Kansas Jayhawks vs Houston Cougars Prediction, 9/17/2022 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Kansas Jayhawks vs Houston Cougars

Date: Saturday, September 17, 2022

Location: TDECU Stadium in Houston, TX

TV: ESPNU

Odds/Point Spread: Cougars (-8)

Total/Over-Under: 63

The Houston Cougars (1-1) will go up against the Kansas Jayhawks (2-0) at TDECU Stadium on Saturday. Kansas opens this game as 8-point dogs. The total is set at 63.

The Kansas Jayhawks come into this matchup with a record of 2-0 for this season. In their last matchup, the Jayhawks went up against the West Virginia Mountaineers and earned the victory with a final of 55-42. Jalon Daniels connected on 18/29 with 219 yds through the air and 3 TDs. He had a QB rate of 159.6 and ended the game without throwing an interception. Jalon Daniels was the best rusher for the Jayhawks with 12 carries for 85 yds (7.1 yds per carry). In all, they had 65 plays for 419 yards. The Kansas Jayhawks ended up rushing 36 times and accumulated 200 yards, which came out to an average of 5.6 yards per tote. When it came to stopping the run, the Jayhawks gave up 146 yds on 38 tries, which calculates to 3.8 yds per run allowed. Kansas allowed 28 pass completions on 40 attempts for 355 yards, and a completion percentage of 70.0%.

When talking about scoring, the Kansas Jayhawks are averaging 55.5 points per game. As a team they're holding an average of 248.5 yards on the ground giving them a rank of 12th in Division 1. The Jayhawks have earned 921 total yards this season. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, Kansas has earned 4 touchdowns through the air and 10 rushing touchdowns. Kansas has recorded 45 first downs as an offense, and they have been called for 10 infractions for 110 yds. They have turned the football over 3 different times.

In terms of passing yardage, the Jayhawks have given up 452 yards which has them ranked 73rd in college football. They have conceded 226.0 yards per game via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 65.2%. Overall, they are allowing 345.5 yards per outing which ranks them 66th in D-1. They have yielded 4 touchdowns via the pass and 2 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.0 yards per tote and 119.5 rushing yards per game this season. During the season, they have conceded 239 running yards through 2 games. The Jayhawks rank 79th in the country regarding the opposition scoring, giving up 26.0 PPG.

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The Cougars step onto the field holding a record of 1-1 for this season. For their last game, the Cougars walked away with a loss by a score of 33-30 when they played the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Clayton Tune (1 touchdown) ended the contest with 266 yds on 20/39 through the air while his quarterback rate was 111.9. He threw 1 interception and his average yards per pass attempt was 6.8. Brandon Campbell carried the ball 16 times for 80 yards, ending the contest with 5.0 yards per carry for Houston. The Cougars finished the game with a total of 353 yards and they ran 68 plays (5.2 yds per play). Houston ran the football for 3.0 yards per carry, finishing with 87 yds on 29 attempts. Houston gave up 44 running attempts for 118 yds (2.7 yards per rush). The Cougars pass defense conceded a completion percentage of 61.0%, relinquishing 350 yds on 36 for 59 through the air.

The Houston Cougars maintain an average of 348.5 yards per outing, which ranks them 100th in the nation. The Houston offense has compiled 201 yards of penalties on 23 infractions, which ranks 4th in D-1 in terms of helping out the other team. Over the course of the season thus far, the Cougars currently sit at 472 yards through the air as well as an average of 236.0 throwing yards per outing, which ranks 74th in Division 1. When discussing the points being put on the board, the Cougars are ranking 66th in college football by scoring 33.5 points per game.

The Cougars are allowing 34.0 PPG, which has them 106th in the nation. Houston has yielded a total of 222 yards rushing (111.0 yards per contest) as well as 3 touchdowns via the rush for the season. In total, they have given up 68 points in total. They have surrendered 5 touchdowns through the air as well as 343.5 yards per outing, which has them ranked 127th in college football. The Cougars defense has participated in 176 plays, which has them ranked 116th in Division 1.

Who will win tonight's Jayhawks/Cougars college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Jayhawks +8

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