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Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson.

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ESPN FPI predicts Baylor Bears vs. Houston Cougars winner

AP Top 25 Poll: Houston Cougars move up in college basketball rankings

Big 12 basketball power rankings: 'This league has no bottom'

What Willie Fritz said after Houston's 27-3 loss to Arizona

Game recap, analysis: Houston's bowl hopes take a hit with bad loss to Arizona

Houston at Arizona football prediction, game time, TV channel, how to watch online

Milos Uzan might be X-factor for No. 8 Houston Cougars

How to watch No. 8 Houston Cougars basketball vs. Louisiana: TV channel, live stream, prediction, odds

ESPN FPI predicts Houston Cougars vs. Arizona Wildcats winner

Basketball

Auburn Tigers center Dylan Cardwell (44) steals the ball away from Houston Cougars forward Ja'Vier Francis (5) during the first half at Toyota Center.

AP Top 25 college basketball poll: Houston still in top 10 of national rankings

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson reacts after a play during the second half against the Auburn Tigers.

What Kelvin Sampson said after Houston's loss to Auburn

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson reacts after a play during the second half against the Auburn Tigers at Toyota Center.

Coaches Poll top 25: Houston drops in college basketball rankings

Houston Cougars forward Joseph Tugler (11) controls the ball as Auburn Tigers forward Chaney Johnson (31) defends during the first half at Toyota Center.

Game recap, analysis: No. 4 Houston basketball loses to No. 11 Auburn

Football

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Former Houston Cougars head coach Dana Holgorsen will be working with one of the best freshman quarterbacks in the country.

Former Houston coach returns to college football to help Dylan Raiola

Kansas State Wildcats head coach Chris Klieman walks the sideline against the Houston Cougars in the first quarter at TDECU Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 2.

What Chris Klieman said after Kansas State's stunning loss to Houston

Houston Cougars defensive back Hershey McLaurin (15) reacts after tackling Kansas State Wildcats running back DJ Giddens (31) for a loss in the first quarter at TDECU Stadium.

Houston football shocks No. 17 Kansas State in another Big 12 upset

Houston Cougars quarterback Zeon Chriss (2) drops back to pass against the Kansas State Wildcats in the second quarter at TDECU Stadium.

Game recap, analysis: Houston upsets Kansas State in Big 12 football game

Houston will need a big game from quarterback Zeon Chriss (2) in order to upset No. 17 Kansas State on Saturday.

Update: Kansas State vs. Houston game time delayed, TV channel, how to watch online

Iowa State enters Saturday's game vs. Texas Tech as one of seven remaining unbeaten teams in Power 4 college football.

How to watch Texas Tech at Iowa State: TV channel, live stream, game time

Iowa State only plays one ranked opponent the rest of the season.

College Football Playoff predictions: Will Iowa State and BYU both get in?

The Houston Cougars will need another dominant performance from their defense to spring an upset on No. 17 Kansas State.

ESPN FPI predicts Houston football vs. Kansas State winner

Baseball

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Houston Cougars Top 50 Greatest: Tom Paciorek

Houston Cougars Top 50 Greatest: Rolan Walton

Houston Cougars Top 50 Greatest: Rayner Noble

Houston Cougars Top 50 Greatest: Brad Sullivan

Houston Cougars Top 50 Greatest: Doug Drabek

Woody Williams becomes UH baseball assistant coach

Houston Cougars Top 50 Greatest: Brad Lincoln

UH baseball adds Clay Van Hook as recruiting coordinator

Recruiting

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The Houston Cougars will play the Auburn Tigers on Saturday at the Toyota Center, the home of the Houston Rockets.

How to watch No. 4 Houston basketball vs. No. 11 Auburn: TV channel, live stream, prediction, odds

Mercy Miller (25) averaged 29.8 points as a senior in high school last season.

Master P's son has impressive college basketball debut

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson talks to the media during the Big 12 Men’s Basketball Media Day at T-Mobile Center.

Is college basketball broken? Kelvin Sampson doesn't think so

Former Houston Cougars linebacker Grant Stuard (41) got his first NFL start on Sunday for the Indianapolis Colts.

Former Houston star turns in stunning performance in first NFL start: 'Like nothing I've ever seen'

Cougars Social

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Baylor point guard Jeremy Roach struggled against Gonzaga's physical defense, shooting just 2-of-9 from the field.

Is the Big 12 the best basketball conference in the country? Not so far

Houston Cougars mascot Shasta cheers with fans during a Houston football home game. This week's game vs. Kansas State will be a "black out" at TDECU Stadium.

How to watch Kansas State at Houston: TV channel, live stream, game time

Houston Cougars guard LJ Cryer (4) is one of the top returning players in college basketball.

Houston's LJ Cryer, J'Wan Roberts named to college basketball player of the year watch list

Houston Cougars fans hold up a sign of Houston football coach Willie Fritz at TDECU Stadium.

What Willie Fritz said about Houston's matchup with Kansas State

Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead (23) passes the ball past Philadelphia 76ers forward Guerschon Yabusele (28) in the second half of Shead's second NBA game.

Jamal Shead playing meaningful minutes for Toronto Raptors

Houston guard Emanuel Sharp (21) scored eight points in the first half of their exhibition game against Texas A&M.

Live updates, score: Houston hammers Texas A&M in men's basketball exhibition

Houston Cougars head coach Willie Fritz looks on after a play during the second quarter against the Utah Utes at TDECU Stadium.

Houston coach has best postgame celebration in college football

The Houston Cougars are hoping to pick up their second Big 12 win on Saturday when they face the Utah Utes.

How to watch Utah-Houston football: TV channel, live stream, prediction

H-Town Connection

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Houston guard LJ Cryer (4) is the top returner for the No. 4 Cougars.

How to watch Houston vs. Texas A&M basketball: TV channel, live stream

Houston Cougars Top 50 Greatest: Yulia Pakhalina

Houston Cougars Top 50 Greatest: Jolanda Jones

Houston Cougars Top 50 Greatest: Steve Elkington

UH needs boost from Simone Biles after making SI's 50 Most Influential list

Houston Cougars Top 50 Greatest: Carl Lewis

Bun B to open Trill Tenders' first location at TDECU Stadium with Trill Burgers

Simone Biles wants another title in illustrious career with Houston on the radar

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The Houston Cougars are early favorites to win the 2025 NCAA men's basketball national championship.

Auburn, Houston rated as top 2 college basketball teams in country

Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl is reportedly dealing with internal strife on his team ahead of Saturday's game with Houston.

Fight between Auburn basketball players forces team flight to turn back: Reports

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson boasts one of the best rosters in college basketball this season.

Houston-Auburn showdown an early NCAA Tournament preview: 3 matchups to watch

Baylor Bears forward Norchad Omier (15) is fouled by Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Khalif Battle (99) in the second half of the Zags' 101-63 win on Monday night.

Big 12 college basketball power rankings: Baylor drops after getting blown out by Gonzaga

Houston Cougars guard LJ Cryer (4) is one of the top returning players in college basketball.

Game recap: Houston hammers Jackson State in college basketball opener

Iowa State guards Tamin Lipsey (3), Curtis Jones (5) and Keshon Gilbert (10) pose for a portrait during Iowa State men's basketball media day in early October.

How to watch Iowa State basketball vs. Mississippi Valley State: TV channel, live stream, prediction

The Houston Cougars and head coach Kelvin Sampson tip off their 2024-25 season Monday night vs. Jackson State.

How to watch No. 4 Houston basketball vs. Jackson State: TV channel, live stream, prediction

Houston Cougars guard LJ Cryer (4) is one of the top returning college basketball players in the country.

Betting odds, spread for Houston basketball vs. Jackson State season opener

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Houston Cougars wide receiver Joseph Manjack IV (0) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Utah Utes at TDECU Stadium.

Betting odds: Houston huge underdogs vs. Kansas State in Big 12 football matchup

Utah quarterback Isaac Wilson (11) was benched during the Utes' 17-14 road loss to Houston on Saturday.

Zach Wilson's brother benched during Utah-Houston Big 12 game

Houston Cougars place kicker Jack Martin (41) reacts after kicking a field goal with time expiring in the fourth quarter to give the Cougars a win over Utah Utes at TDECU Stadium.

Houston stuns Utah on last-second field goal

Texas Tech Red Raiders place kicker Reese Burkhardt (38) celebrates after running a trick play for a touchdown against the TCU Horned Frogs in the second quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium.

Texas Tech kicker scores wild TD, celebrates by flashing Trump 2024 shirt

Houston Cougars wide receiver Stephon Johnson (5) celebrates after a touchdown reception during the second quarter against the Utah Utes at TDECU Stadium.

Game recap, analysis: Houston beats Utah in Big 12 college football matchup

UCF quarterback Jacurri Brown (11) leads the Knights into a pivotal Big 12 matchup with BYU on Saturday, Oct. 26.

Big 12 football predictions, odds: BYU-UCF point spread surprising

Houston Cougars head coach Willie Fritz is trying to turn around a program that finished 4-8 last season.

Will Houston football win another game this season? ESPN FPI prediction is bleak

Houston Cougars guard LJ Cryer (4) is one of four returning starters for Kelvin Sampson's team.

Houston guard named one of college basketball's best players

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Houston Cougars guard LJ Cryer (4) averaged 15.5 points and shot 38.8 percent from the 3-point line last season.

Bracketology: Houston projected as No. 1 seed in NCAA Tournament

Houston Cougars quarterback Zeon Chriss (2) is reportedly healthy and available to play this week vs. Utah.

Big 12 betting odds: Utah at Houston over/under drops again

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson talks to media during the Big 12 Men’s Basketball Media Day at T-Mobile Center.

What Houston coach Kelvin Sampson said at Big 12 Media Day

Head coach Kelvin Sampson and the Houston Cougars head into the 2024-25 men's basketball season as one of the favorites to cut down the nets in San Antonio.

Coaches Poll top 25: Houston Cougars No. 4 in preseason men's basketball rankings

Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark talks to media during the Big 12 Men’s Basketball Media Day at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City.

Live updates, how to watch: Big 12 men's basketball media day

Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham has named Mike Bajakian interim offensive coordinator after Andy Ludwig resigned.

What Utah coach Kyle Whittingham said ahead of matchup with Houston

Houston Cougars head coach Willie Fritz spent the past eight seasons at Tulane, where he won the second-most games in the school's history.

Houston has the worst offense in Power 4 college football

Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead (23) controls the ball while Boston Celtics guard JD Davison (20) defends during a preseason NBA game.

Jamal Shead already showing he belongs in NBA

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Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson is hoping to lead the Cougars to the Final Four.

March Madness odds: Houston among early betting favorites to win 2025 NCAA title

Houston Cougars guard L.J. Cryer (4) is back for a fifth season.

College basketball ratings: Houston Cougars nation's No. 1 team entering 2024-25 season

Utah Utes offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig stepped down on Sunday.

Utah offensive coordinator resigns ahead of Houston game

Houston enters its Big 12 matchup vs. Utah as one of the worst offensive teams in college football.

Utah early favorites over Houston: Latest college football betting odds

Oct 19, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri; Houston Cougars running back Re'Shaun Sanford II (26) runs the ball against the Kansas Jayhawks during the first quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

Recap, analysis: Kansas hammers Houston 42-14 in Big 12 football

The ESPN FPI predicts Houston will go winless the rest of the 2024 college football season.

ESPN FPI predicts Houston football vs. Kansas winner

Houston quarterback Zeon Chriss (2) is hoping to lead the Cougars to back-to-back Big 12 wins in his first two starts.

Houston-Kansas updated betting odds, point spread for Big 12 football game

Houston vs. Kansas: How to Watch, Game Time, and TV

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Willie Fritz and Houston take on Knapp stair climb challenge

Kelvin Sampson says "old school dudes" cringe over NIL in college sports

Cougars in the NFL: Tank Dell and Marcus Jones square off in Foxborough

Willie Fritz's persistence put Zeon Chriss in the right position to start

Kelvin Sampson's adds financial literacy to NIL approach in Houston

Houston QB Zeon Chriss to start vs. Kansas at Arrowhead Stadium

Houston Basketball's "Run it Back" campaign sparking a championship push

Milos Uzan shows off his early battle scars at Houston