- Matchup: West Virginia Mountaineers vs Houston Cougars
- Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
- Venue: TDECU Stadium, Houston, TX
- Broadcast: FS1
- Betting Odds/Point Spread: Cougars favored by 14.0 points
- Over/Under Total: 49.5
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The Houston Cougars (6-1) will host the West Virginia Mountaineers (2-6) at TDECU Stadium on Saturday, November 1, 2025. West Virginia enters the game as 14.0-point underdogs according to betting lines, with the total set at 49.5.
This season, the West Virginia Mountaineers hold a record of 2-6. Their most recent game against the TCU Horned Frogs resulted in a narrow defeat, with the final score being 23-17. In that match, they executed 73 plays, accumulating 342 total yards. The Mountaineers’ ground attack totaled 32 carries for 41 yards, averaging just 1.3 yards per rush. Defensively, West Virginia allowed 96 rushing yards on 33 attempts, yielding 2.9 yards per carry. The Mountaineers also gave up 24 completions on 39 passes for 247 yards, achieving a completion rate of 61.5%.
This season, the Mountaineers have totaled 2,821 yards. In terms of touchdowns, West Virginia has recorded 6 through the air and 15 on the ground, while turning the ball over to their opponents 12 times. They have notched 155 first downs and have been flagged 46 times for 411 yards in penalties. The team has produced an average of 176.1 rushing yards per game, ranking them 47th nationally. On offense, the Mountaineers average 20.5 points per game.
Defensively, West Virginia struggles, ranking 105th in college football by allowing 29.9 points per game. They concede an average of 4.0 yards per rush and 160.1 rushing yards per game this season, totaling 1,281 yards on the ground over 8 games. In the passing game, they have allowed 1,977 yards, placing them 117th overall in the nation, permitting 247.1 passing yards per game and a completion percentage of 62.4%. This results in an average of 407.3 yards given up per game, which ranks 106th in Division 1. The defense has given up 14 passing touchdowns and 12 rushing touchdowns.
The Cougars come into this encounter with a strong 6-1 record. In their latest outing, they secured a win against the Arizona State Sun Devils with a score of 24-16. Houston amassed a total of 384 yards on 70 plays (5.5 yards per play). They averaged 3.8 yards per carry, racking up 183 rushing yards on 48 attempts. The Cougars allowed 21 rushing attempts for 98 yards (4.7 yards per carry), while their passing defense managed a completion rate of 52.2%, giving up 328 yards on 24 completions from 46 attempts.
The Houston Cougars average 381.3 total yards per game, ranking them 73rd in the nation. Their offense has been penalized for 396 yards on 46 infractions, placing them 80th in Division 1 for penalties. On the ground, they average 171.3 rushing yards per game and have accumulated 1,370 rushing yards this season. They have turned the ball over with 3 interceptions and allowed 1 fumble recovery while tallying 156 first downs. In terms of scoring, the Cougars are ranked 71st in Division 1, averaging 28.8 points per game. Furthermore, they have thrown for a total of 1,680 passing yards this season, averaging 210.0 yards per game, which ranks them 90th in college football.
Defensively, the Cougars allow 18.6 points per game, ranking them 21st in Division 1. They have surrendered a total of 963 rushing yards (120.4 yards per game) and 9 rushing touchdowns this season. Additionally, they have allowed 9 passing touchdowns and 210.4 yards per game, putting them 52nd in college football. Houston’s defense has seen action on 529 plays, ranking 88th in Division 1. This season, they have recorded 3 fumble recoveries and 6 interceptions, allowing a total of 149 points.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s matchup between the Mountaineers and Cougars?
Expert’s Pick: Back the Cougars -14.0
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