
Houston Cougars Earn Seven Preseason All‑Texas Honors
Seven Houston Cougars players receive preseason accolades from Dave Campbell Texas Football Magazine, underscoring the program's rising momentum.
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Seven Houston Cougars players receive preseason accolades from Dave Campbell Texas Football Magazine, underscoring the program's rising momentum.

Ten Army players receive Phil Steele’s preseason American Conference honors, including first-team picks Brady Small and Jack Bousum, as the team kicks off spring practice and readies for a September 5 showdown with Bryant.

The latest preseason awards spotlight a deep pool of talent from the Cougars, with Shadre Hurst leading a group that includes standout performers from Tulane, UTSA and other programs.

The Cavaliers enter the 2026 campaign with a veteran front five, a defense that finished among the ACC’s best, and a schedule that avoids several traditional powerhouses, but they must replace key skill players and adapt to a shifting roster.