Houston Cougars Announce Game Themes Schedule Ahead of 2025 Season

Stephen F. Austin

Kicking off the season's game themes will be Lone Star Stampede, as Houston begins the regular season at home on Thursday, Aug. 28, against an FCS opponent in the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks. Houston should be able to out-talent the Southland Conference representative to kick-start their season on the right foot.

Colorado

Houston opens conference play as the Colorado Buffaloes head into TDECU Stadium in early September. The Cougars will celebrate Hispanic Heritage against Colorado on Sep. 12. The 2025 season will be the first year post the Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter era in Boulder. As the Buffaloes' head coach, Deion Sanders looks to replace several talents ahead of the 2025 season.

Texas Tech

When the Texas Tech Red Raiders travel to Houston on Oct. 4, the Cougars will be hosting both Family Weekend and their second annual Blue game, where fans will be encouraged to fill TDECU Stadium with a sea of their iconic "Houston Blue" color. The Red Raiders should feel comfortable on the road with a roster stacked with talent after having a top-ranked transfer portal class.

Arizona

The Cougars will be hosting their homecoming game when the Arizona Wildcats travel into town. On top of homecoming festivities, the Cougar crowd is asked to wear red on the day. Both teams finished with a disappointing 4-8 record, and one of the Cougars' losses was to the Wildcats in Tucson a season ago, falling 27-3.

West Virginia

Houston's matchup against the West Virginia Mountaineers will serve as Heroes Night as the Cougars honor military and first responders. Fans are once again encouraged to wear a certain attire this time, in recognition of the US flag, asking fans in attendance to wear red, white, and blue. The Coogs did not play West Virginia a season ago, but in 2023, Houston was victorious in a high-scoring affair, winning 41-39 at home

TCU

The Cougars' final home game of the season will serve to honor their seniors, as the Cougars will host Senior Day when the TCU Horned Frogs visit Houston on Nov. 22. The late November game will also be Houston's Black Out game, as the Cougars will look to create a hostile environment as they look to continue their momentum against TCU after a 30-19 victory in Fort Worth a season ago.