Houston Cougars' Quarterback Enters Transfer Portal

Against the Horned Frogs, Chriss-Gremillion put together one of his best performances in a Houston uniform. In Fort Worth, the quarterback completed 15 of 18 passes for 141 yards and a touchdown. He was also dominant in the ground game with 97 rushing yards and a touchdown on 11 carries.

What Led Chriss-Gremillion to Enter the Transfer Portal

With quarterback Conner Weigman returning to Houston for another season, many expected Chriss-Gremillion to enter the portal after Houston's bowl game. While both are dual-threat quarterbacks, Weigman gave the Cougars a better skillset in the passing game. In 2025, Weigman threw for 2,711 passing yards and 25 touchdowns with just nine interceptions.

Combine Weigman's return with Houston bringing in the No. 1 quarterback in the 2026 recruiting class, and you arrive at the reason Chriss-Gremillion entered the portal. While there's a chance that the junior could earn the backup spot on the depth chart, it's more likely that head coach Willie Fritz would turn to freshman Keisean Henderson if a change needs to be made at quarterback next season.

What the Quarterback Brings to His Next Program

As previously mentioned, Chriss-Gremillion is a true dual-threat quarterback. While he only completed just over 47 percent of his passes in 2025, the only time he attempted more than 10 passes in a football game came against Texas Tech in Week 6. When the quarterback

With the Cougars looking for answers at offensive line at the time, it's not surprising that the best defensive unit in college football eventually got to the backup quarterback. Despite the struggles in the passing game, Chriss-Gremillion still found a way to rush for 59 yards on seven carries. He also connected with Amare Thomas for a 64-yard touchdown.

With Chriss-Gremillion showing promise in the passing game when he's given a larger sample size and elite rushing ability under pressure, the quarterback gives his next team a dynamic playmaker who can keep opposing defenses on their toes.

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