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Houston vs Utah

Houston visit Utah in Week 8. The model favors Utah by 8.6. Win probability, the tale of the tape, and the all-time series, all from real data.

Win probability
30%
70%

Model win probability from SP+ ratings + home-field edge.

Matchup odds
Consensus line · 1 book
Spread
UTAH -6.5
Total (O/U)
50.5
Favorite
UTAH
Moneyline win probability (implied from the spread)
Utah
65%

Real consensus line across 1 sportsbook. Spread and total are the current market number; the win probabilities are implied from the spread.

Tale of the tape
Percentile vs FBS · 2025 stats, 2026 SP+
#34SP+SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.#19
#50FPIFPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.#8
1512EloElo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.1976
0.8%Title oddsDe-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.0.8%
HoustonUtahsolid = better, faded = trailing
What these metrics mean
SP+. SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.
FPI. FPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.
Elo. Elo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.
Title odds. De-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.
Off PPA. PPA (Predicted Points Added): the average point value each play adds. Higher is better for offense, lower for defense.
Success. Success rate: the share of plays that stay on schedule (roughly 50% of needed yards on 1st down, 70% on 2nd, 100% on 3rd/4th). Higher is better.
Explosive. Explosiveness: the average value of a team's successful plays, i.e. how big its good plays are when they hit.
Yards/game. Total yards gained per game.
Success allowed. How often the defense allows an on-schedule play (enough yards for the down). Lower is better.
Havoc. Havoc rate: the share of plays where the defense makes a tackle for loss, forced fumble, interception, or pass breakup.
Yards allowed. Total yards allowed per game. Lower is better.
Efficiency profile
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
Recent series
Houston lead 1-0
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Head to head
Every meeting in our records
2024
17-14
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When do Houston and Utah play?

Week 8 of 2026, on Oct 24, 2026 at Utah.

Who is favored?

The model projects Utah by 8.6 (70% win probability), from SP+ ratings.

What is the all-time series?

Houston lead 1-0 over the meetings in our records.

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