Houston Cougars
Big 12
4-8 (3-6 conf)
SP+ #101
Ratings
2024
- SP+
- -8.2 (#101)
- SP+ Offense
- 18.1
- SP+ Defense
- 24.5
- SRS
- -2.0
- FPI
- -3.4
- Elo
- 1313
- Talent
- 647
- Recruiting
- 184 (#60)
Schedule
2024
| Wk | Opponent | Site | Res | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vsUNLV | H | L | 7-27 |
| 2 | @Oklahoma | A | L | 12-16 |
| 3 | vsRice | H | W | 33-7 |
| 4 | @Cincinnati | A | L | 0-34 |
| 5 | vsIowa State | H | L | 0-20 |
| 6 | @TCU | A | W | 30-19 |
| 8 | @Kansas | N | L | 14-42 |
| 9 | vsUtah | H | W | 17-14 |
| 10 | vsKansas State | H | W | 24-19 |
| 12 | @Arizona | A | L | 3-27 |
| 13 | vsBaylor | H | L | 10-20 |
| 14 | @BYU | A | L | 18-30 |
Quarterbacks · 4
2024 · 74
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 1st | Zeon Chriss | JR | 6'3" | 210 | ★★★ |
| QB | 2nd | Donovan Smith | — | — | — | — |
| QB | 3rd | Ui Ale | JR | 6'0" | 210 | — |
| QB | — | Holman Edwards | — | — | — | — |
Running Backs · 7
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB | 1st | Re'Shaun Sanford II | SO | 5'9" | 190 | ★★★ |
| RB | 2nd | Stacy Sneed | SR | 5'11" | 185 | — |
| RB | 3rd | J'Marion Burnette | SO | 6'2" | 225 | ★★★★ |
| RB | 4th | DJ Butler | SO | 6'0" | 190 | — |
| RB | 5th | Parker Jenkins | JR | 5'11" | 209 | — |
| RB | 6th | JayShon Ridgle | SO | 6'0" | 197 | ★★★ |
| RB | — | Sherman Smith | — | — | — | — |
Wide Receivers · 8
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR | 1st | Mekhi Mews | SR | 5'8" | 185 | — |
| WR | 2nd | Stephon Johnson | SR | 6'2" | 190 | — |
| WR | 3rd | Joseph Manjack IV | SR | 6'3" | 205 | — |
| WR | 4th | Devan Williams | JR | 6'1" | 190 | ★★★ |
| WR | 5th | Jonah Wilson | SO | 6'2" | 211 | — |
| WR | 6th | Marquis Shoulders | JR | 5'10" | 170 | ★★★ |
| WR | 7th | Koby Young | FR | 6'0" | 180 | ★★★ |
| WR | — | Austin Bice | FR | 6'2" | 185 | — |
Tight Ends · 5
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TE | 1st | Maliq Carr | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| TE | 2nd | Jayden York | SR | 6'4" | 245 | — |
| TE | 3rd | Traville Frederick Jr. | SO | 6'3" | 240 | — |
| TE | — | Darson Herman | SO | 6'3" | 250 | — |
| TE | — | Ivan Autenreith | SO | 6'2" | 230 | — |
Offensive Line · 5
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | — | Tyler Johnson | SR | 6'5" | 325 | ★★★★ |
| OL | — | Ezekiel Akin-Abiodun | FR | 6'3" | 265 | — |
| OL | — | Ray'Quan Bell | FR | 6'4" | 305 | — |
| OL | — | Tank Jenkins | SR | 6'3" | 320 | ★★★★ |
| OL | — | Cam'Ron Johnson | SR | 6'4" | 305 | — |
Defensive Line · 12
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | 1st | Nadame Tucker | SR | 6'3" | 250 | — |
| DL | 1st | Keith Cooper Jr. | — | — | — | — |
| DL | 2nd | Carlos Allen Jr. | SR | 6'1" | 295 | — |
| DL | 3rd | A.J. Holmes Jr. | JR | 6'3" | 300 | ★★★ |
| DL | 4th | Zykeius Strong | — | — | — | — |
| DL | 5th | Quindario Lee | SR | 6'5" | 285 | — |
| DL | 6th | Xavier Stillman | SR | 6'3" | 310 | — |
| DL | 7th | Zavian Tibbs | JR | 6'1" | 275 | — |
| DL | 8th | Everitt Rogers | SR | 6'2" | 300 | ★★★ |
| DL | 9th | Torren Coppage-El | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| DL | — | Thomathan Good II | SR | 6'0" | 350 | — |
| DL | — | Joshua Diaz | SO | 6'1" | 260 | — |
Linebackers · 9
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LB | 1st | Michael Batton | — | — | — | — |
| LB | 2nd | Jamal Morris | — | — | — | — |
| LB | 3rd | Brandon Mack II | JR | 6'4" | 245 | — |
| LB | 4th | Jalen Garner | SR | 6'1" | 225 | — |
| LB | 5th | Kendre' Gant | — | — | — | — |
| LB | 6th | Latreveon McCutchin | JR | 6'3" | 245 | — |
| LB | 7th | Cavan Tuley | JR | 6'2" | 255 | — |
| LB | — | Jett Thompson | FR | 6'3" | 210 | — |
| LB | — | Blake Okoye | JR | 6'2" | 210 | — |
Defensive Backs · 19
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB | 1st | Kentrell Webb | JR | 5'11" | 185 | ★★★ |
| DB | 2nd | Hershey McLaurin | SR | 6'2" | 210 | — |
| DB | 3rd | Latrell McCutchin Sr. | SR | 6'1" | 185 | ★★★★ |
| DB | 4th | Bryan Massey | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| DB | 5th | Jeremiah Wilson | SR | 5'10" | 183 | ★★★★ |
| DB | 6th | Ajani Carter | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| DB | 7th | Noah Guzman | — | — | — | — |
| DB | 8th | Kriston Davis | — | — | — | — |
| DB | 9th | Johnsley Barbas | SO | 5'11" | 185 | — |
| DB | 10th | JD Rhym | JR | 6'2" | 190 | ★★★★ |
| DB | 11th | Jamaal Shaw | SO | 6'1" | 200 | — |
| DB | 12th | Jalen Emery | SR | 5'10" | 185 | ★★★ |
| DB | 13th | Teagan Wilk | SR | 6'0" | 196 | ★★★ |
| DB | — | Ikenna Agoh | FR | 6'0" | 185 | — |
| DB | — | Carter Jenkins | FR | 5'11" | 200 | ★★★★ |
| DB | — | Beau Clewett | FR | 6'0" | 195 | — |
| DB | — | Rickey Green | FR | 6'0" | 165 | — |
| S | 1st | A.J. Haulcy | SR | 6'0" | 222 | ★★★ |
| S | 2nd | Juwon Gaston | SR | 5'11" | 188 | — |
Special Teams · 5
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS | — | Jacob Garza | SR | 6'2" | 215 | — |
| P | 1st | Liam Dougherty | SO | 6'2" | 205 | — |
| PK | 1st | Jack Martin | — | — | — | — |
| PK | 2nd | Joseph Kim | — | — | — | — |
| PK | — | Trey Furey | FR | 6'0" | 175 | — |
2024 · pct vs FBS
SP+ Off
18.113
Off PPA
+0.003
Pass PPA
+0.014
Rush PPA
+0.0110
Success
36%6
Explosive
1.1713
PlayerMedian (50th)percentile vs league
Advanced
2024 · opponent-adjusted PPA / play
| Split | Offense | Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | +0.00 | +0.12 |
| Passing | +0.01 | +0.21 |
| Rushing | +0.01 | +0.04 |
| 1st Down | +0.03 | -0.01 |
| 2nd Down | -0.10 | +0.14 |
| 3rd Down | +0.15 | +0.31 |
Scoring Trend
2024 · pts/game
PPG For
14.0
PPG Against
22.9
Differential
-8.9
— Points for— Points against
dots: W / LResults
2024
- Overall
- 4-8
- Home
- 3-3
- Away
- 1-4
- Neutral
- 0-1
- Conference
- 3-6
- Non-Conference
- 1-2
- One-Score (≤8)
- 2-1
- Avg Margin
- -8.9
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