11/10/2026 8:42:00 PM | Football
Houston moves up to #14 in latest College Football Playoff rankings
HOUSTON – The Houston Football team moved up to No. 14 in the second College Football Playoff rankings of the season announced Tuesday night.
The #14 ranking reflects the same ranking the Cougars (7-2, 4-2 Big 12) have in the AP Poll from Sunday afternoon. The Cougars are one of six Big 12 Conference schools in the CFP Top 25 and are joined by Utah (#2), BYU (#10), Texas Tech (#12), Arizona (#23) and Oklahoma State (#25).
Houston heads on the road for a two-game road swing to face Colorado on Friday, Nov. 13, before its final road game of the regular season at West Virginia on Nov. 21.
The Cougars face the Buffaloes on ESPN on Friday night at 8:15 p.m. Houston is 1-1 against Colorado after winning the 2025 meeting, also on a Friday night.
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The #14 ranking reflects the same ranking the Cougars (7-2, 4-2 Big 12) have in the AP Poll from Sunday afternoon. The Cougars are one of six Big 12 Conference schools in the CFP Top 25 and are joined by Utah (#2), BYU (#10), Texas Tech (#12), Arizona (#23) and Oklahoma State (#25).
Houston heads on the road for a two-game road swing to face Colorado on Friday, Nov. 13, before its final road game of the regular season at West Virginia on Nov. 21.
The Cougars face the Buffaloes on ESPN on Friday night at 8:15 p.m. Houston is 1-1 against Colorado after winning the 2025 meeting, also on a Friday night.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Football by providing NIL opportunities and by joining The Huddle which provides financial support directly to Houston Football for needs beyond its operating budget.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarFB on X, formerly known as Twitter, and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at Houston Cougar Football. Fans can also follow the team on Instagram at uhcougarfb.
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