Houston favored at home as No. 18 Oklahoma State visits

No. 18 Oklahoma State visits No. 20 Houston in a consequential Big 12 matchup, with Houston favored at home and both teams expected to bring potent offenses. Houston’s Conner Weigman has shown both passing and running ability, while tight end Patrick Overmyer has been a threat near the goal line; Oklahoma State’s defense will also need to contain Houston’s ground game. Oklahoma State counters with quarterback Drew Mestemaker and a productive offense, though the Cowboys face questions about defending efficiently and limiting extended plays. Predictions are divided: some analysts favor Houston’s home advantage and sustained offense in a likely high-scoring game, while others see Mestemaker as the difference and pick Oklahoma State to win.