- Matchup: Houston Cougars vs Baylor Bears
- Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
- Venue: McLane Stadium, Waco, TX
- Broadcast: TNT
- Betting Odds: Bears favored by -2.5
- Total Points: Over/Under at 60.5
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The Houston Cougars (8-3) are set to visit McLane Stadium on Saturday, November 29, 2025, to take on the Baylor Bears (5-6). The Bears enter this game as 2.5-point favorites according to betting lines, with the total points projected at 60.5.
Houston comes into this game with an 8-3 record after their recent loss to the TCU Horned Frogs, where they fell 17-14. In that match, the Cougars executed 40 rushing plays and amassed 230 yards, averaging 5.8 yards per carry. They ran a total of 69 offensive plays for 391 yards. On defense, Houston allowed TCU 24 completions out of 33 attempts, resulting in a total of 293 yards and a completion rate of 72.7%. In the running game, the Cougars surrendered 133 yards on 36 carries, averaging 3.7 yards per carry.
This season, the Cougars have accumulated a total of 4,274 yards. In terms of scoring, they have achieved 21 passing touchdowns along with 13 rushing touchdowns, while turning the ball over 13 times. They have earned 226 first downs and have committed 54 penalties totaling 468 yards. Offensively, Houston maintains an average of 172.0 rushing yards per game, ranking 54th in Division 1. Their scoring average sits at 28.1 points per game.
Defensively, the Cougars have allowed 2,269 passing yards, putting them 48th in Division 1. They concede an average of 206.3 passing yards per game with a completion percentage against of 61.5%. Overall, their defense allows 341.5 yards per contest, ranking 44th nationally. They have given up 12 passing touchdowns and 15 rushing touchdowns, allowing an average of 3.7 yards per carry and 135.3 rushing yards per game, totaling 1,488 rushing yards for the season. Houston ranks 41st in the nation for points allowed, conceding 21.6 points per game.
Baylor enters this matchup with a 5-6 record. In their last outing, they faced a defeat against the Arizona Wildcats, ending at 41-17. The Bears allowed 35 rushing attempts for 172 yards, averaging 4.9 yards per carry. Their pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 56.0%, yielding 183 yards on 14 completions out of 25 attempts. In total, Baylor tallied 343 yards on 78 plays, averaging 4.4 yards per play. They also ran for 4.0 yards per attempt, finishing with 181 yards from 45 carries.
As for their scoring ability, Baylor ranks 42nd in Division 1, averaging 31.7 points per game. They generate an average of 453.8 total yards per contest, placing them 21st nationally. Their offense is responsible for 642 penalty yards across 64 infractions, landing them 77th for penalties. So far, they’ve thrown 11 interceptions and allowed opponents to recover 11 fumbles, achieving 272 first downs. For the season, the Bears have gained 3,406 yards through the air, averaging 309.6 passing yards per game, which ranks 3rd in Division 1. They also average 144.2 rushing yards per game, with a total of 1,586 rushing yards accumulated.
Defensively, the Bears allow 32.7 points per game, placing them 123rd in the nation. They have given up a total of 2,151 rushing yards (195.5 yards per game) and allowed 28 rushing touchdowns this season. Additionally, they conceded 17 passing touchdowns and 194.4 passing yards per game, ranking 36th in Division 1. Baylor’s defense has been on the field for 748 plays, which ranks 93rd nationally, with 2 forced fumbles and 8 interceptions this season. Their total points conceded stands at 360.
Who will emerge victorious in this matchup of Cougars vs Bears?
Prediction: Bet on the Cougars +2.5
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