#Clayton Tune

A December showdown in Shreveport, Louisiana, is a bit of a letdown for two of the best Group of Five teams in 2021. Houston entered the year at No. 25 in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll after last year's 12-2 finish but suffered three losses in September, two in overtime. Louisiana-Lafayette's regression from last year's campaign was…

East Carolina vs Coastal Carolina prediction, game preview, odds, how to watch. TicketSmarter Birmingham Bowl, Tuesday, December 27 Date: Tuesday, December 27 Game Time: 6:45 ET Venue: Protective Stadium, Birmingham, AL How To Watch: ESPN Record: East Carolina (7-5), Coastal Carolina (9-3) - - Coastal Carolina came close to having a special…

Whether it's the Astros' hunt for a second straight World Series title, the UH Cougars' pursuit of another deep NCAA tournament run or the continued rebuilding efforts of the Rockets and Texans, 2023 is shaping up to be an intriguing year in the Houston sports scene. Chron's Josh Criswell and Michael Shapiro tackled the top 10 questions facing the…

The 2022 college football bowl season has rolled along with a handful of entertaining and feel-good storylines. In the early window of matchups, the focus is largely on Group of Five programs. Teams that typically don't land a ton of national attention during the regular season are owning the spotlight right now. That's provided us a chance to fly…

Future Big 12 member Houston takes it on the road against eventual conference rival Texas Tech on Saturday in Week 2 action. Houston is coming off a close, three-overtime victory over UTSA and dropped one spot in the polls to No. 25 overall. Tech beat Murray State by 53 in the debut, but lost quarterback Tyler Shough along the way. Here's what you…

The holiday weekend schedule of college football bowl games gets underway Friday afternoon with an intriguing matchup in the Independence Bowl, which pits Houston and Louisiana against each other. Both of these programs have fallen off a bit this season after finishing among the top Group of Five teams a year ago, but a bowl game offers the chance…

The Houston Cougars play their last game representing the American Athletic Conference when they square off against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in the 2022 Independence Bowl on Friday at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, La. The Cougars have been members of the AAC since 2013. This season Houston (7-5) finished tied for second in the West…

As college football's bowl season starts to ramp up, this weekend provides bettors and fans with an appealing five-game slate, headlined by Baylor-Air Force and Wake Forest-Missouri. Bowl season can be challenging to handicap because of players opting out and entering the transfer portal, but we're here to give our take on each game, hopefully…

The Independence Bowl is set to be an exciting matchup, with two offenses capable of lighting it up. With Houston and Louisiana having the offensive personnel, our best college football betting pick is siding with the Over on this total. The Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl features the 6-6 Louisiana Lafayette Ragin Cajuns of the Sun Belt…

We have many NCAAF games to look forward to this week. One of those bowl games will be the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns and the Houston Cougars in the Independence Bowl championship. During the Cougars' last game, they were not able to get the win to Tulsa after losing 37-30. The Houston Cougars have not had the most remarkable season going 7-5, but…

The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns and Houston Cougars square off in the Independence Bowl this week at Independence Stadium. Spice up your Friday afternoon with some Louisiana vs Houston action. Louisiana (6-6) enter bowl season after a 41-13 beatdown of Texas State. While Houston (7-5) lost to Tulsa 37-30 on November 16th. This year's…

Louisiana is up against one of the best offenses in college football when it takes on Houston in the Independence Bowl. The Cougars rank 13th in the country in points per game behind an electric passing offense led by quarterback Clayton Tune but allow nearly as many points as they score. The Ragin' Cajuns rely more on defense to win games and will…

It's the most wonderful time of the year for college football teams that had the type of seasons worthy of bowl games. While, in a lot of cases, the postseason has become a glorified showcase of depth and future talent as NFL-caliber players sit out non-playoff contests, there are still some terrific matchups full of good players and teams you may…

The college football season is heating up, and we've already seen major upsets with Notre Dame falling to Marshall and Texas A&M losing to Appalachian State after openly mocking them the night before the game. Yet, even as the landscape continues to shift, as it will drastically over the next few weeks, there are still a few places where we can…

The Independence Bowl is set for Friday afternoon when the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (6-6) play the Houston Cougars (7-5). Louisiana is making their 10 bowl game appearance and are looking for their fourth consecutive win. Houston is making their 30 appearance and will look to improve on their 12-16-1 record. Below is my college football pick for…

Game: Houston Cougars vs East Carolina Pirates Date: Saturday, November 19, 2022 Location: Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, NC TV: ESPN+ Odds/Point Spread: Pirates (-6.5) Total/Over-Under: 67 The Houston Cougars (6-4) are on their way to Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on Saturday where they will attempt to defeat the East Carolina Pirates (6-4). East…

Between now and the start of college football season on Sept. 1, we'll preview every conference in the Football Bowl Subdivision with an emphasis on futures odds. Each preview will include a look at favorites, long shots and a pick as well as the full list of odds for the conference. (If you're just getting started with sports betting and want to…

AAC foes will clash when the Houston Cougars (7-4) battle the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (4-7). The Cougars, listed at -12 on the spread, take to their home field on November 26, 2022 at 7:30 PM ET on ESPNU against the Golden Hurricane, +324 moneyline odds to win. The point total for the contest is set at 67 points. This article refers to odds as of…

The college football season is coming to a rapid close, and we're back at it with our college football picks and predictions ahead of the penultimate regular season weekend of action. Standings are continuing to set, and conference pictures are taking shape. Who has the advantage in the race to the College Football Playoffs? Two of the American…

Week 12 means we're in the final two weeks of the season. We've learned so much about these teams throughout the season, and there have been some teams we've road a few times throughout the year with success. We're going back to well with some of these teams in great spots again this week. Let's take a look at the board. It's been an incredible…

The American Athletic Conference (AAC) is coming off a Peach Bowl appearance in which Cincinnati nearly knocked off Georgia. I'd say this conference has the respect of everyone across the country between the Bearcats, UCF, Houston, and Memphis. There's plenty of returning talent across the league, especially at quarterback with Desmond Ridder and…

AUSTIN, Texas - TCU was far from pretty against Texas, yet the Horned Frogs are still undefeated and playing for a Big 12 championship. And maybe even bigger things to come. Kendre Miller rushed for 138 yards, including a 75-yard touchdown in the third quarter that broke open a tense defensive struggle, and No. 4 TCU beat No. 18 Texas 17-10 on…

Current Records: Temple 3-6; Houston 5-4 The Houston Cougars are 3-1 against the Temple Owls since December of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success Saturday. Houston and Temple will face off in an American Athletic battle at 3 p.m. ET at TDECU Stadium. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty points…

We found early line value to start the week, so now let's close out your college football picks and predictions with a bang (for your buck) on Saturday. Some lines have moved dramatically, while others have not. There's still plenty of value left. Finding that value is important for even the savviest of bettors. If you are a new bettor, however,…

If you love March Madness, you're in luck! November Nonsense is sweeping the college football nation. Headlined by a pair of SEC games, Week 10 provided a string of wacky, dramatic and important results as conference races heat up-and of course, the College Football Playoff looms. Georgia dethroned top-ranked Tennessee with a convincing effort, and…

We criticized the way he said "family." We made fun of the way he danced. We have seen him turn a color purple we didn't know existed on the sideline while yelling at anyone within range. Brian Kelly isn't exactly near the top of the list of college football's most likable coaches -- and that's putting it mildly. But the man can coach, and he…

The path to a college football team's ultimate goal typically involves winning a conference championship. Plus, for dozens of teams in the Football Bowl Subdivision with limited access to the College Football Playoff, celebrating a league title is that peak. At the midpoint of the 2022 offseason, we're previewing the second level of the…

AAC rivals will meet when the SMU Mustangs (4-4) meet the Houston Cougars (5-3). The Cougars, on the moneyline to win, and the Mustangs, listed at on the spread, kick things off on November 5, 2022 at 7:00 PM ET on NFLN. A total of points has been set for the matchup. The betting facts in what follows are based off odds valid as of November 3, 2022…

Star wide receiver Nathaniel Dell and the Houston Cougars (4-3) face the South Florida Bulls (1-6) on Saturday at 12:00 PM ET, at John O'Quinn Field at TDECU Stadium. The Cougars head into this matchup after a 38-20 win over the Navy Midshipmen in their last game. The Bulls are coming off of a 45-31 loss to the Tulane Green Wave. Clayton Tune had…

The Houston Cougars and Army West Point Black Knights are set to meet in Fort Worth for the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl on Saturday, though the two teams come in following highly contrasting finishes to the regular season. Houston (8-4, 5-3 AAC) jumped out to a 7-1 start but lost three of its last four. Those losses, including a 52-31 loss to…

We're nearly halfway through the college football season, and there are storylines galore to discuss. While the expected powerhouses continued to take care of business, upstarts staked claims to headlines as we navigated Week 6. Kansas lost star quarterback Jalon Daniels but still took fellow unbeaten TCU to the brink before the Horned Frogs…

While you're kicking back, relaxing, and enjoying some Friday Night college football, new players on FanDuel Sportsbook can claim a $1K No Sweat First Bet welcome offer. This is an intriguing slate and should be plenty of fun. We've seen two major upsets in the past two Fridays. But that won't necessarily be the case this Friday - below, we will…

The American Athletic Conference (AAC) has one more season before it goes into the abyss as the top three teams in the conference are all leaving for the Big 12 for the 2023 season. Cincinnati, the first non-Power Five team to make the College Football Playoffs, is back with another strong team. Houston and UCF should also be right there and make…

Matthew has been with Pickswise for a while now, covering a wide variety of sports. His main passions are college football and UFC, and those are the sports he has covered the most. Matthew uses a variety of methods to handicap games, including stats, trends, injuries, and situational factors. His goal is to consistently give out winners and will…

This article is part of our College Football Picks series. The TCU Horned Frogs remain undefeated at 4-0 and have jumped to No. 17 in the most recent AP Poll after trouncing then-No. 18 Oklahoma last week, 55-24. TCU's offense has been explosive in recent weeks and is currently averaging 48.5 points per game, good for 2nd-best in the NCAA. While…

Let's take a look at the College Football Week 6 odds, picks, and predictions for Friday's games. Here are other game previews for Week 6: And check out our other Week 6 College Football betting content: Nebraska vs. Rutgers This week's Big Ten Conference schedule gets underway one day earlier as Nebraska travels to Rutgers on Friday night in…

The Houston Cougars will travel north to take on the Memphis Tigers in a Friday night American Athletic Conference college football matchup. With that said, it's a good time to check out our college football odds series, which includes a Houston-Memphis prediction and pick, laid out below. The Houston Cougars have struggled to a 2-3 record this…

AAC rivals will battle when the Memphis Tigers (4-1) meet the Houston Cougars (2-3). The Tigers () host the Cougars (to win on the moneyline) on October 7, 2022 at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN2. Bookmakers have set the game's point total at. The betting facts in this article reference odds valid as of October 3, 2022 at 5:24 AM ET. Keep scrolling for a look…

Tulane and Houston meet Friday night in a game with a rather tight spread. Check out our picks for the Tulane Green Wave and Houston Cougars below. Tulane visited Kansas State two weeks ago and beat the Wildcats 17-10. The Green Wave then suffered a 27-24 loss to Southern Miss as a 12-point favorite last week. The Cougars are 2-2 straight up and…

With only one week until the College Football Playoff committee makes its final selections, there are still a lot of variables at play. The only team that feels like a certainty for the tournament is Georgia. The SEC East champion is undefeated and has been dominant all season, so even a loss to Alabama in the conference championship game wouldn't…

John O'Quinn Field at TDECU Stadium is the venue where the Houston Cougars (1-2) will match up against the Tulane Green Wave (3-0) on Friday, September 30, 2022. The Cougars faced the Rice Owls in their last game, winning 34-27. Last time out, the Green Wave were beaten by the Southern Miss Golden Eagles 27-24. Clayton Tune had 249 yards on…

The end of the college football season brings with it end-of-the-year awards. As such, today we honor the first-team and overall top 2021 performers from the American Athletic Conference in our All-AAC Football Teams of the Year. It was a dominant season by multiple teams and players, most notably capped by Cincinnati becoming the first Group of…

After transferring to South Carolina, former Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler seeks a second chance. However, the Gamecocks could get more than they are bargaining for in Week 1 when they host Georgia State. This and more can be found in this week's edition of "Disaster Watch", highlighting the top upset picks for this week's college football…

The top-five showdown between No. 2 Ohio State and No. 5 Notre Dame is the most-anticipated game on the Week 1 schedule. The matchup between the Buckeyes and Irish is part of a loaded five-day weekend that starts with the renewal of the Backyard Brawl between No. 17 Pittsburgh and West Virginia on Thursday and ends with the ACC opener between No. 4…

Your look at the odds and betting lines for Week 1 college football games Week 1 of the 2022 college football schedule is finally here as the rest of the country kicks off after the customary Week 0 slate. That includes a bevy of important non-conference games and matchups between top 25 teams hoping to get into early playoff contention. Here's a…

You might need a program to get a handle on No. 3 Georgia's depth chart. Five players from last year's team went in the first round of the NFL draft and nine were taken within the first 102 picks, part of a record-setting 15 players selected overall from the defending Bowl Subdivision national champions. New cast, same story. Saturday's 49-3 win in…

The subplots in the first Backyard Brawl since 2011 are bountiful. It's impossible to talk about this game without mentioning all the USC Trojans storylines, even if that program probably makes Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi bristle. Yes, the Panthers lost Biletnikoff Award-winning receiver Jordan Addison to the Trojans, but they do have Kedon…

The Kansas Jayhawks will try to improve to 3-0 for the first time since 2009 when they face the Houston Cougars on Saturday afternoon. Kansas pulled off an upset at West Virginia in overtime last week, while Houston is coming off a loss to Texas Tech. This is the first meeting between the Jayhawks and Cougars since 2005. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m.…

For the first time in more than a decade, Kansas football is undefeated through its first two games. The Jayhawks (2-0, 1-0 in the Big 12) put their unblemished record to the test against the Houston Cougars (1-1) on the road at TDECU Stadium. Kansas comes into Saturday's contest fresh off a 55-42 overtime win against West Virginia on Sept. 10. In…

On Saturday, head coach Jeff Traylor and the UTSA Roadrunners will make the trip up I-35 to face the No. 21 Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium for the first time. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Central on Longhorn Network. Traylor is a former Texas assistant who spent two years on the Forty Acres under Charlie Strong, becoming a fan…