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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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
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.
Best Knights at Cougars Odds
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UCF at Houston Prop Bets
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Recent Meetings Since 2022
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 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
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| UCF | 1-2 | 9.000 | 3 | 3 | 190 | 130 | 3-0 | 0-3 | L2 |
| #17 Houston | 3-2 | 5.000 | 6 | 2 | 288 | 168 | 4-0 | 2-2 | L1 |
UCF & Houston Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
UCF Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM UCF YR: futures available
Houston Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Houston YR: futures available
UCF & 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 | Bethune-Cookman vs UCF | UCF 73, BCU 6 Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 |
| Week 2 | UCF vs Pittsburgh | PITT 12, UCF 7 Saturday, September 12th, 2026 |
| Week 3 | Georgia State vs UCF | UCF 44, GAST 30 Saturday, September 19th, 2026 |
| Week 4 | TCU vs UCF | UCF 21, TCU 13 Saturday, September 26th, 2026 |
| Week 5 | UCF vs Houston | HOU 27, UCF 17 Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 |
| Week 6 | UCF vs Oklahoma State | OKST 42, UCF 28 Saturday, October 10th, 2026 |
| Week 8 | BYU vs UCF | UCF 39, BYU 31 (2OT) Saturday, October 24th, 2026 |
| Week 9 | Baylor vs UCF | BAY 41, UCF 9 Friday, October 30th, 2026 |
| Week 10 | UCF vs Kansas | Saturday, November 7th, 2026 3:45 pm EST |
| Week 11 | Arizona State vs UCF | Saturday, November 14th, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | Iowa State vs UCF | Friday, November 20th, 2026 6:00 pm EST |
| Week 13 | UCF vs Colorado | Saturday, November 28th, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Oregon State vs Houston | HOU 33, ORST 20 Saturday, September 5th, 2026 |
| Week 2 | Southern vs Houston | HOU 77, SOU 6 Saturday, September 12th, 2026 |
| Week 3 | Houston vs Texas Tech | TTU 28, HOU 26 Friday, September 18th, 2026 |
| Week 4 | Houston vs Georgia Southern | HOU 42, GASO 28 Saturday, September 26th, 2026 |
| Week 5 | UCF vs Houston | HOU 27, UCF 17 Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 |
| Week 6 | Houston vs Kansas State | HOU 35, KSU 16 Saturday, October 10th, 2026 |
| Week 7 | Oklahoma State vs Houston | HOU 35, OKST 32 Saturday, October 17th, 2026 |
| Week 8 | Houston vs Utah | UTAH 21, HOU 13 Saturday, October 24th, 2026 |
| Week 10 | Cincinnati vs Houston | Saturday, November 7th, 2026 3:30 pm EST |
| Week 11 | Houston vs Colorado | Friday, November 13th, 2026 10:15 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Houston vs West Virginia | Saturday, November 21st, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Baylor vs Houston | Saturday, November 28th, 2026 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the UCF 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 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.
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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 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.
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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.
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