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Why Houston football Could Have the Big 12's Best Running Backs in 2026

In college football, it is very important that your team specializes in something when it comes to gameday. For some programs, they focus on passing the ball to star receivers with quarterbacks who can throw and pass effectively.

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Houston Cougars Baseball Head Coaching Hot Board

The Houston Cougars are now looking for a new head baseball coach after Todd Whitting was informed his contract would not be renewed. Whitting, who was the longtime baseball coach at Houston, just finished his 16th season at the head of the program.

Kelvin Sampson News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 20

Kelvin Sampson Delivers Powerful Message to Fans Regarding NIL Funding

Houston basketball has been a top basketball program for nearly a decade, and head coach Kelvin Sampson has continued that success even in the NIL era.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 20

Making the Case that Conner Weigman is the Best QB in the Big 12

In the 2025 offseason, second year Head coach Willie Fritz made a move that would bring a bright future to the Houston Cougars football team. After losing former quarterback Donovan Smith to graduation, Fritz needed a new star at the quarterback position, so he turned his eyes to the transfer portal.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 19

This Will Be The Most Interesting Test Houston Faces All Season

The 2026 Houston Football schedule has a lot of threatening opponents heading into the later half of the season. After their game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys, Houston will be travelling over to Salt Lake City to face off against the formerly ranked Utah Utes for their week 8 matchup.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 19

Why Houston Football Can Win Its First Big 12 Conference Championship In 2026

Houston football had an impressive 10-win season last year which surpassed many experts ' predictions going into the 2025 season. Now, head coach Willie Fritz is entering his third year at the University of Houston, and the Cougars could be even better than they were last year.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 19

How Houston Can Reach Their Full Potential in 2026

In 2025, Houston's football program broke expectations, winning 10 games and a bowl game against LSU. However, the Cougars still have some areas that need to be consistent in order to reach their potential.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 18

Houston's Kingston Flemings Stands Out With Special NBA Combine Performance

The impact of the Houston Cougars on the NBA has been demonstrated recently in the playoffs and it was also shown at the 2026 NBA Combine. Houston had four players from this past season's team perform at the combine.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 18

Houston Football's Biggest Rivalries Ranked

Houston's football program has built intense rivalries, shaping the history of the team. From rivalries where trophies were involved to duels where Houston wanted to prove themselves, the Cougars have established historical and memorable rivalries in the program.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 18

Ranking Every Road On The Houston Schedule From Easiest To Hardest

Road games are either easy or tough. For Houston this season, a few road games appear to be less demanding than others. The schedule offers six road games with a few fanbases that make the environment tricky to play at, while other opponents are still searching for their identity, which makes the contest seem more manageable.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 17

What Wins and What Loses the Game For Houston vs. Southern Next Season

The countdown for what looks to be an exciting 2026 football season for Houston is on, with just under four months until kickoff at TDECU Stadium. The Cougars begin the season with their non-conference schedule, first on Sept.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 17

Houston Baseball Parts Ways With Head Coach Todd Whitting

Houston baseball lost its final series of the season against Arizona State, and the Sun Devils took two out of the three games over the weekend to end the Cougars’ season.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 15

This Is Easily The Toughest Stretch of Next Season For The Houston Cougars

In every schedule, there are likely going to be those rough patches that are challenging to get through. Looking at Houston’s 2026-27 schedule, it is hard to pinpoint where that might be, and there are many cases to be made about several teams being in that discussion.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 14

Houston vs Southern: The Matchups That Will Decide The Game

Houston Cougars football announced its return to prominence last year with a 10-win season, a bowl win and a final ranking in the top 25. That makes this year's football season highly anticipated, especially with a successful transfer portal and high school recruiting period that is expected to raise the ceiling of the program.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 14

This Will Be The Most Interesting Test On Houston’s Schedule

Tests are hard to pass. It’s one test and on to the next. Houston faces 12 tests, each with a unique set of questions that must be solved to pass. Head coach Willie Fritz will be studying and evaluating each of those opponents over the next several months who are slated to face his program, and he will want to finish with that perfect score.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 13

What Southern Does Better Than Houston and Why It Matters

The start of the highly anticipated 2026 Houston Cougars football season is just under four months away. Houston begins the season at home and will face the Southern Jaguars in the second game of the season on September 12.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 13

Houston Must Avoid These Traps On Their 2026 Schedule

Traps are hidden. No one ever sees it coming. For Houston football, there are definitely scenarios on its schedule where they could fall into that “trap” and drop a game they couldn’t afford.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 12

Kelvin Sampson Delivers Encouraging Update On Incoming Talent

Houston basketball was very aggressive with the loss of nine players from last year’s team by landing Dedan Thomas Jr., Delrecco Gillespie, Corey Hadnot and Braden East in the transfer portal.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 12

Breaking Down Southern's Strengths, Weaknesses, & 1 Thing That Could Cause Houston Problems

Houston Cougars football is set to begin their 2026 season in September with a slate of non-conference games, and the second matchup of the year is against the Southern Jaguars at TDECU Stadium.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 12

3 Players Who Could Break Out Next Season For Houston Football

Houston’s roster is stacked. It has talent. It has speed. It has tacklers. It has depth. Both the offense and defense are in good hands following a tremendous offseason and year in which 10 wins were achieved under an awesome head coach, Willie Fritz.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 11

How Much of A Threat Is Southern to Houston in 2026?

All eyes at the University of Houston now shift to the highly anticipated 2026 football season that begins in close to four months at TDECU Stadium for the Cougars.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 11

3 Players Who Could Reload Houston Football’s Secondary

Houston football looks to build upon an impressive 10-win season last year in 2026. With the loss of a lot of talent from last season to the NFL, the secondary will be a position of need for Houston.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 11

Houston Simply Cannot Afford To Lose This Game in 2026

Winning is a mindset. Houston’s mindset going into every week is to come out with a victory, no matter how pretty or sloppy the performance is. For head coach Willie Fritz & Co., securing a very pivotal matchup in this Big 12 conference game could generate a ton of confidence for a group of men that fell short of the mark at home last season.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / May 10

What Wins and What Loses the Game for Houston Football vs. Oregon State

Houston football will take on the Oregon State Beavers in the season opener on Sept. 5, inside TDECU Stadium. The Cougars will be heavily favored in this game just like last season; however, that didn’t matter last year as Houston narrowly escaped with an overtime 27-24 victory.