The Houston Cougars must win against a tough TCU team to keep its College Football Playoffs hopes alive on Saturday afternoon at TDECU Stadium.

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson issued a directive this summer concerning five-star freshman Chris Cenac Jr.

Houston's coach Kelvin Sampson has turned the Cougars into one of the best basketball programs in the country and they are set for a big year.

The Houston Cougars got the chance to rest this weekend after getting back on track, coming out with a win on the road at the Acrisure Bounce House after securi

Joining the Big 12 might have brought more challenges than expected for the Houston Cougars. While affiliated with a Power-4 conference, the school's football team valuation at $91 million is the lowest in the conference, and its attendance numbers aren't helping.

The freshman point guard earned a pair of conference accolades after helping the Cougars improve to 4-0 on the season.

No. 1 Houston Cougars basketball found a way to remain undefeated (4-0) in a tough environment as they squeak by no. 22 Auburn in Birmingham, Alabama, 73-72.  H

Networks shifting to Friday nights mainly aim to maximize their return on expensive broadcast rights. For Houston, this shift could also be a bonus, as fans often prefer night games, especially in Texas, where it is very hot for most of the season.

There's still plenty to work through, but it appears the most likely destinations remain the Texas, Alamo or Pop-Tarts bowls. Here are the latest national bowl projections involving the Cougars: Kyle Bonagura: Pop-Tarts Bowl vs. Miami in Orlando, Fla. (Dec. 27)