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Houston Cougars Lose a Talented Safety in Flip to Wisconsin

While the Houston Cougars have built one of their best recruiting classes in recent memory, even Willie Fritz's program has seen some of their high school recruits flip their commitment.

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Houston Outfielder is a Top 50 Prospect in 2026 MLB Draft Rankings

Major League Baseball released its first official draft rankings list for the 2026 draft on Thursday in listing the top 100 prospects of the class, after a season that left scouts ready to circle back on notable profiles just gaining traction.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 5

Recapping Ups and Downs of Houston’s Regular Season

A little progress each day adds up to big results. For the Houston Cougars football program, that saying applies easily, as it was a roller coaster season

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 4

Houston Cougars Bowl Projections After Conclusion of Regular Season

Houston Cougars football completed the largest single-season turnaround among Power Four conference teams this season, going from a 4-8 record in 2024 to winning five more games for a 9-3 mark in 2025.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 4

Houston Football’s Top Portal Needs After National Signing Day

The Houston Cougars finished the regular season 9-3 overall, and they will play in a bowl game for the first time since the 2022 season. Houston carried over that momentum to national signing day, where they signed 17 recruits, and the Cougars are on the verge of signing their best class in program history.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 4

5 Under the Radar Houston Cougars Signings After Early Signing Day

The 2026 recruiting class for Houston Cougars football has been widely talked about in the city for months leading up to now. On Wednesday’s national early signing day, this class had some of its biggest names sign their letter of intent to play at Houston, such as the No.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 3

Where Houston Cougars Stand in First NET Rankings Release of Season

The first NCAA men's college basketball NET rankings of 2025-26 were released Monday following a multitude of resume-bolstering matchups during Feast Week, but what does that mean for the Houston Cougars?

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 3

Houston Cougars Early Signing Day Tracker: Every Player Coming to the Program in 2026

The Houston Cougars have put together an impressive turnaround in just two years of the Willie Fritz era, going from just four wins a season ago to ending the 2025 regular season with a 9-3 record and earning bowl eligibility.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 2

Houston Cougars Return to Latest College Football Playoff Rankings

Houston Cougars football received encouraging news on Tuesday evening as they jumped back into the College Football Playoff Top 25 Rankings. After Houston’s 31-24 win at Baylor in its final regular season game of the season, the Cougars jumped all the way to No.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 2

Houston Cougars Flip Hometown Offensive Lineman From AAC Powerhouse

On the eve of National Signing Day, Willie Fritz and the Houston Cougars received some massive news that they had snagged another commitment, this time from Coach Fritz's former school.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 2

Willie Fritz Gives His Overall Assessment of Houston Cougars Regular Season

Houston Cougars football ends the regular season with a 9-3 record, thanks to a tough road win at Baylor on Saturday, 31-24. UH goes undefeated on the road with a 6-0 mark and finished fourth in the Big 12.

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 2

Houston Cougars Dropped Multiple Spots in AP Poll After Trip to Las Vegas

The 2025-26 season is already up and running, and for the Houston Cougars, this season came with a lot of expectations. Garnered as the team to beat in the Big 12 after winning both the regular season and conference championships last year and making a run to the national championship title game.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 2

Houston Cougars to Open Up 2026-27 Season Against Lane Kiffin and LSU

The Houston Cougars (9-3, 6-3 in Big 12) will be the first team to face the LSU Tigers (7-5, 3-5 in SEC) under newly-hired head coach Lane Kiffin. Both programs will meet for the first time in 27 years at the Texas Kickoff at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 1

Houston Cougars Stock Watch After Week 14: Who's Trending Up?

The Houston Cougars have been completely turned around in just two years under Willie Fritz. From a four-win season a year ago to now finishing the 2025 regular season with a 9-3 record and having a year full of accomplishments, the team is now bowl eligible and making its way back to the national rankings after a few years without either.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 1

Houston Cougars Finish Near Top of Final Big 12 Standings

Can’t complain, Coogs nation. The Houston Cougars are trending in the right direction after wrapping up the regular season, which will build a ton of

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 30

Houston Cougars Finish as One of College Football's Most Improved Teams

It's no secret that the Houston Cougars saw some significant improvement in year two of the Willie Fritz era. Not only did the veteran head coach have the Cougars competing for a spot in the Big 12 championship game, he also guided the program into becoming one of the most improved teams in the country.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 30

Houston Cougars Run Game Stays Consistent in Win Over Baylor

For the first time since 2021, the Houston Cougars reached the nine-win mark with a 31-24 victory over the Baylor Bears. After scoring early in the first quarter, Willie Fritz's offense never looked back as the run game totaled over 200 yards on the ground.

Houston Defense Shines Going Into Halftime vs Baylor

Heading into Houston’s final regular season game against the Baylor Bears, the Cougars have an opportunity to even the score against an old Southwest Conference rival.

3 Bold Predictions When Houston Cougars Face Baylor Bears

Finish out positively. That’s what the Houston Cougars want to do in the regular season finale against the Baylor Bears, where anything could happen. Who will step up?

3 X-Factors for Houston Cougars vs. Baylor Bears

The final countdown. If Willie Fritz’s program is going to want to finish the season out strong before it's gone, these three players are going to need to go out on the field and give it their all.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 26

Houston Cougars Build on 2026 Recruiting Class with 3-Star Linebacker

Even with one of their best recruiting class in recent memory already in place, Willie Fritz and the Houston Cougars aren't slowing down. On Wednesday evening, Fritz and his staff landed a commitment from Tyler Covar, a three-star linebacker from Magnolia, Texas.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / November 25

Ja'Kobi Gillespie shines for No. 17 Tennessee in win over No. 3 Houston

The battle of unbeaten teams saw Tennessee come away with a hard-fought 76-73 win over Houston.

No. 14 St. John's gets in Players Era win column vs. Baylor

No. 15 Iowa State blows past Creighton to improve to 2-0 at Players Era

Henri Veesaar helps No. 16 Tar Heels defeat St. Bonaventure

John Mobley Jr., Ohio State overpower Mount St. Mary's

Kansas beats cold-shooting Syracuse for second win at Players Era

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 21

No. 2 Houston pummels lowly Rider in dominant 46-point win

Kingston Flemings scored 18 points on 8-of-10 shooting to help No. 2 Houston roll to a 91-45 home victory over Rider in nonconference play on Thursday night.

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Kelvin Sampson News / Yardbarker / November 16

Houston overcomes poor shooting for win over Auburn

No. 1 Houston overcomes poor shooting for win over No. 22 Auburn

The energy and thrilling finish matched that of a good portion of the NFL games on Sunday, and it was ultimately Houston that came away with a 73-72 win.

No. 2 Purdue routs Akron

Alex Condon's 19 points help No. 10 Florida hand Miami first loss

Indiana offense held in check in narrow win over Incarnate Word

Sarah Strong stuffs stat sheet as No. 1 UConn drubs Ohio State

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New No. 1 Houston embarrasses Oakland in dominant win

No. 1 Houston's top three scorers finished with more combined points than the entire opposing team in Wednesday night's 78-45 beatdown of visiting Oakland.

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