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Despite the win against No. 24 Arizona State on Saturday, the moment for Houston football was a bittersweet one, as early that morning, the team's director of strength and performance Kurt Hester passed away after a battle against stage IV melanoma cancer. He was 61.

Houston football's Kurt Hester passes away - The Cougar

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A lot has happened in the three years since Houston football last went bowling. Former head coach Dana Holgorsen was relieved of his duties in November 2023, following a tumultuous season in which the Cougars woefully underachieved, finishing 4-8 and missing out on a bowl appearance for the first time since 2019, his inaugural year with the program.

Houston football's road back to bowl eligibility - The Cougar

Houston is the fourth most populous city in America and yet fails to meet a competent public transportation system.

Houston public transportation needs to improve - The Cougar

The Houston Cougars defeated the Oklahoma State Cowboys 39-17 on Saturday, in Stillwater, Okla. and are now 5-1 on the season.

Houston football leaves the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the dust with blowout victory - The Cougar

Houston ended the Trinity Forest Invitational tournament in 5th, its lowest finish of the season thus far.

Houston men's golf eyes strong finish to fall season after fifth-place result in Dallas - The Cougar

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Big 12 Dunks on Venables 🤐

Conference social media account pulls up HC's stats

Following its first defeat of its 2025 campaign in blowout fashion at TDECU Stadium, Houston football awaits a get-right opportunity to correct its woes from both sides of the ball with a road trip to Oklahoma State.

Preview: Houston football awaits bounce back opportunity in Big 12 road opener - The Cougar

Houston's transfer wide receiver Amare Thomas has been a star since he joined the Cougars in the offseason and is a perfect fit.

Next man up: How Amare Thomas became Houston's breakout star - The Cougar

Houston hadn't felt the blues all season, but an injury to starting quarterback junior Conner Weigman was too much to overcome Saturday night.

Houston football stumbles in front of sold-out crowd as Weigman exits with injury - The Cougar

Two undefeated football programs will enter TDECU Stadium, but only one will leave the victors.

Preview: Houston football paints the town in Big 12 match against No.11 Texas Tech - The Cougar

Houston men's golf team had another great showing at the Bayou City Collegiate Classic and finished second-place overall.

Houston men's golf rides momentum to second-place finish at Bayou City Collegiate Classic - The Cougar

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P4 Teams Plotting CFP Change 😈

SEC, Big Ten, ACC and Big 12 to discuss variety of CFP formats, including expansion to 32 teams (Yahoo)

The consensus four-star recruit will join head coach Kyle Smith and the Stanford Cardinal in 2026.

Son of Rockets' legend commits to California school over UH

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On Friday, the Cougars hit the gas, opening the season with their first 3-0 start since 2016 with a win over Colorado.

Houston football hits the gas with first 3-0 start since 2016 - The Cougar

Coach prime didn't mince words

Deion 'Dumbfounded' by Loss 🤐

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Houston now 3-0 for first time since 2016 as defense holds Ryan Staub (2 INT) in check

Houston QB's Filthy Juke TD 🤩

Conner Weigman's double move was out of a video game

Conner Cashes IN 😤

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Conner cashes in 💰 @ConnerWeigman

Colorado's 1st TD Cuts Lead 👀

Buffs' 38-yard run gives them life against Houston

Cougars Get in for 6️⃣

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Just doing what he does 🤷‍♂️ @deanconn0rs

52-yarder by Ethan Sanchez 😳

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The 52-yarder is good 🙌 @e10_sanchez

Can Willie Fritz build a dormant program into a financial power? The Coogs' coach faces an uphill climb.

'Must be the money': Do Cougars have funds to make it big in Big 12?

Houston men's golf teed off on its 2025-26 campaign by clinching a sweep of the Argent Financial Classic on Tuesday.

Houston men's golf opens 2025-26 season with sweep of Argent Financial Classic - The Cougar

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Heading into halftime of the 2025 Bayou Bucket Classic matchup with Rice, it didn't look like the 44th would live up to the "classic" moniker.

Houston's celebration turns to anticipation of "Prime Time" matchup with Colorado - The Cougar

With Deion Sanders coming to town, it's going to be a who's who event in H-Town on Friday night.

This could be the biggest college football game in Houston this year

With less than a minute left in the first half, senior running back Dean Connors broke free for a 54-yard touchdown, putting Houston on board.

Both sides of the bayou: Dean Connors first to win Bucket with Houston, Rice - The Cougar

Saturday night won't just be another installment of the Bayou Bucket Classic.It could be the last, at least for the foreseeable future.

Houston, Rice Preview: Last scheduled Bayou Bucket - The Cougar

Ryan Staub expected to start vs. Houston after entering Week 2 as 3rd-string (ESPN)

Colorado to Change QBs 🦬

77 years ago, in its third-ever season, Houston football faced off against crosstown Rice for the first time in a fall scrimmage before its 1948 season.

Revisiting Houston football's half-century rivalry with Rice - The Cougar

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One former Coogs' defender jumped into action during a scary scene in Temecula, California.

Former Cougars star rescues California man man from burning car

🚨 New CFB AP Poll Rankings

🏆 OSU takes No. 1 😱 Bama almost falls out 📳 Full poll after Week 1

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Coach Willie Fritz announced that sophomore running back Re'Shaun Sandord II underwent season-ending knee surgery.

Houston running back Re'Shaun Sanford to miss 2025 season with knee injury - The Cougar

"I got heart!" a Stephen F. Austin player called out in Thursday night's game. Houston's defense had the answer, snatching it away in a 27-0 shutout.

Houston heart snatchers, Cougar defense shuts out SFA in opener - The Cougar

The different look did deliver a different result, in the form of a 27-0 shutout over SFA, the team's first home-opening shutout since 1989.

Houston defeats SFA 27-0 in first season opening shutout since 1989 - The Cougar

3rd TD Pass for Conner Weigman 🎯

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Conner finds Amare for six!

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First TD of the Season for Houston 🙌

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The first of many. @ConnerWeigman ➡️ @tannerkoziol88

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud isn't afraid to ruffle a few feathers in the Bayou City.

Longhorns or Aggies? CJ Stroud says Houston prefers this program.

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2025 Houston Cougars Football Preview MailbagIt's about that time again, folks. The Houston Cougars football team is gearing up for another season of fast-paced, heart-stopping action heading into coach Willie Fritz's second year.

Houston Football 2025 season preview mailbag - The Cougar

Houston football opens the 2025 season against a strong Stephen F. Austin team, which is projected to be one of the top teams in the Southland Conference.

A reignited rivalry: Houston vs. SFA preview - The Cougar

The big bucks of modern college football hamstrung one Texas program in particular.

Texas football program's allegedly meager budget led coach to exit

Entering the offseason after Houston's second straight 4-8 finish, the goal for now second-year coach Willie Fritz was clear.Retool, replenish and restore.Fritz, with more time and resources in year two, focused on retooling his roster through the transfer portal, which brought in 30 new players to the school.

Houston football transfers to look out for in 2025 - The Cougar

These players enter the 2025 season as some of the biggest names in the sport 🤩

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Entering the offseason after Houston's second straight 4-8 finish, the goal for now second-year coach Willie Fritz was clear.Retool, replenish and restore.

Houston football transfers to watch in 2025 - The Cougar

Cam. Tebow. Reggie. The top 25 of the last 25 years 📲

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The wide receiver position in college football is one of the most important to be successful in today's game. The game of football has changed over time into a more pass-heavy game since the sport was first played.

Positional preview: Houston wide receivers that can breakout in the 2025 season - The Cougar

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Kelvin Sampson has his eyes on another prized recruit with Houston Rockets' ties.

Skip 2 the Coogs? Houston could sign son of former Rockets' fan favorite.

Big 12 HC Pressers️🎙️

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Almost every Texas D-I program is upgrading its football facilities, and Houston opened its new complex this fall.

$130 million 'game-changer' football complex shocks UH players

When the UH and its football program joined the Big 12 in July 2023, competing in the conference would require a state-of-the-art facility.

'It's gonna be lit.': Players react to Houston football's new facility - The Cougar

Five looming issues across the sport one month before kickoff 📲

Key CFB Questions 🧐

Conner Weigman, a Texas A&M transfer and native Houstonian, is treating his offensive line in the most Houston way possible.

Steak, Top Golf and Go-Karts: Cougars' new QB all-in on teammate bonding

Houston is the fourth largest city in the U.S. and it is home to 2.3 million people. Houston is often buzzing with activity, making it difficult to fully explore what the home of the Coogs has to offer. Houston is full of rich culture and industries, from space exploration to diverse cuisines, there's plenty to explore.

Houston's a buzzing city waiting for you to explore it - The Cougar

The Houston Cougars have a monster of a 6-foot-7 tight end from the Midwest, and EA Sports seems to think he's primed for a big season.

Is Tanner Koziol really a 'dog,' or is it video game hype?

Tigers offered around $200M to join conference (Yahoo Sports)

Big 12 Rejects Memphis' Bid

Five under-the-radar elements of the upcoming campaign everyone should know 📲

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Five-star freshman Chris Cenac Jr. has one major hurdle to playing time: Cougars' head coach Kelvin Sampson.

Houston Cougars five-star's biggest challenge? His own coach.

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Deion's Salary-Cap Idea Won't Fix CFB 💰

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When Houston football's head coach Willie Fritz spoke to reporters Wednesday morning as part of Big 12 media days, he arrived as a second-year man, more familiar and comfortable with the program he took over in December of 2023.

How Willie Fritz is looking to elevate Houston in year two - The Cougar

At the University of Houston, sports are a major part of campus life, and football is no exception. Cullen Boulevard comes alive on game days with multiple tailgates, loud music [...]

Preview: A new era of Houston football - The Cougar

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Breakdown of New NIL Rules 💰

Everything you need to know about college sports' new NIL rules 🤑

CFP exec says no leading contender

'Everything's on the Table' for CFP Expansion

On June 19, 1865 enslaved people in Galveston, Texas were freed more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. Juneteenth commemorates that day with celebrations focused on Black culture.

Juneteenth events to attend in Houston - The Cougar

Willie Fritz keeps his prized pupil, but now the real work begins -- rebuilding the program.

Why a 5-star Texas recruit chose an underdog over pedigree

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Big 12 Kickoffs Set 🏈

Latest game features real-life HCs and stadium noise hits different 🎥

EA CFB 26 Trailer 🔥

The Aggies land a marquee transfer out of nowhere from the fallout of Milos Uzan returning to the Cougars.

Texas A&M can thank Houston for latest win in transfer portal

Kelvin Sampson's roster should be as strong as any in the nation in the 2025-26 season.

Houston Cougars sport stacked roster after this NBA draft exit

Big 12 Commish on CFP 🏆

Brett Yormark defends 5+11 format amid pressure from Big Ten, SEC ▶️

Execs voted to seed teams based on committee’s rankings and not conference championships (Yahoo)

CFP Moves to Straight Seeding

How does a 3-star QB transition from an HBCU to HCU to Hungary, and then to a prestigious program like Ohio State?

Hungary for more: HCU 3-star QB moves from Europe to Buckeyes

The Houston men's golf team capped off its NCAA Urbana Regional run in impressive fashion, firing a 7-under par 277 in Wednesday's final round to secure a seventh-place finish at Atkins Golf Club. Competing on the lengthy 7,533-yard, par-71 course, the Cougars wrapped up the 54-hole event with a total score of 862, improving their team total each day of the tournament.

Houston men's golf closes strong, finishes seventh at NCAA Urbana Regional - The Cougar

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CFP Changes 'Nearing Consensus'

Updated playoff would no longer grant automatic first-round byes to conference champions

College football Saturdays are a cultural staple on campuses nationwide, and Houston football has been well-acquainted with this tradition that has spanned over a century.

'We could have all eyes on us.' Behind Houston football's unconventional schedule changes - The Cougar

Junior Moa Svedenskiold secured a spot in the NCAA Championships with a clutch final-round performance, leading the Houston women's golf team to a sixth-place finish at the NCAA Columbus Regional this week.

Moa Svedenskiold punches ticket to NCAA Championships, Houston finishes sixth at Columbus Regional - The Cougar

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Big 12 Commish Gets Extension

Brett Yormark agrees to 3-year deal that will run through 2030 (ESPN)

With NCAA Regionals set for May 12-14, the Houston men's golf team is hitting its stride at the perfect time.

Houston men's golf builds momentum for NCAA Regionals after strong spring finish - The Cougar

The Cougars' safety can stay in Houston or move to Baton Rouge or Miami this summer.

Houston transfer courted by Miami rapper, close to $1 million NIL deals by LSU

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2025-26 CFP Schedule Released

No Saturday games this year for the College Football Playoff 📲

Houston football competed in the annual red-white game on Saturday, April 19, at the Carl Lewis International Complex.

Houston football wraps up spring practice in action packed red-white game - The Cougar

Houston senior safety A.J. Haulcy has entered the transfer portal, he announced through on3sports early Saturday afternoon.

Safety A.J. Haulcy plans to enter transfer portal - The Cougar

The Cougars added two highly rated prospects to their roster, one from Wisconsin and another from LSU.

The Houston Cougars are crushing the transfer portal game

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NCAA Adds New Timeout Rule

New rule designed to penalize CFB teams for faking injuries

With time winding down and Houston trailing by three, redshirt junior guard Emanuel Sharp attempted a shot fake from beyond the arc, but he left his feet, preventing him from picking up his dribble. A scramble for the ball followed as the final seconds ticked away.

Emanuel Sharp faces harassment after Houston's national championship loss - The Cougar

The Bearkats have agreed to play their 2025 home football schedule at Shell Energy Stadium.

Shell Energy Stadium to have college football tenants in 2025

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Lee Corso Retiring from ESPN

Iconic CFB broadcaster will make last College GameDay appearance on Aug. 30 after 38 years

Houston players can earn more than a national title trophy win a win in San Antonio on Monday night.

Rings and grillz? Paul Wall makes pricey promise to Houston Cougars

The Houston Cougars coach enjoys being in a place where "nobody knows who you are."

'We are not in a fishbowl anymore': Kelvin Sampson's comfy in Houston

Houston men's golf returned to action this week, partaking in the Cabo Collegiate tournament at the Twin Dolphin Club in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.Despite improving in the third and final round, where they went six-over par, Houston ended the three-day event in last place, 14th overall, at 35-over par.

Houston men's golf gains momentum as Spring slate progresses - The Cougar

The Houston football team wrapped up its first week of spring practice this weekend, marking the beginning of their preparations for the 2025 season.

Houston football wraps up first week of Spring practice - The Cougar

The Houston Cougars are two wins away from April's Final Four in San Antonio after Saturday's win over Gonzaga.

Houston looks like title favorite after tough March Madness win

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Kelvin Sampson and the Cougars are building an unlikely juggernaut atop college basketball.

No. 1 again: Houston Cougars snag top seed for third straight year

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The collection featured 35 looks and was followed by a guest panel discussion with designer, owner and co-creative director Luis Ruiz, known professionally as Lu, co-creative director Krusein Allen, known professionally as K and social media intern coordinator Madison.

The Dress Code Club showcases runway show with Houston fashion house - The Cougar

Top Sophomore at Each Position ☝️

New QBs, dark-horse contenders and more to watch in spring ball

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Some wonder if it's worth it for one season before 'substantial changes' implemented in 2026 (ESPN)

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Texas is the latest program to cancel its annual spring football game, but will other schools follow suit?

'What's the point': Texas, A&M, UH, others split on spring game future

Tony Petitti and Greg Sankey prefer following the selection committee's rankings

Commissioners Eye Seeding Changes

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Big Ten insider 'would bank' on a 14-team playoff in 2026 (ESPN)

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