UCF vs Houston Football Odds

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The Knights will play the Cougars on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026. The matchup takes place at TDECU Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 5 matchup at 12:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN2.

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Key Matchup Stats

We're now well into the 2026 college football season. Week 5 action features a matchup between UCF and Houston taking place at TDECU Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - UCF has a 97.33 conference power ranking for the 2026 season. The conference power ranking for Houston is 97.67.
  • Away UCF - Heading into Week 5, UCF currently has a 0-1 record as an away team for the 2026 regular season. This ranks them 2nd in the Big 12 Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
  • Home Houston - Houston has a 2-0 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2026 Week 5 matchup, they rank 3rd in the Big 12 Conference for home team wins. Like the UCF away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
  • Points Scored - For the 2026 season, UCF ranks 5th (145) in the Big 12 Conference, with Houston currently ranking 1st (178) for points scored in the Big 12 Conference.
  • Points Against - Also in 2026, UCF stands 10th (61) in the Big 12 Conference for points scored by opponents in 2026. Houston sits at 3rd (82) in the Big 12 Conference for points against in the 2026 season so far.
  • Team Records - UCF has a 3-1 overall record for the 2026 regular season, with Houston currently 3-1 for the 2026 NCAAF regular season.

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Recent Meetings Since 2022

Recent Meetings Since 2022
WeekGameResultMargin
2026
Week 5		UCF vs Houston
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026		HOU 27, UCF 17
TDECU Stadium		Houston by 10
2025
Week 11		Houston vs UCF
Friday, November 7th, 2025		HOU 30, UCF 27
FBC Mortgage Stadium		Houston by 3
2023
Week 13		Houston vs UCF
Saturday, November 25th, 2023		UCF 27, HOU 13
FBC Mortgage Stadium		UCF by 14

Team Standings

2026-2027 College Football Regular Season Standings - UCF, Houston
Team Conf Conf% W L PF PA Home Away Strk
UCF1-29.000331901303-00-3L2
#17 Houston3-25.000622881684-02-2L1

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UCF & Houston Team Pages

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Team Schedules & Results


2026-27 UCF Games & Results
WeekMatchupDate & Result
Week 1Bethune-Cookman vs
UCF		UCF 73, BCU 6
Thursday, September 3rd, 2026
Week 2UCF vs
Pittsburgh		PITT 12, UCF 7
Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Week 3Georgia State vs
UCF		UCF 44, GAST 30
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Week 4TCU vs
UCF		UCF 21, TCU 13
Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Week 5UCF vs
Houston		HOU 27, UCF 17
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
Week 6UCF vs
Oklahoma State		OKST 42, UCF 28
Saturday, October 10th, 2026
Week 8BYU vs
UCF		UCF 39, BYU 31 (2OT)
Saturday, October 24th, 2026
Week 9Baylor vs
UCF		BAY 41, UCF 9
Friday, October 30th, 2026
Week 10UCF vs
Kansas		Saturday, November 7th, 2026
3:45 pm EST
Week 11Arizona State vs
UCF		Saturday, November 14th, 2026
12:00 am EST
Week 12Iowa State vs
UCF		Friday, November 20th, 2026
6:00 pm EST
Week 13UCF vs
Colorado		Saturday, November 28th, 2026
12:00 am EST


2026-27 Houston Games & Results
WeekMatchupDate & Result
Week 1Oregon State vs
Houston		HOU 33, ORST 20
Saturday, September 5th, 2026
Week 2Southern vs
Houston		HOU 77, SOU 6
Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Week 3Houston vs
Texas Tech		TTU 28, HOU 26
Friday, September 18th, 2026
Week 4Houston vs
Georgia Southern		HOU 42, GASO 28
Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Week 5UCF vs
Houston		HOU 27, UCF 17
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
Week 6Houston vs
Kansas State		HOU 35, KSU 16
Saturday, October 10th, 2026
Week 7Oklahoma State vs
Houston		HOU 35, OKST 32
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Week 8Houston vs
Utah		UTAH 21, HOU 13
Saturday, October 24th, 2026
Week 10Cincinnati vs
Houston		Saturday, November 7th, 2026
3:30 pm EST
Week 11Houston vs
Colorado		Friday, November 13th, 2026
10:15 pm EST
Week 12Houston vs
West Virginia		Saturday, November 21st, 2026
12:00 am EST
Week 13Baylor vs
Houston		Saturday, November 28th, 2026
12:00 am EST

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How to Bet on the UCF vs Houston College Football Game

  1. 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 Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 at 12:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. 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.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the UCF vs Houston Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the UCF vs Houston Game.

  4. 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.

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