Houston Cougars On SI - Sports Illustrated

Jan 13, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars guard Milos Uzan (7) reacts to guard Emanuel Sharp (21) play against the West Virginia Mountaineers in the first half at Fertitta Center.

A near-30-point average margin of victory over three games, and shocking consecutive losses from an Big 12 opponent helped the Houston Cougars climb up in the Week 11 AP Poll.