Houston Cougars Depth Chart

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Big 122-0 (2026)#22 '26 AP#38 Recruiting81% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Sep 18, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 1
    87
    Conner WeigmanRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 5
    66
    Keisean HendersonFR
RB
  1. 21
    77
    Makhi HughesRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 6
    72
    Re'Shaun Sanford IIRS JR
  3. 25
    67
    DJ ButlerJR
WR-X
  1. 2
    79
    Koby YoungRS SO
    Starter
  2. 8
    66
    Tyson TurnerRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-Z
  1. 4
    90
    Trent WalkerRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 3
    70
    Harvey Broussard IIISR/TR
SLOT
  1. 0
    89
    Amare ThomasSR/TR
    Starter
  2. 10
    67
    Jaquise MartinSO
TE
  1. 9
    89
    Patrick OvermyerRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 19
    72
    Kaleb ThomasRS SO
  3. 85
    61
    Traville Frederick Jr.JR
LT
  1. 79
    72
    Alvin EboseleRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 72
    72
    RJ LeeRS FR
LG
  1. 56
    85
    Shadre HurstRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 70
    66
    Larry CrawfordRS JR/TR
C
  1. 52
    85
    Anthony BoswellRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 50
    66
    Aaron WolfordFR
RG
  1. 66
    72
    McKenzie AgnelloRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 57
    71
    Hayden WrightRS FR/TR
    TRANSFER
RT
  1. 73
    85
    Drew TerrillRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 53
    72
    Ronnell McLainRS SO

Next game kickoff time

Houston Cougars plays Texas Tech away on Fri, Sep 18. The listed kickoff time is 08:00 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachWillie Fritzsince 2023
Offensive CoordinatorSlade Nagle
Defensive CoordinatorAustin Armstrong

What's Next

Who do they play next?at Texas Tech · Fri, Sep 18 · 08:00 PM ETWho's starting at QB?Conner Weigman — starting quarterback for HoustonHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for Houston
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    Team Analysis
    WHY #39 IN WS POWER

    2025 SP+: 6.5

    85%

    Roster talent: 59th percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #38 national

    6%

    Returning production: 81%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    15 adds in two-deep · avg 80 OVR · top add: T. Walker (WR, 90, from Oregon State)

    Camp battles to watch2
    Coach HoustonTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 18, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for Houston?

    Houston Cougars starting lineup

    Conner Weigman is the projected starting quarterback for Houston as of September 18, 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 September 18, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

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

    Common questions

    Who is Houston's starting quarterback?
    Conner Weigman is the projected starting quarterback for Houston as of September 18, 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 September 18, 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 Texas Tech away on Fri, Sep 18. The listed kickoff time is 08:00 PM ET.

    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