How UH's Latreveon McCutchin turned a revenge game into his best pass-rushing day yet
After a painful opener against Oregon State last year, UH senior Latreveon McCutchin answered his brother's challenge with five pressures.
Houston Cougars linebacker Latreveon McCutchin delivered an impressive pass-rushing performance during the season opener against Oregon State Beavers on September 5, 2026. McCutchin, the younger brother of former Houston cornerback Latrell McCutchin, targeted the Cougar quarterback, Braden Atkinson, throughout the game. He achieved his first career sack and recorded five pressures, marking his best pass-rushing performance to date.
McCutchin emphasized his determination to convert his early pressures into sacks, seeking advice from his older brother, who encouraged him to turn those pressures into successful tackles. McCutchin's performance came after a challenging season in which he battled an AC joint injury and struggled with his performance. After a year of working on his hybrid position skills, McCutchin felt like he could make significant contributions to the Cougars' defense.
Coach Willie Fritz praised McCutchin's ability to impact plays and expressed his belief in the linebacker's potential to become an even stronger pass rusher in the future.
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