Houston Cougars vs Colorado Buffaloes Prediction, 11/13/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Houston Cougars vs Colorado Buffaloes

Date: Friday, November 13, 2026

Location: Folsom Field in Boulder, CO

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Buffaloes (+10.0)

Total/Over-Under: 50.5

The Colorado Buffaloes (3-6) will try to beat the Houston Cougars (7-2) at Folsom Field on Friday, November 13, 2026. Colorado opens this contest as 10-point underdogs. The over/under comes in at 50.5.

The Houston Cougars head into this matchup 7-2 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Cougars took the field against the Cincinnati Bearcats and notched a win by a score of 31-24. Against the run, the Cougars conceded 162 yards on 41 attempts, which is an average of 4.0 yards per run allowed. Houston gave up 19 pass completions on 30 tries for 217 yards, and a completion percentage of 63.3%. Overall, they ran 59 plays which gave them a total of 468 yds. The Houston Cougars ran the football 35 different times and accounted for 241 yards, which came out to an average of 6.9 yards per carry.

In terms of scoring, the Houston Cougars are averaging 35.4 PPG. As a team they average 207.7 yards rushing ranking this team at 17th in Division 1. The Cougars have racked up 4,232 total yards for this campaign. In terms of scoring touchdowns, Houston has compiled 24 touchdowns via the pass and 18 touchdowns on the ground. Houston has accounted for 228 first downs as an offense, and they have been hurt by 59 infractions for 499 yds. They have turned the ball over 6 different times.

In terms of yards through the air, the Cougars have conceded 2,276 yds which ranks them 122nd in the country. They have conceded 252.9 yards per contest through the air and conceding a completion percentage of 62.3%. In total, they are surrendering 360.2 yards/outing which ranks them 71st in the country. They have yielded 14 touchdowns through the air as well as 12 touchdowns on the ground. They are allowing 3.8 yards per rushing attempt and 107.3 rushing yards per contest so far this year. During the season, they have given up 966 yards via the running game in 9 games. The Cougars sit in 41st in D-1 regarding the opposition scoring, allowing 21.3 PPG.

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The Buffaloes come into this game with a record of 3-6 this year. The last time they took the gridiron, the Buffaloes took a loss by a score of 20-10 against the Arizona State Sun Devils. Colorado ended up running for 1.5 yards per carry, finishing the game with 52 yards on 34 carries. The Buffaloes finished the game with 300 yards while they ran 65 plays (4.6 yards per play). The Buffaloes passing defense gave up a completion percentage of 68.2%, surrendering 196 yards on 15 out of 22 through the air. Colorado allowed 42 rush attempts for 108 yds (2.6 yds per carry).

The Colorado Buffaloes average 385.7 yards per outing, ranking them 66th in college football. The Colorado offense has racked up 677 yards of penalties on 79 violations, which has them sitting 6th in the country in terms of helping out the other team. They have an average of 130.2 yards via the ground game and have run for 1,172 yards for the year. They have thrown 11 picks while letting opponents recover 7 fumbles and they have tallied 180 1st downs. When discussing their ability to score points, the Buffaloes are sitting 124th in college football scoring 19.8 points per game. During this campaign to this point, the Buffaloes currently have a total of 2,299 passing yards in addition to an average of 255.4 passing yards per game, which has them sitting 34th in the country.

The Buffaloes are relinquishing 28.3 points per game, which has them sitting 103rd in the nation. Colorado has yielded a total of 1,199 rushing yards (133.2 yards per contest) in addition to 5 touchdowns via the rush this season. They have given up 21 touchdowns through the air in addition to 243.7 yards/outing, which has them ranked 114th in the nation. The Buffaloes defense has taken the field for 634 plays, which has them sitting 120th in college football. Their defense has tallied 3 fumbles and 4 interceptions so far this year. This season, they have conceded 255 total points.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Cougars -10.0

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