Houston Cougars
Senior Day vs. Frogs, Hoops outlasts #22 Auburn
BY Garrett Ross | 365 Sports The Coogs are coming off their second bye week of the season as they prepare to host TCU at 3:00 pm on Saturday at TDECU Stadium for Senior Day. Head coach Willie Fritz is extremely proud of this group of seniors and their ability to buy in and lay…
Read MoreH-Town is Space City, Hoops moves to 2-0
BY Garrett Ross | 365 Sports For the second week in a row, Houston found themselves in an early deficit, but this time they escaped victorious. Tied at 27 with less than three minutes remaining, Ethan Sanchez drilled a 22-yard field goal to give the Coogs a 30-27 lead. Kentrell Webb secured the win with…
Read MoreSpace City Showdown, Sampson’s 800 wins
BY Garrett Ross | 365 Sports After a week inside the Top 25, Houston finds itself unranked once again after getting upset by West Virginia 45-35 this past weekend. It was a recipe for disaster, as the Coogs found themselves in a 14-0 hole early and could never overcome it. Houston turned the ball over…
Read MoreHeavy-Hearted Coogs Ranked and Rollin’
BY Garrett Ross | 365 Sports The Coogs won’t be denied. Head coach Willie Fritz has taken a program that finished 4-8 last season and has them 7-1 and ranked 22nd in the AP Top 25 after upsetting a ranked Arizona State team 24-16 in Tempe on Saturday, earning the program’s first ranked road win…
Read MoreHouston Rises With Bowl Dreams Fulfilled and Arizona State Looming Next
BY GARRETT ROSS | 365 Sports The Coogs clinched bowl eligibility with their 31-28 win over Arizona on Saturday. Houston has now eclipsed their win total from last season through the first eight weeks of 2025, which speaks volumes to the culture being established under second-year head coach Willie Fritz. Fritz and offensive coordinator Slade…
Read MoreHomecoming Week & MBB Ranked #2 in Preseason
BY GARRETT ROSS | 365 Sports The Coogs handled business in Stillwater this past weekend, throttling Oklahoma State 39-17. Despite being in concussion protocol for the entire week, quarterback Conner Weigman got the nod against the Pokes and threw for 306 yards and two touchdowns, while adding another touchdown with his legs. Head coach Willie…
Read MoreCoogs Look to Bounce Back Against Pokes in Stillwater
BY GARRETT ROSS | 365 Sports There were no surprises in Houston’s 35-11 loss against No. 9 Texas Tech on Saturday. The Coogs entered the game outmatched in the trenches and with serious concerns about whether they had the offensive firepower to score against the Red Raiders’ defense, both of which were quickly answered. One of…
Read MoreCoogs Beat Beavs in OT; Shift Focus to No. 12 Texas Tech
BY GARRETT ROSS | 365 Sports Houston broke its post-bye week losing streak Friday night with a dramatic 27–24 comeback victory over Oregon State at Reser Stadium. The Cougars scored 17 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to erase a two-touchdown deficit. Quarterback Connor Weigman completed 20 of 36 passes for 270 yards and two…
Read MoreHouston Eyes First 4-0 Start Since 2016
By GARRETT ROSS | 365 Sports Coming off a bye week, head coach Willie Fritz and the Coogs hope to avoid a repeat of last season, where they fell to Kansas 42-14 and Arizona 27-3 on the road following a bye. Houston (3-0, 1-0) now travels to Corvallis after a bye to face Oregon State (0-4).…
Read MoreWillie Fritz reflects on Big 12 opener, Talks Road Ahead
BY GARRETT ROSS | 365 SPORTS After three weeks of evidence, we can confirm two things for sure about Willie Fritz and the Coogs—they have a kicker, and they’re 1-0 in conference play. Houston (3-0, 1-0) defeated Colorado (1-2, 0-1) 36-20 on Friday night at TDECU Stadium behind a dominating rushing attack and the outstanding…
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