Houston Cougars: Vegas Win Total- 5.5
I expect Houston to improve on their four wins from last season as they dealt with a ton of injuries during a year that snapped their six-year bowl streak. Dana Holgorsen had a bad first season as the head coach of the Cougars, but he is confident this team can win sooner rather than later and has a track record to prove it. Holgorsen may not be the best coach, but winning seven games on a consistent basis is doable and this roster can accomplish that first. Prediction: Over 5.5
Top Prospects:
Marquez Stevenson, WR, 6-0, 190 pounds, Sr.: Stevenson is arguably the fastest player in all of college football and has the production to match. The All-AAC selection has accumulated 1,926 receiving yards the last two seasons combined.
Isaiah Chambers, DE, 6-6, 288 pounds, Sr.: Chambers is no longer with the Houston program, but is a legit NFL prospect that warrants serious attention. Chambers is well-traveled as he originally enrolled at TCU before transferring to Houston and now finally to McNeese State. Chambers led Houston with five sacks and was fourth in tackles for loss with six last season and was leading the team in sacks with 4.5 in 2018 before a season-ending knee injury occurred.
Payton Turner, DE, 6-6, 288 pounds, Sr.: Turner is an athletic stud with great measurables on the edge for Houston and can supply a consistent pass rush. If he can make it home more often (4 sacks in 2019), he will rise up the boards.