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Willie Fritz aims to elevate Houston to College Football Playoff contention

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Willie Fritz aims to elevate Houston to College Football Playoff contention

Summary

Willie Fritz is entering his second season as head coach of the University of Houston (UH), aiming for a Big 12 title and a chance at the College Football Playoff. Last season, he led the Cougars to a 10-win campaign, their best since 1990. With a mix of returning talent and new players, Fritz has expressed high expectations, including a desire to win a national championship. The Cougars are positioned as challengers in a wide-open Big 12 race alongside teams like Texas Tech, BYU, and TCU. Fritz's career has been marked by building successful programs across different levels of college football, establishing a track record that UH hopes to capitalize on this season.

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•Fritz aims for a Big 12 title and College Football Playoff run.
•Houston had a 10-win season last year, its best since 1990.
•The Cougars are considered top challengers in the Big 12.
•Fritz wants to win a national championship with UH.
•Houston returns key players and adds talent through the transfer portal.

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1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Willie Fritz has built programs everywhere. Can he take UH to the College Football Playoff?

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Willie Fritz has rebuilt programs from junior college to the FBS. Now he is trying to lead Houston to a Big 12 title and the College Football Playoff.
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