Tulane at Houston 9/30/22 - College Football Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 10/01/2022 at 12:13 AM ET

Tulane at Houston 9/30/22 - College Football Picks & Predictions

On Friday, the Tulane Green Wave visit TDECU Stadium in Houston, Texas to play the Houston Cougars. Tulane dropped to 3-1 following its 27-24 loss to Southern Miss on Saturday night. Tulane gave up a 35-yard pick-six. The Green Wave gained 451 yards of total offense and held Southern Miss to only 253 yards of total offense, but the pick-six was the big difference midway through the fourth quarter.

Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt has passed for 905 yards with seven touchdowns and three interceptions. The leading rusher is Pratt with 197 yards and one touchdown. The leading receiver is Shae Wyatt with 192 yards and one touchdown reception. On defense, linebacker Dorian Williams is the leading tackler with 25. Tulane has five quarterback sacks and four interceptions.

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Houston improved to 2-2 following its 34-27 victory over Rice on Saturday. Houston's defense came up big in the final quarter with an 11-yard fumble return for a touchdown by Nelson Caesar. Houston gained 427 yards of total offense but the Cougars gave up far too much on defense, allowing 424 yards of total offense. However, Houston's defense forced two turnovers, which were the difference in the outcome.

Quarterback Clayton Tune has passed for 993 yards with seven touchdowns and three interceptions. The leading rusher for Houston is Brandon Campbell with 225 yards and three touchdowns, while the leading receiver is Nathaniel Dell with 380 yards and three touchdown receptions. On defense, linebacker Donavan Mutin is the leading tackler with 31. Houston has 11 quarterback sacks and five interceptions.

Tulane is coming off a disappointing loss to Southern Miss even though the Green Wave dominated offensively. Houston defeated Rice in its last outing on Saturday but the Cougars gave up far too much on defense. Look for Tulane to remain close enough to cover the number, as the Green Wave have covered the nut in five of the last six. In comparison, Houston has failed to cover the number in five of its last seven. Final Score Prediction, Houston Cougars win but fall short ATS 31-27.

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