MODELO SPRING ROADTRIP: TOURING BIG 12 COUNTRY: Houston Football Head Coach Willie Fritz Joins Big 12 Today!

Big 12 Today Heads on a Roadtrip!

Join Ari and James on the Modelo Spring Roadtrip as they tour Big 12 country in college football. Our next stop — Houston!

During the journey, Ari and James discuss the offseason for Houston, what fans can expect in the fall, and highlight the strength of the Cougars. They also highlight key offseason additions, including running back Makhi Hughes and offensive assistant Michael Bishop.

Houston football head coach Willie Fritz joined Big 12 Today to preview spring football at the University of Houston. He began by highlighting key offseason additions, including running back Makhi Hughes and offensive assistant Michael Bishop.

Coach Fritz expressed strong optimism about quarterback Conner Weigman’s return for his senior season, noting his excellent health. He also discussed bolstering the offensive line through transfers and acknowledged the need to improve the kicking game, which struggled last season.

Looking ahead, Fritz announced that spring football will commence on March 9th, with the primary goal of ensuring players remain healthy to prevent setbacks come August. Finally, he shared that he prefers to focus on Houston football rather than getting involved in broader college football issues.

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