Ashton Grissom

Ashton Grissom

Joined: Aug 15, 2025

Ashton Grissom is a staff writer for Houston Cougars on SI. He is currently a senior at the University of Houston and majoring in Sports Media Production with a minor in Marketing and Spanish. He also works for two student organizations: The Cougar and CoogTV. You can find Grissom on his Instagram (@ashtonagrissom8) or Twitter (@ashtongrissom8).

Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings dribbles against the West Virginia Mountaineers in the second half at Fertitta Center.

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.

Jan 13, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars forward Joseph Tugler (11) and West Virginia Mountaineers forward DJ Thomas (5) reach for a loose ball in the first half at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Jan 10, 2026; Waco, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars guard Isiah Harwell (1) and Houston Cougars guard Milos Uzan (7) celebrate after a play during the first half against the Baylor Bears at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Dec 27, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars defensive back Latrell McCutchin Sr. (1) recovers the onside kick during the second half against the Louisiana State Tigers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Football

Houston football has landed 11 transfers in the transfer portal, and there is no sign of them slowing down.

Dec 27, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars defensive back Zelmar Vedder (21) looks on during the game against the Louisiana State Tigers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Football

Houston football continued its momentum on Wednesday by landing another commitment from the transfer portal.

Jan 3, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings (4) dribbles against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first half at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Houston Cougars defeated the Texas Tech Red Raiders Tuesday night at the Fertitta Center.

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

Football

Northwestern transfer offensive lineman Hayden Wright has committed to the University of Houston on Monday.

Jan 3, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Houston Cougars guard Milos Uzan (7) reacts after a play in the first half against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Basketball

Houston Basketball defeated the Cincinnati Bearcats 67-60 on Saturday in its first Big 12 Conference game of the season.

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

Football

Houston’s sophomore linebacker Corey Platt Jr. announced on Thurday that he would enter the transfer portal.

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

Football

Houston's senior defensive back Latrell McCutchin Sr. has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft.

Dec 29, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars guard Milos Uzan (7) drives witht the ball as Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders guard Sean Smith (55) defends during the first half at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Houston Cougars won their final non-comference game against MTSU and they shift their focus to Big 12 Conference play.

Houston Cougars quarterback Conner Weigman runs the ball during the first half against the Louisiana State Tigers at NRG Stadium.

The Houston Cougars defeated the LSU Tigers in the Kinder’s Texas Bowl to complete their 10-win season.

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

Houston's junior receiver Amare Thomas is close to having a 1,000 yard receiving season, and he could reach it with a solid showing in the Kinder's Texas Bowl.

Dec 20, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Houston Cougars guard Ramon Walker Jr. (3) reacts after making a shot against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the second half at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Arkansas head coach John Calipari praised Houston after the Cougars 94-85 victory on Saturday evening.

Dec 20, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) tries to drive past Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings (4) during the first half at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Houston basketball defeated No. 14 Arkansas in the Never Forget Tribute Classic on Saturday evening in Newark, N.J.