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This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.The Houston Cougars come into tonight’s contest with a 2-0 record and a ranking of 22nd in the nation.They are one of those teams that are good, but probably not quite good enough to make the college football playoffs.
My guess is that they end up with some sort of solid Bowl Game.Before they get there, they have a long way to go.
The team has had two games so far, with the first against Oregon State, which is a decent but not great team.Last week’s game was against the Southern Jaguars.HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 27: Head coach Willie Fritz of the Houston Cougars reacts in the first half against the Louisiana State Tigers during the Kinder's Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium on December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.
(Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) (Tim Warner/Getty Images)Houston has been impressive on the gridiron offensively.Their quarterback, Conner Weigman, has looked great in his first couple of games, throwing for 425 yards and four touchdowns.
He does have one interception.They also have gotten quite a bit of production from their two primary running backs, Makhi Hughes and Reshaun Sanford.
They have combined for 242 yards and four touchdowns over 40 rushing attempts.IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A BIG 12 WINNER NOT NAMED TEXAS TECH OR BYU, CONSIDER THE HOUSTON COUGARSThe Texas Tech Red Raiders are one of those clubs that is borderline for the College Football Playoff race.They will need some big wins in order to get into the race officially.
As of right now, the team is 2-0 and currently ranked 13th in the nation.They faced Abilene Christian in their first game of the season and won 33-10.
In the next game, they took down Oregon State.That was a closer game, but still a comfortable win for the Red Raiders, winning 35-24.Texas Tech Red Raiders head co...