Maanav Gupta
Joined: Sep 22, 2025
Maanav Gupta is a staff writer for Houston Cougars on SI. He graduated from the University of Houston in the summer of 2025 with his bachelor’s in journalism and a minor in Spanish. Gupta spent three years at the student newspaper, The Daily Cougar, and also covered the 2025 Final Four and National Championship as Houston beat writer for College Basketball Review. He also has his own YouTube channel, Maanav’s Sports Talk, where he has interviewed professional athletes and broadcasters like Jim Nantz, Jose Altuve, J.J. Watt, Rich Eisen, and Alperen Sengun. Gupta was also a contributor to the Houston athletic program as a student. You can find Gupta on X, Instagram and TikTok @MGSportsTalk.
Basketball
Houston Cougars basketball Coach Kelvin Sampson shares his overview of new transfer point guard Dedan Thomas Jr.
Football
The Houston Cougars finally had a player selected in the NFL Draft. Besides that, there were plenty of Houston players signed as an undrafted free agent.
Football
The Houston Cougars secondary loses Latrell McCutchin Sr. to the NFL Draft, but still have a stacked secondary.
Football
The Houston Cougars tight end room will look different this upcoming season as Tanner Koziol moves onto the NFL. However, it's more than capable with great depth and talent.