CU Buffs opponent preview: Houston could contend for Big 12 title

When Willie Fritz took over as head coach at Houston following the 2023 season, it appeared a long road was ahead to get the Cougars on a winning track. Turns out, that road wasn’t as long as expected. A year ago, Houston had a resurgent season and it comes into this year aiming for more. This summer, BuffZone is previewing each of Colorado’s opponents for the 2026 season and in this installment, we look at Houston. CU will host the Cougars on Nov. 13 at Folsom Field. Houston had been a top team in the American Athletic Conference for several…