ncaaf Game Recap
Utah Utes vs Houston Cougars Wrap - Houston Wins 17-14
The Cougars were Week 9 winners on Saturday, coming out on top of the Utes by a score of 17-14 at TDECU Stadium.
Houston was the ATS victor, as they covered the +4.5-point spread as an underdog. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 36.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
J'Marion Burnette rushed for 81 yards, while Re'Shaun Sanford II added 72 yards in the win. Joseph Manjack IV and Stephon Johnson added 28 and 21 receiving yards respectively.
Micah Bernard rushed for 51 yards for Utah, while Jaylon Glover added 33 yards. Isaac Wilson threw for 171 yards for the Utes, while receivers Brant Kuithe and Dorian Singer had 113 and 54 yards respectively.
Utah outgained Houston 306-289 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 16-12 by the Cougars.
Houston led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 31:02-28:58 split in that important category.
Houston looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Kansas State. Utah will aim to get back on the winning track vs. BYU.