Willie Fritz says 7 guys have suffered from ACL injuries since the summer. DL Torren Coppage-El is the latest (Saturday).

WR Koby Young has a season-ending toe injury.

The 2026 class ranking has been expanded from 100 players to a full Rivals250: https://n.rivals.com/prospect_rankings/rivals250/2026

Ten highest debuts: https://n.rivals.com/news/rivals-rankings-week-ten-highest-ranked-debuts-in-the-rivals250

Adam Gorney goes position-by-position: https://n.rivals.com/news/tuesdays-with-gorney-new-2026-rivals250-released

TK Norman is heating up on the trail, too

A look right here:

Any thoughts on the game?

A look at all the hires:

According to Houston Athletics :

AVERY SHIMAITIS – OUTSIDE HITTER – PEPPERDINE – SUGAR LAND, TEXAS

Shimaitis joins the Cougars in her hometown following two seasons with Pepperdine. Overall, she played in 26 matches and 50 sets for the Waves, recording 73 kills and a .304 kill percentage. She also added 18 blocks.



As a freshman, Shimaitis played in 17 matches and averaged 1.66 kills per set. She also helped the team reach the NCAA Tournament in both of her seasons with the Waves.



A graduate of George Ranch High School, she tallied 1,364 kills and 290 blocks. In her senior year, she earned VYPE Hitter of the Year honors and was named an AVCA All-American First Team member while also being placed on the AVCA’s Best and Brightest First Team and to the AVCA High School All-Region First Team.




PAIGE BERNSTEIN – SETTER – GARDNER-WEBB – THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS

Bernstein comes back to her hometown after playing 37 matches across two seasons with Gardner-Webb. She’s tallied 413 assists, averaging 3.93 per set, while also recording 156 digs and 50 kills.



In her sophomore year, Bernstein played in 24 of the team’s 27 matches, leading the Runnin’ Bulldogs with 359 assists.



Bernstein attended The Woodlands College Park High School, the same high school as fellow setter and four-year Cougar Annie Cooke. In 2021, Bernstein was placed on the Under Armour All-American watchlist and earned a spot on the AVCA’s Phenom List in all four years of high school. She also earned 2018 USA Volleyball High Performance honors.

Cedric Melton, an offensive tackle, and former 3-star in the Saw action in the class of 2020

10 games for the Rebels, primarily on special teams in 2022 before redshirting.

Barbay's wife followed the Rivals Houston account before I posted the article so I am assuming the rumors are true.

Jaelyn Lay, a former Clemson TE (Four-star), told me he is working on getting an offer with Houston and has been reaching out to various coaches. If Houston offers that's a 100% commitment and a good grad prospect.

Head Coach Willie Fritz was on campus at Conroe high school today.
Also I have seen about three kids pick up offers from Fritz already today; I'll get more information on that.

Gary Patterson and Willie Fritz are still on the list of what I have heard so far... As of now, we can put Kliff Kingsbury to the side, it seems to be more of a rumor.
I get new developments each day so I'll post all texts and messages I receive.

Don't be surprised to see Houston challenge Holgorsen's buyout due to off the field issues. I'm being told Houston feels good about their chances because of the information they have. Having covered Dana and his staff at West Virginia I can tell you that he seems different today and not on a good path on a personal level. This one could get ugly.

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Five targets for the next head man to prioritize:

Class of 2025 running back Jaquise Martin was on campus this weekend for an unofficial visit.
Martin is a three-star with an offer from Texas Tech and Nebraska. Martin is from Bryan, Texas.

After yesterday's game and the firing of Jimbo Fisher many are saying the believe Holgorsen's buyout can be made possible as well.
Let's look at some hard facts... Give me your thought's let's chat this out.


The end of his contract- December 31, 2027
On average of $4,500,000 per year.
He is owed 100% of his salary/non-salary compensation in 2023, 2024, and 2025 and then 60% of the final two years.
If he was to be let go now he would be owed $14,838,000.

Houston is ranked nationally at #96 which is almost last amongst Power House Five's.
Is it time to put Dana Holgorsen and staff in the hot seat yet?

It’s not the win loss at the end of the year that should cause problems plus it is their first year in the big 12. But everything is moving a little too slow for the talent the program already has. BYU is currently the only new person to the league that’s doing a little better so there is that.

Refs made a call that marked Houston short on the 1st and 10 causing Houston to lose. But I believe it was an incorrect call what are you guys thinking?

Current score is 21-21 with nine minutes left in the third and I must say I didn't see this coming.

A look around the country:

Florida and Miami bounce back Isaiah Walker is at Butler CC, looking to graduate in December, so his recruitment is heating up. He recently told Rivals Houston is the most consistent program with him, from a communication standpoint. The program offered back in August.

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What is everyone thinking so far during this football season?
Many are disappointed at the coaching and gameplay so far.