Game Primer: How To Watch, Things to Know for Kansas at Houston
The Jayhawks continue their road trip with a non-conference tilt against a Houston Cougars squad that was ranked in the preseason. But two straight overtime games have resulted in a 1-1 record and a team that is trying to find their identity for this season. Kansas provides both a stiff challenge and an opportunity for a much better win than expected in the preseason.
Today will be the 4th meeting between the Jayhawks and the Cougars. Kansas is 3-0 against Houston, with a 35-13 win in Houston on September 1, 1994. The last meeting between these two teams was a 42-13 win on December 23rd, 2005 in the Fort Worth Bowl.
Here are the essentials:
How to Watch
Saturday, September 17th, 3:00 p.m. CST
Houston, TX: TDECU Stadium (40.000)
TV: ESPNU
- Kevin Brown (Play-by-Play), Hutson Mason (Analyst)
Radio: Jayhawk Radio Network
- Brian Hanni (Play-by-Play), David Lawrence (Analyst), Brandon McAnderson (Sideline)
SIRIUS: Channel 108/199, 953 (SXM App)
Live Stream: fuboTV (Start your free trial)
The Numbers
Kansas: 2-0
Houston: 1-1
Line: HOU -8.5
O/U: 58
Odds via SI Sportsbook
Game Coverage
Wednesday Walkthrough: Press conference summary and looking ahead to Houston
Game Predictions from the Blue Wings Rising staff
Listen to the preview episode of the Rock Chalk Podcast with the Scott & Holman Pawdcast.
Follow along during the game with live updates and analysis from both the Blue Wings Rising and Rock Chalk Podcast Twitter accounts.
Come join the conversation in the Blue Wings Rising Discord Server.
Fun Facts
The Jayhawks have 10 rushing touchdowns on the season, tied for third in the nation. They are fourth in scoring offense at 52.5 points per game (but first in total scoring at 55.5 points per game), sixth in average yards per touch at 9.2, and third in yards per carry at 7.5.
Kansas has allowed 13 points in every prior meeting between the teams.
Devin Neal has five total touchdowns so far this season, which is most in the nation.
The Jayhawks have a 20-0 advantage in points off turnovers, a number that doesn't include the Cobee Bryant return of a blocked field goal attempt in the Tennessee Tech game.
