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Houston Cougars ranked 24th in USA Today Preseason Coaches Poll
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· August 5, 2026
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Key takeaway The Cougars are coming off a successful season, having won 10 games and the Texas Bowl.
The Houston Cougars football program has been ranked 24th in the country by the USA Today Preseason Coaches Poll. This is only the third time the team has been ranked since 1992. The Cougars are coming off a successful season, having won 10 games and the Texas Bowl.
Key players are returning for the upcoming season, including starting quarterback Conner Weigman and wide receiver Amare Thomas. The team's defense also retains several starters, with three defensive backs returning. Multiple players have received preseason accolades, with Weigman and Thomas earning notable recognition.
Further details about the team's preseason ranking and upcoming season are available from the source.
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Category: local Published: August 5, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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