Utah Utes at Houston Cougars
Saturday, October 26th 2024 (7:00 PM EDT)
Utah -4.5 (36.0) (-170) Open: -3.5 | 38.0
Houston 17 - Utah: 14 (Big 12)
Utes (5 - 7) (5 - 7 - 0)
Coach Kyle Whittingham (162 - 79)
Avg Score : 24 - 21 (24 - 25 on Road)
Record Prediction: 5 - 7 (#83)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 3) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 1)
Coach Kyle Whittingham (162 - 79)
Avg Score : 24 - 21 (24 - 25 on Road)
Record Prediction: 5 - 7 (#83)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 3) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 1)
Wind: 13.9 MPH
Our Line: Utah -10 (SP+ UTAH -16)
Projected Score: UTAH: 24 - HOU: 14 (40)
UTAH Win prob: 64% | Cover: 49%
UTAH Travel: 1200 miles, 1 hrs behind
Our Line: Utah -10 (SP+ UTAH -16)
Projected Score: UTAH: 24 - HOU: 14 (40)
UTAH Win prob: 64% | Cover: 49%
UTAH Travel: 1200 miles, 1 hrs behind
Cougars (4 - 8) (5 - 7 - 0)
Coach Willie Fritz (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 14 - 23 (15 - 18 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 4 - 8 (#101)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 3) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 0)
Coach Willie Fritz (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 14 - 23 (15 - 18 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 4 - 8 (#101)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 3) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 0)
| Utah's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Thu 8/29 | Utah vs Southern Utah | -37.5 | 55.5 | W 49 - 0 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/7 | Utah vs Baylor | -14.5 | 52.5 | W 23 - 12 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/14 | Utah at Utah State | -20.5 | 43.5 | W 38 - 21 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/21 | Utah at Oklahoma State | -1.0 | 53.5 | W 22 - 19 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/28 | Utah vs Arizona | -7.5 | 47.0 | L 10 - 23 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Fri 10/11 | Utah at Arizona State | -6.0 | 46.5 | L 19 - 27 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/19 | Utah vs TCU | -3.0 | 52.0 | L 7 - 13 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/26 | Utah at Houston | -4.5 | 36.0 | L 14 - 17 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/9 | Utah vs BYU | +3.5 | 40.5 | L 21 - 22 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/16 | Utah at Colorado | +13.5 | 43.5 | L 24 - 49 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/23 | Utah vs Iowa State | +6.5 | 42.5 | L 28 - 31 | O | Y | |
| Fri 11/29 | Utah at UCF | +9.5 | 45.5 | W 28 - 14 | U | Y | |
Total: Elite: 0, Good: 6, Avg 3, Bad 1, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 3, Avg 2, Bad 0, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 3, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Utah's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 3, Avg 2, Bad 0, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 3, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
| Houston's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | Houston vs UNLV | -3.0 | 56.0 | L 7 - 27 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/7 | Houston at Oklahoma | +27.5 | 48.5 | L 12 - 16 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/14 | Houston vs Rice | -3.5 | 43.5 | W 33 - 7 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/21 | Houston at Cincinnati | +4.0 | 47.5 | L 0 - 34 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/28 | Houston vs Iowa State | +16.0 | 43.0 | L 0 - 20 | U | N | |
| Fri 10/4 | Houston at TCU | +16.5 | 52.0 | W 30 - 19 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/19 | Houston vs Kansas | +4.5 | 45.5 | L 14 - 42 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/26 | Houston vs Utah | +4.5 | 36.0 | W 17 - 14 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/2 | Houston vs Kansas State | +12.5 | 46.5 | W 24 - 19 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Fri 11/15 | Houston at Arizona | +1.0 | 46.5 | L 3 - 27 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/23 | Houston vs Baylor | +7.0 | 51.0 | L 10 - 20 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/30 | Houston at BYU | +9.5 | 39.5 | L 18 - 30 | O | N | |
Total: Elite: 0, Good: 8, Avg 3, Bad 0, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 5, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 3, Avg 2, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 4, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Houston's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 5, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 3, Avg 2, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 4, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Important Stats (2023)
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTAH | #112 (.11) | 40% (89) | 23.6 | 42% (83) | 3.09 (72) | 183 | 39% (92) | 166 | 3.29 (107) | #38 (.14) | 36% (16) | 20.7 | 38% (30) | 35% (9) | 3.48 (45) | 41.2 | 1 | 1.2 |
| HOU | #104 (.13) | 40% (97) | 14 | 39% (110) | 2.97 (96) | 119 | 41% (75) | 241 | 3.44 (100) | #114 (.26) | 47% (126) | 22.9 | 47% (104) | 48% (130) | 4.26 (111) | 49.2 | 1.3 | 1.2 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTAH | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| HOU | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Overall Stats 2023
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTAH Offense | 13 | 23.6 | 24.2 | 40.4% | 3.29 | 1 | 19 | 348 | 183 | 166 | 4.2 | 60% | 39% | 42% | 39% | 14% | .11 |
| HOU Defense | 12 | 22.9 | 17.8 | 46.7% | 4.26 | 1.2 | - | - | - | - | - | 51% | 47% | 47% | 48% | 13% | .26 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTAH Defense | 13 | 20.7 | 24.5 | 36.4% | 3.48 | 1.2 | - | - | - | - | - | 39% | 60% | 38% | 35% | 17% | .14 |
| HOU Offense | 12 | 14 | 15.2 | 39.7% | 3.44 | 1.3 | 19 | 360 | 119 | 241 | 4 | 42% | 56% | 39% | 41% | 14% | .13 |
Additional Stats 2023
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 13 | 34:07 | 18.8 | 41% | 41% | 4.9 | 41.2 | 1 | 1.2 | 5.3 | 2.5 | 2 | 29.6 |
| Houston | 12 | 27:56 | 19.2 | 36% | 26% | 5.7 | 49.2 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 5 | 1.9 | 3 | 28.2 |
Run Game Stats (2024)
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTAH Offense | 13 | 60% (11) | 42% (83) | 43.2 | 182.5 | 4.2 | 19 (69) | .13 (82) | 3.09 (72) | 69% (100) | 8% (37) | 1 (63) |
| HOU Defense | 12 | 51% (89) | 47% (104) | - | - | - | - | .23 (111) | 3.24 (101) | 75% (79) | 8% (110) | 1.05 (93) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTAH Defense | 13 | 39% (1) | 38% (30) | - | - | - | - | .09 (37) | 2.93 (39) | 70% (49) | 11% (41) | 1.01 (77) |
| HOU Offense | 12 | 42% (115) | 39% (110) | 29.9 | 118.8 | 4 | 10 (124) | .06 (116) | 2.97 (96) | 59% (129) | 9% (57) | 0.98 (82) |
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTAH Offense | 13 | 39% (123) | 39% (92) | 14.5 | 25.2 | 165.8 | 6.6 | 11.4 | 15 (96) | 11 (68) | .13 (117) | 1.5 (114) | 30% (37) | 28% (92) | .17 (113) | 5% (38) | 1.8 (121) |
| HOU Defense | 12 | 47% (40) | 48% (130) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 (87) | .35 (108) | 1.5 (27) | 30% (98) | 38% (128) | .47 (125) | 4% (124) | 2.1 (91) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTAH Defense | 13 | 60% (133) | 35% (9) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 (100) | .18 (20) | 1.7 (99) | 38% (4) | 23% (4) | .2 (18) | 6% (77) | 2.1 (90) |
| HOU Offense | 12 | 56% (24) | 41% (75) | 21.7 | 33.9 | 241.4 | 7.1 | 11.1 | 24 (41) | 13 (97) | .25 (77) | 1.5 (86) | 34% (94) | 25% (111) | .18 (107) | 5% (20) | 2.1 (56) |
Utah's Power Ratings
Utah's Power Rating: 3.37 #48
Utah's Offense Rating: 10.54 #127
Utah's Defense Rating: 1.59 #8
2024 Talent Rating: 690.00 #59
Blue Chip Ratio: 22% #25
Utah's 2024 Expected Record: 5.0 - 7.0
Utah's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 7.7 #40
Utah's Offense SP+ Rating: 23.6 #96
Utah's Defense SP+ Rating: 17.2 #16
Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 719.13
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Utah's Power Rating: 3.37 #48
Utah's Offense Rating: 10.54 #127
Utah's Defense Rating: 1.59 #8
2024 Talent Rating: 690.00 #59
Blue Chip Ratio: 22% #25
Utah's 2024 Expected Record: 5.0 - 7.0
Utah's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 7.7 #40
Utah's Offense SP+ Rating: 23.6 #96
Utah's Defense SP+ Rating: 17.2 #16
Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 719.13
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Power Ratings Matchup
Utah: 3.37 Houston: -4.585
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Utah: 7.7 Houston: -8.2
Utah: 3.37 Houston: -4.585
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Utah: 7.7 Houston: -8.2
Houston's Power Ratings
Houston's Power Rating: -4.585 #86
Houston's Offense Rating: 9.85 #129
Houston's Defense Rating: 8.04 #55
2024 Talent Rating: 608.00 #74
Blue Chip Ratio: 5 #62
Houston's 2024 Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0
Houston's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -8.2 #101
Houston's Offense SP+ Rating: 18.1 #118
Houston's Defense SP+ Rating: 24.5 #54
Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 719.13
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Houston's Power Rating: -4.585 #86
Houston's Offense Rating: 9.85 #129
Houston's Defense Rating: 8.04 #55
2024 Talent Rating: 608.00 #74
Blue Chip Ratio: 5 #62
Houston's 2024 Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0
Houston's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -8.2 #101
Houston's Offense SP+ Rating: 18.1 #118
Houston's Defense SP+ Rating: 24.5 #54
Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 719.13
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Utah Scoring
Offense: 23.6 PPG
Offense on Road: 24.2
Defense: 20.7 PPG
Defense on Road: 24.5
Utah's 2024 Record
Record: 5 - 7
Record vs Spread: 5 - 7 - 0
Record on Road: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 4 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 2 - 6 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 1 - 3 - 0
Offense: 23.6 PPG
Offense on Road: 24.2
Defense: 20.7 PPG
Defense on Road: 24.5
Utah's 2024 Record
Record: 5 - 7
Record vs Spread: 5 - 7 - 0
Record on Road: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 4 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 2 - 6 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 1 - 3 - 0
Projected Score
Utah 24
Houston 14
Projected Total Points: 40
Utah 24
Houston 14
Projected Total Points: 40
Houston Scoring
Offense: 14 PPG
Offense at Home: 15.2
Defense: 22.9 PPG
Defense at Home: 17.8
Houston's 2024 Record
Record: 4 - 8
Record vs Spread: 5 - 7 - 0
Record at home: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 3 - 3 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 4 - 6 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 2 - 2 - 0
Offense: 14 PPG
Offense at Home: 15.2
Defense: 22.9 PPG
Defense at Home: 17.8
Houston's 2024 Record
Record: 4 - 8
Record vs Spread: 5 - 7 - 0
Record at home: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 3 - 3 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 4 - 6 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 2 - 2 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Winner | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10/26 | Houston | 17 | Utah | 14 | Houston | Utah -4.5 | Houston | 36.0 | Under |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 1 | 1 | 0 Overs |
| Utah | 0 | 0 | 1 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 1 - 0 | 1 - 0 | 0 - 0 | 1 - 0 |
| Road Teams | 0 - 1 | 0 - 1 | 0 - 1 | 0 - 0 |
(#48) Utah Info
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 3.37 #48
Offense Rating: 10.54 #127
Defense Rating: 1.59 #8
Overall SP+ Rating: 7.7 #40
Offense SP+ Rating: 23.6 #96
Defense SP+ Rating: 17.2 #16
Talent Rating: 690.00 #59
Blue Chip Ratio: 22% #25
Expected Record: 5.0 - 7.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 49%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 37%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 3.4 PPO
Awful Run Success 38%
Awful Pass Success 35%
Avg OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 35%
Great in Scoring Position 3.13 PPO
Great Run Def Success 37%
Great Pass Def Success 34%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Utah Notes
(11/24) Fight w/ ISU, OG'd by 180+, pick 6, PR TD
(11/24) Only 9 1st D, 3-10 on 3rd, Rgame/Wilson bad
(11/18) Wilson better but 3 INTs, Pass D torched by Buffs
(11/13) Fr QB Rose out for season, only Wilson left
(11/10) TE Kuithe lost for season (inj vs BYU)
(10/31) QB Wilson split reps w/ So. Rose for being awful
(10/27) Off still awful, BAD L vs Houston, Run D mauled
(10/21) 3 bad L's, Avg'd 12 PPG. Def is great, Off is poor
(10/21) New OC Bajakian led awful NW Off, < 120 ypp
(10/20) OC Ludwig steps down, near last Off 2 yrs
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 3.37 #48
Offense Rating: 10.54 #127
Defense Rating: 1.59 #8
Overall SP+ Rating: 7.7 #40
Offense SP+ Rating: 23.6 #96
Defense SP+ Rating: 17.2 #16
Talent Rating: 690.00 #59
Blue Chip Ratio: 22% #25
Expected Record: 5.0 - 7.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 49%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 37%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 3.4 PPO
Awful Run Success 38%
Awful Pass Success 35%
Avg OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 35%
Great in Scoring Position 3.13 PPO
Great Run Def Success 37%
Great Pass Def Success 34%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Utah Notes
(11/24) Fight w/ ISU, OG'd by 180+, pick 6, PR TD
(11/24) Only 9 1st D, 3-10 on 3rd, Rgame/Wilson bad
(11/18) Wilson better but 3 INTs, Pass D torched by Buffs
(11/13) Fr QB Rose out for season, only Wilson left
(11/10) TE Kuithe lost for season (inj vs BYU)
(10/31) QB Wilson split reps w/ So. Rose for being awful
(10/27) Off still awful, BAD L vs Houston, Run D mauled
(10/21) 3 bad L's, Avg'd 12 PPG. Def is great, Off is poor
(10/21) New OC Bajakian led awful NW Off, < 120 ypp
(10/20) OC Ludwig steps down, near last Off 2 yrs
Power #48
#86Off #127
#129Def #8
#55Talent #59
#74SP+ #40
#101SP+ Off #96
#118SP+ Def #16
#54Rematch from Week 9
Utah 4.5 (36.0)
Houston won vs Utah this year (17-14)
Previous Matchups
Houston beat Utah last year (17-14)
Weather Forecast
Playing in O'Quinn Field at TDECU Stadium
Conditions: Fair
Temp: 83° - Wind: 14 mph
Team Information
Injuries: UTAH | HOU
Depth Chart: UTAH | HOU
Rosters: UTAH | HOU
(#86) Houston Info
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -4.585 #86
Offense Rating: 9.85 #129
Defense Rating: 8.04 #55
Overall SP+ Rating: -8.2 #101
Offense SP+ Rating: 18.1 #118
Defense SP+ Rating: 24.5 #54
Talent Rating: 608.00 #74
Blue Chip Ratio: 5 #62
Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0
Team Profile
Run heavy Offense 57%, Pass: 42%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 35%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 2.57 PPO
Awful Run Success 35%
Awful Pass Success 37%
Avg OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Good Defense Success Rate of 40%
Good in Scoring Position 3.52 PPO
Good Run Def Success 40%
Avg Pass Def Success 39%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Houston Notes
(12/14) Hired DC A. Armstrong (UF DC 23-24)
(12/5) Fired OC Kevin Barbay
(12/5) Hired OC Slade Nagle, ST/TE coach @ LSU
(11/25) 4 TOs, 3-10 on 3rd, 239 total yards in bad Bay L
(11/25) Def played great vs Bay, forced 3 INTs, Off sucks
(11/18) Regress vs Zona, Off abysmal, 3 TOs, Def OK
(11/2) Huge W over K St. Chris 11-11, Run D great
(10/27) 13 Passes, 230 ryds (4.7 ypc) in Utah upset. Big W
(10/18) QB Criss replacing Smith (should be an upgrade)
(9/22) Off abysmal. Can't run/pass. Def can't overcome
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -4.585 #86
Offense Rating: 9.85 #129
Defense Rating: 8.04 #55
Overall SP+ Rating: -8.2 #101
Offense SP+ Rating: 18.1 #118
Defense SP+ Rating: 24.5 #54
Talent Rating: 608.00 #74
Blue Chip Ratio: 5 #62
Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0
Team Profile
Run heavy Offense 57%, Pass: 42%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 35%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 2.57 PPO
Awful Run Success 35%
Awful Pass Success 37%
Avg OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Good Defense Success Rate of 40%
Good in Scoring Position 3.52 PPO
Good Run Def Success 40%
Avg Pass Def Success 39%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Houston Notes
(12/14) Hired DC A. Armstrong (UF DC 23-24)
(12/5) Fired OC Kevin Barbay
(12/5) Hired OC Slade Nagle, ST/TE coach @ LSU
(11/25) 4 TOs, 3-10 on 3rd, 239 total yards in bad Bay L
(11/25) Def played great vs Bay, forced 3 INTs, Off sucks
(11/18) Regress vs Zona, Off abysmal, 3 TOs, Def OK
(11/2) Huge W over K St. Chris 11-11, Run D great
(10/27) 13 Passes, 230 ryds (4.7 ypc) in Utah upset. Big W
(10/18) QB Criss replacing Smith (should be an upgrade)
(9/22) Off abysmal. Can't run/pass. Def can't overcome
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Wilson | 127 | 225 | 56% | 1510 | 10 | 11 | 6.7 |
| Brandon Rose | 19 | 36 | 53% | 157 | 2 | 2 | 4.4 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Mitchell | 47 | 158 | 1 | 3.4 | 18 |
| Dijon Stanley | 20 | 66 | 0 | 3.3 | 14 |
| Brandon Rose | 11 | 66 | 0 | 6.0 | 27 |
| Jaylon Glover | 12 | 60 | 0 | 5.0 | 22 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian Singer (Tr) | 53 | 702 | 1 | 13.2 | 40 |
| Dijon Stanley | 7 | 166 | 2 | 23.7 | 79 |
| Daidren Zipperer | 8 | 122 | 0 | 15.3 | 46 |
| Carsen Ryan (Tr) | 10 | 113 | 1 | 11.3 | 25 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lander Barton | 72 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Tao Johnson | 70 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Smith Snowden | 48 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Alaka'i Gilman (Tr) | 41 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Fano | 35 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Lander Barton | 72 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Dallas Vakalahi | 16 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| John Henry Daley | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Calhoun (Tr) | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Smith Snowden | 48 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Lander Barton | 72 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeon Chriss (Tr) | 83 | 130 | 64% | 824 | 4 | 8 | 6.3 |
| Ui Ale | 10 | 13 | 77% | 112 | 1 | 0 | 8.6 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Re'Shaun Sanford II | 94 | 444 | 1 | 4.7 | 38 |
| Zeon Chriss (Tr) | 113 | 381 | 4 | 3.4 | 71 |
| Stacy Sneed | 60 | 308 | 1 | 5.1 | 65 |
| J'Marion Burnette | 43 | 182 | 0 | 4.2 | 54 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephon Johnson Jr. | 32 | 402 | 2 | 12.6 | 44 |
| Joseph Manjack | 22 | 351 | 3 | 16.0 | 57 |
| Mekhi Mews (Tr) | 29 | 253 | 1 | 8.7 | 57 |
| Maliq Carr (Tr) | 19 | 186 | 1 | 9.8 | 23 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Batton (Tr) | 94 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Kentrell Webb (Tr) | 54 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Hershey McLaurin (Tr) | 50 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Cooper Jr. | 46 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| Michael Batton (Tr) | 94 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Brandon Mack | 39 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Anthony Holmes Jr. | 35 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Haulcy | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Jeremiah Wilson (Tr) | 24 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Ajani Carter | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |