Houston Cougars vs Georgia Southern Eagles Prediction, 9/26/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Houston Cougars vs Georgia Southern Eagles

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026

Location: Allen E. Paulson Stadium in Statesboro, GA

TV: ESPNU

Odds/Point Spread: Eagles (+17.5)

Total/Over-Under: 54.5

The Georgia Southern Eagles (1-2) welcome the Houston Cougars (2-1) at Allen E. Paulson Stadium on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Georgia Southern opens as 17.5-point underdogs. The over/under comes in at 54.5.

The Houston Cougars head into this matchup 2-1 for this year. In their last game, the Cougars stepped onto the field against the Texas Tech Red Raiders and took a loss by a final of 28-26. At the end of the game, they tallied 75 plays which totaled 458 yards. The Houston Cougars ended up rushing 37 different times and had 176 yds, which is an average of 4.8 yards per attempt. On the ground, the Cougars gave up 168 yards on 32 tries, which calculates to 5.3 yards per run surrendered. Houston conceded 17 completions on 28 tries for 257 yards, and a completion percentage of 60.7%.

The Cougars have racked up 1,582 total yards over the course of this season. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Houston has amassed 9 passing touchdowns and 9 touchdowns on the ground. They have surrendered the football 3 times. Houston has tallied 85 first downs as a team, and they have committed 22 penalties for 170 yards. As a team they hold an average of 264.0 yards on the ground which has them sitting 11th in D-1. When talking about putting points on the board, the Houston Cougars hold an average of 45.3 points per outing.

The Cougars rank 47th in the country concerning the opposition scoring, giving up 18.0 PPG. The opposition is running for an average of 2.4 yards per rush and 62.7 rushing yards per contest so far this season. Over the course of this year, they have given up 188 running yards through 3 games. When talking about passing yards, the Cougars have conceded 760 yards which puts them in 118th in D-1. They have relinquished 253.3 yards per game through the air and conceding a completion percentage of 58.4%. Overall, they have surrendered 316.0 yards per outing which puts them 59th in Division 1. They have surrendered 3 touchdowns via the pass as well as 5 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Eagles head into this matchup 1-2 for this year. In their last game, the Eagles went home defeated by a final of 31-27 when they played the Jacksonville State Gamecocks. Georgia Southern conceded 25 running attempts for 108 yards (4.3 yards per carry). The Eagles passing defense conceded a completion percentage of 70.8%, surrendering 194 yards on 17 for 24 through the air. The Eagles finished with a total of 369 yards while running 72 plays (5.1 yds per play). Georgia Southern rushed the football for 4.7 yards per tote, finishing the game with 182 yds on 39 carries.

When discussing the points being put on the board, the Eagles are sitting 115th in Division 1 maintaining an average of 21.7 PPG. The Georgia Southern Eagles hold an average of 382.7 yards per outing, ranking them 84th in Division 1. The Georgia Southern offense has totaled 201 yards of penalties on 21 violations, which is 61st in college football in terms of making mistakes. They have given away 1 pick while allowing opponents to recover 2 fumbles and they have recorded 62 first downs. For the year thus far, the Eagles have earned 782 yards through the air as well as an average of 260.7 throwing yards per game, putting them at 47th in Division 1. They hold an average of 122.0 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 366 yards for the season.

Georgia Southern has allowed a total of 266 yards rushing (88.7 yards per game) and 1 touchdown by way of the ground game this season. They have allowed 3 touchdowns from the passing game and 166.7 yards/game, which has them in 32nd in the country. Over the course of the season, they have surrendered 53 total points. They have compiled 3 fumbles recovered and 2 interceptions on the campaign. The Eagles defense has been on the field for 183 plays, which is good for 44th in college football. The Eagles are surrendering 17.7 PPG, which has them sitting 45th in the country.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Cougars -17.5

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