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Ground Game Stands Out in Houston Cougars' Space Game Win

Heading into their road matchup against the UCF Knights, it was imperative that the Houston Cougars control the line of scrimmage and dominate the time of possession.

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The Good, Bad and Ugly from Houston Cougars’ Last-Second Win over UCF

The Houston Cougars somehow got the 30-27 victory over the UCF Knights in the space game in Orlando on Friday night. UH improves to 8-2 on the season and gets a much-needed bounce-back win to stay undefeated on the road.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 8

Why Houston Cougars Struggled in First Half For Second Consecutive Game

To get off to an efficient start in a road game, it takes any offense to generate touchdowns while limiting penalties and costly mistakes. The Houston Cougars went scoreless until the 7:52 mark in the second quarter in Friday's 30-27 win over the UCF Knights in Orlando.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 8

Houston Cougars Survive Another Conner Weigman Turnover-Filled Day

After the Houston Cougars put together a disappointing performance last time out, which gave Houston its second loss of the season, the Coogs needed a win to get back on track.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 8

3 Takeaways From Houston Cougars' Comeback Win at UCF

Houston football faced another true test heading into Week 11 to wash away an uncharacteristic performance the week prior, and it did so in a comeback effort with a 30-27 win over UCF on Friday at Acrisure Bounce House in Orlando, Fla.

Houston Cougars News / Sporting News / November 8

Watch: Houston narrowly escapes UCF win with last-second interception

The Houston Cougars survived a last-minute push by UCF and Davi Belfort.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 8

Houston Cougars Survive vs. UCF In Annual Space Game

Houston football narrowly escaped the Space Game against UCF on Friday night, leaving Orlando, Fla. with a 30-27 victory. Junior quarterback Conner Weigman struggled throughout the game and he threw three costly interceptions which is the most he’s thrown in a game all season.

Kelvin Sampson News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 7

Kelvin Sampson Deep Dives Into Houston's Talented Freshmen After Game One

The Houston Cougars' much-anticipated return to the court after a heartbreaking loss in the title game last season started on a commanding note, with the Coogs playing the same style of hard-nosed defense that is accustomed to a Kelvin Sampson-coached team, defeating Lehigh 75-57.

Connor Weigman News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 6

Connor Weigman Finally Earning National Respect

Although the Houston Cougars football program is coming off a shocking loss to West Virginia at home, UH is still 7-2 and has outperformed all expectations at the start of the year. A key reason for that is the play of redshirt junior quarterback Connor Weigman.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 6

What the Stats Say About Houston Cougars vs. UCF

As we quickly approach the Friday night matchup between the Houston Cougars and UCF Knights, it's time to ask the simple question — which team holds the advantage?

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 5

Houston Cougars Land Huge Commitment From Local Star Talent

The Houston Cougars will need a bounce-back performance this Friday as they take on the UCF Knights Friday night. The Coogs come off a brutal loss to a struggling West Virginia Mountaineers squad, with the Cougars losing 45-35 at home and seeing themselves be unranked after finally making it back to the national rankings.

3 UCF Players to Watch vs. Houston Cougars

After their worst loss of the season, the Houston Cougars are looking to rebound in magnificent fashion against the UCF Knights. The only problem? Head coach Willie Fritz's squad could be facing another team that emphasizes the run game, something that threw the Cougars for a loop against West Virginia.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 4

3 X-factor Players When Houston Takes On UCF

All the Houston Cougars can do is flush it down the toilet. It might be stinky. It might be nauseating. However, that’s the game of football, and the best

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 4

The Good, Bad, and Ugly From Houston Basketball’s Win Over Lehigh

The Houston Cougars have had quite the run under head coach Kelvin Sampson. With Sampson at the helm, the Coogs have been lifted from mediocrity and thrust into the national spotlight, consistently competing for National titles.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 3

Takeaways From Houston Cougars' Season-Opening Victory Over Lehigh

The reigning national runner-up No. 2 Houston Cougars got their campaign mission back to the final 40 minutes off on the right foot with a 75-57 win over Lehigh Monday night at Fertitta Center, the 800th win of coach Kelvin Sampson's career.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 3

Houston Cougars Begin Revenge Tour With Win Over Lehigh

Houston’s basketball gave fans a lot to be excited about in Monday’s 75-57 victory over Lehigh at the Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas. It marked the first game of what hopes to be a revenge tour for the Cougars, who came up one possession short of winning a national title last season.

West Virginia Loss Clouds Houston's Big 12 Championship Hopes

After finding their way into the rankings with a shocking win over Arizona State just over a week ago, the Houston Cougars and Coog Nation alike are now left reeling after being handed their second loss of the season by the West Virginia Mountaineers.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 3

Why Houston Cougars’ Fans Were Disappointed in Game Day Experience vs. West Virginia

It was not a great football Saturday at TDECU Stadium for the Houston Cougars, who shockingly got upset by a 2-6 West Virginia team at home in a 45-35 loss. That knocked Houston out of the AP poll just one week after being ranked no.

Postscripts: ESPN Chaos, Houston’s No-Show Fans, and the Big 12 Power Race

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Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 3

Houston Cougars Stock Watch After Week 10: Who's Up & Who's Down?

The Houston Cougars were rolling to start the 2025 season, with a 7-1 record, found themselves ranked for the first time since 2022, and standing firmly for a spot to compete in the Big 12 title game, with their only loss coming to a high-powered Texas Tech Red Raiders squad.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 3

Houston Cougars' Spot in Big 12 Standings Unchanged After Brutal Loss

Earning a ticket to the Big 12 Championship Game just got a lot harder after the Houston Cougars dropped a tough loss to West Virginia after being announced as the No.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 2

Grading Houston Cougars in Upset Loss to West Virginia

The Houston Cougars issued possibly their most disappointing performance all season in their 45-35 loss to West Virginia on Saturday, Compared to the Cougars' Week 6 loss to a dominant, top-billed Texas Tech team on both sides of the ball, this was largely uncharacteristic in multiple ways.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 2

Houston Cougars Fall Out of Polls After Upset Loss

The saying goes that the bigger they are, the harder they fall, and the Houston Cougars found that out the hard way. Heading into Week 10, the Cougars were riding high after an upset win after an upset win over Arizona State on the road, which propelled them into the AP and Coaches polls for the first time in over three years.

Houston Cougars News / Athlon Sports / November 1

Top-25 College Football Team Draws Embarrassing Crowd on Saturday

Despite entering Week 10 as the No. 22-ranked team in college football, the Houston Cougars' fan base failed to deliver on Saturday against West Virginia in a conference game that will likely have Big 12 title implications.

Houston Cougars News / Heartland College Sports / November 1

Houston Cougars Blow Golden Big 12 Opportunity in Loss to West Virginia

The Houston Cougars were apparently feeling themselves a bit too much coming off a huge win at Arizona State. Houston returned home with a 4-1 Big 12 record, 7-1 overall, and on paper, the easiest final four games in the Big 12 out of any contender looking to win the league.