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This coming weekend, the Houston Cougars (1-0) will look to continue their strong start to the season with a win in the Bayou Bucket Classic against the Rice Owls (1-0).

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Willie Fritz Could Shake Up Houston’s Offensive Line Ahead of Week 2

After the Houston Cougars’ dominant win over the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks, all eyes were on transfer quarterback Conner Weigman’s impressive debut.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 2

Why The New Houston Cougars' Coordinators Are Already Impressive Willie Fritz

The Houston Cougars began their 2025 season exactly how the coaching staff and the Cougars fanbase would have hoped, with a convincing 27-0 victory over the Stephen F.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 1

What We Learned About Houston Cougars in Their Season Opener

The Houston Cougars opened up their 2025 season the way that a team expects to make a first impression for a season, by shutting out the visiting Stephen F.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 1

Houston Cougars' Linebacking Room Hails Significant Return Ahead Of Week 2

Days ahead of Houston's Week 2 matchup at Rice on Sept. 6, the final matchup in the Bayou Bucket series for the foreseeable future, coach Willie Fritz announced in his press conference Monday that sophomore linebacker Corey Platt Jr.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 1

Houston’s Cornerback Room Could Make a Run for Best in the Nation

A new age of Houston Cougars football has arrived. Coach Willie Fritz enters year two, and he brings a host of transfer players with him. The new-look Coogs debuted last Thursday and stomped on the Stephen F.

How Coach Willie Fritz Wants Houston Football to Improve Before Clash with Rice

Houston football defeated the SFA Lumberjacks in the season opener 27-0 on Aug. 28. Even with the shutout victory, head coach Willie Fritz mentioned several areas where the Cougars could improve.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 1

Former Houston Cougars LB Saves Man From Burning Car

Over 20 years since he last played football, former Houston Cougars linebacker Glenn Cadrez can be considered a hero, even if he doesn't like to call himself one.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 1

Multiple Houston Cougars Transfers Show Out in Season Debuts

The Houston Cougars got their 2025 season started off to a fast start after a 27-0 shutout victory against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks on Thursday to start the second year in the Willie Fritz era in Houston.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 1

Injury Update For Houston Cougars Star Is Massive For Rivalry Matchup vs. Rice

Year Two for Houston football under head coach Willie Fritz was a rousing success as the Cougars dismantled Stephen F. Austin in shutout fashion on Thursday.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 1

Talented 2026 Recruit Visited Houston Over the Weekend

Houston men’s basketball put together their best recruiting class in history with the 2025 class. The Cougars' class ranked No. 3 in the country behind Duke and Arizona, and includes three of the top 20 recruits nationally.

Jim Nantz News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 31

Jim Nantz Pledges Major Donation to Houston Cougars Athletics

Earlier this week, the Houston Cougars received a huge pledge from one of their most well-known alumni in the sporting world towards Houston Athletics.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 31

Houston Cougars LB Sends Strong Message After Shutout Win

The Houston Cougars' defense was easily their best asset last season, ranking top five in the Big 12 in most key stats and keeping them in game when the offense was ineffective.

Conner Weigman News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 31

Conner Weigman Made History in Houston Cougars Debut

The next chapter for both quarterback Conner Weigman and Houston football began its first pages in a shutout victory over Stephen F. Austin last Thursday.

Jim Nantz News / Heartland College Sports / August 30

Jim Nantz Pledges $1 Million to Houston Athletics

Jim Nantz, a University of Houston alum and one of the most iconic broadcasters in sports television, made a major statement this week by pledging $1 million to his alma mater.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 30

Houston Cougars RB Not Deterred by Injury Setback

The Houston Cougars started the 2025 season on the right foot Thursday night, shutting out the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 27-0 in a dominant defensive performance.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 30

Houston Cougar Offensive Line Performance Praised by QB Conner Weigman

The Houston Cougars got their 2025 season started on the right track after a shutout victory against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks. With a big performance from the new Cougars starting quarterback, Conner Weigman, who, in his first game in Scarlet and white, had a big three-touchdown performance.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 30

Former Houston Cougar to Sit Out First Half of Season Opener For 2024 Ejection

As the Houston Cougars easily took care of the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks with a 27-0 shutout Thursday night, another Cougar is preparing to gear up in a new home in the college football world.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 30

Houston DB Says Victory Over Stephen F. Austin Was 'Almost Like Practice'

Winning the season opener is one thing; holding a team scoreless through four quarters is another. For Houston football, Thursday night's victory over Stephen F.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 29

Assessing Houston Cougars QB Conner Weigman's Week 1 Performance

Houston football opened the sophomore campaign of the coach Willie Fritz era with a comfortable 27-0 shutout victory over Stephen F. Austin Thursday night, its first shutout since 2021 against Grambling State and its first shutout in a season opener since 1989 against UNLV.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 29

Houston Cougars Pass Catchers Steady in Season Debut

In Houston's Thursday night win against Stephen F. Austin, the Houston Cougars dominated all 60 minutes of their season-opener with a 27-0 shutout win.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 29

'Outstanding' Houston Cougars Defense Smothers SFA in Shutout Win

The Houston Cougars had plenty of flaws last season en route to a 4-8 finish, but for the most part, their defense was actually pretty good. In 2024, the Cougars finished second in the Big 12 in total yards allowed (324 per game), fourth in passing yards allowed (188.8), fifth in rushing yards allowed (135.2) and fourth in points allowed (22.9).

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / August 29