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Nov 1, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Before the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers Houston Cougars running back DJ Butler (25) watches a replay board about coach Kurt Hester at TDECU Stadium. The Houston Cougars' strength coach who died was Kurt Hester, the Director of Strength and Performance. Hester passed away on October 25, 2025, from stage IV melanoma after an eight-month battle with the diseaseMandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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Nov 8, 2025; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Oregon State Beavers wide receiver Trent Walker (7) is recognized on the field during senior ceremonies before the game against the Sam Houston Bearkats at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

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Nov 22, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Willie Fritz celebrates with wide receiver Amare Thomas (0) after Thomas scores a touchdown during the second quarter against the TCU Horned Frogs at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Nov 28, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) throws a pass during the first half against the Kansas Jayhawks at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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Jun 27, 2026

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Nov 28, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Utah Utes running back Wayshawn Parker (1) runs the ball during the second half against the Utah Utes at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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Jun 26, 2026

Nov 1, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars quarterback Conner Weigman (1) drops back to pass against the West Virginia Mountaineers in the first half at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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Jun 26, 2026

Oct 26, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars wide receiver Stephon Johnson (5) celebrates after a touchdown reception during the second quarter against the Utah Utes at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Aug 30, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Tulane Green Wave defensive back Javion White (3) intercepts a pass from Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Preston Stone (not pictured) at the 2 yard line during the second half at Yulman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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Jun 25, 2026

Nov 28, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Utah Utes cornerback Elijah Davis (9) returns an interception for a touchdown during the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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Jun 25, 2026

Sep 30, 2023; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Members of the Houston Cougars offensive line run onto the field against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the first half at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

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Jun 24, 2026

Oct 26, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Utah Utes running back Micah Bernard (2) runs with the ball and scores a touchdown during the third quarter against the Houston Cougars at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Jun 24, 2026

Dec 31, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) throws the ball against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second half during the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Jun 24, 2026

Receiver Tyson Turner goes through a drill during Texas Tech football practice, Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at the Womble Football Center.

Texas Tech WR Transfer Could Take Next Step With Houston Cougars

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Jun 23, 2026

Oct 25, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Willie Fritz reacts against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Aug 28, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars linebacker Latreveon McCutchin (10) reacts after a play during the first quarter against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Jun 23, 2026

Oklahoma State Cowboys quarterback Sam Jackson V (18) dives on a loose ball beside Houston Cougars defensive end Latreveon McCutchin (10) during a college football game between the Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU) and the Houston Cougars at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. Houston won 39-17.

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Dec 27, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Willie Fritz hoists the champions trophy after the win over Louisiana State Tigers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

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Oct 11, 2025; College Park, Maryland, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) walks the sidelines during the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium.

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Oct 25, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Willie Fritz against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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