Willie Fritz came to Houston ready to build a solid football program. The longtime head coach needing a major opportunity and found that after being at Tulane. His focus is on more than just the scoreboard to guide his team to success.

Willie Fritz keeps count of more than just the scoreboard. After every game, whether in staff or team-wide meetings, Fritz gives a final score as part of his “Plan to Win: Five keys to victory.” “We’ve got to play smarter,

Donovan Smith threw for 142 yards and accounted for three touchdowns, and Stacy Sneed rushed for 82 yards and a touchdown as Houston earned its first win under coach Willie Fritz, beating crosstown rival Rice 33-7.

The University of Houston held a wild celebration in the locker room Saturday after beating Rice for coach Willie Fritz's first win with the Cougars.

Houston Cougars celebrated their first win under new head coach Willie Fritz by defeating Rice 33-7 in the Bayou Bucket, marking a strong turnaround for the struggling team. This victory improved Houston’s record to 1-2 and showcased significant progress,