Willie Fritz focuses on business trip as UH faces Georgia Southern
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 12:04 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Houston head coach Willie Fritz prepares his team for an upcoming game against Georgia Southern in Statesboro, Georgia, marking his first return to one of his former coaching positions in 11 years. Fritz, who coached the Eagles from 2014 to 2015, emphasized the importance of treating the game as a 'business trip' rather than a nostalgia-filled return. The Cougars, ranked No. 25, are seeking to bounce back after a narrow 28-26 loss to Texas Tech, where critical penalties hampered their performance. Trent Walker has had limited involvement in the passing game, while wide receiver Muizz Tounkara is nearing a return from injury. The Cougars will play UCF next on October 3.
- •Willie Fritz emphasizes a business mindset for the game against Georgia Southern.
- •Houston is ranked No. 25 heading into the matchup.
- •The Cougars lost 28-26 to Texas Tech, hindered by penalties.
- •Trent Walker has six catches for 64 yards this season.
- •Muizz Tounkara is close to returning from a foot injury.
- 12:04 AMYahoo Sports — For Willie Fritz, UH game at Georgia Southern is a business trip, not a trip down memory road
"Willie Fritz has plenty of memories from coaching at Georgia Southern but this week his focus on UH's trip to Statesboro, Ga.
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