DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Houston defeated Baylor 31–24 in a one-score game. Houston covered by 9.5; Game went Under by 1.5. The market closed at Baylor -2.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Baylor -6.2 - a gap of 3.7 points toward Baylor, of which 3.0 points were beyond the model's measured factors. That was an information gap - the market pricing something the model does not carry - rather than a measured edge. Blue Chip Analytics had rated Baylor 4.3 points stronger on a neutral field.
Weigman accounted for three touchdowns (two rushing, one passing) with 201 passing yards and 121 rushing yards, showcasing his ability to lead the offense both through the air and on the ground.
Houston finished 6-0 on the road, only the third time in school history, demonstrating exceptional resilience and performance away from home.
After Baylor tied the game, Houston executed a decisive 1-yard touchdown run by Dean Connors with 1:57 left, followed by a defensive stop on fourth down to secure the win.
The Cougars achieved their first nine-win regular season since 2021 and only their second since 2016, marking significant improvement under coach Willie Fritz.
Houston secured a bowl game for the first time in three seasons, with their opponent and location to be determined on December 7, providing motivation for continued success.
At kickoff, conditions at McLane Stadium were Partly cloudy, 74°F with winds of 9 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Partly cloudy
74°F
| Measure | HoustonAway | BaylorHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 165 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Home game | 1,628 miles |
| Season total | 8,485 miles | 4,362 miles |
| Body clock | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Rest | 7 days | 7 days |
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