Two-deep

Houston

vs Oklahoma State · Sat Oct 17 · 07:30 PM ET · Fox

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90
OFF
87
DEF
Contender

Starters

  1. QBConner Weigman
  2. RBMakhi Hughes
  3. WRKoby Young
  4. TEPatrick Overmyer
Big 125-1 (2026)#20 '26 AP#38 Recruiting81% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Oct 15, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources

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Next game kickoff time

Houston Cougars plays Oklahoma State at home on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 07:30 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachWillie Fritzsince 2023
Offensive CoordinatorSlade Nagle
Defensive CoordinatorAustin Armstrong

Team Stats

6 games · as of Oct 15

Points/G
40.0
Yards/G
481.8
Pass Yds/G
251.8
Rush Yds/G
230.0
TO Margin
1
3rd Down %
62.67%
Total TD
32
Sacks
12
TFL
26
INT
5
Team Analysis
WHY #25 IN WS POWER
Results this season+1.0 pts

Lost to Texas Tech Red Raiders (then #15) in week 3.

2025 SP+: 6.5

85%

Roster talent: 59th percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #38 national

6%

Returning production: 81%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; +1.0 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

15 adds in two-deep · avg 85 OVR · top add: T. Walker (WR, 91, from Oregon State)

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Houston Cougars transfer portal 2026: who came in, from where

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Houston Starting Quarterback

Houston Cougars starting lineup

Houston starting lineup: QB Conner Weigman, RB Makhi Hughes, WR-X Koby Young, TE Patrick Overmyer. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Conner Weigman is the projected starting quarterback for Houston as of October 15, 2026. Keisean Henderson is listed second.

Houston also projects Makhi Hughes at running back, Koby Young at wide receiver and Patrick Overmyer at tight end.

The full Houston Cougars two-deep was last updated October 15, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Common questions

Who is Houston's starting quarterback?
Conner Weigman is the projected starting quarterback for Houston as of October 15, 2026. Keisean Henderson is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Houston?
Makhi Hughes is the projected starter at running back for Houston, with Re'Shaun Sanford II listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Houston?
Koby Young is the projected starter at wide receiver for Houston, with Tyson Turner listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Houston?
Patrick Overmyer is the projected starter at tight end for Houston, with Kaleb Thomas listed second.
When was the Houston Cougars depth chart last updated?
The Houston Cougars depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated October 15, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Houston's record last season?
Houston Cougars finished 10-3 (6-3 in Big 12 play).
When does Houston Cougars play next?
Houston Cougars plays Oklahoma State at home on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 07:30 PM ET.