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Houston Cougars senior tight end Tanner Koziol remembers when he was initially getting recruited by UH head coach Willie Fritz. “He said we're turning this thing around this year.

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 12

Houston Cougars Tight End Earns All-American Honors

Earlier this week, Houston Cougars' tight end Tanner Koziol was named an All-American. The transfer from Ball State was a consistent producer in Slade Nagle's offense and has earned national recognition in his first season as a Cougar.

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College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 22

Conner Weigman's Connection With His Top Target Struggles in Loss To TCU

It was an afternoon of heartbreak for the Houston Cougars fans in attendance at TDECU Stadium Saturday, as the hometown Coogs fell just short of the TCU Horned Frogs, 17-14.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 6

Houston Cougars TE Tanner Koziol Receives Special Invitation

Although Houston Cougars football is coming off a very disappointing loss to West Virginia, UH is still 7-2 and well ahead of schedule in what has been a major turnaround season.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / October 26

Houston Star Continues to Step Up In Biggest Moments For Cougars

In a primetime matchup in Tempe, Arizona, on Saturday night, the Houston Cougars knocked off the No.24 Arizona State Sun Devils to move to 7-1 on the season and 4-1 in league play.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 29

Houston Cougars Tight End Continues to Shine Amid Undefeated Start

At this point in the season, it feels like this article has become a weekly edition. Tanner Koziol, the former Ball State tight end, once again played an integral part in Houston's offense, this time in a 27-24 comeback win over the Oregon State Beavers.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 19

How One Transfer Has Made an Instant Impact With Houston Cougars

Taking the Houston Cougars from zero to hero is a tough task, and in just his second season as head coach, Willie Fritz seems to have his squad on the right track.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 18

Tanner Koziol Graded Among Nation’s Best Tight Ends

After the 2024 season, Coach Willie Fritz and the Houston Cougars initiated a roster overhaul by utilizing the transfer portal to its fullest potential.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 3

Houston Football’s Player Ratings in EA College Football 2026

It’s a new year of college football and the new EA Sports College Football 26 video game is here. Houston has had several key players come into the program in the offseason, and the ratings show the transfer portal was beneficial for the Cougars.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 1

Injury Update For Houston Cougars Star Is Massive For Rivalry Matchup vs. Rice

Year Two for Houston football under head coach Willie Fritz was a rousing success as the Cougars dismantled Stephen F. Austin in shutout fashion on Thursday.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 28

Houston Cougars Star Tight End Tanner Koziol Avoids Injury Scare vs. SFA

The Houston Cougars may have avoided a major blow to a star player on in their season opener on Thursday night. Midway through the third quarter, while leading the Stephen F.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 26

Houston Cougars vs. Stephen F. Austin: Preview, Betting Odds

The Houston Cougars will look to improve in the 2025 season after a rough start to the Willie Fritz era, with a 4-8 record and a 3-6 record in conference play in 2024.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 21

Houston Cougars Tight End Tanner Koziol Named to Top Preseason List

Houston’s transfer tight end Tanner Koziol was named to the 2026 Senior Bowl Top 300 list announced on Wednesday. Koziol is a big bodied tight end standing at 6-foot-7 and weighing 240 pounds.

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Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 16

Houston Tight End Named to John Mackey Award Preseason Watchlist

The 2025 offseason has brought a handful of superstar additions to Houston football's roster, one of which has been gaining steam since his arrival with the Cougars.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / August 4

Wisconsin Badgers: Transfer Tight End Quickly Up to Speed Ahead of 2025 Season

The Wisconsin Badgers needed to desperately add to the tight end room after suddenly losing the projected starter to the transfer portal. Previously, the Wisconsin staff landed top ranked tight end transfer Tanner Koziol, a former Ball State standout, but Koziol announced he would again transfer after 15 practices with the Badgers.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / July 24

Koziol’s Comeback: Why UH’s New Tight End Could Be the Secret Weapon in 2025

Cougars’ fans can dream big with the number of stars arriving this season. One of the biggest lands this season is Tanner Koziol, a tight end known for his catching and picking up yards and can certainly become the team's top receiving option as a tight end.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / July 23

Tanner Koziol: From Ball State Beast to College Football 26-Star — And Now Houston’s Secret Weapon

When gamers across the country booted up the long-awaited College Football 26, they might’ve been surprised to find the No. 2-rated tight end isn’t donning a Big Ten or SEC jersey.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 5

Wisconsin Badgers almost had 2nd best TE in EA Sports College Football 26 video game

For a few months, the Wisconsin Badgers had the player who is the second-highest rated tight end in the upcoming College Football 26 video game. What could have been.

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 17

Tanner Koziol quickly finds new home after leaving Wisconsin football

Tanner Koziol needed just over a day to decide his next program. After committing to Wisconsin during the winter transfer cycle, Koziol re-entered the portal officially on Wednesday.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / April 17

USC Trojans Transfer Portal: Add Wisconsin Transfer Tight End Tanner Koziol?

The USC Trojans are expected to be active in the spring transfer portal opening. Wisconsin tight end Tanner Koziol announced he is entering the portal on April 14.

College Football News / WI Sports Heroics / April 15

Top 2025 Wisconsin Football Transfer Set to Re-Enter Portal Under Bizarre Circumstances

The Wisconsin football staff expected to move past off-season drama after the Xavier Lucas situation, but likely are not out of the woods. Former Ball State standout tight end and top Wisconsin transfer recruit Tanner Koziol is allegedly expected to enter his name into the transfer portal once again.

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 14

Rumor: Tanner Koziol entering transfer portal after weeks at Wisconsin

According to a report by the Wisconsin State Journal , Tanner Koziol could be headed back into the NCAA transfer portal. Koziol signed with Wisconsin after entering the portal following a productive season at Ball State.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 14

Report: Wisconsin Football Starting Tight End 'Intends' to Enter the Transfer Portal

The Wisconsin football program seemingly made a huge addition to its 2025 roster in December with the commitment of Tanner Koziol. The former Ball State

LaGrange News / Athlon Sports / December 14, 2024

Wisconsin Football Lands Commitment From a Top TE in the Portal

The Wisconsin football team gained its second official commitment from the transfer portal. The Badgers received a commitment from former Ball State tight end Tanner Koziol after his visit to Madison this weekend. Koziol was one of the top tight ends in the transfer portal.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 14, 2024

Nation's No. 3 Ranked Transfer TE Reportedly Commits to Big Ten Program

One of the country's best transfer portal tight ends is heading to the Big Ten as of Saturday. The college football transfer portal opened on Monday. Former Ball State tight end Tanner Koziol committed to the Wisconsin Badgers, per a report from ESPN's Pete Thamel.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 11, 2024

Wisconsin Football Schedules Visit With Coveted Transfer Tight End

Ball State tight end transfer Tanner Koziol is set to visit Madison on Friday, All Badgers has learned, as Luke Fickell and his staff look to add depth to the tight end room for the 2025 season.

College Football News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / December 13, 2023

Ball State Transfer TE Tanner Koziol Commits to Louisville

Make that back-to-back transfer portal commitments at a position of need for the Louisville football program. Tanner Koziol, a tight end who spent the first three years of his collegiate career at Ball State, announced Wednesday that he has committed to the Cardinals.