Houston at SMU 11/5/22 - College Football Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 11/04/2022 at 11:58 AM ET

Houston at SMU 11/5/22 - College Football Picks & Predictions

The Houston Cougars travel this week to Dallas, TX for an in state matchup against the SMU Mustangs. Houston comes into this week playing well with five wins with their first eight games played including four of the last five following a three-game win streak after a 15 point win against South Florida. Offensively Houston controlled the game accumulating 490 yards of total offense including 387 through the air to score 42 points in the game following a 28 point first half.

Quarterback Clayton Tune led the way for Houston completing 31 of 37 passes for 380 yards and four scores in the game. Stacy Sneed led all ball carriers with 60 yards and two scores on 10 carries, while Nathaniel Dell added a team high 112 yards receiving to go along with two touchdowns on 9 receptions.

The SMU Mustangs return home this week at an even 4-4 on the year following an 11 point win in Tulsa. Offensively SMU was dominant against Tulsa compiling 468 total yards of offense after 310 came through the air to score 45 total points in the victory. The SMU defense struggled a bit allowing nearly 400 total yards of offense and 34 points but forced two turnovers and held Tulsa to 7 points in the first half to get the victory.

Preston Stone led the way for the SMU offense completing 11 of 17 passes for 219 yards and one score, while Kevin Jennings completed eight passes for 91 yards and one touchdown as well. Tyler Levine led all ball carriers for SMU with 72 yards and three scores on 17 carries, while Rashee Rice posted a game high 180 yards and two scores on 9 receptions.

Both teams come into this game playing well thus far this season and will look to defend their state in this game. SMU is better on both sides of the ball and will have the home fans behind them in this game. Look for SMU to do enough to end the Houston win streak with a win and cover at home. Final Score Prediction, SMU wins and covers 38-34.

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