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August 31, 2023

Dana Holgorsen points to Texas, Texas A&M for Houston not joining Big 12 sooner: ‘Screw them’

Houston Cougars head coach Dana Holgorsen blamed Texas and Texas A&M for why Houston did not join the Big 12 conference sooner as the Longhorns prepare to join the SEC.

August 22, 2023

Reggie Chaney, former college basketball player at Houston and Arkansas, dead at 23

Reggie Chaney, a former basketball player at Houston and Arkansas who was set to play overseas in Greece, has died. He was 23. The cause of death wasn't immediately known.

July 1, 2023

Big 12 officially adds 4 new members to conference: ‘Big day’

The Big 12 officially welcomed four new teams to the conference on Saturday, adding UCF, Houston, Cincinnati and BYU. The conference will play with 14 teams next year.

May 17, 2023

Deion Sanders lands former Houston star running back as Alton McCaskill announces transfer to Colorado

Former Houston star running back Alton McCaskill IV announced he will transfer to Colorado on Tuesday, adding to the roster shakeup under Deion Sanders.

April 26, 2023

Houston Cougars lose star running back to transfer portal: 'A sad day'

Houston Cougars running back Alton McCaskill IV informed head coach Dana Holgorsen on Monday he intends to enter the transfer portal, which came as a shock to Holgorsen.

March 24, 2023

Miami upsets Houston to advance to Elite 8, no more No. 1 seeds remain in March Madness

For the first time in March Madness history, the Elite 8 will be without a No. 1 seed, as the Miami Hurricanes knocked out the last one standing on Friday.

March 18, 2023

Houston's dominant second half over Auburn propels Cougars to Sweet 16

No. 1 Houston was down 10 points at halftime, but it refused to become the third top seed to be knocked out of March Madness before the third round.

March 18, 2023

Houston’s Marcus Sasser to start against Auburn without minutes restriction: report

Houston Cougars guard Marcus Sasser will start and will not play under a minutes restriction against the Auburn Tigers Saturday in the NCAA Tournament.

March 17, 2023

Houston digs deep to avoid Northern Kentucky upset in Round of 64

Houston really needed to fight to hold off Northern Kentucky in its first-round matchup on Thursday night. But they finished them off, 63-52.

March 5, 2023

No. 1 Houston avoids potential upset with thrilling buzzer-beater over Memphis

The Houston Cougars avoided an upset on Sunday thanks to Jamal Shead, with ice in his veins, knocking down the buzzer-beating jumper against Memphis.