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Houston Basketball Loses G-League Recruiting Battle to Big 12 Rival

One of the most eye-catching topics in college basketball recently has been the question of whether or not G-League players like Abdullah Ahmed, who appeared in 18 games for the Westchester Knicks, should be allowed to come back to the college level.

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Why the End of the Season Could Spell Disaster for the Houston Cougars

Houston Cougars basketball is officially underway for the 2025-26 season, and so far the completely reimagined squad looks like the team to beat. Coach Kelvin Sampson has paved his way as one of the greatest modern college basketball coaches through veteran-heavy teams that showcase their experience through their play.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 11

Houston Cougars TE Named a Semifinalist for Prestigious Award

The Houston Cougars were able to get back on track over the weekend, putting themselves back in the win column after a difficult loss, defeating the UCF Knights out on the road in Orlando, Florida, in a narrow 30-27 victory on Friday night.

Houston Cougars News / Heartland College Sports / November 10

Houston is Now the Nation’s Top-Ranked Basketball Team

Houston didn’t waste any time making a statement to open the 2025 season. After just two games, Kelvin Sampson’s squad has jumped to the top of the AP Poll, taking over the No.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 10

Andre Ware Has High Praise for 5-Star Houston Commit Keisean Henderson

Last week, three new names were inducted into the Houston Sports Hall of Fame. Andre Ware, a former quarterback for the Cougars and the school's first Heisman winner, was joined by Houston legends Van Chancellor and Kenny Houston in the city's Hall of Fame class of 2025.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 10

Houston Cougars Stock Watch After Week 11: Who's Up & Who's Down?

The Houston Cougars got back in the win column after a disastrous performance against the West Virginia Mountaineers, which had the Coogs pick up their second loss of the season.

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Houston Cougars’ Jojo Tugler Has Another Role This Season

No. 2 Houston Cougars basketball dominated late over Towson as they won their second game of the season 65-48 in Fertitta Center on Saturday. The non-conference

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 10

Houston Cougars Show Early Improvements on Defense vs Towson

On Saturday night, the Houston Cougars moved to 2-0 on the season with a 65-48 win over the Towson Tigers. While the offense took a small step back, Coog Nation was reminded that head coach Kelvin Sampson's teams will always excel at winning the defensive battles.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 9

Houston Barely Misses Out On Latest AP Poll

What Willie Fritz has done in his time as the head coach of the Houston Cougars is nothing short of impressive. He has been successful at every stop in his coaching career, and expects Houston to be no different.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 8

The Good, Bad, and Ugly of No. 2 Houston Cougars Basketball’s Win over Towson

It was not Houston basketball's best game, to put it lightly, but the No. 2 Cougars got their second victory of the season over Towson 65-48 in the Fertitta Center Saturday afternoon.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 8

Houston Basketball Bounces Back In Second Half To Defeat Townson

Houston basketball defeated Townson 65-48 on Saturday afternoon at the Fertitta Center. Despite a sloppy first half, the Cougars played much better after halftime to start the season 2-0.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 8

These 2 Games Have Implications For The Houston Cougars

When Week 11 of the college football season gets underway, significant conversations will surround the Big 12, as a handful of teams still have a chance

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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.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 8

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.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 6

Why Top College Hoops Analyst Thinks So Highly of Houston Cougars

We're just three days fresh into the 2025-26 campaign for No. 2 Houston men's basketball, in which, after starting off with a 75-57 win over Lehigh on Monday, early-season accolades and power rankings continue to pour in for the Cougars and their popularly billed "revenge tour." to get back to the national championship game.

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.

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.