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Dec 27, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars running back DJ Butler (25) runs the ball during the first half against the Louisiana State Tigers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Houston Cougars Post-Transfer Portal 2026 Depth Chart Review: Running Backs

Ashton Grissom

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Feb 3, 2026

This 6-foot-3, 185-pound signal-caller is the consensus No. 1 recruit in the country and inked a big-time NIL deal.

Nation’s No. 1 overall college football prospect inks major NIL deal

Matt De Lima

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Feb 3, 2026

Houston Cougars head coach Willie Fritz celebrates with wide receiver Amare Thomas after Thomas scores a touchdown.

Houston Cougars Bring in Local Talent as Late Recruiting Class Addition

Ylver Deleon-Rios

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Feb 2, 2026

Aug 1, 2024; Canton, Ohio, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Case Keenum (18) throws the ball against the Chicago Bears during the second quarter at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

Former Houston Cougars Football Star Praises 2025 Team

Maanav Gupta

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Feb 2, 2026

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Dec 27, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Willie Fritz reacts during the first half against the Louisiana State Tigers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Houston Cougars Making Major Progress With 2027 Recruiting Class

Carson Wersal

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Feb 2, 2026

Houston Cougars head coach Willie Fritz reacts.

Nation's No. 1 Quarterback recruit officially makes history

Kevin Borba

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Feb 2, 2026

New Oregon running backs coach Ra’Shaad Samples talks with running back Jordan James during practice with the Oregon Ducks Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex in Eugene, Ore.

Deion Sanders' Former Running Back Simeon Price Might Be Exactly What Oregon Needs

Arden Cravalho

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Feb 2, 2026

Oct 25, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Houston Cougars tight end Tanner Koziol (9) catches a pass against Arizona State Sun Devils safety Kyndrich Breedlove (5) in the first half at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Former Houston Tight End Continues to Impress at Senior Bowl Practices

Carson Wersal

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Jan 30, 2026

Jan 28, 2026; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars guard Milos Uzan (7) and forward Kalifa Sakho (14) celebrates during the first half against the TCU Horned Frogs at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Houston Basketball Bounces Back With Hard-Fought Win Over TCU

Ashton Grissom

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Jan 29, 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

Houston Cougars WR Stephon Johnson Makes Final Decision on Future

Carson Wersal

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Jan 28, 2026

Oct 25, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Houston Cougars tight end Tanner Koziol (9) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Tanner Koziol Makes Cut in Top 100 Players of 2025 Season

Kolton Becker

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Jan 28, 2026

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.

Houston Cougars Have a Talented Pair on Final Rivals 300 Rankings

Ylver Deleon-Rios

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Jan 28, 2026

Sep 20, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Tulane Green Wave offensive linemen Shadre Hurst (56) blocks during the first quarter against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Houston Cougars OG Earns Way-Too-Early 2026 All-American Honors

Carson Wersal

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Jan 27, 2026

Dec 27, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars quarterback Conner Weigman (1) warms up prior to the game against the Louisiana State Tigers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Houston Cougars Post-Transfer Portal 2026 Depth Chart Review: Quarterbacks

Ashton Grissom

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Jan 27, 2026

Dec 27, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars quarterback Conner Weigman (1) puts on the MVP cowboy hat after the win over Louisiana State Tigers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Connor Weigman Receives Major Recognition for Bowl Game Performance

Maanav Gupta

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Jan 26, 2026

No. 7 ranked WR down to five major college football programs

Kevin Borba

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Jan 26, 2026

Houston Cougars head coach Willie Fritz hoists the champions trophy after the win over Louisiana State Tigers at NRG Stadium.

Houston Cougars Garnering Attention in Early Top 25 Rankings

Ylver Deleon-Rios

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Jan 26, 2026

Jan 18, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones (25) reacts after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Houston Texans in an AFC Divisional Round game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Two Houston Cougars Playing Key Role In NFL Conference Championship Weekend

Maanav Gupta

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Jan 25, 2026

Houston Cougars head coach Willie Fritz yells out to his team as they play against the ASU Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe on Oct. 25, 2025.

Houston Cougars Land Notable Long Snapper Via Transfer Portal

Carson Wersal

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Jan 24, 2026

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