Houston, Southern Announce Future Game
4/25/2025 12:59:00 PM | Football
Cougars unveil third non-conference opponent in 2026
HOUSTON – University of Houston Football and Southern University announced on Thursday a future game agreement for the two to play on Sept. 12, 2026, inside Houston's stadium in Houston, Texas.
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Houston will host Southern University on Sept. 12, 2026, at Houston's Stadium. The teams have met two times previously but have not faced off since Aug. 30, 2013, in Houston. Houston leads the series, 2-0, with wins in Houston, Texas (Reliant) (62-13; Aug. 30, 2013) and Robertson Stadium in Houston (55-3; Aug. 30, 2008).
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The Cougars will begin their 2025 and second season under Head Coach Willie Fritz on Thursday, Aug. 28, at Houston's stadium against Stephen F. Austin. Non-conference play continues with a visit to Rice Stadium, in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 6, then finishes with a trip to Corvallis, Ore. to play Oregon State on Saturday, Sept. 27.
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Houston has announced three of its non-conference opponents and dates ahead of the 2026 season. The Cougars will host Oregon State on Sept. 5, host Southern a week later on Sept. 12 and travel to Georgia Southern for a Sept. 26 matchup.
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SEASON TICKETS
University of Houston Football season tickets are on sale for the 2025 season. For as low as $150, fans can get in on the excitement of Year 2 of the Head Coach Willie Fritz era with pivotal matchups against Stephen F. Austin, Colorado, Texas Tech, Arizona, West Virginia and TCU.
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To purchase season tickets, click here. To renew your tickets, click here. The online seat upgrade process will begin shortly after the renewal deadline in May.
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SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Football by purchasing season tickets, renewing their seats, supporting LinkingCoogs – UH's very own NIL collective and by joining 46ers and The Huddle which provides financial support directly to Houston Football for needs beyond its operating budget.
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STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarFB on X, formerly known as Twitter, and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at Houston Cougar Football. Fans can also follow the team on Instagram at uhcougarfb.
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Houston will host Southern University on Sept. 12, 2026, at Houston's Stadium. The teams have met two times previously but have not faced off since Aug. 30, 2013, in Houston. Houston leads the series, 2-0, with wins in Houston, Texas (Reliant) (62-13; Aug. 30, 2013) and Robertson Stadium in Houston (55-3; Aug. 30, 2008).
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The Cougars will begin their 2025 and second season under Head Coach Willie Fritz on Thursday, Aug. 28, at Houston's stadium against Stephen F. Austin. Non-conference play continues with a visit to Rice Stadium, in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 6, then finishes with a trip to Corvallis, Ore. to play Oregon State on Saturday, Sept. 27.
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Houston has announced three of its non-conference opponents and dates ahead of the 2026 season. The Cougars will host Oregon State on Sept. 5, host Southern a week later on Sept. 12 and travel to Georgia Southern for a Sept. 26 matchup.
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SEASON TICKETS
University of Houston Football season tickets are on sale for the 2025 season. For as low as $150, fans can get in on the excitement of Year 2 of the Head Coach Willie Fritz era with pivotal matchups against Stephen F. Austin, Colorado, Texas Tech, Arizona, West Virginia and TCU.
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To purchase season tickets, click here. To renew your tickets, click here. The online seat upgrade process will begin shortly after the renewal deadline in May.
Â
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Football by purchasing season tickets, renewing their seats, supporting LinkingCoogs – UH's very own NIL collective and by joining 46ers and The Huddle which provides financial support directly to Houston Football for needs beyond its operating budget.
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STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarFB on X, formerly known as Twitter, and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at Houston Cougar Football. Fans can also follow the team on Instagram at uhcougarfb.
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