- Matchup: Houston Cougars vs Colorado Buffaloes
- Game Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
- Venue: Folsom Field, Boulder, CO
- Broadcasting on: ESPN
- Betting Line: Buffaloes (+10.0)
- Over/Under Total: 50.5
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The Colorado Buffaloes (3-6) are set to compete against the Houston Cougars (7-2) at Folsom Field on Friday, November 13, 2026. Colorado enters the game as 10-point underdogs. The total for the game is set at 50.5 points.
The Houston Cougars come into this matchup with a strong 7-2 record this season. In their most recent game, they secured a victory against the Cincinnati Bearcats, finishing 31-24. The Cougars allowed 162 rushing yards on 41 carries, averaging 4.0 yards per rush. Through the air, they gave up 19 completions on 30 attempts for 217 yards, achieving a completion percentage of 63.3%. Overall, Houston executed 59 plays, totaling 468 yards, including 241 rushing yards from 35 carries for an impressive average of 6.9 yards per carry.
On the scoring front, the Houston Cougars average 35.4 points per game (PPG). Their rushing offense averages 207.7 yards, positioning them 17th in Division 1 football. This season, they have accumulated a total of 4,232 yards. In terms of touchdowns, Houston has achieved 24 through the air and 18 on the ground. They currently have 228 first downs while facing 59 penalties totaling 499 yards, and they have recorded 6 turnovers this season.
In pass defense, the Cougars have surrendered 2,276 yards, placing them 122nd nationally. They allow an average of 252.9 passing yards per game with a completion percentage against of 62.3%. Overall, they give up 360.2 yards per outing, ranking them 71st in the country. Houston’s defense has allowed 14 passing touchdowns and 12 rushing touchdowns, averaging 3.8 yards per rush and 107.3 rushing yards per game this season. In total, they have conceded 966 rushing yards across 9 games, allowing 21.3 PPG, ranking them 41st in Division 1 for opponent scoring.
Meanwhile, the Buffaloes have a current record of 3-6. In their last outing, they suffered a defeat of 20-10 against the Arizona State Sun Devils. Colorado’s rushing attack struggled, averaging only 1.5 yards per carry for a total of 52 yards on 34 attempts. The team managed 300 total yards on 65 plays, averaging 4.6 yards per play. In pass defense, they allowed a completion percentage of 68.2%, yielding 196 yards on 15 completions out of 22 attempts, while permitting 42 rushing attempts for 108 yards (2.6 yards per carry).
The Colorado Buffaloes average 385.7 yards per game, ranking them 66th in college football. Their offense has accumulated 677 yards in penalties through 79 violations, placing them 6th nationally in aiding opponents. On the ground, they average 130.2 rushing yards with 1,172 total rushing yards this season. However, they have thrown 11 interceptions and lost 7 fumbles, recording 180 first downs. In terms of scoring, the Buffaloes sit at 124th with an average of 19.8 points per game. So far this season, they have accrued 2,299 passing yards and average 255.4 passing yards per game, ranking them 34th in the NCAA.
Defensively, the Buffaloes allow an average of 28.3 points per game, ranking 103rd in the nation. They have conceded a total of 1,199 rushing yards (133.2 yard per game) with 5 rushing touchdowns this season. Their pass defense has allowed 21 touchdowns and averages 243.7 passing yards per game, placing them 114th nationally. The Colorado defense has been on the field for 634 plays, ranking them 120th in college football. To date, they have registered 3 fumbles and 4 interceptions while conceding a cumulative total of 255 points this season.
Who do you think will come out on top in this exciting college football matchup between the Cougars and Buffaloes?
Expert Prediction: Take the Cougars -10.0
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