The Houston Cougars and UTSA Roadrunners open their seasons Saturday at the Alamodome. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (CBSSN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Houston vs. UTSA odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Cougars posted 12 victories last season, including a win in the Birmingham Bowl over Auburn of the SEC. Houston welcomes QB Clayton Tune back, and the Cougars are among the favorites to win the AAC in 2022.
The Roadrunners attained their 1st-ever ranking last season, but struggled in the final 3 games with just 1 victory. UTSA lost the Frisco Bowl against San Diego State, and stud RB Sincere McCormick rested to get ready for the NFL Draft. UTSA will have difficulty matching last season’s double-digit win total.
This is the 3rd-ever meeting between these Lone Star State schools, with Houston winning 59-28 in San Antonio Sept. 28, 2013, and UTSA winning 27-7 in Houston Aug. 29, 2014.