Houston Christian at UTSA - 2024 Matchup Preview
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Saturday, September 21st 2024 (3:30 PM EDT)
UTSA -35.5 (54.5) (0)  Open: -35.5
UTSA 45 - Houston Christian: 7

 
Huskies (0 - 2) (0 - 1 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 7 - 52 (7 - 52 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
HCU coming off BYE
UTSA is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: UTSA -1.5   (SP+ UTSA -2)

UTSA Win prob: 98% | Cover: 46%
Roadrunners (7 - 6) (7 - 6 - 0)
Coach Jeff Traylor (39 - 14)
Avg Score : 33 - 30 (43 - 22 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 7 - 6 (#59)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Houston Christian's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/31 Houston Christian at SMU+11.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/21 Houston Christian at UTSA+35.554.5L 7 - 45UN

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Predictions for Houston Christian's Schedule
UTSA's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/31 UTSA vs Kennesaw State-24.049.5W 28 - 16UN
Sat 9/7 UTSA at Texas State+2.558.5L 10 - 49ON
Sat 9/14 UTSA at Texas+36.556.5L 7 - 56ON
Sat 9/21 UTSA vs Houston Christian-35.554.5W 45 - 7UY
Sat 9/28 UTSA at East Carolina+2.053.5L 20 - 30UN
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/12 UTSA at Rice-3.551.0L 27 - 29ON
Sat 10/19 UTSA vs Florida Atlantic-4.052.5W 38 - 24OY
Sat 10/26 UTSA at Tulsa-9.552.5L 45 - 46ON
Sat 11/2 UTSA vs Memphis+7.062.0W 44 - 36OY
BYE WEEK
Fri 11/15 UTSA vs North Texas-1.073.0W 48 - 27OY
Fri 11/22 UTSA vs Temple-16.556.0W 51 - 27OY
Sat 11/30 UTSA at Army+6.553.5L 24 - 29UY
Mon 12/23 UTSA vs Coastal Carolina-12.556.5W 44 - 15OY

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Predictions for UTSA's Schedule

Important Stats (2024)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
HCU0%70%000%000%520%0%0000
UTSA#61 (.2)40% (100)33.237% (123)3.03 (70)16943% (61)2833.63 (94)#42 (.13)34% (2)30.132% (1)36% (16)3.78 (66)81.11.71.6
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
HCU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
UTSA#61 (.2)40% (100)37% (123)3.03 (70)16943% (61)2833.63 (94)#42 (.13)34% (2)32% (1)36% (16)3.78 (66)81.11.71.6



Overall Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
HCU Offense2770%00000000%0%0%0%0%
UTSA Defense1330.121.734.3%3.781.6 - - - - - 46%53%32%36%22%.13
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
HCU Defense252520%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
UTSA Offense1333.242.640.1%3.631.7224521692834.546%54%37%43%16%.2

Additional Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Houston Christian20:000NAN%0%0000000100
UTSA1331:1021.541%36%8.781.11.71.68.23.2230.4
Run Game Stats (2024)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
HCU Offense20%0%000000%0%0
UTSA Defense1346% (24)32% (1) - - - - -.03 (5)2.12 (1)63% (16)15% (4)1.2 (129)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
HCU Defense20%0% - - - - 00%0%0
UTSA Offense1346% (97)37% (123)37.71694.521 (59).1 (88)3.03 (70)60% (125)10% (65)1.09 (25)

Pass Game Stats (2024)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
HCU Offense20%0%000000000%0%0%0
UTSA Defense1353% (112)36% (16) - - - - - - 11 (52).27 (83)1.9 (134)36% (13)27% (22).39 (103)7% (29)2.3 (130)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
HCU Defense20%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
UTSA Offense1354% (37)43% (61)24.439.2283.57.211.627 (20)13 (103).29 (52)1.5 (82)34% (115)30% (90).34 (67)6% (81)2 (73)

Houston Christian's Power Ratings
Houston Christian's Power Rating: #NR
Houston Christian's Offense Rating: #NR
Houston Christian's Defense Rating: #NR
2024 Talent Rating: #
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
Houston Christian's 2024 Expected Record: -
Houston Christian's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: #N/A
Houston Christian's Offense SP+ Rating: #N/A
Houston Christian's Defense SP+ Rating: #N/A

Average Talent
Average Southland Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96

Power Ratings Matchup
Houston Christian:    UTSA: 1.295

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Houston Christian:    UTSA: 2.2




UTSA's Power Ratings
UTSA's Power Rating: 1.295 #81
UTSA's Offense Rating: 17.26 #91
UTSA's Defense Rating: 6.84 #41
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 6 #53
UTSA's 2024 Expected Record: 7.0 - 6.0
UTSA's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 2.2 #64
UTSA's Offense SP+ Rating: 32.3 #34
UTSA's Defense SP+ Rating: 31.5 #101

Average Talent
Average American Athletic Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96


Houston Christian Scoring
Offense: 7 PPG
Offense on Road: 7
Defense: 52 PPG
Defense on Road: 52

Houston Christian's 2024 Record
Record: 0 - 2
Record vs Spread: 0 - 1 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 1 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 0 - 1 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 0 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
UTSA 30
Houston Christian 28


Total Points: 58

UTSA Scoring
Offense: 33.2 PPG
Offense at Home: 42.6
Defense: 30.1 PPG
Defense at Home: 21.7

UTSA's 2024 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 7 - 6 - 0
Record at home: 7 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 6 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 5 - 3 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 5 - 1 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202409/21UTSA45Houston Christian7UTSAUTSA -35.5UTSA54.5Under
TeamWinsCoversO/U
UTSA110 Overs
Houston Christian001 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams1 - 01 - 01 - 00 - 0
Road Teams0 - 10 - 10 - 00 - 1

(#NR) Houston Christian Info
Power Rating: #NR
Offense Rating: #NR
Defense Rating: #NR
Overall SP+ Rating: #N/A
Offense SP+ Rating: #N/A
Defense SP+ Rating: #N/A
Talent Rating: #
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
Expected Record: -


Houston Christian has lost 1 straight
Houston Christian has lost 1 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 0 - 2 (0 - 1 - 0 vs Spread )

Houston Christian Highlights

Houston Christian Deficiencies
Houston Christian has a really bad Offense
Houston Christian Defense Gives up a Lot of Points

Performance GradesPerf Grades
CategoryCatUTSAHCU
OverallOver#50
OffenseOff#72
DefenseDef#27
Special TeamsST#59
PassingPass#26
RushingRush#56
Run BlockRBLK#61
Pass BlockPBLK#95
Route RunningWR Rt#71
TacklingTkl#103
Run DefenseR Def#15
Pass Rush DefPRush#18
Coverage DefCov#74

Rematch from Week 4
UTSA -35.5 (54.5)
UTSA won vs Houston Christian this year (45-7)

Previous Matchups
UTSA beat Houston Christian last year (45-7)

Weather Forecast
Playing in Alamodome
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: HCU | UTSA
Depth Chart: HCU | UTSA
Rosters: HCU | UTSA
(#81) UTSA Info
Power Rating: 1.295 #81
Offense Rating: 17.26 #91
Defense Rating: 6.84 #41
Overall SP+ Rating: 2.2 #64
Offense SP+ Rating: 32.3 #34
Defense SP+ Rating: 31.5 #101
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 6 #53
Expected Record: 7.0 - 6.0

Team Profile
Pass heavy Offense 54%, Run: 46%
Poor Offense Success Rate of 40%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Poor in Scoring Position 3.63 PPO
Awful Run Success 37%
Avg Pass Success 43%
Bad OL Grades, Bad OL Yds Per Rush
Great DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 34%
Avg in Scoring Position 3.78 PPO
Great Run Def Success 32%
Great Pass Def Success 36%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Good Field Position

UTSA has lost 2 straight
UTSA has won 1 straight at Home
Record at home: 7 - 0 (6 - 1 - 0 vs Spread)

UTSA Notes
(11/3) Huge W (Mem), McCown good, forced 2 TOs to W
(10/28) Blew 35-7 halftime lead vs Tulsa. Season killer?
(10/20) Even w/ FAU. McCown good, Def played well
(10/12) Bad L (Rice). Pass D torched, Rgame bad
(9/28) Rgame 170 (4.5)better but Pass D awful vs ECU
(9/15) Off has been really bad. Rgame awful, QB ?
(9/8) Killed by Tex St? Pulled McCown? Rgame just awful
(8/13) Lost DPY DE to Texas, another DE kicked out
(8/13) Starting MLB French suspended indefinitely
(8/13) Lost 3/4 top WR's, new QB, Def suspensions?

UTSA Highlights
UTSA is Undefeated at Home

UTSA offense is explosive (#11)
UTSA Defense Sacks the QB a lot

UTSA has a really good defense (#77)
UTSA has a good run defense (#54)
UTSA has a good pass defense (#101)
UTSA Stuffs a lot of Run Plays (#57)
UTSA Defensive Line is very good (#19)
UTSA Front 7 is disruptive (#74)
UTSA Secondary is very good (#41)

UTSA Deficiencies
UTSA has a bad TO Margin (#1)
UTSA Fumbles a Lot (#1)
UTSA Commits a Lot of Penalties (#59)
UTSA throws a Lot of Interceptions (#1)
UTSA offense is really bad (#74)
UTSA Runs Get Stuffed a Lot (#48)
UTSA run game is really bad (#72)
UTSA gives up a Lot of Explosive Plays (#130)


  
Houston Christian's OC
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
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Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG

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Houston Christian's DC
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Andrew Huff111000
Caleb King100000
Ashton Williams91001
Semaj Brown91021
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Rufus Toe61100
Zavion Evans61100
Andrew Huff111000
Sincere Littles20000
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Ruperake Fuavai60001
Ashton Williams91001
Semaj Brown91021

UTSA's OC Justin Burke
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Owen McCown29446763%342425107.3
Eddie Lee Marburger224055%234235.9
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Robert Henry13070675.488
Brandon High9349585.366
Owen McCown8634034.075
Kevorian Barnes7822122.817
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Willie McCoy28536419.166
Chris Carpenter39479112.369
Houston Thomas34470313.844
Devin Mccuin4542459.454

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UTSA's DC Jess Loepp
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Martavius French8017143
Elliott Davison580004
Brevin Randle (Tr)483144
Jamal Ligon467343
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jimmori Robinson44181181
Ronald Triplette235420
Brandon Brown299410
Jamal Ligon467343
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Zah Frazier241019
Tyan Milton182115
Elliott Davison580004