G5 Archive
All the old stories about programs that moved from the G5 to the Power Five
Houston defense takes pride in being Big 12’s best as season winds to close
The Cougars rank first in their conference in fewest yards allowed per game.
Houston fires OC Kevin Barbay after one season
The Cougars rank last in the FBS in scoring offense and last in red zone scoring percentage.
Baylor spoils Houston’s senior night, bowl hopes in 20-10 result
Cougars finish second-straight game without an offensive touchdown.
2024 Week 13 Preview: Baylor Bears @ Houston Cougars
Houston hosts its first annual "Blue Out" in a must-win game vs. a red-hot Baylor team.
Arizona snaps 5-game skid as defense stuffs Houston in 27-3 decision
Cougars lose for first time since Oct. 19 after failure to score a touchdown in Tucson.
2024 Week 12 Preview: Houston Cougars @ Arizona Wildcats
Houston aims for a third-straight win as bowl eligibility becomes a reality.
Houston defense takes over fourth quarter, stuns Kansas State, 24-19
Two fourth quarter interceptions and two late touchdowns lead Coogs past #17 Kansas State.
“Houston Blue” takes over UH campus as staple of uniforms going forward
The Cougars plan to incorporate blue in their color scheme for all athletics on an occasional basis.
2024 Week 10 Preview: Kansas State Wildcats @ Houston Cougars
The Cougars and Wildcats meet for the second time ever as a follow-up act to last year’s lopsided result.
Houston K Jack Martin’s walk-off FG was defining moment in six-year journey
Martin sunk the Cougars’ first game-winning field goal since 2009 to take down Utah in Week 9.
Clutch Jack Martin FG walks it off for Houston in 17-14 win over Utah
Houston’s defense forces late INT, providing perfect position for the Coogs’ first walk-off field goal since 2009.
2024 Week 9 Preview: Utah Utes @ Houston Cougars
Points should be at a premium in the first Houston-Utah matchup since the 70s.
Early defensive lapses, interceptions cause Houston to fall 42-14 at Kansas
Kansas’ defense produces six sacks and four interceptions, while the offense overwhelms Houston out of the gate.
2024 Week 8 Preview: Houston Cougars @ Kansas Jayhawks
The Cougars hope the TCU win is the start of a trend, as they head to Arrowhead Stadium.
Houston offense ignites, stuns TCU 30-19 for first Big 12 win of Fritz era
Cougars’ escape offensive drought, force four turnovers to pull off the road upset in Fort Worth.
2024 Week 6 Preview: Houston Cougars @ TCU Horned Frogs
Houston aims to end a 2-game scoring drought and compete with a high-powered TCU offense.
Houston suffers consecutive shutouts for first time since 1994, falling 20-0 to Iowa State
The Cougars have gone 127 minutes and 10 seconds without a point.
2024 Week 5 Preview: Iowa State Cyclones @ Houston Cougars
The undefeated Cyclones travel south for their Big 12 opener against Willie Fritz and the Cougars.
Cincinnati blanks Houston 34-0 in Big 12 opener for Satterfield’s best win to date
Bearcats collect their most impressive win since joining the Big 12 in a wire-to-wire domination.
2024 Week 4 Preview: Houston Cougars @ Cincinnati Bearcats
The former AAC rivals meet for the second time as Big 12 opponents.
Houston defense overwhelms Rice to reclaim Bayou Bucket, 33-7
The Cougars nearly pitch a shutout while reclaiming bragging rights in the city of Houston.
2024 Week 3 Bayou Bucket Preview: Rice Owls @ Houston Cougars
The Owls claimed their first Bayou Bucket since 2010 last fall. Now the Cougars aim to snatch it back.
Houston defense battles, but offense can’t match Oklahoma in 16-12 defeat
Cougars received plenty of chances to win late, but none of their fourth quarter drives materialized.
2024 Week 2 Preview: Sam Houston Bearkats @ UCF Knights
The Bearkats already pulled off one double-digit upset. Now, the level of difficulty cranks up even more in a trip to UCF.
2024 Week 2 Preview: Houston Cougars @ Oklahoma Sooners
Willie Fritz and the Coogs aim for a bounce-back after the UNLV disaster. However, the Sooners won’t make it easy.
Fritz’s debut turns into nightmare as UNLV routs Houston in 27-7 stunner
As favorites over UNLV, the Cougar offense couldn’t muster up a point until 60 seconds remained.
Houston QB Donovan Smith ‘100 percent’ after surgery, ready for debut vs. UNLV
Smith sat out spring ball and was on a pitch count in fall camp, but the second-year UH starter is ready to roll Saturday.
2024 Week 1 Preview: UNLV Rebels @ Houston Cougars
Willie Fritz makes his highly-anticipated Houston debut at home against a dangerous UNLV squad.
Five schools, two positions: Michael Batton finally finds home as Houston linebacker
Michael Batton traveled across the country, attended walk-on tryouts, and switched positions to finally discover his football identity.
Houston RB Tony Mathis Jr. out for season with ACL injury
Mathis, West Virginia’s leader rushing in 2022, tore his ACL at practice on August 7.
Houston’s 2024 receiving corps is ultimate melting pot of potential
The Cougars don’t have a returning receiver with 600 yards, but there’s plenty of depth and experience to go around the room.
Houston CB Latrell McCutchin itching to return to field after missing 2023
Latrell McCutchin dreaded gamedays in 2023 while sitting out due to transfer rules. Now, he’s more ready for them than anyone.