Maanav Gupta

Maanav Gupta

Joined: Sep 22, 2025

Maanav Gupta is a staff writer for Houston Cougars on SI. He graduated from the University of Houston in the summer of 2025 with his bachelor’s in journalism and a minor in Spanish. Gupta spent three years at the student newspaper, The Daily Cougar, and also covered the 2025 Final Four and National Championship as Houston beat writer for College Basketball Review. He also has his own YouTube channel, Maanav’s Sports Talk, where he has interviewed professional athletes and broadcasters like Jim Nantz, Jose Altuve, J.J. Watt, Rich Eisen, and Alperen Sengun. Gupta was also a contributor to the Houston athletic program as a student. You can find Gupta on X, Instagram and TikTok @MGSportsTalk.

Oct 10, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) warms up prior to game against the Kansas Jayhawks at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Images

Sep 12, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars cornerback Jalen Mayo (2) strips the ball away from Southern University Jaguars quarterback Christian Johnson (10) during the first quarter at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Oct 17, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars quarterback Conner Weigman (1) passes the ball to tight end Patrick Overmyer (9) during the first quarter against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Oct 17, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars wide receiver Amare Thomas (0) makes a reception for a touchdown as Oklahoma State Cowboys safety Christian Bodnar (6) defends during the third quarter at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Houston head men's coach Kelvin Sampson reacts during a second-round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament between Houston Cougars and Texas A&M Aggies at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Saturday March 21, 2026.

Basketball

Here is where Houston basketball is ranked in the preseason AP Poll that came out on Monday.

Oct 17, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars players celebrate after the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Football

The Houston Cougars made a well deserved big jump in the Week 7 AP Poll after a ranked win over Oklahoma State.

Oct 17, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars players celebrate with fans after the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Football

Houston Cougars head coach Willie Fritz and players appreciated the home field advantage vs Oklahoma State.

Oct 17, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars quarterback Conner Weigman (1) reacts after running for a first down during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Football

The Houston Cougars got it done against Oklahoma State in primetime at home. Here are five takeaways.

Oct 17, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars tight end Patrick Overmyer (9) makes a reception for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Football

Follow along for live updates as Houston goes up against Oklahoma State in a massive Week 7 Big 12 game.

Oklahoma State Cowboys linebacker Trip White (30) brings down Houston Cougars wide receiver Amare Thomas (0) 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.

Football

Here's how to watch the Houston Cougars battle the Oklahoma State Cowboys in a massive Week 7 matchup.

Houston Cougars defensive lineman Carlos Allen (5) brings down Oklahoma State Cowboys quarterback Sam Jackson V (18) 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.

Football

Here's our score predictions for Houston vs Oklahoma State in Week 7.

Houston Cougars tight end Patrick Overmyer (9) yells out after a touchdown against Kansas State Wildcats during the game inside Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas, on Oct. 10, 2026.

Football

Houston football has three players named to the Midseason All-American team, which led the entire Big 12 conference.

Houston Cougars cornerback Jalen Mayo (2) celebrates a stop against Kansas State Wildcats with Houston Cougars defensive end Latreveon McCutchin (10) during the game inside Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas, on Oct. 10, 2026.

The No. 20 Houston Cougars have a daunting task in store of trying to slow down Oklahoma State.

Oct 3, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars quarterback Conner Weigman (1) throws a sweatband while walking off the field after the game against the UCF Knights at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Houston Cougars football has a historic home game coming up in Week 7 that has been a long time coming.

Sep 5, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Willie Fritz reacts on the sideline during the third quarter against the Oregon State Beavers at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Houston Cougars head coach Willie Fritz gave an update on freshman running back John Hebert's injury.

Oklahoma State Cowboys safety Kenneth Harris (23) brings down Houston Cougars wide receiver Amare Thomas (0) 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.

Here are three key matchups for Houston that will decide how Week 7 goes against Oklahoma State.