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2023 Week 4 Game Preview: Sam Houston Bearkats @ Houston Cougars
Dana Holgorsen and the Cougars look for a bounce-back against the FBS newcomer Bearkats.
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TCU spoils Houston’s first-ever Big 12 matchup in 36-13 decision
The Horned Frogs hold the Cougars offense out of the end zone completely in the first Big 12 matchup of 2023.
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2023 Week 3 Game Preview: TCU Horned Frogs @ Houston Cougars
Houston plays and hosts its first conference game since departing from the AAC. A team with CFP experience waits on the other side.
Rice stuns Houston in 43-41 double overtime thriller to win first Bayou Bucket since 2010
The Owls stave off a Houston rally to pull off the signature win of the Mike Bloomgren era.
2023 Week 2 Bayou Bucket Game Preview: Houston Cougars @ Rice Owls
The Cougars have claimed the Bayou Bucket in seven straight meetings, but a hungry Rice eyes its first since 2010.
How former ECU cornerback Malik Fleming found his perfect fit at Houston
The All-AAC cornerback hand-picked the Cougars after lining up on the other sideline in 2021 and 2022.
Fleming’s playmaking launches Big 12 era for Houston with 17-14 win over UTSA
The former ECU cornerback picked off consecutive passes and shined on special teams in his Houston debut.
Houston unveils Oilers-inspired uniforms for UTSA opener
The Cougars break out a never-before-seen powder blue jersey for their first game boasting Big 12 status.
2023 Week 1 Game Preview: UTSA Roadrunners @ Houston Cougars
The Cougars and Roadrunners make their new conference debuts in a rematch of last year’s overtime thriller.
2023 Houston Cougars Football Season Preview
How do the Cougars shape up in year one of transitioning from the AAC to the Big 12?
Once a rival, Donovan Smith is now the leader facilitating Houston’s rise to Big 12 status
When Donovan Smith transferred in from Texas Tech, he needed to win over teammates who had only known one starting quarterback.
Houston Cougars initiated into new league at 2023 Big 12 Media Days
Dana Holgorsen and Co. take the podium to discuss the Cougars’ long-awaited move to their new conference.
Houston announces stadium and facility upgrades to accompany move to Big 12
The Cougars kicked off their Big 12 membership with news of TDECU Stadium renovations and $140 million facility upgrades.
Houston lands USC CB Latrell McCutchin in transfer portal
McCutchin started two games on an 11-win Trojans squad last year before arriving in H-Town.
Which former AAC team is best poised for Big 12 success in 2023?
What expectations should Cincinnati, Houston, and UCF fans have for their inaugural Big 12 seasons?
Houston FS Gervarrius Owens selected 254th overall by New York Giants in 2023 NFL Draft
Houston secures its fourth selection of the 2023 NFL Draft, just five picks prior to Mr. Irrelevant.
Houston DE/FB Derek Parish selected 240th overall by Jacksonville Jaguars in 2023 NFL Draft
Parish lands in the seventh round to the Jaguars, which can utilize him in a multitude of positions.
Houston QB Clayton Tune selected 139th overall by Arizona Cardinals in 2023 NFL Draft
Tune heads to the desert in the fifth round after four years of serving as the Cougars’ starting QB.
Houston WR Tank Dell selected 69th overall by Houston Texans in 2023 NFL Draft
Tank Dell stays home in the city of Houston as he embarks on his professional career.
Houston RB Alton McCaskill enters transfer portal after missing entirety of 2022
McCaskill rushed for 961 yards and 16 touchdowns as a true freshman in 2021 before sitting out 2022 due to injury.
Houston DE Derek Parish shines on Pro Day as two-way player
A season-ending injury stopped Derek Parish’s All-American pace. But during the recovery period, the defensive end also discovered his fullback capabilities.
NFL Draft Film Room: Houston EDGE D’Anthony Jones
Houston’s D’Anthony Jones joins to discuss his pass rush skillset and his approach heading into the NFL Draft.
Inaugural Big 12 schedules revealed for Cincinnati, Houston, UCF
Departing AAC squads get an official look at their first conference slate as Big 12 members.
Storybook sendoff for Tune and Dell lifts Houston past Louisiana in Independence Bowl, 23-16
Houston’s iconic duo goes out on top thanks to go-ahead touchdown pass in the final minute.
Five things to watch in 2022 Independence Bowl between Houston and Louisiana
The Independence Bowl is the final collegiate game of Houston icons Clayton Tune and Tank Dell.
2022 Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Preview: Houston Cougars vs. Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns
It’s the final ride for Clayton Tune and Tank Dell in their storied Houston careers.
Texas Tech QB Donovan Smith announces transfer to Houston
Smith, who posted three 330+ yard performances in four 2022 starts, led an overtime victory over the Cougars back in September.
Houston Cougars and Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns to square off in 2022 Independence Bowl
Houston travels one state over to Louisiana to face an in-state resident in the Ragin’ Cajuns.
Tulsa stuns Houston 37-30 in Cougars’ final conference game as AAC member
Cougars leave conference on sour note against non-bowl eligible Golden Hurricane squad.
2022 Week 13 Preview: Tulsa Golden Hurricane @ Houston Cougars
Houston is still technically alive for an AAC title as it hosts its final game as a member of the conference.
Five takeaways from Houston’s all-around dominant 42-3 win at East Carolina
Clayton Tune goes for 435 yards and four touchdowns, while the defense holds ECU completely out of the end zone.
2022 Week 12 Preview: Houston Cougars @ East Carolina Pirates
Two 6-4 teams converge in Greenville, NC. With two veteran 10,000-yard QBs pitted against each other, this one has potential for points.
Houston tops Temple 43-36 on Golden’s last minute TD to secure bowl eligibility
Clayton Tune delivers a 44-yard dime to Matthew Golden with 40 seconds left for a go-ahead touchdown to win a shootout over the Owls.
2022 Week 11 Preview: Temple Owls @ Houston Cougars
The Cougars scored 63 points last week and lost. Now, it’s time to sustain that offense and show improvement on the other side.
