Houston Cougars
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Big 1210-3 (2025)#24 '26 Coaches#38 Recruiting81% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Aug 17, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 1
    86
    Conner WeigmanRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 5
    65
    Keisean HendersonFR
  3. 17
    58
    Luke CarneyRS FR/TR
    TRANSFER
RB
  1. 21
    76
    Makhi HughesRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 6
    72
    Re'Shaun Sanford IIRS JR
  3. 25
    67
    DJ ButlerJR
WR-X
  1. 2
    78
    Koby YoungRS SO
    Starter
  2. 3
    70
    Harvey Broussard IIISR/TR
  3. 8
    59
    Tyson TurnerRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-Z
  1. 4
    89
    Trent WalkerRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 14
    65
    Muizz TounkaraSO/TR
    TRANSFER
SLOT
  1. 0
    88
    Amare ThomasSR/TR
    Starter
  2. 10
    67
    Jaquise MartinSO
TE
  1. 9
    89
    Patrick OvermyerRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 85
    67
    Traville Frederick Jr.JR
  3. 19
    66
    Kaleb ThomasRS SO
LT
  1. 79
    71
    Alvin EboseleRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 53
    71
    Ronnell McLainRS SO
LG
  1. 56
    85
    Shadre HurstRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 70
    65
    Larry CrawfordRS JR/TR
C
  1. 52
    85
    Anthony BoswellRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
RG
  1. 66
    71
    McKenzie AgnelloRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 67
    65
    Hingano HautauGR/TR
RT
  1. 73
    85
    Drew TerrillRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 57
    70
    Hayden WrightRS FR/TR
    TRANSFER
2026 Schedule

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Team Analysis
WHY #34 IN WS POWER

2025 SP+: 7.4 → 6.7 after regression

65%

Roster talent: 51st percentile

18%

Recruiting class: #38 national

16%

Returning production: 81%

4%

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

Portal

17 adds in two-deep · avg 81 OVR · top add: T. Walker (WR, 89, from Oregon State)

Camp battles to watch1
Coach HoustonTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

Updated Aug 17, 2026 · Data from public sources

Who starts for Houston?

Houston Cougars starting lineup

Conner Weigman is the projected starting quarterback for Houston as of August 17, 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 August 17, 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 August 17, 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 Harvey Broussard III listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Houston?
Patrick Overmyer is the projected starter at tight end for Houston, with Traville Frederick Jr. listed second.
When was the Houston Cougars depth chart last updated?
The Houston Cougars depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated August 17, 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).