Houston was one of the less talked about storylines last season in the Big 12, but this season head coach Willie Fritz returns his starting quarterback Connor Weigman and a host of talent from his 2025 roster. The Cougars, who were a nine-win squad last fall, face off against the defending Big 12 champs in a week three battle in Lubbock, Texas. The Red Raiders, despite having some questions at quarterback, still return the best roster in the conference. A big win for Houston on the road could propel them to Big 12 title contender status.
