The Roadrunners will play the Cougars on Saturday, September 2nd, 2023. The matchup takes place at TDECU Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 7:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on FS1.
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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 Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2023 college football season has begun, with UTSA and Houston scheduled to matchup at TDECU Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2022 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - UTSA had a 98.67 conference power ranking in the 2022 season. The conference power ranking for Houston in the 2022 season was 96.67.
- Away UTSA - At the end of the 2022 regular season, UTSA had a 5-1 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the C-USA Conference for away team wins.
- Home Houston - Houston finished the 2022 regular season with a 3-3 record as a home team. They ranked 4th in the American Conference for home team wins in 2022.
- Points Scored - UTSA wound up 1st (515) in the C-USA Conference, with Houston ranked 3rd (469) for points scored in the 2022 American Conference.
- Points Against - UTSA finished 5th (363) in the C-USA Conference for points scored by opponents in 2022. Houston wound up 3rd (418) in the 2022 American Conference for points against.
- Team Records - UTSA had a 11-3 regular season overall record, with Houston notching a 8-5 regular season standing last year.
Paddy O'Parlay
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Get ready for a fierce clash as UTSA takes on Houston in a Week 1 showdown... The game is set to kick off at TDECU Stadium on September 2nd, 2023... UTSA had a stellar 11-3 record last season, while Houston finished 8-5...
Both teams will be itching to make a statement in one of the first games of the 2023-24 college football season... As the away team, UTSA hopes to carry their momentum from last season into this highly anticipated matchup... On the other hand, Houston will be looking to prove that they can hold their own against tough competition...
For those looking to add some excitement to the game, SportsBetting3.com offers the opportunity to bet on this game... Review the odds below and place your bets to make the action even more thrilling... It's a clash of titans you won't want to miss!
Best Roadrunners at Cougars Odds
| Underdog Houston | Favorite UTSA |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Houston | Favorite UTSA |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
UTSA is a -2 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Houston is a +2.5 -108 point spread underdog at BetRivers.
The best over line is 59.5 -110 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 59.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
UTSA is a -125 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Houston is a +108 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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UTSA
Houston
9/02/23 7:00pm EDT | -2 -110+2 -110 |
Underdog Houston - Houston bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +2 Houston underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 2. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite UTSA - UTSA bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -2 UTSA favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 2. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
UTSA 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.
| BetMGM Bet |
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UTSA
Houston
First Team To Score
9/02/23 7:00pm EDT | -120-105Bet |
UTSA
Houston
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
9/02/23 7:00pm EDT | -135-110+10000Bet |
UTSA
Houston
Game to Overtime
9/02/23 7:00pm EDT | +900-5000Bet |
UTSA
Houston
Both Teams Score 10+
9/02/23 7:00pm EDT | -5000+1150Bet |
| BetMGM | |
UTSA
Houston
Both Teams Score 20+
9/02/23 7:00pm EDT | -300+220Bet |
UTSA
Houston
Both Teams Score 30+
9/02/23 7:00pm EDT | +220-300Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2023 Week 1 | UTSA vs Houston Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 | HOU 17, UTSA 14 TDECU Stadium | Houston by 3 |
| 2022 Week 1 | Houston vs UTSA Saturday, September 3rd, 2022 | HOU 37, UTSA 35 (3OT) Alamodome | Houston by 2 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| American | |||||||||
| UTSA | 7-1 | 0.875 | 9 | 4 | 415 | 313 | 5-1 | 3-3 | W1 |
| Big 12 | |||||||||
| Houston | 2-7 | 0.222 | 4 | 8 | 284 | 378 | 3-4 | 1-4 | L3 |
UTSA & Houston Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
UTSA Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| UTSA | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
BetRivers |
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| Houston | +50000 Bet | +100000 Bet |
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | UTSA vs Houston | HOU 17, UTSA 14 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Texas State vs UTSA | UTSA 20, TXST 13 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Army vs UTSA | ARMY 37, UTSA 29 Friday, September 15th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | UTSA vs Tennessee | TENN 45, UTSA 14 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 6 | UTSA vs Temple | UTSA 49, TEM 34 Saturday, October 7th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | UAB vs UTSA | UTSA 41, UAB 20 Saturday, October 14th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | UTSA vs Florida Atlantic | UTSA 36, FAU 10 Saturday, October 21st, 2023 |
| Week 9 | East Carolina vs UTSA | UTSA 41, ECU 27 Saturday, October 28th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | UTSA vs North Texas | UTSA 37, UNT 29 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Rice vs UTSA | UTSA 34, RICE 14 Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | South Florida Stars vs UTSA | UTSA 49, USF 21 Friday, November 17th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | UTSA vs Tulane | TULN 29, UTSA 16 Friday, November 24th, 2023 |
| Bowls | UTSA vs Marshall Scooter's Coffee Frisco Bowl | UTSA 35, MRSH 17 Tuesday, December 19th, 2023 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | UTSA vs Houston | HOU 17, UTSA 14 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Houston vs Rice | RICE 43, HOU 41 (2OT) Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | TCU vs Houston | TCU 36, HOU 13 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Sam Houston State vs Houston | HOU 38, SHSU 7 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Houston vs Texas Tech | TTU 49, HOU 28 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | West Virginia vs Houston | HOU 41, WVU 39 Thursday, October 12th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Texas vs Houston | TEX 31, HOU 24 Saturday, October 21st, 2023 |
| Week 9 | Houston vs Kansas State | KSU 41, HOU 0 Saturday, October 28th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Houston vs Baylor | HOU 25, BAY 24 (OT) Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Cincinnati vs Houston | CIN 24, HOU 14 Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Oklahoma State vs Houston | OKST 43, HOU 30 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Houston vs UCF | UCF 27, HOU 13 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the UTSA 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, September 2nd, 2023 at 7:00 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 UTSA vs Houston Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the UTSA 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.