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Houston Chronicle on MSN.com · 10d

University of Houston adds Southern to 2026 football schedule

The University of Houston has added a non-conference football game against Southern in 2026. The Cougars will host Southern, a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference, on Sept. 12, 2026, the school announced Friday.
Sports Illustrated on MSN.com · 5d

Houston football to play several weeknight games in 2025

Saturdays won’t be the only day on the calendar Houston’s football team will be playing on this upcoming season. In fact, there will now be four times this seas
Icon for www.msn.comMSN · May 3, 2024

University of Houston football uniforms, explained: Why NFL sent cease and desist over Oilers-inspired jerseys

The University of Houston isn't letting the NFL dictate what ... however the colors used in the new Houston uniforms did not change. To the football fan, the colors may be associated with the ...
NBC Sports on MSN.com · 5d

Texas will spend $35-40 million on its 2025 football roster

Via Kirk Bohls of the Houston Chronicle, the University of Texas will pay $35 million to $40 million for its 2025 football roster. The number includes what likely will be $20.5 million in revenue sharing plus NIL payments from the Texas One Fund.
Icon for www.click2houston.comClick2Houston · Aug 13, 2020

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON FOOTBALL

Read full article: RECRUITING: St. Thomas' Kopp releases Top 5, includes University of Houston HOUSTON - The Elite 11 changed everything for Maddox Kopp. On Wednesday, Kopp narrowed his list to a ...
Icon for www.usatoday.comUSA Today · Apr 5, 2025

Is Jim Nantz a Houston fan? Former Voice of March Madness watching Cougars in Final Four

I have it with all things the University of Houston, football, basketball, whatever it might be," Nantz said on "The Dan Patrick Show" on Thursday. "I am absolutely in love with this team.
Icon for www.houstonchronicle.comHouston Chronicle · 16d

New Houston quarterback Conner Weigman is healthy and so is outlook for Cougars' retooled offense

As the University of Houston wrapped up spring football practice Saturday, Conner Weigman tilted his head back and let out a sigh of relief. “Ah, finally, healthy,” Weigman said.
Icon for www.marca.comMARCA · 27d

Houston Cougars mascot: What is its name and the story behind the University of Houston's iconic nickname

NCAA. Paige Bueckers reveals the "coincidences" with Gigi and Kobe Bryant and how their presence manifested in UConn's title run NCAA. Azzi Fudd's mom's viral shirt, the one that took MVP from ...
Icon for abc13.comabc13 · 10d

6 Texas-tied prospects selected, Texans await 2nd round after trading 1st-round pick in NFL Draft

He previously played football at the University of Houston in his freshman year before transferring to Texas. The Minnesota Vikings selected OL Donovan Jackson, an Episcopal HS grad and Cypress ...
Icon for www.chron.comHouston Chronicle · Apr 3, 2025

Houston fans have perfect plan to keep Ted Cruz away from Final Four

As passionate sports fans of the University of Houston and Texas ... as well as various losses for Texas and Texas A&M football and the Houston Astros. Cruz, as is his nature, didn't engage ...
Icon for www.utsa.eduUniversity of Texas at San Antonio · Apr 3, 2025

UTSA/Houston football season opener postponed

(Aug. 29, 2017) -- At the request of the University of Houston and in light of the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, this weekend’s football season opener between the UTSA Roadrunners and the Houston Cougars has been postponed. The universities ...
Icon for www.kbtx.comKBTX · 28d

Sam Houston football to host 2025 home games at Houston’s Shell Energy Stadium

2025 “We look forward to hosting the Sam Houston State University community at Shell Energy Stadium for the upcoming football season while their venue undergoes renovations,” said Jessica O ...
KSTP · 9d

Gophers’ Ersery drafted in 2nd round by Houston Texans; Walley goes to Colts in 3rd round

University of Minnesota offensive lineman Aireontae Ersery heard his name called in the 2025 NFL Draft on Friday. Minnesota's All-American tackle was selected in the second round with the 48th overall pick by the Houston Texans.
University of Minnesota Athletics · 10d

Houston Texans Select Ersery with 48th Overall Pick

With Ersery going in the second round, Minnesota has now had a first or second round pick in six straight drafts (2020-25). The last time that happened was 1940-45. Minnesota has also now had at least one draft pick in the last seven drafts (2019-25). The last time that happened was 2002-08.
Icon for www.usatoday.comUSA Today · 27d

Look: Houston basketball practices go viral for gritty, physical drills

Drills centered around players fighting for loose balls and rebounds resemble a football practice more ... game that is contrast of styles "University of Houston basketball practice is different ...