Houston-Colorado State Preview

The Houston Cougars and the Colorado State Rams will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Hughes Stadium. Oddsmakers currently have the Cougars listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Rams, while the game's total is sitting at 62. Mark Hafner scored three touchdowns in Houston's 31-28 loss to Air Force in Week 3. Houston was not able to cover the 4-point spread in that game, and the 59 points played OVER the posted total of 51. Current streak: Houston has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Houston: 1-2 SU, 0-2 ATS Colorado State: 1-1 SU, 0-1 ATS Houston most recently: When playing in September are 5-5 When playing on turf are 5-5 After outgaining opponent are 5-5 When playing outside the conference are 3-7 Colorado State most recently: When playing in September are 5-5 When playing on turf are 4-6 After outgaining opponent are 5-5 When playing outside the conference are 5-5 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games on the road Houston is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games Houston is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road Colorado State is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games at home Colorado State is 4-17 SU in its last 21 games Next up: Houston at East Carolina, Saturday, September 27 Colorado State at California, Saturday, September 27