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The UTSA Roadrunners are in action on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET against the Houston Cougars at John O’Quinn Field at TDECU Stadium.
The Cougars are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+1.5), versus the Roadrunners (with an over/under of 60.5 points).
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Game Info for UTSA vs. Houston
- Game Day: Saturday, September 2, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Stadium: John O’Quinn Field at TDECU Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTSA | -1.5 | -110 | -110 | 60.5 | -110 | -110 | -120 | +100 |
UTSA Pick Insights
- UTSA compiled a 7-7-0 ATS record last year.
- UTSA had an ATS record of 5-6 when playing as at least 1.5-point favorites last season.
- UTSA games hit the over eight out of 14 times last season.
UTSA Stats & Insights
- UTSA scored 36.8 points per game last year, 4.6 more than Houston surrendered per contest (32.2).
- When UTSA scored over 32.2 points last year, it went 6-2 against the spread and 7-1 overall.
- UTSA collected 54.4 more yards per game (476) than Houston allowed per matchup (421.6) last season.
- In games that UTSA churned out over 421.6 yards last season, the team was 5-5 against the spread and 9-1 overall.
- Last season UTSA piled up 175.3 rushing yards per game, 32.4 more than Houston allowed per contest (142.9).
- When UTSA ran for more than 142.9 yards last year, it had a 5-2 ATS record and a 7-0 overall record.
- UTSA turned the ball over 19 times last season, six more turnovers than Houston forced (13).
UTSA’s Best Players
- Frank Harris’ previous season stat line: 4,063 passing yards (290.2 per game), 328-for-471 (69.6%), 32 touchdowns and nine picks. He also ran for 602 yards on 129 carries with nine rushing TDs.
- Last season Kevorian Barnes took 135 carries for 845 yards (60.4 per game) and scored six touchdowns.
- Brenden Brady ran for 699 yards on 156 carries (49.9 yards per game), with nine rushing touchdowns last year.
- In the previous season, Zakhari Franklin grabbed 94 passes (on 134 targets) for 1,136 yards (81.1 per game). He also found the end zone 15 times.
- Joshua Cephus also impressed receiving last year. He bagged 87 receptions for 985 yards and six touchdowns. He was targeted 115 times.
- De’Corian Clark reeled in 51 passes for 741 yards and eight touchdowns, averaging 52.9 yards per game last year.
- Trey Moore’s hard work last season produced a stat line of eight sacks, nine TFL and 38 tackles.
- Jamal Ligon was a wrecking ball on the field, collecting 64 tackles, three TFL, and one sack last year.
- Clifford Chattman collected five interceptions while adding 45 tackles and five passes defended last year.
Houston Betting Insights
- Houston went 5-8-0 ATS last year.
- Houston had an ATS record of 3-1 when playing as at least 1.5-point underdogs last year.
- A total of nine of Houston games last season hit the over.
Houston Pick Insights
- Houston scored 36.1 points per game last year, 10.2 more than UTSA allowed (25.9).
- Houston was 4-7 against the spread and 7-4 overall last season when the team scored over 25.9 points.
- Houston averaged 68.5 more yards per game (456.1) than UTSA gave up per contest (387.6) last year.
- Houston was 3-6 against the spread and 6-3 overall when the team picked up more than 387.6 yards last year.
- Last season Houston racked up 142.5 rushing yards per game, just 1.7 fewer yards than UTSA allowed per contest (144.2).
- Houston had a 1-5 ATS record and a 3-3 overall record when the team rushed for more than 144.2 yards last year.
- Houston had 19 giveaways last season, while UTSA had 21 takeaways.
Houston’s Best Players
- Clayton Tune averaged 313 passing yards per outing and completed 40 touchdowns last season. In addition, he tacked on 547 yards rushing with five touchdowns.
- Last season Stacy Sneed rushed for 501 yards. He also scored five total touchdowns.
- Nathaniel Dell was targeted 11.9 times per game and racked up 1,398 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns over the course of 2022.
- KeSean Carter caught 40 passes last season on his way to 619 yards and five receiving touchdowns.
- Matthew Golden played his way to seven receiving touchdowns and 571 receiving yards (43.9 ypg) last season.
- Last year D’Anthony Jones put pressure on opposing quarterbacks with five sacks, and added eight TFL and 36 tackles.
- Donavan Mutin put together a great stat line last year, collecting 73 tackles and four TFL.
- Jayce Rogers hauled in three interceptions in addition to 39 tackles, two TFL, and three passes defended a year ago.
