Michael Carrara

Michael Carrara

Joined: Aug 15, 2025

Michael Carrara is a staff writer for Houston Cougars on SI. He attends the University of Houston, where he is a journalism major and a marketing minor. He is also a sports writer and reporter for the Daily Cougar, having covered baseball as an NCBWA member. You can find Michael on all major social media channels, including X on @michaelcoalec.

Jul 9, 2025; Frisco, TX, USA; Houston head coach Willie Fritz speaks with the media during 2025 Big 12 Football Media Days at The Star.

Nov 3, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson looks on during the second half against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks at Fertitta Center.

Nov 29, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; The Houston Cougars celebrate after a play against the Baylor Bears during the second half at McLane Stadium.

Nov 22, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars quarterback Conner Weigman (1) passes the ball during the fourth quarter against the TCU Horned Frogs at TDECU Stadium.

Nov 22, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars quarterback Conner Weigman (1) looks for an open receiver during the first quarter against the TCU Horned Frogs at TDECU Stadium.

Football

There was a slew of things to take away from No. 23 Houston football's heartbreaking senior day loss to TCU.

Oct 18, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars quarterback Conner Weigman (1) looks to pass the ball during the first half against the Arizona Wildcats at TDECU Stadium.

Football

Will No. 23 Houston football end its home campaign on a bright note?

Nov 16, 2025; Birmingham, Alabama, USA; Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings (4) drives to the basket during the first half against the Houston Cougars at Legacy Arena at BJCC.

Basketball

Let's take a look at the good, bad and ugly from No. 2 Houston men's basketball's win over Rider

Apr 6, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson talks to the media at the Alamodome.

Basketball

Coach Kelvin Sampson landed the commitment of the top-ranked center and a top-15 nationally-ranked player to Houston on Wednesday.

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.

Football

As a promising sign, Houston football enters the College Football Playoff rankings for the first time since 2021.

Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings is interviewed after their victory against the Auburn Tigers at Legacy Arena at BJCC.

Basketball

Here are three takeaways from No. 1 Houston men's basketball's thrilling Sunday afternoon win over No. 22 Auburn.

Houston Cougars relief pitcher Antoine Jean (7) throws a pitch during Houston’s matchup versus TCU in the Big 12 tournament quarterfinal

Baseball

The 2025 Big 12 Pitcher of the Year continues to rack up the accolades for Houston, even beyond taking the next step.

Nov 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars guard Milos Uzan (7) reacts after a play during the first half against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies at Fertitta Center.

Basketball

Here's information on how to watch No. 1 Houston men's basketball take on No. 22 Auburn on Sunday in a rematch from last season.

Mar 29, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; Houston Cougars center Cedric Lath (2) and guard Ramon Walker Jr. (3) react on the bench during the second half in the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament against the Duke Blue Devils at American Airlines Center.

The redshirt fifth year guard's team-leading performance off the boards was just one of the many small but impactful things over his career that helped build his profile as the epitome of Houston's culture under coach Kelvin Sampson.

Nov 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings (4) dunks the ball during the first half against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies at Fertitta Center.

Let's take a look at the good, bad and ugly from No. 1 Houston's win over Oakland.

McDonald's All American West center Chris Cenac Jr. claps during the second half of the game at Barclays Center.

Even with Kingston Flemings' 20-point performance, was Chris Cenac rather the best player on the floor against Towson for the No. 2 Houston Cougars?

Nov 8, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars forward Joseph Tugler (11) and guard Ramon Walker Jr. (3) attempt to get a rebound away from Towson Tigers forward Chike Ndefo (13) during the first half at Fertitta Center.

There were some key takeaways from the No. 2 Houston Cougars' first weekend action in 2025-26.