Houston Cougars
Houston (7-3) visits West Virginia (5-5) on Saturday, November 21. The market has not posted a line yet, while Houston is 3-7 ATS and West Virginia is 5-4 ATS this season.
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| Sportsbook | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FanDuel | HOU -7.5 WVU +7.5 | HOU -285 WVU +230 | O 71.5 U 71.5 |
Injury Report
Neither Houston nor West Virginia had released an official availability report for this game at time of writing, as those reports are issued later in game week. Quarterbacks Conner Weigman and Michael Hawkins Jr. are the most important statuses to monitor, along with lead rushers Makhi Hughes and Cam Cook, since any limitation would affect the spread and player props.
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Key Matchup Edge
Houston carries a +11.7 scoring margin per game against +0.1 for West Virginia. Conner Weigman gives Houston the steadier passing profile, and West Virginia needs Cam Cook to control the ground game to keep this within the number.
3 Things to Watch
- Conner Weigman efficiency on the road
- Cam Cook and the home ground game
- Late-season weather and tempo
Betting Breakdown
Houston visits West Virginia on Saturday, November 21, for a 3:30 PM Eastern kickoff at Milan Puskar Stadium. Houston is 7-3 after a 42-32 road loss to Colorado, while West Virginia is 5-5 following a 37-14 home loss to Kansas. No spread has been posted yet, so form and efficiency carry the early read. Against the spread, Houston is 3-7-0 and West Virginia is 5-4-1, while their lined games are 6-4 and 8-2 to the over. Houston scores 35.1 and allows 23.4 points per game, compared with 34.9 scored and 34.8 allowed for West Virginia. Conner Weigman has completed 196 of 299 passes for 2,552 yards, 25 touchdowns and three interceptions this season. Michael Hawkins Jr. has completed 120 of 209 passes for 2,128 yards, 13 touchdowns and three interceptions this season. The handicap centers on whether Houston's margin profile holds against West Virginia's best path, which runs through ball control and limiting explosive plays.
Houston Betting Outlook
Houston is 7-3 overall, 2-3 on the road and 3-2 last five. Its most recent result was a 42-32 road loss to Colorado. Houston is 3-7-0 ATS this season, with its lined games going 6-4 to the over. Quarterback Conner Weigman has completed 196 of 299 passes for 2,552 yards, 25 touchdowns and three interceptions. Makhi Hughes has 712 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 144 carries. Amare Thomas leads the receivers with 53 catches for 764 yards and nine touchdowns. With no line posted yet, its ability to win the turnover battle and finish drives will shape where the number opens.
West Virginia Betting Outlook
West Virginia is 5-5 overall, 3-3 at home and 2-3 last five. Its most recent result was a 37-14 home loss to Kansas. West Virginia is 5-4-1 ATS this season, with its lined games going 8-2 to the over. Quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. has completed 120 of 209 passes for 2,128 yards, 13 touchdowns and three interceptions. Cam Cook has 1,084 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on 218 carries. DJ Epps leads the receivers with 28 catches for 615 yards and five touchdowns. With no line posted yet, its ability to win the turnover battle and finish drives will shape where the number opens.
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Final:
— West Virginia Football (@WVUfootball) November 14, 2026
WVU 14 | KU 37
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Houston carries a +11.7 scoring margin per game against +0.1 for West Virginia. Conner Weigman gives Houston the steadier passing profile, and West Virginia needs Cam Cook to control the ground game to keep this within the number.
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