Houston Cougars Schedule 2026: Dates, Times & TV

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Houston Cougars 2026 Schedule

The Houston Cougars college football season features 12 games. Home games are played at TDECU Stadium in Houston, TX.

How to Watch the Houston Cougars

  • Fox — 4 games
  • ESPN — 2 games
  • ESPNEWS — 1 game
  • ESPN+ — 1 game
  • ESPNU — 1 game
  • ESPN2 — 1 game

Watch on Fubo Fubo carries ESPN, ESPN+, and ESPN2 — 4 of 12 games this season. Broadcasters for 2 more games haven't been announced yet. ESPN+ comes through ESPN Unlimited, included with eligible Fubo plans but watched in the ESPN app after a one-time activation. Channel lineups were checked on October 31, 2026 and change often — confirm the current lineup for your area at fubo.tv before subscribing.

Next Up
vs Cincinnati Bearcats
Saturday, November 7 · 2:30 PM · Week 10
TDECU Stadium · Houston, TX

Upcoming Games

Week 10
vs Cincinnati Bearcats
Sat, Nov 7 · 2:30 PM
TDECU Stadium · Houston, TX
Week 12
@ West Virginia Mountaineers
Sat, Nov 21 · Time TBD
Milan Puskar Stadium · Morgantown, WV
Network TBD
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Week 13
vs Baylor Bears
Sat, Nov 28 · Time TBD
TDECU Stadium · Houston, TX
Network TBD
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Past Games

Week 1
vs Oregon State Beavers
Sat, Sep 5 · 11:00 AM
TDECU Stadium · Houston, TX
W 33–20
ESPNEWS
Week 2
vs Southern Jaguars
Sat, Sep 12 · 6:00 PM
TDECU Stadium · Houston, TX
W 77–6
ESPN+
Week 3
@ Texas Tech Red Raiders
Fri, Sep 18 · 7:00 PM
Galaxy Stadium · Lubbock, TX
L 26–28
Fox
Week 4
@ Georgia Southern Eagles
Sat, Sep 26 · 3:00 PM
Allen E. Paulson Stadium · Statesboro, GA
W 42–28
ESPNU
Week 5
vs UCF Knights
Sat, Oct 3 · 11:00 AM
TDECU Stadium · Houston, TX
W 27–17
ESPN2
Week 6
@ Kansas State Wildcats
Sat, Oct 10 · 2:30 PM
Bill Snyder Family Stadium · Manhattan, KS
W 35–16
Fox
Week 7
vs Oklahoma State Cowboys
Sat, Oct 17 · 6:30 PM
TDECU Stadium · Houston, TX
W 35–32
Fox
Week 8
@ Utah Utes
Sat, Oct 24 · 9:15 PM
Rice-Eccles Stadium · Salt Lake City, UT
L 13–21
ESPN

All times shown in CT. Times marked TBD are typically announced by the conference's TV partners six to twelve days before kickoff. Schedule subject to change.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do the Houston Cougars play next?
Houston Cougars next play vs Cincinnati Bearcats on Saturday, November 7 at 3:30 PM ET. The game airs on Fox.
How many games do the Houston Cougars have left this season?
4 games remain on the Houston Cougars schedule, including 2 at home.
What channel are the Houston Cougars games on?
Upcoming Houston Cougars games are carried by Fox, ESPN. See the full Houston Cougars viewing guide for streaming options and cord-cutter details.
When is the Houston Cougars bye week?
The Houston Cougars are on bye in Week 9 of the 2026 season. They play @ Utah Utes on Saturday, October 24, then return Saturday, November 7 against Cincinnati Bearcats.

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