College football · Big 12 · 2026 · 1–3 against the closing spread
Houston Cougars
Next: Houston at Kansas State, Sat Oct 10, 3:30 PM ET. Houston +2.5, total 55.5.
2026 Season: How the Line Moved
| Week | Game | Opened | Closed | Move | Result | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs. Oregon State | −20.5 | −21 | −0.5 | W 33–20 | Didn't cover |
| 2 | vs. Southern | — | — | — | W 77–6 | — |
| 3 | at Texas Tech | +13.5 | +8 | −5.5 | L 26–28 | Covered |
| 4 | at Georgia Southern | −20.5 | −17 | +3.5 | W 42–28 | Didn't cover |
| 5 | vs. UCF | −10.5 | −10.5 | — | W 27–17 | Didn't cover |
| 6 | at Kansas State | +2.5 | +2.5 | — | Upcoming | — |
| 7 | vs. Oklahoma State | −2.5 | −2.5 | — | Upcoming | — |
Houston's consensus spread (median of U.S. sportsbooks and Kalshi) at our first look and at kickoff. A positive move means the market moved against Houston. College football has no official injury report: availability news comes from reporting and coach statements.