Podcast appearances and mentions of Houston Cougars

The Houston Cougars surge onto the national radar as Willie Fritz transforms recruiting and program expectations—could a College Football Playoff berth in 2026 be within reach? Brian Smith and Parker Ainsworth break down Fritz's strategic focus on stacking talent from Houston, Louisiana, and North Texas, spotlighting star quarterback recruit Keisean Henderson's impact on building a locally powered roster. Is Fritz's honest, no-nonsense approach the secret to landing top prospects and establishing Houston as a Big 12 contender? The hosts analyze the Cougars' improved physicality in the trenches, the influence of transfer portal additions like Ashton Porter, and what it will take for Houston to escalate from dark horse to playoff lock. Key discussion points include challenges snagging elite Dallas-area recruits, the long-term vision for national recruiting reach, and why Fritz deserves top-10 head coach recognition. Can the Houston Cougars shock the nation and claim a spot among college football's elite? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it's time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join the community: https://theportal.supercast.com/ Support us by supporting our sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A stunning off-field story has completely shifted the outlook for Texas Tech Red Raiders — and possibly the entire Big 12. Mike Craven joins the show to break down the impact of the news surrounding Texas Tech's quarterback situation and what it means for the Red Raiders heading into 2026.From playoff-caliber expectations to now fighting to stay in conference contention, the ripple effects are massive. The conversation dives into roster construction, NIL decisions, and how quickly a program's trajectory can change overnight. Plus, a full look around the Big 12 — including rising contenders, dark horses, and major question marks across the conference.What does this mean for Texas Tech's win total? Can they recover with key injuries and depth concerns? And which teams are now in position to capitalize?This is a must-watch breakdown if you want to understand how one headline just reshaped the Big 12 landscape.#big12 #collegefootball #cfb #brendansorsby #gambling #wreckem 00:36 Why the situation could be serious for Texas Tech01:39 How the QB situation impacts the 2026 season02:39 Vegas win totals shift after the news03:18 Texas Tech ceiling vs Big 12 contention outlook04:11 Rewriting expectations and preseason projections05:11 Why Willie Fritz and Houston Cougars are rising06:48 Dave Aranda and Baylor Bears facing uncertainty09:40 Sonny Dykes and TCU Horned Frogs changing identitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Lions' filters and a three-man target band at 17 One week from Day 3, the Detroit Lions board is narrowing to players who match clear standards. No recent DUIs. No violence. No academic ineligibility. They prefer team captains, academic achievers, and multi-sport backgrounds. Maturity and coachability matter. Under Brad Holmes, the Detroit Lions draft their guys and ignore consensus boards. Expect that again. That approach frames a three-man cluster for pick No. 17 in the NFL Draft: TJ Parker, Blake Miller, and Kendrick Ford. Others could surface, including Monroe Fraley, Max Heinecker, and even Jermaine McCoy, but those three sit in the thick of it. The Detroit Lions Podcast made the case for each as culture and scheme fits. Blake Miller checks every box at right tackle Miller looks built for Detroit. Durable. Noticeable senior-year growth. Team captain. Strong football character. He can step in at right tackle quickly, as game ready as a college lineman can be entering the NFL. He also tested as an elite athlete at the combine. That level of testing did not always appear on tape, but nothing about him reads unathletic. Any narrative to the contrary is off base. If the Lions want a plug-in, long-view answer opposite Taylor Decker and in front of Aidan Hutchinson's edge, Miller is the easy fit. Why Faulk profiles as the Hutchinson complement Some fans will balk at taking Faulk at 17. The fit is plain. He is a physical clone of Marcus Davenport, only younger and healthy. He became a team captain at age 20 on a veteran Auburn team. High academic achiever. Impressive athletic profile and RAS. The critique is real: he is not super twitchy off the snap, and quicker pressure has been a fan priority. The Detroit Lions have not emphasized that timeline publicly. They value the totality of disruption and reliability opposite Hutchinson. Within that lens, Faulk makes sense at 17. Day-three watchlist: Kendrick Ford, Dante Corleone, and a sleeper at corner Ford's story fits Detroit. A blood clot cost him a season. He stayed loyal, stayed engaged on the sideline, and never detached. Two-time captain. Stylistic fit as a replacement for DJ Reed on the roster. Fourth-round range feels right given the board construction and need stack. Dante Corleone also flashed a clear line to Allen Park. In an interview, he singled out the Detroit Lions as the only team that spent significant time with him after the combine visit. The club has done its homework. Everything about his profile suggests they will like what they see. Do not sleep on Latrell McCutcheon, cornerback from the Houston Cougars. He has not been discussed enough. Good player. If Detroit wants a competitive outside corner later in the NFL Draft, he belongs on the card. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #nfldraft #blakemiller #keldricfaulk #dontaycorleone #vjpayne #latrellmccutchin #lionsfits #gritfit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marcus Trice joins the show to share his journey from standout recruit to rising coach with the Houston Cougars football under Willie Fritz. Trice opens up about why coaching became his calling, the mentors who shaped his path, and how relationships remain the foundation of everything he builds. From learning under respected names like Chris Ross and Kobe Carthel to taking a leap of faith into college coaching, Trice explains how character, trust, and development drive his philosophy. He also dives into what it takes to lead a cornerback room, how he connects with players, and why adaptability is critical in today's game. Plus, Trice gives a behind-the-scenes look at recruiting, evaluating talent beyond just athletic ability, and what he looks for when building a championship-level defensive unit. If you want insight into the mindset of a rising coach and how programs are built from the inside out, this conversation delivers. #big12 #big12fb #collegefootball #cfb #gocoogs #htown #houston 00:36 From player to coach and finding purpose 02:08 Influence of mentors and coaching tree 04:30 Interview process and earning trust 06:23 Building relationships in coaching 07:23 Establishing culture in a new position group 09:00 Coaching philosophy and player development 10:43 Recruiting mindset and evaluating talent 12:39 Life off the field and family perspective Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seth and Sean react to Rick Pitino whining about postgame on-court interview scheduling, Faze Lacy being mad the Coogs lost, Charles Huff going a little far in a football-military analogy that's actually wrong, Dwyane Wade going after Pat Beverley for even having an opinion of him, and Mad Dog Russo taking issue with his son's take on UConn.

Welcome to Episode #79 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast.Our Houston Cougars end their season at 30-7 after a 10 point loss to Illinois in the Sweet 16. We knew this matchup was going to be a tough one for this year's team, and Illinois made things extremely uncomfortable for the Coogs on the offensive end. But we turn the page to next season, as Coach Kelvin Sampson reaffirmed his commitment to return for another run at that National Championship. And now the roster reloading begins.Please have a listen as the 3 Old Men summarize the Sweet 16 game & weigh in on what we believe needs to occur with the roster building during the upcoming Portal Season.- No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com YouTube Page; we're also available via Dave Campbell's College Podcast Network as their only basketball-centric offering- Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io- Please follow us on gocoogs.com/old-men/

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It's Let's Rage Coogs, the original Houston Cougars postgame show, presented by the Saxenian Family! Join Andy Yanez, Dayon Dunlap, Kris Gardner and former UH guard Robert "Fluff" McKiver as they react to UH-Illinois in the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Tournament! Thumbnail photo courtesy UH athletics.#gocoogs #collegebasketball #big12

TNT Basketball Analyst Chris Webber joins Rich and gives his thoughts on the dominance of the Arizona Wildcats , on the failure of the Houston Cougars to advance in the tournament, the matchup between the UConn Huskies and the Michigan State Spartans, is hating Duke basketball falling out of style, on keeping any of his Fab 5 gear. In ‘What's More Likely' Rich weighs in on Ty Simpson going in the first round or Jeremiyah Love slipping out of the Top 10, if Myles Garrett or DeShaun Watson will start week 1 for the Browns, Seahawks season kickoff opponent, if the Arizona Wildcats will win the National Championship, and more.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johnson react to Arizona beating Iso Joe’s Arkansas Razorbacks, Illinois beats the Houston Cougars to go to the Elite 8, and Iowa upsets Nebraska to advance to the Elite 8 and much more! Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 6:35 - Arizona beat Arkansas26:54 - Illinois beat Houston34:20 - Iowa beat Nebraska44:58 - Purdue beat Texas56:50 - Bracket Updates (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illinois advances to the Elite Eight for the second time in three seasons, bullying the hometown Houston Cougars in a 65-55 win. David Mirkovic and Keaton Wagler each nabbed double-doubles, while every player had their moments in a total team effort. Most importantly, Brad Underwood's team not only matched, but surpassed the toughness of Kelvin Sampson's Cougars. Next up: Iowa (yes, IOWA!) for a trip to the Final Four in Indy.

Isaac Trotter of 247Sports and CBS Sports joins the show to break down Illinois' impressive win over Houston Cougars. He also previews the Illini's upcoming matchup against the Iowa Hawkeyes and what to watch for. A must-listen conversation with one of the best college basketball minds! Plus the text line lights up with questions at 217-359-2255 and the guys give their Friday Toasts! Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook.        

Illinois dominated Houston Cougars with a smothering defensive performance, punching their ticket to the Elite 8. Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer joined the show to break down the key moments from the win and look ahead to the Illini's matchup with the Iowa Hawkeyes. He highlighted what Illinois needs to carry over to keep the run going. Later, Jackson Roberts of Sports Illustrated & Baseball Now joined the show to talk baseball and recap the St. Louis Cardinals Opening Day victory. The hour covered a big night for both Illinois basketball and Cardinals baseball. Follow The Drive on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

ITL kicks off the show by wishing John Lopez a happy birthday before diving into OG's Passing Thoughts on the Astros game from yesterday, breaking down what stood out and what it could mean moving forward. The conversation then shifts to college hoops as ITL reacts to the Houston Cougars' loss in the Sweet 16, discussing what went wrong and how disappointing the outcome was. The hour wraps with today's QOTD: What's something you lost that still haunts you?

ITL goes Around The NFL as the QB conversation heats up following comments from Dan Orlovsky, plus discussion on the NFL potentially selling preseason games to streaming platforms and what that could mean for fans and the league. The focus then shifts locally as B Scott reacts to the Houston Cougars loss and what the future of the program could look like moving forward. The hour wraps with What's Popping in the world of sports and entertainment.

ITL kicks things off by celebrating John Lopez's birthday before diving into OG's Passing Thoughts on the Astros and what stood out from their latest game. The conversation shifts to college hoops as the crew reacts to the Houston Cougars' Sweet 16 loss, breaking down what went wrong and how tough the exit was, along with a QOTD asking what's something you lost that still haunts you. Around The NFL, the guys discuss the latest QB debate sparked by Dan Orlovsky and the possibility of preseason games heading to streaming platforms, while also revisiting the UH loss and what's next for the program. The show continues with a look at the Texans' offseason moves and what C.J. Stroud still needs to get back to form, plus Lunch-Time Confessions featuring a wild story about cheap Elite 8 tickets, and a deep dive into what the real problem is with the Rockets. ITL wraps things up by debating whether the Astros' offensive struggles are a real issue or just a one-game overreaction, followed by Figgy's Mixtape covering a cold case solved after 30 years, Netflix raising prices, and a new dating show generating buzz.

ITL breaks down the Cougars' matchup, keys to the game, and expectations.

ITL goes Around The NFL with the latest news and headlines from across the league, reacting to the biggest stories and what they could mean moving forward. The conversation then shifts locally as ITL previews the Houston Cougars' Sweet 16 matchup, breaking down what to expect, key factors, and how far this team can go in the tournament. The hour wraps with What's Popping in the world of sports and entertainment.

ITL is LIVE from the Houston Open as John and Reggie break down a packed day in Houston sports, starting with MLB Opening Day buzz and the added attention from Netflix coverage before shifting to the Rockets and reacting to an embarrassing loss, questioning what went wrong and whether it points to bigger issues. The hour wraps with a QOTD asking listeners what loss for their team they were actually glad happened. ITL then goes Around The NFL, reacting to the latest headlines from across the league before turning attention to the Houston Cougars and previewing their Sweet 16 matchup, discussing expectations and how far this team can go, while also welcoming former PGA professional Billy Ray Brown and closing the hour with What's Popping. The show continues with Astros-focused conversation as ITL breaks down stat predictions for the upcoming season, debating what's realistic and what might be overly optimistic, followed by Lunch-Time Confessions as the Rockets have Calvin Murphy stressed out, and wrapping with OG Buy or Sell on the biggest takes in sports. ITL closes the show by putting their Astros predictions on wax ahead of the season, laying out expectations and bold takes, before finishing with Figgy's Mixtape featuring airline perks from United, a social media lawsuit cashout, Houston highway frustrations, and more wild and trending stories.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened back to play-by-play announcer Boog Sciambi's praise for the Houston Cougars, who will play Illinois in the Sweet 16 on Thursday.

Welcome to Episode #78 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast. The Houston Cougars are now 30-6 after a pair of 31-point demolitions over Idaho & Texas A&M in the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament. Once again, it's on to the Sweet 16, with Cougar fans completely spoiled by the school's 7th straight second weekend advancement.  The 3 Old Men welcome special guest Jayme Hollingsworth to provide a quick recap of the first two rounds of March Madness, then go deep in breaking down Sweet 16 opponent Illinois. We close with some thoughts on a potential Elite 8 game vs. Iowa/Nebraska. Please have a listen as the 3 Old Men weigh in & discuss the Coogs' March Madness journey so far, and break down their next game(s).  - No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com YouTube Page; we're also available via Dave Campbell's College Podcast Network as their only basketball-centric offering. - Photo by Lynden Taft - Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io - Please follow us on gocoogs.com/old-men/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Episode #78 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast.Our Houston Cougars are now 30-6 after a pair of 31-point demolitions over Idaho & Texas A&M in the 1st 2 rounds of the NCAA Tournament. And it's back to the Sweet 16 again, with Cougar Fans completely spoiled at this point with our 7th straight advancement into the 2nd week. And the beauty this year? The Cougars get to play the Sweet 16, & potentially the Elite 8 round should they advance, in the city of Houston! The 3 Old Men & special guest Jayme Hollingsworth provide a quick recap of the 1st 2 rounds of March Madness, then go deep in breaking down Sweet 16 opponent Illinois, and then close out with some thoughts on a potential Elite 8 game vs Iowa/Nebraska in this episode. Please have a listen as the 3 Old Men weigh in & discuss the Coogs' March Madness journey so far, as well as break down their next game(s) vs Illinois & potentially the Iowa/Nebraska winner.- No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com YouTube Page; we're also available via Dave Campbell's College Podcast Network as their only basketball-centric offering- Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io- Please follow us on gocoogs.com/old-men/

WICS-TV & Fox Illinois' Carson Gourdie breaks down the Sweet 16 matchup between the Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball and the Houston Cougars, diving into what to expect and how Brad Underwood may approach the game. He also shares insights on Illini spring football and what early storylines are emerging. Later, Dr. Daniel Thompson recaps the Illinois Fighting Illini women's basketball loss to the Vanderbilt Commodores women's basketball. The conversation wraps with a look back at the women's season and what's next for the program. Follow The Drive on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Sunny Verma from Locked on Illini and Orange & Blue News weighs in on whether Illinois are playing their best basketball at the perfect time. The discussion highlights a key KenPom stat that could give Illinois an edge over the Houston Cougars in the Sweet 16. The guys break down how that advantage might impact the matchup. Plus, the countdown is on for MLB Opening Day as excitement builds for the St. Louis Cardinals season.

The Chicago baseball season is HERE — and it's already full of drama. ⚾

Seth and Sean discuss the path to the Final Four looking pretty clear for the Coogs, who at the station is happy and sad based on their team in the tournament, and Sean tells about his phone calling 911 because it fell out of his truck.

On Monday's show: The University of Houston Cougars men's basketball team is back in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA tournament after a blowout win over Texas A&M. They will take on Illinois on Thursday night in what is essentially a home game at the Toyota Center. We review how they got here and contemplate what's next with the help of Houston Chronicle reporter Joseph Duarte.And Houston Public Media's Michael Adkison drops by to review the reaction in Houston and Texas to the allegations against the late 20th century labor leader and activist César Chávez.Also this hour: The Trump administration claims the war in Iran will not be an extended engagement. But what if it is? We discuss how it might affect Houston -- beyond high gas prices.Then, we take a deep dive into the rollout of the state's school vouchers program with Houston Public Media's Bianca Seward and Elizabeth Sander from the Houston Chronicle.And we preview the new baseball season for the Astros, who kick things off Thursday night against the Angels at Daikin Park.Watch

Houston Cougars' win over A&M Cougar talks- Houston hosting big 10 invitational, potential crowd perception, and more More tournament talk- thoughts and takes on the tournament up until this point

It's Let's Rage Coogs, the original Houston Cougars postgame show, presented by the Saxenian Family! Join Andy Yanez, Dayon Dunlap, Kris Gardner and former UH guard Robert "Fluff" McKiver as they react to UH-TAMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament! Thumbnail photo by Andy Yanez!#gocoogs #collegebasketball #big12

Seth and Sean kick off the show talking about the Coogs advancing after the win last night, Sean tells a story about encountering @TexansCap at the rodeo, and discuss the guy who kept jeering Luka on Wednesday night needing to be banned from Toyota Center for making the team's life harder.

We get together to chat about the recent purrr-fect win over the Houston Cougars in a mid week matchup, and look ahead to the feline fiight with the Texas State Bobcats this weekend. We preview the upcoming SBC series, take a look around the belt, give our thoughts on the La Tech saga. We also hear from Coach Des on spring football and share your comments!

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Welcome to Episode #77 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast. The Houston Cougars are now 28-6 after beating BYU and Kansas in the Big 12 Tournament and coming up just short in the finals vs. Arizona. The Coogs are in OKC, readying themselves for the real Tournament.  Now it's March Madness time, with the brackets out and Houston as the #2 seed in the South Region.  And most importantly, the Cougars have the chance to play in Houston for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 rounds should they advance!  The 3 Old Men provide a recap of the XII Tourney games & break down our respective March Madness brackets in this episode.  The pod is again sponsoring a Bracket Challenge for The Veer and CoogFans.com members for a chance to beat the 3 old men, with the overall winner joining us on a post-season episode! Please have a listen as the 3 Old Men weigh in and discuss the March Madness brackets, as well as provide our respective picks for the Final 4 and national champion. - No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com YouTube Page; we're also available via Dave Campbell's College Podcast Network as their only basketball-centric offering. - Cover photo by Daniel Rodriguez - Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io - Please follow us on gocoogs.com/old-men/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Episode #77 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast.Our Houston Cougars are now 28-6 after beating BYU & KU in the XII Tourney, but come up just short in the Finals vs AZ to ready themselves for the real Tournament. Now it's March Madness time, with the brackets out and Houston as the top #2 Seed assigned to the South Region. And most importantly, the Cougars have the chance to play in Houston for the Sweet 16 & Elite 8 rounds should they advance that far! The 3 Old Men provide a recap of the XII Tourney games & break down our respective March Madness brackets in this episode. The pod is again sponsoring a Bracket Challenge for The Veer & CoogFans.com members for a chance to beat the 3 old men, with the overall winner joining us on a post-season episode!Please have a listen as the 3 Old Men weigh in & discuss the March Madness brackets, as well as provide our respective picks for the Final 4 & Champion.- No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com YouTube Page; we're also available via Dave Campbell's College Podcast Network as their only basketball-centric offering- Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io- Please follow us on gocoogs.com/old-men/

Hour 1 with Joe George, and Brian McDonald, filling in for Jeremy Branham! Reaction to the NFL news of the Broncos trading for Jaylen Waddle, plus Joe wanted to weigh in on the Etienne/Achane change from last week More tournament talk with teams from Texas in the big bracket, Jeremy joined them to talk about the Houston Cougars, plus Mark Passwaters on the Aggies PLUS, WBC hot takes, and they name the Junkie of the Day

It's Let's Rage Coogs, the original Houston Cougars postgame show, presented by the Saxenian Family! Join Andy Yanez, Dayon Dunlap, Kris Gardner and former UH guard Robert "Fluff" McKiver as they react to UH's NCAA Tournament seeding! Thumbnail photo by Andy Yanez!#gocoogs #collegebasketball #big12

It's Let's Rage Coogs, the original Houston Cougars postgame show, presented by the Saxenian Family! Join Andy Yanez, Dayon Dunlap, Kris Gardner and former UH guard Robert "Fluff" McKiver as they talk all things UH-Arizona in the Big 12 Tournament! Thumbnail photo by Andy Yanez!#gocoogs #collegebasketball #big12

The Arizona Wildcats are your Big 12 Basketball Tournament Champions after beating the Houston Cougars 79-74.Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo gives you his TOP 3 takeaways and LIVE reaction on the show, including what this game means ahead of Selection Sunday for March Madness.Subscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage every week.

The Big 12 Tournament Championship Game is here and Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo and Matthew Postins give you a full breakdown, preview and prediction for the Arizona Wildcats vs. Houston Cougars on Saturday night. We talk about how this game is going play out, who has the edge and who wins the game.Subscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage every week.

It's Let's Rage Coogs presented by the Saxenian Family with Fluff, Andy, Kris and Dayon talking all things UH-KU.#gocoogs #collegebasketball #big12 #ncaa

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson and First Team All-Big 12 players Kingston Flemings and Emmanuel Sharp spoke with reporters after Houston defeated BYU 73-66 in the Quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 12, 2026. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

BYU basketball's run in the 2026 Big 12 Tournament comes to a close after falling to the Houston Cougars, 73-66. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts from Kansas City on the loss as the Cougars in blue now set their sights on the NCAA Tournament. AJ Dybantsa set the Big 12 Tournament scoring record in the loss, passing Kevin Durant. The downside was that BYU missed an opportunity to get a win over Houston, the only team that BYU has yet to defeat since joining the league. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

It's Let's Rage Coogs, the original Houston Cougars postgame show, presented by the Saxenian Family! Join Andy Yanez, Dayon Dunlap, Kris Gardner and former UH guard Robert "Fluff" McKiver as they talk all things UH-BYU in the Big 12 Tournament! Thumbnail photo by Andy Yanez!#gocoogs #collegebasketball #big12

BYU basketball gets set to take on the No. 5 Houston Cougars in the Quarterfinals of the 2026 Big 12 Tournament. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper is in Kansas City at the T-Mobile Center, and he previewed the BYU-Houston matchup. Will BYU pull off the upset by taking down Houston? What will need to happen in order for BYU to win this game? Mitch breaks it down as BYU will need a superstar performance from AJ Dybantsa. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.  

Has Amen Thompson developed as expected? Can Sengun be the second best player on a championship team? Previewing the Houston Cougars and Big 12 tournament!

Welcome to Episode #76 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast.That's now 3 consecutive wins to end the regular season to gain a bit of momentum. With a season sweep of Baylor 77-64 at home coupled with a workman-like 82-75 win at Oklahoma St this past week. But more importantly, the team's solidified the bench heading into the post-season w/ McCarty & Miller establishing themselves along w/ Sakho for our 8-man rotation. Now it's post-season play in the XII tourney as a warm-up for March Madness. But the stakes are high, where locking in a #2 Seed in Houston is within sight. The team is now 26-5, 14-4 and #2 in the XII, & 5 in the AP poll.Please have a listen as the 3 Old Men break down the 2 games vs Baylor & Oklahoma St, preview the Big 12 Tournament, and provide their thoughts on preparations for March Madness. The team is peaking at the right time before post-season play begins.- No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com YouTube Page; we're also available via Dave Campbell's College Podcast Network as their only basketball-centric offering- Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io- Please follow us on gocoogs.com/old-men/

It's Let's Rage Coogs, the original Houston Cougars postgame show, presented by the Saxenian Family! Join Andy Yanez, Dayon Dunlap, Kris Gardner and former UH guard Robert "Fluff" McKiver as they talk all things UH-OSU! Thumbnail photo by Andy Yanez!#gocoogs #collegebasketball #big12

It's Let's Rage Coogs, the original Houston Cougars postgame show, presented by the Saxenian Family! Join Andy Yanez, Dayon Dunlap, Kris Gardner and former UH guard Robert "Fluff" McKiver as they talk all things UH-Baylor! Thumbnail photo by Andy Yanez!#gocoogs #collegebasketball #big12

It was a week where the pawd's technical challenges mirrored its (recently unprecedented) men's hoops challenges, but Bobby and Sam found a way to return and discuss the following topics from the Houston Cougars sports week that was: The boys (separately) talk about the men's hoops team's challenging week, what went wrong, and what's fixable/not for this year's team as March looms Bobby squeezes in a Golf Corner as the women's team hosts the Chevron Collegiate Table setting a pair of upcoming winter sport Big 12 championship meets this week (Swim, Indoor T&F) Softball has another impressive weekend, their 1st away from home of the season Baseball gets some tough questions asked of it after dropping their home opening series Previewing Tennis' Big 12 home opening weekend, with a couple of critical matches Checking back in with women's hoops who closes the regular season with 2 winnable match-ups

Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Tuesday. Coming off a 2 0 best bet performance, Munaf Manji opened the February 24 2026 episode with confidence, noting the show would again focus on NBA breakdowns and MLB win totals. Dave Essler said when they win their best bets they have been smoking them and that their NBA analysis had been on point. The previous wins included a first half under in the Houston Cougars and Kansas game that cashed easily and a Victor Wembanyama rebounds and assists prop over 13 and a half, which cleared comfortably as Wembanyama finished with 17 rebounds and four assists for 21 combined. Turning to Tuesday's slate, the Knicks visited Cleveland with the Cavaliers laying four and a half and a total of 232 and a half. New York was without Miles McBride and Cleveland without Max Strus, with the Cavs trailing the Knicks by one game in the standings. Essler noted Cleveland was 19 and 11 at home against teams over 500 but the Knicks were 20 and five on the road against teams over 500, showing they elevate versus quality opponents. He called the total big for a Knicks game and emphasized that defense travels, leaning toward New York. Manji added that the Knicks ranked 11th in defensive rating and Cleveland 12th, while both were top five in offensive rating, and targeted Donovan Mitchell over 27 and a half points after games of 31 and 34 points against New York on 25 shot attempts each time. Oklahoma City traveled to Toronto as slight underdogs with a total of 216 and a half but were without Shai Gilgeous Alexander, Jalen Williams and AJ Mitchell, with Alex Caruso and Chet Holmgren questionable. Essler pointed to Oklahoma City's upcoming game in Detroit and said points would be at a premium, preferring the under and mentioning Isaiah Joe over 14 and a half points if roles expanded. Manji supported the under by noting the Thunder ranked first in defensive rating and Toronto sixth, with both teams playing at modest pace and projecting a low scoring game. In Los Angeles, the Magic faced the Lakers after the Lakers scored just 89 points in a 22 point loss to Boston. Orlando was without Franz Wagner and monitoring Jalen Suggs. Essler highlighted that the Lakers ranked 27th in defensive shooting percentage allowed and leaned to Paolo Banchero over 35 and a half points rebounds and assists given the expected usage boost. Manji agreed, noting Banchero was averaging 36 minutes per game in February and had at least six assists in three straight games, including eight in each of his last two. The discussion shifted to MLB futures with the Minnesota Twins listed at 73 and a half wins after finishing 70 and 92 with a minus 95 run differential. Concerns centered on rotation depth behind Joe Ryan and Bailey Ober and overall roster stability, leading Essler to lean under. The Oakland Athletics were set at 75 and a half wins after a 76 win season, and Essler expressed optimism based on their lineup depth and divisional outlook, backing the over. Manji agreed the division presented opportunity. For best bets, Essler selected Missouri plus three and a half at home against Tennessee, citing the Volunteers' turnover issues and Missouri's interior defense, while Manji officially backed Paolo Banchero over 35 and a half PRA to continue the week's momentum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices