STEPHON JOHNSON #5 - WIDE RECEIVER - HOUSTON COUGARS
275  YDS  •
13  REC  •
2  TD 
#5 - WIDE RECEIVER - HOUSTON COUGARS
275 YDS
13 REC
2 TD
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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
Battling for additional eligibility Johnson (foot) is fighting for more eligibility after he missed the final six games of his senior season, he announced on X.
Impact Johnson has four seasons of college football under his belt, but is looking to squeeze another season of eligibility out of the NCAA after his 2025 season was essentially cut in half due to a foot injury. The wideout, who has 1,247 total receiving yards and nine total touchdowns across three years with Houston and one year with Oklahoma State, now awaits word on his future.
DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Done for season Johnson had surgery on his foot and will miss the rest of the season, Cougar Sports reports.
Impact Johnson received a second opinion on his foot injury before ultimately opting for season-ending surgery this week. He finishes with 13 catches for 275 yards and two touchdowns. This 2025 being his senior year, it's not out of the question for Johnson to seek a medical waiver to play again one more season.
OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out Saturday Johnson (foot) is out for Saturday's game at Arizona State, per the Big 12 availability report.
Impact Johnson will miss his second straight game Saturday as he continues to deal with a foot injury. He reportedly is seeking a second opinion on his injury diagnosis, which implies that the injury is fairly serious. His next chance to suit up is next Saturday versus West Virginia.
OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Will receive another opinion Johnson (foot) will receive a second opinion for his injury, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Duarte indicates that Johnson and/or Houston staff did not like his injured foot's first diagnosis. Thus, he will log another. The first diagnosis indicates that his injury likely results in multiple DNPs. In between Weeks 0 and 9, the wide receiver recorded 13 receptions for 275 yards (21.2 averaged per catch) and two touchdowns.
OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Will receive another opinion Johnson (foot) will receive a second opinion for his injury, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Duarte indicates that Johnson and/or Houston staff did not like his injured foot's first diagnosis. Thus, he will log another. The first diagnosis indicates that his injury likely results in multiple DNPs. In between Weeks 0 and 9, the wide receiver recorded 13 receptions for 275 yards (21.2 averaged per catch) and two touchdowns.
OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Not part of Week 9 depth chart Johnson (foot) is not part of Houston's depth chart for Saturday at Arizona State, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Johnson not part of Houston's depth chart, which he was part of Week 8, indicates that he is likely to sit out UH's upcoming game at Arizona State. Without him part of Houston's starting lineup Saturday, the Cougars added Koby Young. Ideally, the Big 12 availability report clears up Johnson's injury status when publicly updated Wednesday.
OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Not part of Week 9 depth chart Johnson (foot) is not part of Houston's depth chart for Saturday at Arizona State, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Johnson not part of Houston's depth chart, which he was part of Week 8, indicates that he is likely to sit out UH's upcoming game at Arizona State. Without him part of Houston's starting lineup Saturday, the Cougars added Koby Young. Ideally, the Big 12 availability report clears up Johnson's injury status when publicly updated Wednesday.
OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Out for Week 8 Johnson (foot) is out for Saturday's game against Arizona, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Johnson's right foot is wearing a protective boot, which indicates that the wide receiver will not be available Saturday. In place of him, Houston's starting wideouts include Koby Young, whose 2025 stats feature one reception (on 10 targets) for 43 yards.
OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Game-time decision Saturday Johnson (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game versus Arizona.
Impact Johnson was previously listed as doubtful, so this is an improvement for his chances to play. Considering he entered the day doubtful, it seems like there's a slightly better chance he misses the contest rather than suits up. He has caught 13 passes for 275 yards and two touchdowns so far this season, so his availability is important for the Cougars.
OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Doubtful to play Saturday Johnson (undisclosed) is doubtful to play Saturday against Arizona.
Impact The doubtful tag on Johnson means his chances of playing this weekend are trending in the wrong direction. He's been a regular weapon in the passing game for Houston after posting 13 catches for 275 yards and two scores this season.
OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 11 Texas Tech dominates Houston 35-11 to improve to 5-0

Behren Morton threw for 345 yards and a touchdown and J’Koby Williams ran for two scores as No. 11 Texas Tech improved to 5-0 with a 35-11 win over previously unbeaten Houston Satu...
OCTOBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press
Scores in Friday's win Johnson gathered in 2 of 7 targets for 44 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 27-24 overtime win against Oregon State.
Impact Johnson scored his second touchdown of the season, a 27-yard touchdown from Conner Weigman with less than six minutes left in the game which sparked the comeback win. He received seven targets in his second straight match and only only caught two passes, but he made up for it with the score. He faces a more difficult matchup Saturday versus Texas Tech.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Houston stages furious comeback to beat Oregon State 27-24 in overtime

Ethan Sanchez kicked a 24-yard field goal in overtime and Houston rallied for a 27-24 overtime victory over Oregon State on Friday night
SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press
Productive in Friday's win Johnson gathered in 5 of 7 targets for 117 yards during Friday's 36-20 victory versus Colorado.
Impact After scoring a 74-yard touchdown last week versus Rice, Johnson followed it up with a better overall performance Friday. He led the team in catches, targets and receiving yards, accumulating more than half of Conner Weigman's passing yards. He appears to have established a nice connection with Weigman, one that should be explored more after a bye in Week 4.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Productive in Friday's win Johnson gathered in 5 of 7 targets for 117 yards during Friday's 36-20 victory versus Colorado.
Impact After scoring a 74-yard touchdown last week versus Rice, Johnson followed it up with a better overall performance Friday. He led the team in catches, targets and receiving yards, accumulating more than half of Conner Weigman's passing yards. He appears to have established a nice connection with Weigman, one that should be explored more after a bye in Week 4.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Colorado Stumbles and Loses To Houston By Two Possessions

Colorado struggles in 36-20 loss to Houston as the Buffaloes drop to 1-2 on the season.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • FOX SPORTS
Colorado Stumbles and Loses To Houston By Two Possessions

Weigman shines with career highs as Houston defeats Colorado 36-20

Conner Weigman threw for 222 yards and ran for 83 yards and two touchdowns — both career highs — to lead Houston to a 36-20 win over Colorado Friday night
SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press
Scores long TD Saturday Johnson reeled in 1 of 3 targets for 74 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-9 win against Rice.
Impact Johnson made just one catch Saturday, but he took that reception 74 yards to the house to give him a productive day. He's only received five targets through two games this season which isn't exactly enough to sustain production, but it's worth waiting to see if the offense changes at all against tougher opponents after two easy games to open the season.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Scores long TD Saturday Johnson reeled in 1 of 3 targets for 74 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-9 win against Rice.
Impact Johnson made just one catch Saturday, but he took that reception 74 yards to the house to give him a productive day. He's only received five targets through two games this season which isn't exactly enough to sustain production, but it's worth waiting to see if the offense changes at all against tougher opponents after two easy games to open the season.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Big days from Connors, Weigman send Houston past Rice 35-9 in crosstown rivalry

Conner Weigman threw for 188 yards and a touchdown and rushed for a score to lead the Houston Cougars to a 35-9 win over crosstown rival Rice Owls on Saturday night
SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Houston coach Willie Fritz revamps offense with new coordinator and QB

Coach Willie Fritz spent this offseason upgrading his offense after Houston had one of the worst units in the nation last year
AUGUST 18, 2025 • Associated Press
Former Middle School Teammates Reunite to Ignite Houston's Football Revival When University of Houston wide receiver Stephon Johnson found out that UH was pursuing quarterback Conner Weigman in the transfer portal, h...
JULY 20, 2025 • SI.COM
Former middle school teammates Conner Weigman, Stephon Johnson reunite with Houston Johnson is the returning lead receiver for Weigman, who transferred to the Cougars from Texas A&M in the offseason.
JULY 10, 2025 • DALLASNEWS.COM
Will return vs. Utah Johnson (concussion) will return in Week 9 against Utah, GoCoogs.com reports.
Impact Johnson didn't play against Kansas with a concussion, but it appears as if the receiver will only miss one game with that ailment. He's reeled in 18 catches for 202 yards and one score this fall, and will look to remain a staple of Houston's passing game when he returns to action against the Utes.
OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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