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The Houston Cougars and the UTSA Roadrunners will face off at 3:30 p.m. ET Sept. 3 at Alamodome to kick off their 2022 seasons. Houston ended up 12-2 last year and capped things off with a win over the Auburn Tigers in the Birmingham Bowl, so they are on the hunt for another strong season. Likewise, after a 12-2 record last season and an appearance in the Frisco Bowl, UTSA is coming in with an eye to spark another quality season.
A couple offensive numbers to keep in mind before kickoff: The Cougars were 11th best in the nation (top 4%) in overall offensive touchdowns, finishing the 2021 season with 59. The Roadrunners were not quite as good, but they were no chumps, either: they ranked 12th in the nation in overall offensive touchdowns, closing the season with 57 overall (top 5%).
Houston is the favorite in this one, with an expected 5.5-point margin of victory. A victory is hardly a sure thing, especially this early in the season, so expect a good game.
