The Texas Longhorns'(5-1, 2-1 Big 12) and Houston Cougars'(3-3, 1-2) meet Saturday. Kick from TDECU Stadium is set for 4 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Texas vs. Houston'odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Texas had a bye last week after losing its previous game 34-30 to Oklahoma. In that game, QB Quinn Ewers'went 31 of 37 for 346 yards with a touchdown and 2 interceptions. On the ground, RB Jonathon Brooks'had 22 carriers for 129 yards and a TD. An Oklahoma TD with 15 seconds left put the nail in the coffin for the Longhorns.
Houston is also coming off an extended break after beating West Virginia 41-39 to cover as a 3-point home underdog Oct. 12. QB Donovan Smith'went 21 of 27 for 253 yards and 4 TDs in the victory with his top target being WR'Stephon Johnson'who had 4 receptions for 96 yards and 2 TDs. Johnson caught the 49-yard last-second heave to win the game after West Virginia previously scored with just 12 seconds left.
Texas is No. 8 in the US LBM Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.