Houston Cougars vs Oklahoma Sooners Prediction, 9/7/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Houston Cougars vs Oklahoma Sooners

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

Location: Memorial Stadium in Norman, OK

TV: SEC NETWORK

Odds/Point Spread: Sooners (-29.0)

Total/Over-Under: 49

The Oklahoma Sooners (1-0) will try to beat the Houston Cougars (0-1) at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Oklahoma opens this matchup as 29.0-point favorites. The betting total is set at 49.

The Houston Cougars step onto the field holding a record of 0-1 this year. The last time they took the field, the Cougars played against the UNLV Rebels and ended up losing by a score of 27-7. The Houston Cougars ran the football 26 times and amassed 38 yds, which earned them an average of 1.5 yds per carry. In all, they had 64 plays which converted into 247 yards. Houston relinquished 7 pass completions on 14 tries for 113 yards, and a completion rate of 50.0%. When it came to stopping the run, the Cougars conceded 195 yards on 48 attempts, which calculates to 4.1 yards per run allowed.

When it comes to scoring, the Houston Cougars are averaging 7.0 PPG. As a unit they maintain an average of 38.0 yards via the ground game ranking them 130th in college football. The Cougars have earned 247 yards in total this season. When it comes to notching touchdowns, Houston has earned 1 touchdown through the air and 0 touchdowns on the ground. Houston has accounted for 14 first downs offensively, and they have committed 10 penalties for 74 yards. They have surrendered the ball 2 different times.

Regarding yards through the air, the Cougars have given up 113 yards which ranks them 24th in D-1. They have surrendered 113.0 yards per outing through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 50.0%. During the season, they have allowed 308.0 yards per game ranking them 74th in Division 1. They have given up 2 touchdowns through the air and no TD's pounding the rock. They are allowing an average of 4.1 yards per attempt on the ground and 195.0 rushing yards per contest on the year. In total, they have allowed 195 rushing yards through 1 game. The Cougars are ranked 93rd in the country regarding team defense, allowing 27.0 points per game.

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The Sooners head into this matchup 1-0 for this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Sooners got the win with a final of 51-3 against the Temple Owls. Oklahoma ended up running for 6.1 yards per attempt, finishing the contest with 220 yds on 36 carries. The Sooners finished the game with 378 yds and they ran 65 plays (5.8 yds per play). The Sooners passing defense allowed a completion rate of 48.0%, relinquishing 128 yds on 12 out of 25 through the air. Oklahoma relinquished 36 rush attempts for 69 yds (1.9 yards per rush).

When it comes to their ability to score points, the Sooners are sitting 23rd in the nation holding an average of 51.0 points per outing. The Oklahoma Sooners have an average of 378.0 yards/game, which is good for 82nd in the nation. The Oklahoma offense has 62 penalty yards on 7 violations, which ranks them 37th in Division 1 in terms of giving up free yards. They have thrown no picks while surrendering no fumbles and they have obtained 18 1st downs. During the season to this point, the Sooners have racked up 158 passing yards, which ranks 107th in D-1. They average 220.0 run yards per game.

Oklahoma has yielded a total of 69 yards on the ground in addition to no touchdowns via the rush for the year. They have surrendered no touchdownss through the air and 128.0 yards per game, which puts them in 40th in D-1. They have earned 4 fumbles and 2 interceptions over the course of the season. The Sooners defense has been on the field for 61 plays, ranking them 47th in Division 1. The Sooners are relinquishing 3.0 PPG, which has them ranked 22nd in Division 1. This year, they have conceded 3 pts.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Cougars +29.0

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