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.

Jan 13, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars guard Milos Uzan (7) leads his teammates out onto the floor after a West Virginia Mountaineers timeout in the first half at Fertitta Center.

Nov 29, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars running back Dean Connors (44) carries the ball ahead of Baylor Bears safety Cameren Jenkins (23) during the second half at McLane Stadium.

Jan 10, 2026; Waco, Texas, USA; The Houston Cougars bench celebrates after a play against the Baylor Bears during the second half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion.

Jan 10, 2026; Waco, Texas, USA; The Houston Cougars bench reacts after a play against the Baylor Bears during the first half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion.

Jan 6, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings (4) attempts to get a rebound away from Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Jaylen Petty (11) during the first half at Fertitta Center.

Basketball

There was nothing short of anything to take away from No. 7 Houston's Big 12 home-opening win over No. 14 Texas Tech.

Jan 3, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings (4) reacts after a play in the second half against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Fifth Third Arena.

Basketball

Following their Big 12-opener road win over Cincinnati, the Houston Cougars have moved to No. 7 in the Week 9 AP Poll after a stagnant stance.

Jan 3, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Houston Cougars guard Isiah Harwell (1) shoots against Cincinnati Bearcats guard Day Day Thomas (1) in the first half at Fifth Third Arena.

Basketball

There were notable things to take away from No. 8 Houston's road win over Cincinnati to open Big 12 play.

Oct 4, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars wide receiver Devan Williams (8) catches a touchdown pass against TCU Horned Frogs cornerback LaMareon James (6) in the first quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium.

Football

Junior Devan Williams is the first piece from Houston's receiver room to enter the transfer portal.

Oct 4, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars running back J'Marion Burnette (20) runs the ball against TCU Horned Frogs safety Abe Camara (1) in the first quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium.

Football

Sophomore running back J'Marion Burnette announced his plans to enter the transfer portal.

Dec 29, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders forward Chris Loofe (13) and Houston Cougars forward Joseph Tugler (11) battle for a loose ball during the second half at Fertitta Center.

Basketball

In being outhustled on the boards in the non-conference finale win over Middle Tennessee, are the Houston Cougars still capable of turning a corner in Big 12 play?

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.

Basketball

There was plenty to take away from No. 8 Houston's non-conference finale win over Middle Tennessee.

Dec 27, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars quarterback Conner Weigman (1) takes a bite of barbecue after the win over Louisiana State Tigers at NRG Stadium.

Football

Conner Weigman was no stranger having faced LSU before in his career, and helped lead Houston to a signature bowl win on multiple levels.

Dec 27, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Willie Fritz hoists the champions trophy after the win over Louisiana State Tigers at NRG Stadium.

There was plenty to take away from No. 21 Houston football's emphatic season finale win over LSU, sparking a 10-win campaign finish in 2025.

Sep 14, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars defensive back Ajani Carter (12) dances to the music pregame at TDECU Stadium.

What did former Houston defensive back Ajani Carter have to say about his hometown Cougars ahead of the Texas Bowl on Saturday?

Dec 20, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Houston Cougars huddle before the start of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Prudential Center.

Was Houston's explosive top 15 ranked win over Arkansas on Saturday not enough even for a first-place vote?

Dec 20, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson reacts during the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Prudential Center.

There was plenty to take away from No. 8 Houston's emphatically explosive win over No. 14 Arkansas.