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Score prediction for No. 19 BYU vs. Houston

Score prediction for No. 19 BYU vs. Houston

On Saturday, no. 19 BYU hosts Houston on senior night. The Cougars are looking to end their two-game losing streak and finish the season at 10-2. The Cougars are still in the running for the Big 12 title game. Coming into this game, BYU will know whether or not they are playing for a spot in the Big 12 Championship Game. If either Iowa State or Arizona State loses on Saturday, BYU would clinch a spot in the championship game with a win over Houston.

However, none of that will matter if BYU doesn’t beat Houston.

The Cougars are coming off a physical and emotional loss to Arizona State. BYU will take on a Houston offense that fired its offensive coordinator earlier this week. Given the physical nature of last week’s game and the freezing temperatures forecast, I don’t expect many points in this game.

BYU needs Jake Retzlaff to protect the football in this game. If Houston wants to cause an upset on the night, they will have to force several turnovers. If Retzlaff protects the football, BYU will be well-positioned to win this game.

A Houston turnover or two will give BYU some scoring opportunities, and Houston’s offense will struggle to score many points.

It won’t be pretty, but it will serve its purpose.

BYU 24 | Houston 13

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