University of Houston posts 2026 football schedule with 2-1 start
Houston enters its 2026 football schedule with a 2-1 overall record and a 0-1 mark in Big 12 play.
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Houston enters its 2026 football schedule with a 2-1 overall record and a 0-1 mark in Big 12 play.
Jake Hummel will miss at least the next four games after the Texans placed the linebacker on injured reserve with a groin injury.
The Cowboys placed safety P.J. Locke on injured reserve, added linebacker Barron to the 53-man roster and elevated Reddy Steward for the Baltimore game.
Baylor will have quarterback DJ Lagway back for its Big 12 opener while five players are unavailable against Colorado.
Jake Hummel will miss at least four games after the Texans placed him on injured reserve with a groin injury.
Green Bay is signing veteran guard Laken Tomlinson from Dallas’ practice squad.
Dallas edges Minnesota 2-1 on Saturday with second-period goals from Radek Faksa and Thomas Harley securing the road victory for the undefeated Stars.
The Houston Astros fought back from a four-run deficit on Saturday, but a late surge by the home team proved too much to overcome. The Athletics secured a 6-5 victory at Sutter Health Park, improving their record to 64-96 while the Astros fell to 79-81.
Harley’s late-second-period goal stood up in Dallas’ 2-1 preseason win over Minnesota, but the Stars spent the third period protecting a lead rather than controlling the game.
The Texas Rangers lost 10-2 to the Minnesota Twins on Saturday, with Jacob deGrom allowing eight earned runs in four innings. The Twins' offense exploded for six runs in the second inning.
3 Plano teams played this week, and the town went 2-1. Every local result from Thursday through Saturday, with rankings where they apply.
Houston will be without wide receiver Nico Collins against Indianapolis because of a hamstring injury.
Dallas will be without four defensive players against Baltimore, while two starters remain possible options for the following game.
Tommy Castellanos has three touchdowns this season, but his changing role at Texas Tech remains a major question.
Cole Hutson has regained a court order that may allow him to play for Texas this season, although his availability for the SEC opener remains uncertain.
Houston is considering adjustments to its offensive line before facing Indianapolis after an 0-2 start and a difficult loss to Cincinnati.
Montgomery retired the side in order with a strikeout in the ninth; the AP called it his second big-league save after years as a starter.
Spence hit three home runs as the Astros overcame a deficit to beat the Athletics 7-5 on Friday. The visitors secured a key win with a late-inning surge.
Quinnen Williams acknowledged Dallas’s interior run-defense problems Thursday. His proposed response faces a demanding test against Baltimore.
Kumar Rocker pitched five strong innings as the Rangers defeated the New York Mets 3-1 on Thursday. The home team capitalized on early offense to secure the win.
Triston Hawthorne committed to Houston on Sept. 17 and is ranked among the top 100 players in the 2027 class.