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- [podcast] Houston's win total is 8 with the under heavily juiced, and the panelist was lower on the Cougars than the broader market. - McCulley Hughes is back with Willie Fritz and competing for the starting running-back role, adding a proven option to the backfield. - The skepticism centers on Conner Weigman and whether the linebacker group is strong enough to... [source](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/serve.castfire.com/audio/8191221/8191221_2026-04-12-1
- [twitter] DL: Houston defensive line coach Oscar Giles talks about the differences in working with a bigger d-line this year
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- [247] DB: Payback for Hausey It was the $1.5MM that Future forked out that got this done.
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- [forum] LB: Excellent linebacker, hung around the NFL for a while and now has gotten into coaching.
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Transfer addition
- DB: Payback for Hausey It was the $1.5MM that Future forked out that got this done.
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Per Duarte: UH and The 5 for 5 Rule
- QB/OL: We heard a day or two ago about a few more freshmen getting playing time this year than usual.
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Survey: Who Will Be Breakout Top Transfer From Non-P4?
- WR/TE: Coach Fritz and his staff have done a great job identifying transfers from non-P4 schools and having them perform at a P4 level.
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Podcast: Early 2026 Houston Season Preview | Cover 3 Podcast Summer School
- Amari Thomas is Houston's clear go-to receiver, and opponents were already shifting extra coverage toward him last season.
- Finding a dependable second target is the room's central question; the candidates include a return-game contributor, a Tulsa transfer whose prior season was disrupted by injury, and a young receiver who scored in the bowl game.
- A credible No. 2 would punish defenses for doubling Thomas and materially raise the passing game's consistency.
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Podcast: Big 12 Win Totals Part 1: BYU, Colorado, Houston & MORE | 2026 College Football Futures
- Houston's win total is 8 with the under heavily juiced, and the panelist was lower on the Cougars than the broader market.
- McCulley Hughes is back with Willie Fritz and competing for the starting running-back role, adding a proven option to the backfield.
- The skepticism centers on Conner Weigman and whether the linebacker group is strong enough to support a roster expected to contend near the top of the Big 12.
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- DL: Houston defensive line coach Oscar Giles talks about the differences in working with a bigger d-line this year
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Hurst Adds Lombardi Trophy Watch List Accolade
- HOUSTON – Houston Football offensive guard Shadre Hurst was named to the Lombardi Trophy Watch List on Tuesday, named after the legendary coach Vince Lombardi.
- Hurst was named to the Outland Trophy Preseason Watch List earlier this month, awarded to the top interior linemen in the country – offense or defense.
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Donavan Mutin
- LB: Excellent linebacker, hung around the NFL for a while and now has gotten into coaching.
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