ncaaf Game Recap
Recap - Cougars Defeat UTSA 17-14
Samuel Brown was good for 106 receiving yards on Saturday as the Cougars grabbed a 17-14 win over the Roadrunners at TDECU Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Cougars were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +2.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 59.0.
Tony Mathis Jr. rushed for 38 yards, while Donovan Smith added 31 yards in the win. Samuel Brown and Joseph Manjack IV added 106 and 67 receiving yards respectively.
Kevorian Barnes rushed for 103 yards for UTSA, while Frank Harris added 45 yards. Frank Harris threw for 209 yards for the Roadrunners, while receivers Joshua Cephus and Houston Thomas had 123 and 20 yards respectively.
Houston was outgained by UTSA 417-334 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 22-19 by the Roadrunners.
Houston led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 30:13-29:47 split in that important category.
Next game, Houston takes its act on the road to face Rice looking for another win. For UTSA, they head home to face Texas State.