Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Houston Cougars
Oklahoma State Cowboys4-1
Houston Cougars5-1Houston hosts Oklahoma State in a Big 12 conference game at TDECU Stadium on Saturday, Oct 17, 7:30 PM ET. The Cougars are 5-1 and favored at home; the Cowboys come in on a four-game win streak and have outscored their opponents by a wide margin over that stretch.
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- Houston is the -4.5 favorite; the fair price in the markets has the Cougars at -174 and Oklahoma State at +175.
- Oklahoma State is 4-1 with a current four-game win streak; Houston is 5-1 with three straight wins and the better overall record.
- Both teams beat UCF this season, Oklahoma State 42-28 and Houston 27-17, the one common opponent the data shows.
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Form: Two Offenses, One Stumble Each
Houston is averaging 40 points per game and allowing 19.2, the better defensive number of the two. Their only loss came on the road at Texas Tech, 26-28. Oklahoma State is scoring 38.2 per game and allowing 21.4, and their lone loss was also a road game, 10-24 at Tulsa to open the season. Since that loss the Cowboys have won four straight, including a 39-31 home win over Oregon and a 41-24 road win at West Virginia.
Recent Meetings
In the last two meetings Houston won 39-17 at Boone Pickens Stadium in October 2025, while Oklahoma State won 43-30 at TDECU Stadium in November 2023. Saturday's game returns to Houston, where the Cougars took the loss in 2023. Two meetings is a thin sample, but the away team won both times.
How the Game Sets Up
Houston's home-field advantage and better record make the Cougars the logical favorite, and the market price reflects that.
How to play it
Houston is the favorite at home and the sharper defensive unit on paper, but Oklahoma State arrives on a four-game run and has shown they can win away from Stillwater.
2026 season so far
Every result both teams have posted this season, with scoring averages.
- at TulsaL 10-24
- vs OregonW 39-31
- vs Murray StateW 59-0
- at West VirginiaW 41-24
- vs UCFW 42-28
Went 1-11 in 2025. Current streak: W4.
- vs Oregon StateW 33-20
- vs SouthernW 77-6
- at Texas TechL 26-28
- at Georgia SouthernW 42-28
- vs UCFW 27-17
- at Kansas StateW 35-16
Went 10-3 in 2025. Current streak: W3.
Common opponents
Teams both sides have already played this season.
- UCFOklahoma State: W 42-28Houston: W 27-17
Matchup history
Oklahoma State Cowboys and Houston Cougars last played on Saturday, Oct 11, 2025, when the Houston Cougars won 39–17. The last 2 meetings are split 1-1.
HOUHouston Cougars@OKSTOklahoma State Cowboys39–17HOUOKSTOklahoma State Cowboys@HOUHouston Cougars43–30OKSTMeetings from the last 8 seasons, from ESPN.
Preseason scouting report
Oklahoma State Cowboys
- New head coach in Eric Morris (North Texas Head Coach)
- New offensive coordinator in Sean Brophy (North Texas Pass Game Coordinator and QB Coach) and defensive coordinator in Skyler Cassity (North Texas Defensive Coordinator)
- No offensive starters return, and all of the projected starters are transfers
- North Texas transfer Drew Mestemaker is expected to start at QB (4,379 yards - Led FBS, 34 TDs - T-2nd in FBS, 9 INTs)
Houston Cougars
- Connor Weigman returns at QB after a 2025 season of 2,705 yards, 25 TDs, and 9 INTs, as well as 700 rushing yards and 11 rushing TDs
- Starting RB from last season is gone. Oregon transfer Makhi Hughes is expected to start (70 yards, 0 TDs in four games played; 1,401 yards, 15 TDs in 2024)
- Top player from last season in terms of receiving yards returns in Amare Thomas (966 yards, 12 TDs). Oregon State transfer WR Trent Walker is expected to start (823 yards, 2 TDs)
- Returning two starting offensive lineman
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Frequently asked questions
What time does Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Houston Cougars start?+
Oklahoma State Cowboys at Houston Cougars kicks off Saturday, Oct 17, 7:30 PM ET at TDECU Stadium. Start times are listed in Eastern; check your own zone if you are watching from elsewhere.
Who is favored in Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Houston Cougars?+
The Houston Cougars are favored at -203 on the moneyline on BettorEdge and -4.5 on the spread. Prices move as money comes in, and on BettorEdge you can set your own number on either side.
What is the spread for Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Houston Cougars?+
The spread is Houston Cougars -4.5, priced by the BettorEdge community rather than a house. Because the market is peer-to-peer you can also set your own number and wait for someone to take it.
What are Oklahoma State and Houston's records in 2026?+
The Oklahoma State Cowboys are 4-1 and the Houston Cougars are 5-1 this season. Oklahoma State is scoring 38.2 points a game and allowing 21.4; Houston is scoring 40 and allowing 19.2.
When did Oklahoma State and Houston last play?+
They last met on Saturday, Oct 11, 2025, when Houston Cougars won 39-17 at Boone Pickens Stadium. Over the last 2 meetings in the past 8 seasons, Oklahoma State has won 1 and Houston 1.
What is the "community lean" on this game?+
It is the share of real money posted on each team on the BettorEdge peer-to-peer order book, currently leaning toward the Houston Cougars. Because every price is backed by another bettor, the open interest is a genuine read on what the community believes.
When do the lines lock?+
Markets lock at kickoff, Saturday, Oct 17, 7:30 PM ET. Prices move as money comes in beforehand, so the community lean and the best number can shift right up until the game starts.
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