This Saturday, the Houston Cougars will be kicking off play in the Big 12 Conference with a road trip to take on the Cincinnati Bearcats. Regardless of how the game turns out, UH fans will have an extra incentive to make the trek to support the Coogs this weekend: Oktoberfest!

A standout guard at the University of Houston is heading north of the border.

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After spraining his ankle midway through the first half, Jamal Shead is “going to give it a go” a source told KPRC2.

The Houston Cougars are gearing up for their biggest game of the season so far: a matchup in the Sweet 16 against the Duke Blue Devils at American Airlines Center in Dallas.

The Coogs are looking to get into the Elite 8, but before that, they’ll have to get past powerhouse Duke!

For the sixth season in a row, the University of Houston Men's Basketball team will compete in the NCAA tournament and as they look to bring home a win, we're compiling a list of places where you can cheer them on!

The Houston Cougars overtime thriller left, players, coaches and fans lost for words. That includes the family of Houston star guard Jamal Shead.

Going into tonight’s game at Toyota Center against Portland, the Rockets have won eight straight games.

First up is a Sweet 16 matchup against Duke at roughty 8:40 p.m. Friday night, with the winner playing either Marquette or N.C. State on Sunday for the right to go to the Final Four in Arizona.

Emanuel Sharp started overtime with a 3-pointer that put top-seeded Houston ahead to stay as the Cougars advanced to the Sweet 16 by topping ninth-seeded Texas A&M 100-95.

Emanuel Sharp started overtime with a 3-pointer that put top-seeded Houston ahead to stay as the Cougars advanced to the Sweet 16 by topping ninth-seeded Texas A&M 100-95.

A Texas size showdown awaits the Houston Cougars as they will take on the Texas A&M Aggies in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

The Houston Cougars men’s basketball team boasts a 25-3 record and the top spot in the current AP poll. The squad is projected to be a tough out in the upcoming March Madness tournament, and Mattress Mack has bought in.

Over the offseason, senior Damian Dunn committed to the University of Houston through the transfer portal for moments like this, an opportunity to play in the NCAA tournament.

The school is dropping custom bobbleheads to commemorate their historic season!

UH opens Friday night vs. Longwood University in the South Region in Memphis

The Cougars are the No. 1 seed in the South region for the upcoming NCAA tournament as they seek to win the first national championship in school history.

As expected following a Big 12 regular season title and advancing to the Big 12 tournament final, the Cougars were chosen as the No. 1 seed in the South Region.

Houston point guard Jamal Shead has been voted by Big 12 coaches as the conference’s player of the year.

Saturday’s 3 p.m. tip should be an electric atmosphere not only because it’s the last home game of the season at Fertitta Center, but because there is plenty more to earn.

The Cougars, winners of seven straight, will obviously remain No. 1 in all three major rankings heading into what could be a championship week.

The Houston Cougars men’s basketball team boasts a 25-3 record and the top spot in the current AP poll. The squad is projected to be a tough out in the upcoming March Madness tournament, and Mattress Mack has bought in.

With UConn’s loss to Creighton last week, the Cougars were named the new No. 1 team in the Associated Press and coaches poll.

Here’s a breakdown of Houston's chances and why the No. 1 overall seed can be beneficial.

The only other two former Houston players in the NBA are Jarace Walker, who is with Indiana, and Nathaniel Hinton, who is with the Rockets.

UH standout pass rusher showing his skills at Senior Bowl all-star game

Willie Fritz happy with first class at Houston

Holgorsen went 31-28 in his five years leading the Cougars program

The Houston Cougars fired football coach Dana Holgorsen a day after finishing his third losing season in five years.

Who’s ready for some hockey, y’all? The University of Houston’s newest ice hockey club will play their first game on Friday against East Texas Baptist University.

Houston and Rice are crosstown rivals who will meet for the 45th time in a game where the winner will take home the Bayou Bucket trophy.

Donovan Smith threw for 233 yards and two touchdowns, Samuel Brown had 106 yards receiving and Houston held on for a 17-14 win over UTSA in a season opener and the Cougars’ first game as a Big 12 Conference member.

The Houston Coogs won their first exhibition game during their visit to the Land Down Under on Monday.

The Houston Cougars have had one of their most successful draft nights of all time, landing two of their star players in the top 25 picks of the 2023 NBA Draft. Freshman Jarace Walker will end up in Indiana on the Pacers, going 8th overall as part of a draft day trade.

This Thursday, All-American and former Houston Cougar standout Marcus Sasser said he expects to hear his name called at the NBA draft, completing a lifelong dream.

Case Keenum gives back at QBU youth football camp at UH

Cougars land West Virginia's leading rusher Tony Mathis to fill running back hole

UH, LSU TO OPEN 2027 FOOTBALL SEASON AT NRG STADIUM

Houston and Kansas remain firmly atop The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll after a record weekend of Top 25 losses.

Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale has dropped another massive bet -- but this time, on the Houston Cougars to win the NCAA tournament at 8-1, according to Caesars Sportsbook.

In the world of sports for Houston 2022 was an incredibly memorable year -- and that’s putting it incredibly lightly.

Cougars remain unbeaten and will host #8 Alabama on Saturday

University of Houston Football makes its 30th bowl appearance all-time when the Cougars face off against the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl at 2 p.m., CT on Friday, Dec. 23, from Independence Stadium in Shreveport, Louisiana.

J’Wan Roberts scored 15 points, Marcus Sasser added 13 and top-ranked Houston held on to beat Saint Mary’s 53-48.

Braylon Braxton passed for 316 yards and three touchdowns — including two long ones to JuanCarlos Santana — and also ran for a score to help Tulsa upset Houston 37-30 on Saturday night.

Cougars roll Northern Colorado in opener as Sampson wins 700th

The Houston Cougars are a potential Final Four team next season, and their program just got much better.

The University of Houston and the Texas Dow Employees Credit Union (TDECU) have announced that naming rights to TDECU stadium have been extended through at least 2034.

Houston quarterback Clayton Tune leaped over a defender to score on a 13-yard run as the 24th-ranked Cougars escaped with 37-35 victory over UTSA in three overtimes at the Alamodome.

Klein Forest four-star running back Parker Jenkins committed to the University of Houston on Saturday morning exclusively with VYPE after visiting the Cougars in the last weekend of July.

Cougars in Preseason College Football Coaches poll for first time since 2016

The winningest player in Houston Cougars history, Fabian White Jr., worked out for the hometown Houston Rockets Tuesday, according to league sources.

KPRC 2’s Chancellor Johnson went on the court and in the film room recently with UH basketball big man Josh Carlton for a lesson in rebounding.

Here are things to know for Monday, March 21:

The University of Houston men’s basketball team is once again moving on to the Sweet 16, now making it three straight trips.

The Houston Cougars are ready to face Illinois during the 2nd round of NCAA college basketball tournament.

March Madness is off and running and already we’ve seen one of the giants go down as 2nd seeded Kentucky fell to 15th seed Saint Peter’s on Thursday.   How fun is this !

J’Wan Roberts’ dunk with 1.3 seconds remaining in double overtime gave No. 14 Houston a stirring 76-74 victory over Wichita State.

Red hot Cougars travel to Temple looking for 9th win of 2021

Huddle up! Here’s a look back at this weekend on the gridiron, with three key takeaways from the state’s football scene.

Marcus Jones returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown with 17 seconds remaining to give Houston a 44-37 victory over No. 19 SMU on Saturday night, extending the Cougars’ winning streak to seven games.

The University of Houston announced Saturday evening that their Homecoming football game was delayed due to weather.

Clayton Tune passed for 288 yards and three touchdowns, including a go-ahead score late in the third quarter to Jeremy Singleton as Houston rallied past Tulane 40-22.

The Big 12 Conference has voted to extend membership invitations to BYU, UCF, Cincinnati and Houston.

HOUSTON - When the Red Raiders and Cougars rumble into NRG Stadium on Saturday night for a primetime season kickoff in the Good Sam Texas Kickoff there will be plenty of H-Town talent on display.

An NBA source confirmed to KPRC 2 Sports former Houston Cougars guard Armoni Brooks signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Houston Rockets.

Former UH Forward, Center Brison Gresham transfers to Texas Southern

Grant Stuard was emotional after being drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers; even if it was the last pick.

The Houston Cougars baseball team will have to wait to face the top 10 ranked East Carolina.

Gonzaga has given fans the NCAA championship game they wanted with a shot for the ages.

Somebody will be doing a joyful Texas two-step after Baylor and Houston meet Saturday night in the Final Four.

(Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)Here are things to know for Tuesday, March 30:1. The head of the CDC said she had a feeling of “impending doom” if people keep easing off. “This is deadly serious,” Biden said, urging governors to reinstate mask mandates and other restrictions that some states have been easing. After the activity, parents said they were told the children were rewarded with a few minutes of playtime. Houston tops Oregon State, reaches 1st Final Four since ’84Houston overcame a blown 17-point lead to hold off Oregon State 67-61 on Monday night in the NCAA Tournament, reaching the Final Four for the first time in 37 years.

INDIANAPOLIS – Houston overcame a blown 17-point lead to hold off Oregon State 67-61 on Monday night in the NCAA Tournament, reaching the Final Four for the first time in 37 years. Grimes’ 3 from near the top of the arc finally steadied the Cougars, and Houston knocked down enough free throws down the stretch while holding Oregon State without a basket during a critical 3 1/2 minutes. AdMarcus Sasser scored 20 points to lead Houston while Grimes added 18. Fittingly, it was DeJon Jarreau -- the American Athletic Conference’s defensive player of the year who led the effort that stymied Oregon State star Ethan Thompson -- who was named the most outstanding player of the Midwest Region. They held the Beavers to 35% shooting in the first half before Oregon State found some openings.

The Houston Cougars are into the Elite 8, making history Saturday with a 62-46 thrashing of 11th-seed Syracuse. The Cougars are favorites to advance, but this Oregon State team won’t be easy to knock off. Keys for the CougarsDefense is the name of the game for the University of Houston and they’ll need another stellar effort Monday night. UH has the best defensive field-goal percentage in the nation and has held opponents to just under 60 points per game. Ethan Thompson (15 ppg) has dominated on both ends and his physical play will be tested when he faces UH.

Houston personality and business owner Jim McIngvale placed a seven-figure bet on the Houston Cougars. The Gallery Furniture store owner known as “Mattress Mack” booked a late-night flight to Colorado, where he placed $1 million with DraftKings on the Univeristy Houston at 9-1 to win the NCAA Championship. This historic wager would net McIngvale $9 million, and follows his winning $3.46 million Super Bowl bet on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. According to DraftKings, McIngvale’s bet is one of the largest March Madness wagers on record. I look forward to having skin-in-the-game for the rest of March Madness and seeing these young men compete, especially after the tournament was cancelled last season.”

The Cougars play No. By the time the first half ended, and the Scarlet Knights had forged a 30-27 lead, Rutgers and Houston each had two regulars mired in foul trouble. AdChaney took a seat with his fourth with 15:45 left and the Scarlet Knights went on the attack. And by the time there was 10 minutes to go, the Scarlet Knights had meticulously built a 50-40 lead. UP NEXTThe Cougars play the Orange next weekend for a spot in the Elite Eight.

Head coach Kelvin Sampson of the Houston Cougars looks on during a semifinal game of the 2018 AAC Basketball Championship against the Wichita State Shockers at Amway Center on March 10, 2018 in Orlando, Florida. HOUSTON – Kelvin Sampson isn’t leaving Houston anytime soon. Sampson, who is coming off his sixth consecutive 20-win season, has signed a contract extension with the University of Houston through the 2026-2027 season. “Kelvin is a great ambassador for our university and the city of Houston,” University of Houston Board of Regents Chairman and Rockets owner Tilman J. Fertitta said. Sampson and the Coogs are hoping for a deep run in the upcoming NCAA tournament.

(AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA – Jayden Gardner and East Carolina didn’t get to savor a sea of court-storming home fans after claiming a huge upset. East Carolina shot 47% and made 11 of 24 3-pointers -- and more impressively, the Pirates led for the last 12-plus minutes against a Houston team that struggled to make much of anything after halftime. That’s the program’s highest ranking since the 1983-84 season that ended with the Hakeem Olajuwon-led Cougars reaching the NCAA title game. but we weren’t any of those things tonight.”ECU: East Carolina hadn’t won since beating Tulane at home on Dec. 22. UP NEXTHouston: The Cougars host NAIA program Our Lady of the Lake on Saturday, a game added to the schedule Wednesday.

FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2019, file photo, Houston coach Dana Holgorsen watches during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against SMU in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)Houston Football head coach Dana Holgorsen announced on Wednesday the addition of Jay Valai to the Cougars’ staff as the program’s cornerbacks coach. “Jay is a Texas native that has coached at the college level as well as in the NFL,” Holgorsen said. “I’m proud and honored to be a part of the staff at the University of Houston,” Valai said. “I’m excited to get to work with Coach Holgorsen and the rest of our coaches.

Oak Ridge running back Alton McCaskill announced plans to attend the University of Houston. HOUSTON – The Houston Cougars signed their highest rated 2021 prospect Thursday. Oak Ridge running back Alton McCaskill announced he’ll stay home to play for the Cougars. Oak Ridge Running Back Alton McCaskill commits to the University of Houston. 3 Star Oak Ridge running back picks Coogs over offers like USC, OK State and Ole Miss.

HOUSTON – The Houston Cougars have missed multiple games this season due to COVID-19. According to head coach Kelvin Sampson, all 15 players and some coaches have tested positive for COVID-19 at some point. “Most of them have already tested positive and gone through isolation,” said Sampson. “They’ve passed all the tests and have had consecutive negative tests after that.”According to Sampson, none of the players are currently positive and coming back out of quarantine protocol. Sampson said Houston will use eight to nine players Sunday against Alcorn University.

(AP) – Riley Patterson kicked a 47-yard field goal as time expired to give Memphis a 30-27 win over Houston following the Cougars’ improbable comeback on Saturday. Tune threw a 13-yard score to Marquez Stevenson early in the fourth after a 10-play, 75-yard drive. The game-tying drive ended when Tune threw an 18-yard scoring pass to Bryson Smith with 28 seconds to go. Brady White responded to lead Memphis (7-3, 5-3 American Athletic Conference) on a 5-play, 46-yard drive to set up Patterson. With the win, Memphis finished a second consecutive season undefeated at home for the first time in program history.

Doaks rushed for a career-high 184 yards, Desmond Ridder ran for three scores and threw for another, and No. The Bearcats' read option with Doaks and Ridder kept the Cougars defense off balance all afternoon. “We’re just opening holes for each other.”Ridder capped a 10-play, 75-yard drive with a 10-yard TD run to make it 14-0 in the second quarter. An acrobatic 34-yard catch by Bryson Smith led to Kyle Porter's 3-yard TD run that cut the Cougars' deficit to 14-7. Ridder added a 12-yard TD run early in the fourth quarter.

Head coach Dana Holgorsen and the Coogs will take on the Cincinnati Bearcats on their home turf, Nippert Stadium. The Bearcats lead the American Athletic Conference, currently at 3-0 in conference and 5-0 on the season. “Upfront they’re senior, senior, senior, junior," Holgorsen continued, as he listed the number of upperclassmen on UC’s roster. They’re athletic, they play with great effort and they play well together as a team," said Holgorsen. The Coogs and Bearcats play this Saturday at 2:30 p.m. on ESPN.

(AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)(AP) – Down by double-digits late in the third quarter, BYU did not panic. 14 BYU rallied for a 43-26 win over Houston on Friday night. Wilson gave BYU the lead back with an 8-yard touchdown pass to Masen Wake with 10:35 left to make it 29-26 following a 2-point conversion pass from Wilson to Tyler Allgeier. Wilson threw an 18-yard touchdown pass to Milne with three minutes remaining before Allgeier iced it with a 14-yard touchdown run with 1:40 left. Clayton Tune finished 21 of 31 for 310 yards and two touchdowns to lead Houston (1-1).

HOUSTON – The Houston Cougars continue their wait for the football season to start after the fifth game, in four weeks, has been either canceled or postponed due to COVID-related issues, according to the university. North Texas University announced Wednesday the team cannot play Saturday’s game against Houston due to four positive tests at North Texas, with contact tracing leaving the team unable to have enough players to compete. We will continue to work to adjust our schedule with the hopes of playing as soon as we can.”North Texas played Houston Baptist on Sept. 5 and coming off a game against SMU last weekend. Houston’s third game, with Memphis, was set to be played before the Tigers had to postpone the conference game due to a slew of positive tests. Both North Texas and Tulane have played this season, each playing the previous week.

The Houston Cougars are again without an opponent and still waiting to play their season opener as COVID-19 issues wiped out three more major college football games Wednesday. Tulsa's scheduled game at Arkansas State this week was also postponed. On Thursday, presidents' meetings will be held in both the Pac-12 and Mountain West, with both conferences eyeing late October starts to the football season after initially postponing all fall sports. The Cougars' next scheduled game is Oct. 8 at home against Tulane. The Mean Green’s next scheduled game is their Conference USA opener at home Oct. 3 against Southern Miss.

4 Sooners protected their home field in the season opener against the Houston Cougars. Hurts continued his dominance, ending the game with 508 total yards, 20-23, 332 passing yards, 16 rushes, 176 yards and three touchdowns. Best OffenseLast season, the Oklahoma Sooners' offense averaged 59.1 points per game and 570.3 yards per game. By halftime, the Sooners racked up 370 total yards and 20 first downs. In the end, the Sooners finished with 686 total yards, 354 rushing yards and 332 passing yards.

The University of Houston beat Ohio State 74-59 and clinched a spot in the Sweet 16. The last time the Houston Cougars men’s basketball team went to the Sweet 16 was in the Phi Slama Jama days back in 1984. 1, 2 and 3 seed will reach the Sweet 16 for the first time in a decade. But when you’re 33 and 3 , you’re really good at one thing and that’s winning,” said Coach Kelvin Sampson. Every 1-, 2- and 3-seed also reached the Sweet 16 in 2009, which was the first time that had happened since the bracket expanded to 64 teams in 1985.

Best of the rest: Isaiah Chambers, DE, MacArthur High, Houston; Ross Blacklock, DT, Missouri City, Texas; Austin Myers, OT, Manvel, Texas; Sewo Olonilua, RB, Kingwood, Texas. On defense, the star of the class is McKinney, Texas, defensive end Justin Madubuike. Best of the rest: Devin Duvernay, WR, Sachse, Texas; Patrick Hudson, OL, Silsbee, Texas; Kameron Martin, RB, Port Arthur, Texas; Zach Smith, QB, Grandview, Texas. He had 56 tackles and four interceptions as La Vega went 16-0 and won a Texas Class 4A state championship. Now Gibbs has brought in different assistants and taken charge of bringing in 14 defensive players he liked.