The Lumberjacks will play the Cougars on Thursday, August 28th, 2025. The matchup takes place at TDECU Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 8:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN+.
Learn more about College Football betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2025 college football season has begun, with Stephen F. Austin and Houston scheduled to matchup at TDECU Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2024 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Stephen F. Austin had a 99.00 conference power ranking in the 2024 season. The conference power ranking for Houston in the 2024 season was 91.67.
- Away Stephen F. Austin - At the end of the 2024 regular season, Stephen F. Austin had a 2-4 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Southland Conference for away team wins.
- Home Houston - Houston finished the 2024 regular season with a 3-3 record as a home team. They ranked 4th in the Big 12 Conference for home team wins in 2024.
- Points Scored - Stephen F. Austin wound up 2nd (427) in the Southland Conference, with Houston ranked 15th (168) for points scored in the 2024 Big 12 Conference.
- Points Against - Stephen F. Austin finished 10th (214) in the Southland Conference for points scored by opponents in 2024. Houston wound up 14th (275) in the 2024 Big 12 Conference for points against.
- Team Records - Stephen F. Austin had a 7-5 regular season overall record, with Houston notching a 4-8 regular season standing last year.
Paddy O'Parlay
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Top-o-the-morning! Stephen F. Austin faces Houston at TDECU Stadium on August 28th.
Stephen F. Austin finished 7-5 last season, while Houston ended 4-8. Who will prevail?
Get your lucky charms ready, and head to SportsBetting3.com to bet on this game. Review the odds below and pick your winner!
Best Lumberjacks at Cougars Odds
| Underdog Stephen F. Austin | Favorite Houston |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Stephen F. Austin | Favorite Houston |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Houston is a -23.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Stephen F. Austin is a +23.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 54.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 54.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
Houston is a -3000 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Stephen F. Austin is a +1200 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
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Stephen F. Austin
Houston
8/28/25 8:00pm EDT | +23.5 -105-23.5 -115 |
Underdog Stephen F. Austin - Stephen F. Austin bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +23.5 Stephen F. Austin underdog bet wins if they lose by 23 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 24 or more.
Favorite Houston - Houston bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -23.5 Houston favorite bet wins if they win by 24 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 23 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Stephen F. Austin at Houston Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Stephen F. Austin
Houston
8/28/25 8:00pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Southland | |||||||||
| Stephen F. Austin | 0-0 | 0.000 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 0-0 | 0-1 | L1 |
| Big 12 | |||||||||
| Houston | 0-0 | 0.000 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 1-0 | 0-0 | W1 |
Stephen F. Austin & Houston Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Stephen F. Austin Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Stephen F. Austin YR: futures available
Houston Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Houston | +25000 Bet |
Stephen F. Austin & Houston Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Stephen F. Austin vs Houston | HOU 27, SFA 0 Thursday, August 28th, 2025 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Stephen F. Austin vs Houston | HOU 27, SFA 0 Thursday, August 28th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Houston vs Rice | Saturday, September 6th, 2025 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 3 | Colorado vs Houston | Friday, September 12th, 2025 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week 5 | Houston vs Oregon State | Friday, September 26th, 2025 10:30 pm EDT |
| Week 6 | Texas Tech vs Houston | Saturday, October 4th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 7 | Houston vs Oklahoma State | Saturday, October 11th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 8 | Arizona vs Houston | Saturday, October 18th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 9 | Houston vs Arizona State | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 10 | West Virginia vs Houston | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 11 | Houston vs UCF | Friday, November 7th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | TCU vs Houston | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Houston vs Baylor | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Stephen F. Austin vs Houston College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, August 28th, 2025 at 8:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Stephen F. Austin vs Houston Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Stephen F. Austin vs Houston Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other August 28, 2025 NCAAFB Games
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- Boise State vs South Florida - 8/28/25 5:30pm EDT
- Mercyhurst vs Youngstown State - 8/28/25 6:00pm EDT
- Ohio vs Rutgers - 8/28/25 6:00pm EDT
- Lafayette vs Bowling Green - 8/28/25 6:00pm EDT
- Towson vs Norfolk State - 8/28/25 7:00pm EDT
- Lindenwood vs St. Thomas - 8/28/25 7:00pm EDT
- Dayton vs Eastern Illinois - 8/28/25 7:00pm EDT
- Delaware State vs Delaware - 8/28/25 7:00pm EDT
- Wyoming vs Akron - 8/28/25 7:00pm EDT
- Jacksonville State vs UCF - 8/28/25 7:00pm EDT
- East Carolina vs NC State - 8/28/25 7:00pm EDT
- West Georgia vs Samford - 8/28/25 7:30pm EDT
- UT-Martin vs Oklahoma State - 8/28/25 7:30pm EDT
- Elon vs Duke - 8/28/25 7:30pm EDT
- Central Arkansas vs Missouri - 8/28/25 7:30pm EDT
- Alcorn State vs Northwestern State - 8/28/25 8:00pm EDT
- Buffalo vs Minnesota - 8/28/25 8:05pm EDT
- St. Francis (PA) vs Louisiana-Monroe - 8/28/25 8:15pm EDT
- Alabama State vs UAB - 8/28/25 8:35pm EDT
- Cincinnati vs Nebraska - 8/28/25 9:00pm EDT
- Miami (OH) vs Wisconsin - 8/28/25 9:00pm EDT
- Stony Brook vs San Diego State - 8/28/25 10:00pm EDT