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Houston Cougars Veteran Guard Cracks Program’s All-Time Top 20 Scorers

Over the weekend, the Houston Cougars secured a massive road victory over the Baylor Bears by a score of 77-55. Not only was it one of Houston's most dominant wins this season, but the matchup also included veteran guard Emanuel Sharp making history as well.

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The Good, Bad and Ugly of No. 7 Houston Cougars’ Dominant Win over Baylor

The No. 7 Houston Cougars throttled the Baylor Bears 77-55 Saturday afternoon at Foster Pavilion to improve to 15-1 on the season. Houston has begun Big

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 10

2 Huge Takeaways From Houston Cougars' Blowout Win at Baylor

WACO, Texas-- Four double-figure scorers, including junior forward Joseph Tugler's 12-point, 11-rebound double, helped the No. 7 Houston Cougars cruise to a 77-55 blowout win over Baylor at Foster Pavilion Saturday afternoon, in the first of a season home-and-home series on the Brazos River.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 10

Houston Cougars Land SEC Linebacker From Transfer Portal

Just two weeks removed from the Houston Cougars' thrilling 38-35 win over the LSU Tigers in the Kinder's Texas Bowl, and the team's hopes on the gridiron have been lifted yet again, thanks to the NCAA transfer portal.

Tyson Turner News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 10

Houston Cougars Land Commitment from Texas Tech Transfer Portal WR

Over the weekend, the Houston Cougars landed another transfer portal commitment, this time from former Texas Tech wide receiver Tyson Turner. The pass-catcher spent two seasons with the Red Raiders but never found a consistent role in the offense, leading to him entering the transfer portal in early January.

Kelvin Sampson News / NBC Sports / January 10

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Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 10

Notable Guards To Watch When Houston Hits The Road To Take On Baylor

Houston will travel to take on Baylor on Saturday at noon for a game that should feature two teams that are, in some ways, very similar but also very different.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 9

Easiest Games Left On Houston’s Basketball Schedule

There are always possibilities of trap games. Looking at the Houston Cougars basketball schedule, there are games that appear to fall on the easier side of the chart and ones that are on the harder side.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 8

Houston Cougars Land Defensive Tackle From Transfer Portal

The Houston Cougars have been quite active since the transfer portal opened in terms of reeling in talented players to help the team in 2026. This is probably the most involved Houston has been in the transfer portal for some time.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 8

How the Houston Cougars' Offense Depth Chart Could Look Next Season

Over the past year, the Houston Cougars have made some major noise in the world of college football. After a successful 10-3 season in year two of the Willie Fritz era, the head coach has only gained momentum by dominating in both transfer and high school recruiting.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 7

Houston Cougars Land Transfer Tight End From In-State Program

The Houston Cougars have found themselves being extremely active within the first few days of the transfer portal being open, with Willie Fritz and his coaching staff landing numerous players at positions of need for the Coogs heading into 2026.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 7

Houston Lands Massive Transfer Portal Commit From Big 12 Foe

The Houston Cougars continue to roll in the offseason, now having nine commitments in this season’s transfer portal class. Early on Wednesday, Houston landed a huge commitment from former Oklahoma State/Vanderbilt defensive lineman De’Marion Thomas.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 7

Houston Cougars Add Big-Time Wide Receiver From Transfer Portal

After a successful 2025 season with a 10-3 record and winning the Texas Bowl, the Houston Cougars are looking to take the next step on both sides of the ball.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 7

Houston Cougars Add Transfer Center From Toledo

The Houston Cougars coaching staff has been working hard since the transfer portal opened a few days ago, and they have finally found a guy they like: Anthony Boswell.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 7

No. 7 Houston snags huge conference win over No. 14 Texas Tech

The Cougars are rolling down the track, and there's not much that appears to be standing in their way.

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Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 6

Houston Cougars in Contention to Land Standout WR from San José State

The Houston Cougars are once again contending for one of the top wide receivers in the 2026 transfer portal class. Standout wide receiver for San José State, Leland Smith, revealed that, including the Cougars, 18 schools have been in contact with him since he entered the transfer portal on Dec.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 5

Houston Cougars Land Another Offensive Lineman Addition From the Transfer Portal

The Houston Cougars have found themselves busy looking to add pieces to their 2026 roster, with the Cougars being extremely active in the first few days of the transfer portal being officially opened since Friday, Jan.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 5

Houston Football Lands Another Transfer In Key Position

With the transfer portal open from Jan. 2-16, the Cougars coaching staff is hard at work to assemble a roster that can build on this season’s success. Last year, Houston landed 30 total transfers.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 5

Former Houston Cougars Quarterback Zeon Chriss-Gremillion Finds New Home

The Houston Cougars have now shifted their complete focus to building out their roster for the 2026 season, with head coach Willie Fritz and his coaching staff having hit the ground running in the first few days of the transfer portal being open.

Harvey Broussard News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 5

Houston Cougars Return Wide Receiver Harvey Broussard III for 2026 Season

This past weekend, the Houston Cougars retained another offensive piece as wide receiver Harvey Broussard III announced that he would be returning to the program for his senior season.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 5

Houston Cougars Add Cornerback Depth From Transfer Portal

The Houston Cougars football team had a tremendously successful turnaround season. After going 10-3 and winning the Texas Bowl over LSU last weekend, Houston football is back to relevance on the national stage.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 4

Houston Cougars Land All-Conference Offensive Line Talent From Transfer Portal

Since the Houston Cougars wrapped up the season with a victory in the Texas Bowl over the LSU Tigers, Willie Fritz and his coaching staff have been heavily focused on roster construction for the 2026 season, with a heavy focus on roster retention.

Makhi Hughes News / Houston Cougars on SI / January 4

Houston Cougars Land Elite Oregon RB From Transfer Portal

The Houston Cougars have made their first major addition in the transfer portal period with a commitment from former Oregon running back Makhi Hughes. Rivals' Hayes Fawcett first reported the news on X (formerly Twitter) early on Sunday afternoon.

Makhi Hughes News / Heartland College Sports / January 4

The Houston Cougars Just Added an ELECTRIC Running Back Transfer

Willie Fritz and the Houston Cougars just added one of the more interesting prospects of the transfer portal cycle with the commitment of Oregon running back Makhi Hughes.

Houston Cougars News / Heartland College Sports / December 28

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.