Houston Cougars
Big 12
4-8 (2-7 conf)
SP+ #94
Ratings
2023
- SP+
- -7.8 (#94)
- SP+ Offense
- 25.6
- SP+ Defense
- 32.2
- SRS
- -3.3
- FPI
- -2.1
- Elo
- 1421
- Talent
- 670
- Recruiting
- 192 (#55)
Schedule
2023
| Wk | Opponent | Site | Res | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vsUTSA | H | W | 17-14 |
| 2 | @Rice | A | L | 41-43 |
| 3 | vsTCU | H | L | 13-36 |
| 4 | vsSam Houston | H | W | 38-7 |
| 5 | @Texas Tech | A | L | 28-49 |
| 7 | vsWest Virginia | H | W | 41-39 |
| 8 | vsTexas | H | L | 24-31 |
| 9 | @Kansas State | A | L | 0-41 |
| 10 | @Baylor | A | W | 25-24 |
| 11 | vsCincinnati | H | L | 14-24 |
| 12 | vsOklahoma State | H | L | 30-43 |
| 13 | @UCF | A | L | 13-27 |
Quarterbacks · 2
2023 · 55
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 1st | Donovan Smith | — | — | — | — |
| QB | 2nd | Ui Ale | JR | 6'0" | 210 | — |
Running Backs · 4
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB | 1st | Parker Jenkins | JR | 5'11" | 209 | — |
| RB | 2nd | Stacy Sneed | SR | 5'11" | 185 | — |
| RB | 3rd | Tony Mathis Jr. | SR | 6'1" | 225 | ★★★ |
| RB | 4th | Brandon Campbell | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
Wide Receivers · 8
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR | 1st | Sam Brown | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| WR | 2nd | Matthew Golden | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| WR | 3rd | Joseph Manjack IV | SR | 6'3" | 205 | — |
| WR | 4th | Stephon Johnson | SR | 6'2" | 190 | — |
| WR | 5th | Dalton Carnes | JR | 5'9" | 174 | — |
| WR | 6th | Joshua Cobbs | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| WR | 7th | Jonah Wilson | SO | 6'2" | 211 | — |
| WR | 8th | Peyton Sawyer | — | — | — | ★★★ |
Tight Ends · 3
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TE | 1st | Mike O'Laughlin | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| TE | 2nd | Matt Byrnes | JR | 6'6" | 245 | — |
| TE | 3rd | Brian Henry | — | — | — | ★★★ |
Offensive Line · 1
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL | — | Reuben Unije | SR | 6'6" | 315 | — |
Defensive Line · 13
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | 1st | Taleeq Robbins | SR | 6'1" | 285 | — |
| DE | 2nd | Nadame Tucker | SR | 6'3" | 250 | — |
| DL | 1st | Nelson Ceaser | — | — | — | — |
| DL | 2nd | David Ugwoegbu | — | — | — | — |
| DL | 3rd | Jamaree Caldwell | — | — | — | — |
| DL | 4th | A.J. Holmes Jr. | JR | 6'3" | 300 | ★★★ |
| DL | 5th | Hakeem Ajijolaiya | — | — | — | — |
| DL | 6th | Sedrick Williams | — | — | — | — |
| DL | 7th | Justin Benton | SO | 6'1" | 300 | — |
| DL | 8th | Zykeius Strong | — | — | — | — |
| DL | 9th | Justin Beadles | SR | 6'5" | 270 | — |
| DT | 1st | Chidozie Nwankwo | — | — | — | — |
| DT | 2nd | Amipeleasi Langi Jr. | SR | 6'6" | 312 | — |
Linebackers · 11
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LB | 1st | Malik Robinson | — | — | — | — |
| LB | 2nd | Jamal Morris | — | — | — | — |
| LB | 3rd | Hasaan Hypolite | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| LB | 4th | Treylin Payne | SR | 6'0" | 215 | — |
| LB | 5th | Trimarcus Cheeks | — | — | — | — |
| LB | 6th | Jalen Garner | SR | 6'1" | 225 | — |
| LB | 7th | Latreveon McCutchin | JR | 6'3" | 245 | — |
| LB | 8th | Chris Pearson | JR | 6'2" | 194 | ★★★ |
| LB | 9th | Cavan Tuley | JR | 6'2" | 255 | — |
| LB | 10th | Aaron Willis | — | — | — | — |
| LB | 11th | Brandon Mack II | JR | 6'4" | 245 | — |
Defensive Backs · 11
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB | 1st | Isaiah Hamilton | — | — | — | — |
| DB | 1st | Malik Fleming | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| DB | 2nd | Brian George | — | — | — | — |
| DB | 3rd | Antonio Brooks | — | — | — | — |
| DB | 4th | Moses Alexander | — | — | — | — |
| DB | 5th | Alex Hogan | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| DB | 6th | Jalen Emery | SR | 5'10" | 185 | ★★★ |
| DB | 7th | Dorian Friend | — | — | — | — |
| DB | 8th | Noah Guzman | — | — | — | — |
| S | 1st | A.J. Haulcy | SR | 6'0" | 222 | ★★★ |
| S | 2nd | Juwon Gaston | SR | 5'11" | 188 | — |
Special Teams · 2
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 1st | Laine Wilkins | — | — | — | — |
| PK | 1st | Jack Martin | — | — | — | — |
2023 · pct vs FBS
SP+ Off
25.647
Off PPA
+0.1231
Pass PPA
+0.2442
Rush PPA
+0.0725
Success
40%27
Explosive
1.3068
PlayerMedian (50th)percentile vs league
Advanced
2023 · opponent-adjusted PPA / play
| Split | Offense | Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | +0.12 | +0.25 |
| Passing | +0.24 | +0.35 |
| Rushing | +0.07 | +0.20 |
| 1st Down | +0.04 | +0.06 |
| 2nd Down | +0.18 | +0.21 |
| 3rd Down | +0.43 | +0.64 |
Scoring Trend
2023 · pts/game
PPG For
23.7
PPG Against
31.5
Differential
-7.8
— Points for— Points against
dots: W / LResults
2023
- Overall
- 4-8
- Home
- 3-4
- Away
- 1-4
- Conference
- 2-7
- Non-Conference
- 2-1
- One-Score (≤8)
- 3-2
- Avg Margin
- -7.8
Team News
6 items
- WR Gary Burney Jr. flips from Houston to LSULSU flips in state WR from Willie Fritz and the Houston CougarsHOU9h
- LSU Flips Key 2027 Offensive Recruit Away From HoustonHouston football lost another talented wide receiver commit in the 2027 recruiting class.HOU13h
- LSU, Lane Kiffin add new weapon in flip from HoustonLSU football secured a massive recruiting flip on Father's Day, as Lane Kiffin and company flipped this Houston target.HOU14h
- LSU flips 2027 WR Gary Burney Jr. away from Houston: ‘I have been waiting for this’LSU flipped another prized in-state prospect committed elsewhere. The Tigers secured a commitment from three-star WR Gary Burney Jr. after hosting the 6-foot-4, 200-pound pass-catcher a second time this month. LSU offered Burney shortly after he declared for Houston during his official visit. The Tigers kept their foot on the gas with the flip target, […]HOU14h
- The Top 5 Best Wide Receivers in Houston HistoryHere are the top 5 best receivers in the history of Houston football.HOU15h
- Why These 3 Houston Cougars Can Earn All-Conference HonorsHow can these Cougars win awards in the Big 12?HOU18h