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Houston

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Starters

  1. QBConner Weigman
  2. RBMakhi Hughes
  3. WRKoby Young
  4. TEPatrick Overmyer
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Depth Chart· Updated Nov 2, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 1
    91
    Conner WeigmanRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 5
    70
    Keisean HendersonFR
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Defense starters

  1. DEAshton Porter
  2. NTDe'Marion Thomas
  3. DTKhalil Laufau
  4. JACKBrandon Mack II
  5. WLBJaden Yates
  6. MLBSione Fotu
  7. LCBWill James
  8. SSJordan Allen
  9. FSKentrell Webb
  10. RCBJalen Mayo
  11. NBJavion White
RB
  1. 21
    81
    Makhi HughesRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 6
    76
    Re'Shaun Sanford IIRS JR
  3. 25
    71
    DJ ButlerJR
WR-X
  1. 2
    83
    Koby YoungRS SO
    Starter
  2. 8
    70
    Tyson TurnerRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER

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Next game kickoff time

Houston Cougars plays Cincinnati at home on Sat, Nov 7. The listed kickoff time is 03:30 PM ET.

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Latest changesThis week

Changed in Week 9

No starter changes recorded on the Houston depth chart so far in Week 9.

Articles and coaching staff

Coaching Staff

Head CoachWillie Fritzsince 2023
Offensive CoordinatorSlade Nagle
Defensive CoordinatorAustin Armstrong
Team stats and game log

Team Stats

8 games · as of Nov 2

Points/G
36.0
Yards/G
470.5
Pass Yds/G
267.0
Rush Yds/G
203.5
TO Margin
1
3rd Down %
60.00%
Total TD
38
Sacks
14
TFL
32
INT
8
Team analysisProjection, why this rating
Why this rating
WHY #24 IN WS POWER
Results this season-1.0 pts

Lost to Texas Tech Red Raiders (then #15) in week 3.

2025 SP+: 6.5

85%

Roster talent: 59th percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #38 national

6%

Returning production: 81%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −1.0 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

15 adds in two-deep · avg 84 OVR · top add: T. Walker (WR, 91, from Oregon State)

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Houston Cougars transfer portal 2026: who came in, from where

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Houston Starting Quarterback

Houston Cougars starting lineup

Houston starting lineup: QB Conner Weigman, RB Makhi Hughes, WR-X Koby Young, TE Patrick Overmyer. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Conner Weigman is the projected starting quarterback for Houston as of November 2, 2026. Keisean Henderson is listed second.

Houston also projects Makhi Hughes at running back, Koby Young at wide receiver and Patrick Overmyer at tight end.

The full Houston Cougars two-deep was last updated November 2, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Conner Weigman · QBMakhi Hughes · RBKoby Young · WR-XPatrick Overmyer · TE
Common questions7 answers

Common questions

Who is Houston's starting quarterback?
Conner Weigman is the projected starting quarterback for Houston as of November 2, 2026. Keisean Henderson is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Houston?
Makhi Hughes is the projected starter at running back for Houston, with Re'Shaun Sanford II listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Houston?
Koby Young is the projected starter at wide receiver for Houston, with Tyson Turner listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Houston?
Patrick Overmyer is the projected starter at tight end for Houston, with Kaleb Thomas listed second.
When was the Houston Cougars depth chart last updated?
The Houston Cougars depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated November 2, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Houston's record last season?
Houston Cougars finished 10-3 (6-3 in Big 12 play).
When does Houston Cougars play next?
Houston Cougars plays Cincinnati at home on Sat, Nov 7. The listed kickoff time is 03:30 PM ET.
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Full Houston roster

Every player on the Houston Cougars depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: Koby Young, Tyson Turner

WR: Trent Walker, Harvey Broussard III

WR: Amare Thomas, Jaquise Martin

LT: Alvin Ebosele, RJ Lee

LG: Shadre Hurst, Larry Crawford

C: Anthony Boswell, Aaron Wolford

RG: McKenzie Agnello, Hayden Wright

RT: Drew Terrill, Ronnell McLain

TE: Patrick Overmyer, Kaleb Thomas, Traville Frederick Jr.

QB: Conner Weigman, Keisean Henderson

RB: Makhi Hughes, Re'Shaun Sanford II, DJ Butler

Defense

DE: Ashton Porter, DK Mays

NT: De'Marion Thomas, Myles Parker

DT: Khalil Laufau, Travis Buhake

JACK: Brandon Mack II, Latreveon McCutchin, Chance Bryant

WLB: Jaden Yates, Richmond Ugochukwu, Christian Brathwaite

MLB: Sione Fotu, Carmycah Glass

CB: Will James, JD Rhym

SS: Jordan Allen, C.J. Douglas

FS: Kentrell Webb, Johnsley Barbas

CB: Jalen Mayo, Keany Parks

NB: Javion White, Paris Melvin Jr.

RES: Luke McGary, Muizz Tounkara

Special Teams

PT: Liam Dougherty, Jack Raney

PK: Jonathan Dimas, Zac Yoakam

KO: Zac Yoakam, Jonathan Dimas

LS: Weston Edwards, Jack Carson-Wentz

H: Jake Sock

PR: Trent Walker, Amare Thomas

KR: DJ Butler, Amare Thomas, Jaquise Martin