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Houston Cougars Football Will Monitor These 2 Position Groups Heavily Year 3 of the Willie Fritz era will soon be underway, and the third spring game in his tenure will shortly be taking place at TDECU Stadium....

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Re'Shaun Sanford II - Looking good in spring ball Sanford (knee) is looking good in spring practice and appears to be over his ailment, per GoCoogs.com.

Impact Sanford missed the entire 2025 with a knee ailment after he ran for 44 yards and one touchdown in 2024, also catching 18 passes for 157 yards. The tailback looks poised to be a big part of the Cougars' backfield in 2026, and it's encouraging to see him fully healthy.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

The Biggest Highlights From Houston Cougars' 2026 Pro Day Houston football's Pro Day brought out some of the best in athletes from Dean Connors to Carlos Allen Jr. in front of scouts, where size doe...

APRIL 6 • SI.COM

3 Things We're Learning During Houston Spring Camp, 2 Things We Still Don't Know What the Houston Cougars spring camp is showing, or not showing fans yet

APRIL 5 • SI.COM

Houston Cougars Land Commitment from Top Wide Receiver Target The Houston Cougars stay hot on the recruiting trail and land another top target

APRIL 1 • SI.COM

3 Standouts From Houston Cougars Pro Day Houston football wrapped up its Pro Day on Friday afternoon, inside TDECU Stadium.

MARCH 28 • SI.COM

Former Oregon Running Back Looking to Make a Splash With New Team Running back Makhi Hughes was one of the Oregon Ducks biggest transfer portal additions in the offseason heading into the 2025 season. Thing...

MARCH 27 • SI.COM

Let's Debate: Way-Too-Early Look at Top CFB Players for the 2027 NFL Draft

FOX Sports' RJ Young and Michael Cohen take a very early look at the 2027 NFL Draft through a college football lens.

MARCH 12 • FOX SPORTS

Let's Debate: Way-Too-Early Look at Top CFB Players for the 2027 NFL Draft

One Question For Each Offensive Position Group Houston Has This Spring The Houston Cougars have kicked off their spring practice. What are some questions that surround the program on the offensive side of the ba...

MARCH 10 • SI.COM

Luke McGary - Not available for spring McGary (shoulder) is not available for the spring, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Because of a shoulder injury, McGary will shift his focus to recovering and getting healthy for the summer and fall. Despite re-enrolling at Houston after a statistically down season, he appears confident that an improved year lies ahead if his decision is any indication.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Combine Survey: 42 Prospects Weigh in on Top QBs, Coaches, Players & More

Which QB do you trust the most to win you a game? Which coach would you most like to play for? Those were some of the questions we asked 42...

FEBRUARY 25 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Combine Survey: 42 Prospects Weigh in on Top QBs, Coaches, Players & More

This Houston Cougars Offensive Lineman Is Geared Up For An Incredible 2026 Season Quarterback Conner Weigman will be well protected next year thanks to this offensive guard.

FEBRUARY 20 • SI.COM

Tyson Turner - Lands at Houston Turner will transfer to Houston, per his personal X account.

Impact Turner spent two seasons at Texas Tech, reeling in two grabs for 12 yards. Seeking a bigger opportunity, he'll join the Red Raiders, where he'll have three years of eligibility to play with.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Cougars Earn First Commitment of 2027 Recruiting Class Like some of the elite programs in college football, Willie Fritz and his coaching staff are already planning for the future.

FEBRUARY 4 • SI.COM

Houston Cougars Signee Keisean Henderson Inks Massive NIL Deal Incoming Houston Cougar Keisean Henderson makes big waves in the NIL world.

FEBRUARY 4 • SI.COM

The 3 Best Players That Houston Cougars Will Face Next Season With the 2026 season finally released, here is a look at some of the individual talent that the Houston Cougars will match up against.

JANUARY 22 • SI.COM

AP Top 25: Indiana at No. 1, Ole Miss Gets Highest Ranking in Over 60 Years

Indiana is the No. 1 team in the final AP Top 25 of the 2025 season, with the Big Ten landing six teams in the final AP Poll. Only the SEC (...

JANUARY 20 • FOX SPORTS

AP Top 25: Indiana at No. 1, Ole Miss Gets Highest Ranking in Over 60 Years

Muizz Tounkara - Heading to Houston Tounkara has committed to play for Houston for the 2026 season, per On3.com.

Impact Tounkara will join the Cougars following a single year with Florida. The 6-foot-3 receiver appeared in seven games for the Gators in 2025, catching two passes for 12 scoreless yards on the year. He will retain three years of eligibility with Houston moving forward.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Carney - Headed to Houston Carney has committed to Houston, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Carney left Syracuse after appearing in four games as a true freshman. He completed five of his seven attempts for 22 yards while rushing for 28 yards and one touchdown. With Conner Weigman running it back with Houston, Carney will slot into a reserve role.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

2025 College Football Playoff Buzz: North Carolina Hires Bobby Petrino as OC

Here's the latest on what's happening around college football during the postseason.

JANUARY 9 • FOX SPORTS

2025 College Football Playoff Buzz: North Carolina Hires Bobby Petrino as OC

Houston Cougars Land Defensive Tackle From Transfer Portal The Cougars add more to the defensive trenches through the portal.

JANUARY 8 • SI.COM

Stephon Johnson - Loses request for fifth year Johnson (foot) lost his request for a fifth year of eligibility, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Johnson missed the final six games of his senior season with a foot injury and was battling for one more year of eligibility. The senior wide receiver will ultimately cap off his collegiate career at four years. He totaled 1,247 receiving yards and nine total touchdowns across three years with Houston.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Cougars Land Transfer Portal Commitment from Tulane Defensive Back The Cougars are looking to improve on their secondary with their first defensive addition of the 2026 transfer portal cycle.

JANUARY 7 • SI.COM

Patrick Overmyer - Lands with Houston Overmyer (transfer portal) has committed to joining Houston for the 2026 season, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Overymyer settles in with his new school after three seasons with UTSA. The junior tight end is coming off his best season, totaling 27 receptions for 344 yards and five touchdowns across 13 games.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Trent Walker - Commits to Houston Walker will transfer to Houston, per Hayes Fawcett of On3.com.

Impact Walker posted two straight excellent seasons at Oregon State, totaling 149 catches for 1,724 yards and four touchdowns over the past two years. Now, the6-foot-2, 194-pound wideout will take his talents to Houston, where he should immediately assume a starting role for the Cougars with his one season of eligibility remaining.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

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Let's Debate: Way-Too-Early Look at Top CFB Players for the 2027 NFL Draft

NFL Combine Survey: 42 Prospects Weigh in on Top QBs, Coaches, Players & More

AP Top 25: Indiana at No. 1, Ole Miss Gets Highest Ranking in Over 60 Years

2025 College Football Playoff Buzz: North Carolina Hires Bobby Petrino as OC