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Oct 25, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Houston Cougars quarterback Conner Weigman (1) scrambles with the ball as they play against the ASU Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe on Oct. 25, 2025.

Five Predictions for Houston Football That Could Actually Happen

Daniel Contreras

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Oct 26, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Willie Fritz reacts after a play during the first quarter against the Utah Utes at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

How Close Is Houston Football to Closing the Gap on Texas Tech and BYU?

Ashton Grissom

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5 Hours Ago

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

The Houston Freshman Who Could Become a Household Name

Maanav Gupta

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19 Hours Ago

Oct 25, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Willie Fritz with defensive back Latrell McCutchin Sr. (1) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Houston Football Earns Commitment From Elite Louisiana Safety

Ashton Grissom

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Sep 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Willie Fritz walks on the field before the game against the Colorado Buffaloes at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Why Houston's Recruiting Momentum Suddenly Feels Different

Micah Clay

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Jul 2, 2026

Jan 2, 2026; Memphis, TN, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Samaj Jones (5) runs the ball during the second quarter against the Navy Midshipmen at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Houston vs Cincinnati: The Matchups That Will Decide the Game

Daniel Contreras

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Jul 2, 2026

Dec 27, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars wide receiver Amare Thomas (0) reacts during the first half against the Louisiana State Tigers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

12 Houston Cougars Selected in Latest Preseason Honors

Maanav Gupta

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Jul 1, 2026

Oct 25, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Houston Cougars quarterback Conner Weigman (1) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The Top 5 Most Important Cougars Going into the 2026 Season

Micah Clay

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Jul 1, 2026

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore leads one of the best QB rooms in college football entering the 2026 season.

Top 5 College Football QB Rooms Entering the 2026 Season

Matt De Lima

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Jul 1, 2026

Dec 4, 2021; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Houston Cougars cornerback Marcus Jones (8) prior to the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats during the American Athletic Conference championship at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

The Top 5 Greatest Defensive Players in Houston Football History

Micah Clay

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Jun 30, 2026

Sep 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders looks on from the sideline during the first half against the Houston Cougars at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Three New Rivals Who Could Emerge on Colorado's Schedule

Liam Howard

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Jun 30, 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

Is This Tulane Transfer Enough For The Houston OL?

Daniel Contreras

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Jun 30, 2026

Nov 22, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars defensive back Jordan Allen (6) sacks TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Josh Hoover (10) during the third quarter at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Why Jalen Mayo Is A Wild Card at DB For the Houston Defense

Daniel Contreras

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Jun 29, 2026

Dec 27, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars quarterback Conner Weigman (1) looks to pass the ball during the first half against the Louisiana State Tigers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Houston QB Conner Weigman Turns Heads at Manning Passing Academy

Ashton Grissom

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Jun 29, 2026

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

What Wins and What Loses the Game for Houston vs Utah

Micah Clay

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Jun 28, 2026

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

How This Former Oregon State WR Impacts The Houston Offense

Daniel Contreras

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Jun 28, 2026

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

How This Freshman WR Can Change The Game for Houston Next Season

Daniel Contreras

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Jun 27, 2026

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

5 Utah Players Houston Fans Need to Know For 2026 Matchup

Micah Clay

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Jun 27, 2026

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

Trap Game or Tune-Up? A Look at Utah on Houston's 2026 Schedule

Micah Clay

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Jun 26, 2026

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