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Big 12-SEC Crossover Matchup: Houston Cougars to Face 15th-Ranked Oklahoma Sooners at Memorial Stadium

This weekend, college football fans can look forward to an exciting Big 12-SEC crossover matchup between the Houston Cougars and the 15th-ranked Oklahoma Sooners. The game is set to take place at Memorial Stadium in Norman, OK at 7:45 ET. The Sooners are currently favored to win with a point spread of -29, opening at -28.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cougars +1750 | Sooners -8250
• Spread: Cougars +29 (-110) | Sooners -29 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 49.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oklahoma will win straight-up is 99%.

Houston vs Oklahoma Stats

Houston Cougars

Houston had high hopes for a successful season under new head coach Willie Fritz, who boasted an impressive record at Tulane. However, the team's debut was disappointing as they suffered a 27-7 loss to UNLV at home, despite being the favorite by 3.5 points. The offense struggled, only managing to score seven points on 247 yards, with multiple turnovers and poor rushing performance. Defensively, there were some improvements from last season but still room for growth. Currently ranked at 120 in power rankings, Houston has a lot of work to do to turn their season around.

Oklahoma Sooners Analysis

Brent Venables' Oklahoma Sooners started their season strong with a dominant 51-3 victory over Temple. Looking to improve on past seasons, where they made bowl games but fell short, the Sooners are transitioning to the SEC and have a tough matchup against #14 Tennessee coming up. In their win over Temple, Oklahoma's ground game and strong defense stood out, with standout performances from Taylor Tatum and Jaren Kanak. Zac Alley, the new defensive coordinator, is expected to bring his expertise to further strengthen the team. The Sooners currently boast a power ranking of 15 and are ranked #8 for offense and #10 for defense, with an impressive 1-0 record. Oklahoma has historically had success against Houston in their recent matchups.

Oklahoma Poised for Victory Over Houston After Disappointing Loss to UNLV

Houston suffered a disappointing loss against UNLV in their season opener, failing to score before a late-game touchdown. The team struggled offensively, with only 59 yards in the first half and starting quarterback Donovan Smith completing 15 out of 30 passes for 135 yards and two interceptions. While UNLV is a reputable Group of Five program, they do not have the same caliber as Oklahoma. With an impressive offensive display from newcomer Deion Burks and a strong performance from the team overall, I am confident that Oklahoma will cover the 28.5 point spread. Their offensive capabilities will likely result in a decisive victory over Houston, demonstrating dominance throughout the entirety of the game.

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