Podcast appearances and mentions of Willie Fritz

Willie Fritz breaks down loss against West Virginia 

In episode 49 of the Gold & Blue Breakdown show, Couz and Jonathan are breaking down the upcoming matchup between the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Houston Cougars in this full WVU vs Houston football preview and prediction. In this episode, the guys discuss the biggest keys to a win for WVU football, key position matchups, and what players to watch for the Mountaineers. Can Rich Rodriguez and Scotty Fox keep WVU rolling, or will Houston and Willie Fritz play spoiler at home? Couz and Jonathan go over some key stats, PFF grades and score predictions for this week's game.

Sam Khan Jr., Senior Writer for The Athletic, joins the show to break down LSU's coaching chaos and how political interference has turned the Tigers' search into a full-blown circus. He also dives into Matt Rhule's Nebraska extension, Mike Elko's rise at Texas A&M, and the Big 12's surprise stories — including Houston's stunning turnaround under Willie Fritz. From the drama in Baton Rouge to Diego Pavia's rise at Vanderbilt, this one's packed with insight and intrigue. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #lsu #acc #big12 #bigten #sec #louisiana #coachingcarousel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

University of Houston Head Coach Willie Fritz joins 365 Sports to discuss the Cougars' rise in his second year leading the program. Fritz opens up about the team's maturity, quarterback Connor Wegman's development, and the culture-first foundation that's fueling Houston's success in the Big 12. He also reflects on the legacy of the late Kurt Hester, the program's beloved strength coach, and shares heartfelt stories from his coaching journey — from teaching elementary PE to leading one of college football's most resilient teams. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #houston #big12 #htown #screwston #thirdcoast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown: (0:40:00) Ari Temkin, Big 12 Radio on Tune In (1:00:00) Willie Fritz, Houston Football (1:25:00) Big 12 “Mojo” Rankings (1:45:00) CFB Picks (2:05:00) Kalani Sitake, BYU Football Coach (2:20:00) Super Chat's/Quizzes/Poll Results Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Head Coach Willie Fritz Joins Ahead of Saturdays West Virginia Match Up

Head Coach Willie Fritz Joins Ahead of Saturdays West Virginia Match Up

Houston's Willie Fritz joins the show World Series game 3 More gambling investigations?

Swinney is having a down year at Clemson, and CBS Sports suggests that he or Lane Kiffin could be the top targets for LSU in the aftermath of the Brian Kelly firing Who would be the targets otherwise? James Franklin? Brent Key? Willie Fritz????  Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of The Smoak Break College Football Podcast, host Craig Smoak reacts to a wild Week 9 headlined by Texas A&M's dominant win over LSU — a victory that sent shockwaves through the SEC and ended Brian Kelly's tenure in Baton Rouge. Craig breaks down the growing coaching carousel, Lane Kiffin's statement win at Oklahoma, BYU's Big 12 breakthrough, and Vanderbilt's rise as a surprise SEC spoiler. Plus, he shares insight on Houston's continued surge under Willie Fritz and what's next in the playoff picture as we head into Week 10. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #briankelly #acc #big12 #bigten 3sec #coachingcarousel #gigem #lsu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Catalina breaks down his Top 5 surprisingly tough outs of the college football season in this week's edition of Paul Catalina's Top 5, presented by Flag & Anthem. From Wake Forest's unexpected surge under head coach Jake Dickert to Houston's gritty turnaround under head coach Willie Fritz, Paul spotlights teams across the country that no one wants to face right now. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec #top5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend and Derek Duke react to Saturday's action from the Big 12. BYU stays perfect after defeating Iowa State. What now for the Cyclones? Willie Fritz has Houston rolling. K-State and Cincy are playing their best football. Weekly picks and more presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National college football reporter Sam Khan Jr. joins 365 Sports to break down how quarterback play has flipped the College Football Playoff race on its head. From surprise stars like Trinidad Chambliss and Gunner Stockton to big-name struggles from Arch Manning and Garrett Nussmeier, Sam explains which teams are rising and which are fading. He also digs into A&M's massive showdown with LSU, why Mike Elko's group looks built for the moment, and how Willie Fritz has Houston ahead of schedule. Plus, Sam ranks which unemployed coaches could land new jobs first — Jimbo Fisher, Ed Orgeron, or Jon Gruden. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec #coachingcarousel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willie Fritz Joins Before Saturdays Match Up vs ASU 

Willie Fritz Joins Before Saturdays Match Up vs ASU 

Willie Fritz Joins Before Weekend Match vs Arizona

Willie Fritz Joins Before Weekend Match vs Arizona

Willie Fritz Joins Before Week 6 Match Up vs OSU

Willie Fritz Joins Before Week 6 Match Up vs OSU

Missing Local Baseball Playoffs Everyday, Texans/Ravens Talk, Willie Fritz Joins

Head Coach Willie Fritz Talks Upcoming Match Up vs Red Raiders

Head Coach Willie Fritz Talks Upcoming Match Up vs Red Raiders

Missing Local Baseball Playoffs Everyday, Texans/Ravens Talk, Willie Fritz Joins

Willie Fritz joined Talkin' Bout Them Cougars on Sunday night to talk about his team's win at Oregon State, overcoming adversity, developing OL depth, his "icing the kicker" moment, and more. Talkin' Bout Them Cougars is GoCoogs.com's Sunday night interview show featuring newsmakers from UH. Players, coaches, administrators, and recruits appear on the show each week, sharing their personalities, quirks, and behind-the-scenes moments. Follow GoCoogs on YouTube and turn on notifications to know every time GoCoogs publishes a new video. Follow GoCoogs.com on - Our site: https://www.gocoogs.com CoogFans: https://www.coogfans.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocoogs1 Facebook: https://facebook.com/gocoogs1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/gocoogs1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

.UH Willie Fritz Joins Before Week 4 Match up vs Oregon State

.UH Willie Fritz Joins Before Week 4 Match up vs Oregon State

Sam Khan of The Athletic joins 365 Sports to break down the biggest storylines in college football, from Texas Tech's showdown with Utah to Texas A&M's statement over Notre Dame, Oklahoma's clash with Auburn, and the impact of new transfer portal rules. Khan also shares insights on coaching hot seats, the future of UCLA and Virginia Tech, and Willie Fritz's steady rebuild at Houston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Houston head coach Willie Fritz joins 365 Sports after the Cougars' statement win over Colorado. Coach Fritz reflects on the atmosphere of Friday night, standout performances from players like Dean Connors and Ethan Sanchez, the growth of his team under new defensive coordinator Austin Armstrong, and how Houston is preparing during the bye week for a tough road test at Oregon State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown (0:30:50) Willie Fritz, Houston Football Coach (1:11:00) Taylor McHArgue, CBS/ESPN College Football Analyst (2:06:00) Phil Bennett, College Football Analyst (2:50:00) Paul Catalina's “Top 5”/Andrew's Poll Results Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven recap Week Three in College Football (INTRO – 15:40) Is Texas A&M 41-40 victory over Notre Dame program defining? (15:40 – 30:10) Micro analyzing Arch Manning (30:10 – 35:50) Is there an argument that Texas Tech is the second best team in Texas? (35:50 – 41:20) Willie Fritz has Houston rolling (41:20 – 47:50) The Eric Morris era officially arrives in Denton (47:50 – 52:00) Texas State runs into Arizona State buzzsaw (52:00 – END) Wrapping up with Baylor allowing an ephus TD and are we concerned about SMU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate what the biggest change we will see from Broncos from week 1 to week 2. Will we see Sean Payton call more running plays, especially early in the game? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on Daniel Jones and Colts performance vs the Dolphins in week 1. Zach points out all the edges the Broncos will have over the Colts on Sunday. How important is it for the Broncos to win in week 2 with a tough stretch of games looming? We hear from Houston's head coach Willie Fritz on the Colorado playing three quarterbacks last week and the Buffs offensive weapons. How many CU quarterbacks will we see play on Friday night? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to discuss if the Colts are a legitimate threat to the Broncos or this will be an easy win. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil question if the narrative around week 2 has changed from an easy win for the Broncos to a tough game after the Colts blew out the Dolphins in week 1. What were Sean Payton's thoughts on Daniel Jones' performance last week? We hear from Bo Nix and his thoughts on balancing being aggressive but not trying to do everything for the offense. Will Marvin Mims have a larger impact this weekend than we saw last week? Who will step up if Evan Engram is unable to play? Today's "Three Count" includes previewing the Packers and Commanders big Thursday Night Football matchup tonight, Houston's Willie Fritz comments on the Buffs playing three different quarterbacks last week, and the injury report from the Broncos practice today. Will we see more from Pat Bryant in week 1 after he did not make much of an impact in his NFL debut? 

UH Willie Fritz Joins The Show Before Colorado Match Up

UH Willie Fritz Joins The Show Before Colorado Match Up

University of Houston Athletic Director Eddie Nunez joins Wex and AC to talk all things surrounding Cougars football, renovations to TDECU Stadium, the future of Cougar sports in an NIL World, his relationship with Willie Fritz and more!

Head coach Willie Fritz previews match with Colorado Too early to panic on the Texans?

Houston vs. Rice College Football Pick Prediction 9/6/2025 by Tony T. Recent Box Score Key Stats Houston at Rice 7PM ET—Houston went 4-8 in 2024 for head coach Willie Fritz in his second season. The team returns fifteen starters from last season. The Cougars offense was very poor last year by averaging 14 points per game. The passing game was inefficient with 6.5 yards per pass attempt.

Victory Over SFA in Season Opener with UH Head Coach Willie Fritz

Victory Over SFA in Season Opener with UH Head Coach Willie Fritz

- Willie Fritz previews rice + Re'Shaun Sanford II injury - CFB, Miami, Arch Manning

We're breaking down the 2025 Big 12 football season, picking a winner for every single game on the schedule for all 16 teams. From Arizona's tough road to bowl eligibility to Utah and Kansas State's title contention, every roster, schedule quirk, and betting angle gets examined. Win total over/unders, odds to win the conference, and key matchups are all on the table. Can Texas Tech's massive transfer haul deliver? Will Mike Gundy's Oklahoma State find six wins? Could the underdog Cougars surprise in Willie Fritz's second year at Houston? Plus, Gary's projected Big 12 Championship matchup — and the winner.

Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven sit down with Ryan Monceaux of GoCoogs.com to preview the 2025 Houston Cougars football season. (2:30 – 4:15) What did Ryan see in Year One of the Willie Fritz era that has him excited for Year Two? (4:15 – 5:00) How are Willie Fritz and Dana Holgorsen different? (5:00 – 8:50) Excitement level for new offensive coordinator Slade Nagle. How good could this unit be? (8:50 – 13:15) Conner Weigman updates. How do the skill positions stack up? (13:15 – 15:50) Is Ryan concerned that the Willie Fritz era already had a reset? (15:50 – 18:00) Can Houston rebound from loss of AJ Haulcy and Jeremiah Wilson? Where are Houston's strengths and weaknesses on defense. (18:00 – 20:10) Who is Ryan excited about on the front seven? (20:10 – 25:25) What are Ryan's realistic expectations for 2025? Record prediction (25:25 – 28:00) What Ryan thinks about Houston's recruiting push (28:00 – 33:30) Is Houston the third best job in Texas right now? (33:30 – END) Was Willie Fritz the right hire? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We conclude our Big 12 preview series with our third and final installment, breaking eight more teams and their burning questions headed into 2025. These eight teams represent the conference's intriguing middle tier: Utah, TCU, Kansas, Cincinnati, BYU, Houston, Oklahoma State, and Colorado. In this college football podcast episode, we break down Utah's offensive makeover with new coordinator Jason Beck and quarterback Devin Dampier, examining whether Kyle Whittingham can bounce back from his first losing season in over a decade. We dive into TCU's brutal schedule despite having one of the conference's best passing attacks with Josh Hoover, and debate whether Kansas can capitalize on the good vibes of their reopened stadium and another year of Jalon Daniels at quarterback. We discuss Cincinnati's make-or-break year under Scott Satterfield, BYU's quarterback crisis following Jake Retzlaff's late departure, and Oklahoma State's rock-bottom 4.5 win total after Mike Gundy's worst season ever. Plus, we quiet Willie Fritz's steady rebuild at Houston and Colorado's fascinating next chapter without superstars Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter. Which programs will exceed expectations with new coordinators or transfer quarterbacks? Which will struggle with brutal schedules and roster turnover? And how will the unpredictability of the Big 12's middle tier shake up the conference (and playoff) conversation? This is your deep dive into the Big 12's most compelling question marks. Timestamps:2:24 - Utah Football Preview12:33 - TCU Football Preview19:02 - Kansas Football Preview24:06 - Cincinnati Football Preview31:18 - BYU Football Preview38:52 - Oklahoma State Preview47:35 - Houston Football Preview54:24 - Colorado Football Preview Support the show and get perks like ad-free episodes, early releases, bonus content, Discord access and much more: https://www.verballers.com _____ A fan of our college football podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our podcast episodes: Apple Podcasts: https://play.solidverbal.com/apple-podcasts Spotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotify Amazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-music Overcast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcast Pocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcasts Podcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addict CastBox: https://play.solidverbal.com/castbox Our college football show is also available on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@solidverbal Learn more about the show on our website: https://www.solidverbal.com/about Want to get in touch? Give us a holler on Twitter: @solidverbal, @tyhildenbrandt, @danrubenstein, on Instagram, or on Facebook. You can also find our college football podcast out on TikTok and Threads. Stay up to date with our free weekly college football newsletter: https://quickslants.solidverbal.com/subscribe. College football has been our passion since we started The Solid Verbal College Football Podcast back in 2008. We don't just love college football, we live it!Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FILL OUT OUR PAWDCAST FEUD SURVEY HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mU8iLHqyb7N9DuGmXV1CTHJJzXSDjkoTh5iPYnCrhAQ/   The boys are back (the boys are back) with a new pawd full of some new and familiar topics when it comes to Houston Cougar sports topics around these parts, including the following: Bobby was out at Big 12 football media days, talking with Willie Fritz and the Coog players in attendace up in Frisco & giving the biggest talking points during the heart of talking season Addressing the latest attempts by external forces to invent a UH and UCF sports rivalry out of thin air Antoine Jean & Connor McGinnis become the latest Coogs selected in the MLB Draft Discussing a really nice week for the UH football staff on the recruiting front as the 2026 class comes into focus w/2 new 4-star commitments

Willie Fritz Houston Head Football Coach joins 365 Sports to discuss his thoughts on the coaching community around college football, his thoughts on the double bye weeks, how he goes about self-reflection as a head coach, what Conner Weigman brings to the Houston Cougars and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

Big 12 Football coaches spoke in a roundtable at Day 2 of Big 12 Football Media Days in Frisco, Texas, on July 9, 2025, with ESPN's Matt Berrie. The coaches included Houston's Willie Fritz, Oklahoma State's Mike Gundy, West Virginia's Rich Rodriguez, Kansas' Lance Leipold, TCU's Sonny Dykes, Utah's Kyle Whittingham, Arizona's Brent Brennan, and Colorado's Coach Prime. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks 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

Big 12 Media Days - Houston Coach Willie Fritz Big 12 Media Day Press Conference