Cincinnati Bearcats vs Houston Cougars Prediction, 11/7/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Cincinnati Bearcats vs Houston Cougars

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026

Location: TDECU Stadium in Houston, TX

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Cougars (-11.5)

Total/Over-Under: 60.5

TDECU Stadium is the location where the Houston Cougars (6-2) will attempt to beat the Cincinnati Bearcats (5-3) on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Cincinnati opens this game as 11.5-point underdogs. The over/under has been set at 60.5.

The Cincinnati Bearcats step onto the field holding a record of 5-3 this season. In their last game, the Bearcats faced the Utah Utes and took a loss by a score of 49-25. Overall, they tallied 62 plays which totaled 456 yds. The Cincinnati Bearcats ended up running the ball 32 different times and totaled 193 yds, which had them averaging 6.0 yds per carry. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Bearcats gave up 268 yds on 42 tries, which is an average of 6.4 yds per run allowed. Cincinnati surrendered 23 pass completions on 31 tries for a total of 266 yards, and a completion rate of 74.2%.

The Bearcats have tallied 3,643 total yards this season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Cincinnati has amassed 13 touchdowns via the pass and 23 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the ball over 6 times. Cincinnati has compiled 169 first downs as an offense, and they have committed 55 penalties for 478 yards. As a team they're holding an average of 229.4 yards rushing which ranks them 7th in Division 1. Regarding putting the ball in the endzone, the Cincinnati Bearcats are sitting at 34.1 PPG.

Regarding yards through the air, the Bearcats have allowed 2,257 yds which ranks them 132nd in D-1. They have given up 282.1 yards per contest via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 64.7%. In total, they have surrendered 442.5 yards/contest which has them ranked 132nd in D-1. They have relinquished 11 touchdowns by air as well as 14 touchdowns running the ball. The opposition is running for an average of 4.5 yards per rush on the ground and 160.4 yards on the ground per contest on the year. Overall, they have allowed 1,283 yards via the running game in 8 contests. The Bearcats are sitting in 107th in the nation regarding the opposition scoring, giving up 29.3 points per game.

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The Cougars come into this matchup with a record of 6-2 this year. When they last played, the Cougars walked away with a loss by a score of 21-13 when they faced the Utah Utes. The Cougars ended up finishing with 368 yards on 66 plays (5.6 yds per play). Houston rushed for 2.8 yards per carry, finishing with a total of 86 yards on 31 carries. Houston surrendered 35 attempts on the ground for 226 yds (6.5 yards per rush). The Cougars secondary allowed a completion rate of 69.2%, surrendering 204 yds on 18 for 26 passing.

The Houston Cougars are averaging 470.5 yards per game, which ranks them 12th in the country. The Houston offense has totaled 449 penalty yards on 51 infractions, which ranks 76th in Division 1 in terms of making mistakes. They have an average of 203.5 rushing yards per game and have run for 1,628 yards for the year. They have thrown 2 picks while conceding 4 fumbles and they have tallied 205 1st downs. In relation to their scoring prowess, the Cougars are ranking 20th in college football holding an average of 36.0 points per contest. For the year so far, the Cougars have compiled 2,136 passing yards not to mention holding an average of 267.0 throwing yards per contest, putting them at 28th in D-1.

Houston has allowed the opposition a total of 804 rushing yards (100.5 yards per outing) as well as 11 touchdowns on the ground so far this year. They have conceded 12 touchdowns through the air in addition to 257.4 yards/contest, which has them sitting 126th in the country. This season, they have allowed 168 points in total. They have totaled 4 fumbles recovered and 8 interceptions this season. The Cougars defense has been on the field for 478 plays, which is 10th in Division 1. The Cougars are giving up 21.0 PPG, which puts them 41st in D-1.

Who will win tonight's Bearcats/Cougars college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Bearcats +11.5

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