Houston Visits Colorado as 10.5-Point Favorite

Houston enters the November 13 game after beating Cincinnati 31-24, while Colorado is looking to rebound from a 20-10 loss to Arizona State. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:15 p.m. EST, with ESPN carrying the game. Houston opened as a 10.5-point favorite; the listed total is 49.5 points.

The Cougars average 35.4 points and 470.2 yards per game, including 207.7 rushing yards. Colorado averages 19.8 points and 387 yards, with 131.6 yards on the ground. Houston has converted 59.3% of its third downs, the best rate in the FBS, while Colorado has allowed opponents to convert 38.8% of theirs. Houston also has a plus-seven turnover margin, compared with Colorado’s minus-11.

Houston quarterback Conner Weigman has thrown for 2,280 yards, 22 touchdowns and two interceptions. Colorado’s Isaac Wilson has 1,412 passing yards, eight touchdowns and eight interceptions. Houston’s leading receiver, Amare Thomas, has 698 yards and eight touchdowns; Colorado’s Joseph Williams has 853 yards and six touchdowns.

Houston’s next game is at West Virginia on November 21. Colorado visits Cincinnati that day.