Oklahoma State Cowboys at Houston Cougars college football matchup
- Kickoff
- Sat, Oct 17
- Time TBA
- Venue
- Houston home
- TDECU Stadium
- Captured market
- Line not posted
- No verified spread
- Player model
- 23 players
- preseason · cfb-fantasy-quantile-2026.1
Oklahoma State visits Houston in Week 7.
Oklahoma State travels to Houston at TDECU Stadium. No sourced spread is attached to this game yet, so the page does not infer a favorite.
The published player model covers 23 featured skill players in this matchup. Its highest median fantasy forecasts belong to Conner Weigman (HOU), Drew Mestemaker (OKST), and Caleb Hawkins (OKST).
Market pending
There is no verified spread for this matchup in the committed snapshot.
Player projection coverage
23 player distributions are available, led by Conner Weigman (HOU).
Venue context
Houston is the designated home team at TDECU Stadium.
cfb-fantasy-quantile-2026.1 · preseason
As of 2026-08-13T21:35:09+00:00No favorite inferred
context onlyPreseason model
As of 2026-08-13T21:35:09+00:00Unit ledger
Every bar rewards the better low-number rank, while exact values stay visible for both teams.
Unit edges from the 2025 charting
Offense units paired against the defense units they will face, from snap-weighted 2025 PFF grades, national ranks, and returning-snap shares. Historical form, never a game prediction.
Each offense unit paired against the defense unit it will actually face, using 2025 snap-weighted PFF grades and national ranks, with returning-snap caveats where an edge rests on departed players. Measured history, not a game prediction.
Oklahoma State pass protection vs Houston pass rush
Oklahoma State's pass protection graded 69.7 in 2025 (39th of 136); Houston's pass rush graded 61.8 (114th). On 2025 form that is a clear edge for Oklahoma State's pass protection. Oklahoma State's pass protection returns only 8.0% of those snaps, so the edge rests on departed production.
Houston pass protection vs Oklahoma State pass rush
Houston's pass protection graded 55.9 in 2025 (125th of 136); Oklahoma State's pass rush graded 61.8 (113th). On 2025 form this pairing is effectively a push.
Oklahoma State receiving corps vs Houston coverage
Oklahoma State's receiving corps graded 59.4 in 2025 (131st of 136); Houston's coverage graded 69.6 (23rd). On 2025 form that is a clear edge for Houston's coverage.
Houston receiving corps vs Oklahoma State coverage
Houston's receiving corps graded 68.4 in 2025 (19th of 136); Oklahoma State's coverage graded 57.9 (125th). On 2025 form that is a clear edge for Houston's receiving corps.
Oklahoma State rush offense vs Houston run defense
Oklahoma State's rush offense graded 68.8 in 2025 (127th of 136); Houston's run defense graded 71.0 (28th). On 2025 form that is a clear edge for Houston's run defense.
Houston rush offense vs Oklahoma State run defense
Houston's rush offense graded 75.8 in 2025 (62nd of 136); Oklahoma State's run defense graded 65.7 (83rd). On 2025 form that is a modest edge for Houston's rush offense.
Where the player model concentrates
The two highest median model players for each side. Context-only prior and baseline rows are excluded.
League projected stat lines
Means and 20th–80th percentile ranges for every published model player; missing stats stay missing.
Oklahoma State
13 League projections| Player | Pos | Fantasy pts | Pass yds | Rush yds | Receptions | Rec yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Mestemakerbalanced · Tier 4 | QB | 18.66.8–27.0 | 217147–287 | — | — | — |
| Caleb HawkinsELITE · Tier 5 | RB | 17.06.1–22.7 | — | 7233–106 | — | 180–27 |
| Wyatt YoungELITE · Tier 5 | WR | 14.14.4–21.1 | — | — | 4.31.0–6.6 | 6224–91 |
| Grant JordanELITE · Tier 6 | QB | 11.52.7–21.7 | 13916–239 | 24-2–50 | — | — |
| Israel PolkELITE · Tier 5 | WR | 10.93.9–18.0 | — | — | 3.31.0–5.0 | 5314–71 |
| Miles ColemanSAFE FLOOR · Tier 5 | WR | 10.43.8–16.1 | — | — | 3.41.0–5.6 | 4614–67 |
| Rodney Harris IIELITE · Tier 5 | WR | 9.53.2–14.2 | — | — | 3.31.0–5.2 | 4715–68 |
| Donovan GreenELITE · Tier 6 | TE | 8.92.7–13.9 | — | — | 3.01.0–4.9 | 3711–54 |
| Chris BarnesHIGH CEILING · Tier 5 | WR | 8.73.0–14.5 | — | 13-0–24 | 3.21.0–5.3 | 409–58 |
| Ayo AdeyiHIGH CEILING · Tier 6 | RB | 8.81.5–14.0 | — | 409–65 | — | — |
| Terrence Lewisbalanced · Tier 5 | WR | 6.51.8–10.7 | — | — | — | 277–38 |
| Oscar HammondSAFE FLOOR · Tier 6 | TE | 6.51.9–10.2 | — | — | 2.51.0–3.9 | 298–34 |
| Justin BowickSAFE FLOOR · Tier 5 | WR | 6.72.0–10.6 | — | — | 2.61.0–4.0 | 349–50 |
Houston
10 League projections| Player | Pos | Fantasy pts | Pass yds | Rush yds | Receptions | Rec yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conner WeigmanELITE · Tier 2 | QB | 24.610.7–31.2 | 192132–245 | 7021–99 | — | — |
| Amare ThomasELITE · Tier 5 | WR | 14.55.1–22.6 | — | — | 4.81.0–6.8 | 6027–88 |
| Trent Walkerbalanced · Tier 5 | WR | 11.94.2–18.9 | — | — | 4.31.0–6.5 | 5317–78 |
| Patrick OvermyerELITE · Tier 3 | TE | 10.03.7–16.7 | — | — | 3.21.1–5.0 | 4613–65 |
| Re'Shaun Sanford IISAFE FLOOR · Tier 6 | RB | 9.12.5–14.5 | — | 4214–66 | 1.70.0–3.3 | 160–26 |
| DJ ButlerVOLATILE · Tier 6 | RB | 8.12.3–12.3 | — | 3710–59 | — | — |
| Harvey Broussard IIISAFE FLOOR · Tier 5 | WR | 8.12.8–12.4 | — | — | — | 3812–59 |
| Makhi HughesELITE · Tier 6 | RB | 7.42.3–11.8 | — | 437–60 | — | — |
| Luke McGarySAFE FLOOR · Tier 6 | TE | 7.12.3–11.0 | — | — | 2.61.0–3.9 | 319–44 |
| Koby YoungHIGH CEILING · Tier 5 | WR | 6.31.8–10.7 | — | — | 2.51.0–4.0 | 297–39 |
Oklahoma State
- Pass yds
- 217
- Rush yds
- 72
- Rec yds
- 18
- Receptions
- 4.3
- Rec yds
- 62
- Pass yds
- 139
- Rush yds
- 24
- Receptions
- 3.3
- Rec yds
- 53
- Receptions
- 3.4
- Rec yds
- 46
- Receptions
- 3.3
- Rec yds
- 47
- Receptions
- 3.0
- Rec yds
- 37
- Rush yds
- 13
- Receptions
- 3.2
- Rec yds
- 40
- Rush yds
- 40
- Rec yds
- 27
- Receptions
- 2.5
- Rec yds
- 29
- Receptions
- 2.6
- Rec yds
- 34
Houston
- Pass yds
- 192
- Rush yds
- 70
- Receptions
- 4.8
- Rec yds
- 60
- Receptions
- 4.3
- Rec yds
- 53
- Receptions
- 3.2
- Rec yds
- 46
- Rush yds
- 42
- Receptions
- 1.7
- Rec yds
- 16
- Rush yds
- 37
- Rec yds
- 38
- Rush yds
- 43
- Receptions
- 2.6
- Rec yds
- 31
- Receptions
- 2.5
- Rec yds
- 29
The League does not publish a game-side, total, or moneyline prediction without a validated game-market model.
Generated Aug 13, 5:35 PM EDT · collegefootballdata · Player outcomes are ranges, not guarantees. No game-side, total, or moneyline prediction is inferred.
Props to compare after a line posts
Model ranges are not recommendations. No player-prop line or price is captured in this artifact.
| Player | Market | Projection | Median | 20th–80th | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conner WeigmanQB · HOU | Passing yards | 191.7 | 189.8 | 131.6–245.0 | Shop the line |
| Drew MestemakerQB · OKST | Passing yards | 216.8 | 211.6 | 147.3–286.5 | Shop the line |
| Caleb HawkinsRB · OKST | Rushing yards | 71.8 | 60.4 | 32.7–105.7 | Shop the line |
| Amare ThomasWR · HOU | Receiving yards | 60.2 | 47.8 | 26.9–87.6 | Shop the line |
| Trent WalkerWR · HOU | Receiving yards | 53.4 | 49.8 | 17.2–78.0 | Shop the line |
| Wyatt YoungWR · OKST | Receiving yards | 62.2 | 44.5 | 24.0–90.9 | Shop the line |
Passing yards
- Projection
- 191.7
- Median
- 189.8
- 20th–80th
- 131.6–245.0
- Status
- Shop the line
No captured player-prop line. Compare the model range only after a market posts.
Passing yards
- Projection
- 216.8
- Median
- 211.6
- 20th–80th
- 147.3–286.5
- Status
- Shop the line
No captured player-prop line. Compare the model range only after a market posts.
Rushing yards
- Projection
- 71.8
- Median
- 60.4
- 20th–80th
- 32.7–105.7
- Status
- Shop the line
No captured player-prop line. Compare the model range only after a market posts.
Receiving yards
- Projection
- 60.2
- Median
- 47.8
- 20th–80th
- 26.9–87.6
- Status
- Shop the line
No captured player-prop line. Compare the model range only after a market posts.
Receiving yards
- Projection
- 53.4
- Median
- 49.8
- 20th–80th
- 17.2–78.0
- Status
- Shop the line
No captured player-prop line. Compare the model range only after a market posts.
Receiving yards
- Projection
- 62.2
- Median
- 44.5
- 20th–80th
- 24.0–90.9
- Status
- Shop the line
No captured player-prop line. Compare the model range only after a market posts.
Methodology and data boundary
Schedule and venue facts come from the committed ESPN 2026 catalog. Spreads are dated market snapshots, prioritizing DraftKings where available. Player stat lines and fantasy ranges come only from the versioned weekly CFB quantile model; prior and baseline context do not enter this page. Missing data stays missing.
- Line snapshot
- No line
- Model update
- Aug 13, 5:35 PM EDT
- Game prediction
- Not validated