Utah Hosts Houston in College Football Showdown

No. 10 Utah will take on No. 14 Houston on Saturday at 10:15 p.m. ET at Rice-Eccles Stadium. The Utes enter the game with a perfect 6-0 record and a 3-0 mark in Big 12 play, while the Cougars are 6-1 overall and 3-1 in the conference.

This matchup features two ranked teams, with Utah looking to extend its 12-game winning streak. Polymarket gives Utah a 70% chance of winning, with the Utes favored to win by at least seven points. The last time these teams met, Houston won 17-14 in 2024, and this will be the Cougars' first visit to Salt Lake City since 1977.

Utah's offense has been strong, averaging 40.2 points per game, while its defense has limited opponents to an average of 14.8 points. Houston's offense, led by Conner Weigman, has also been effective, scoring 39.3 points per game. The game is expected to be competitive, with prediction markets forecasting a potential total of 53 points.