In 2024 the Cougars were near the bottom of the conference in both passing and rushing offense, largely in part due to instability in the trenches. This weekend, when West Virginia comes to town, Houston's offensive line depth could be tested once again with right guard Jason Brooks Jr.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Houston Cougars NCAAF game to be played on November 1, 2025 on ESPN.

Conner Weigman and the Houston Cougars will compete against the West Virginia Mountaineers at TDECU Stadium in Houston, TX on FS1 on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Weigman's prop bets open at 206 yds passing, 25 pass attempts, and 16 completions.

The Houston Cougars could have an interesting challenge on Saturday against a West Virginia offense that might be trending upwards.

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Josh Hoover threw a touchdown pass, Nate McCashland kicked three field goals and TCU outlasted West Virginia 23-17 on Saturday night. TCU (6-2, 3-2 Big 12) barely outgained West Virginia 343-342 but made the most of its opportunities.