Waiting for football season is like a little kid waiting to open presents on Christmas morning. The same goes for the excitement surrounding the Houston football program, as there are so many things to be fired up about. The Cougars' newly constructed offense is one of those pieces everyone has been waiting to see what it looks like, after a huge statement from head coach Willie Fritz in the offseason with an awesome recruiting class and a notable transfer class. Plenty of developing stories will arise from this 2026-27 campaign, with much of it focusing on the progress the running back, tight end, and wide receiver rooms have made to take this program to the next level and punch a possible ticket to the Big 12 Championship Game and the College Football Playoffs. Running Back Competition Nov 29, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars running back DJ Butler (25) carries the ball against against the Baylor Bears during the first half at McLane Stadium.…