPSN Still Doesn’t Believe in the Houston Cougars

The Houston Cougars have had a pretty impressive start to their 2025 campaign. They beat Stephen F. Austin pretty handily before sending them back to the Piney Woods, and then found their groove against the Rice Owls in the last foreseeable iteration of the Bayou Bucket Classic to start the season 2-0.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 11