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Houston Cougars Suffer First Loss of Season vs. Tennessee in Las Vegas

Houston basketball lost 76-73 against the Tennessee Volunteers on Tuesday afternoon, at the Players Era Festival, inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena, in Las Vegas, Nev.

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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.

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College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 25

Houston Defensive Back Earns Multiple Defensive Player of the Week Honors

The Houston Cougars' secondary once again proved that they're one of the best units in the Big 12 against the TCU Horned Frogs. While head coach Willie Fritz's squad may not have come away with the win, the Cougars' defense once again showed, with four turnovers.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 25

Where Houston Sits In Big 12 After Disappointing Loss

Not every week goes a team's way. For the Houston Cougars, the whole team fell short of expectations after dropping the last home game at TDECU Stadium

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 25

Houston Cougars Veteran Guard Finally Shines in Win vs. Syracuse

The Houston Cougars have been perfect to start the season, to the surprise of nobody. The Coogs blew through their first five games of the season, four of which were simple wins against lower-tier non-conference opponents, with the only real test being a close win against the Auburn Tigers.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 25

Houston’s Veterans Lead Cougars Past Syracuse In Overtime Thriller

Houston basketball defeated Syracuse 78-74 in overtime in the first game of the Players Era Festival on Monday evening, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, in Las Vegas, Nev.

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 24

No.3 Houston Cougars Survive Thriller Against Syracuse in Player’s Era Tournament

No. 3 Houston Cougars basketball barely escaped an incredible fight from the Syracuse Orange in a 78-74 overtime win in their first game of the Players’ Era Tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Monday night. There was not much expectation from this game, but it turned out to be an extremely tight, back-and-forth affair.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 24

Houston Cougars Stock Watch After Week 13: Who's Up & Who's Down?

The Houston Cougars will have to go back to the drawing board after a disappointing performance, which now drops the Coogs to 8-3 on the season. On Saturday, Houston played its final home game of the season and honored its seniors; however, the Coogs were unable to end on a strong note with a woeful 17-14 loss to the TCU Horned Frogs.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 23

Houston Cougars 4-Star Commit Flips Commitment to In-State Program

This past weekend of football was not too kind to the fanbase of the Houston Cougars. Saturday night, just after quarterback Conner Weigman took off for a 38-yard rush to give the Coogs a winning shot against the TCU Horned Frogs, kicker Ethan Sanchez suffered a rare miss with under a minute left, sealing Houston's fate in their 17-14 loss.

Houston Cougars' Ranking Woes Continue With Loss to TCU Horned Frogs

For the second time this season, the No. 23 Houston Cougars suffered a loss at home after reaching the top 25. With their third loss of the season, the Cougars will almost assuredly drop out of the college football playoff rankings again after their 17-14 loss to the TCU Horned Frogs.

Sawyer Robertson News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 24

Kickoff Time Announced for Houston vs. Baylor in Regular Season Finale

Hours after the conclusion of the Houston Cougars' 17-14 loss to TCU in their Week 13 home finale, the kickoff time has been announced for their regular season finale on the road in Waco, Texas at McLane Stadium against Baylor on Nov.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 23

No. 23 Houston Cougars Struggled to Go for the Kill vs. TCU

On Saturday evening, the college football playoff hopes of the No. 23 Houston Cougars were officially crushed. Head coach Willie Fritz and the Cougars suffered their third loss of the season to the TCU Horned Frogs by a score of 17-14.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 22

Houston Cougars Sophomore Defensive Back Has Himself a Day Despite Loss

The Houston Cougars will have to go back to the drawing board to try and end their season on a high note after the Cougars fell short on senior day and in their final home game of the season.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 22

Key Takeaways From No. 23 Houston Cougars' Home Finale Loss to TCU

The No. 23 Houston Cougars ended their 2025 home slate on a bitter note with a 17-14 loss to the TCU Horned Frogs at TDECU Stadium on Saturday, effectively ending their hopes of Big 12 title game contention.

Kelvin Sampson News / Heartland College Sports / November 22

Kelvin Sampson Gets Brutally Honest About NIL-Driven Tournaments

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson isn’t here to play the media game or sell sunshine. When he was asked why his team is playing in the upcoming Players Era Festival, he gave an answer that was blunt, real, and probably echoed by a lot of coaches who just won’t say it out loud.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 22

Houston Cougars Set for Huge Recruiting Weekend Hosting TCU

The Houston Cougars are close to wrapping up an impressive 2025 season after a rough first year under Willie Fritz last season, winning just four games.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 21

Houston Cougars Secure Another Massive Basketball Commitment

Houston Cougars basketball is already beginning to assemble an elite squad for 2026. Currently ranked no. 2 this season with three top freshmen who were

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 21

Houston Cougars Scoring Finally Comes Alive in Comfortable Win vs. Rider

The Houston Cougars are flying fast to start the 2025-26 season, and to nobody's surprise, with the high level of young and veteran talent Kelvin Sampson has been able to build at Houston.

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 21

The Good, Bad and Ugly From No. 2 Houston Cougars' Win Over Rider

In a quick return home from their first true marquee opponent test, the No. 2 Houston Cougars captured a blowout 91-45 win over the Rider Broncs at Fertitta Center on Thursday, in a collective effort all around from the active roster.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 21

3 Takeaways From Houston Cougars' Blowout Win Over Rider

The No. 2 Houston Cougars were able to maintain their perfect start to the 2025 campaign in dominant fashion Thursday night at the Fertitta Center in Houston, downing the Rider Broncs by a score of 91-45.

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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Houston Cougars News / NBA Draft on SI / November 16

Houston's Chris Cenac Jr. Puts Up Big Numbers in Win Over Auburn

The Houston Cougars are off to a hot 4-0 start after a 73-72 win over No. 22 Auburn today. The No. 1 team in the country is continuing its trend of playing elite defense while doing enough to win on the offensive end.

College Basketball 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

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Houston Cougars News / Field Level Media / November 13

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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