Houston Cougars
Big 12
10-3
Record (6-3 conf.)
3.89
SER — #64 FBS
Final 2025 Season
10-3
Record
3.89
Final SER (#64 FBS)
3.13
Offense
0.75
Defense
Quarterfinal: Won 38-35 vs LSU
SER History — 2014 to 2025
2026 Schedule
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sat, Sept. 5 | 12:00 PM ET | Home | TDECU Stadium | |
| Week 2 | Sat, Sept. 12 | 7:00 PM ET |
Southern
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Home | TDECU Stadium |
| Week 3 | Fri, Sept. 18 | 8:00 PM ET | Away | Jones AT&T Stadium | |
| Week 4 | Sat, Sept. 26 | Time TBD | Away | Allen E. Paulson Stadium | |
| Week 5 | Sat, Oct. 3 | Time TBD | Home | TDECU Stadium | |
| Week 6 | Sat, Oct. 10 | Time TBD | Away | Bill Snyder Family Stadium | |
| Week 7 | Sat, Oct. 17 | Time TBD | Home | TDECU Stadium | |
| Week 8 | Sat, Oct. 24 | Time TBD | Away | Rice-Eccles Stadium | |
| Week 10 | Sat, Nov. 7 | Time TBD | Home | TDECU Stadium | |
| Week 11 | Fri, Nov. 13 | 10:15 PM ET | Away | Folsom Field | |
| Week 12 | Sat, Nov. 21 | Time TBD | Away | Milan Puskar Stadium | |
| Week 13 | Sat, Nov. 28 | Time TBD | Home | TDECU Stadium |
Roster Quality — 2026
Preseason projections based on current roster data — updated as rosters change.
0.74
RQI
81.2%
Returning Production
20.26
Experience Index
18
Transfer Count
3.89
Prior Year SER
Important: RQI represents a calculated floor — the minimum expected roster quality based on returning experience and production. It does not account for player development, incoming recruiting classes, coaching changes, or scheme fit. Teams can and do outperform this baseline.