Ross’ Independence Bowl Gem
(NCAAF) Louisiana-Lafayette vs. Houston, 12/23/2022 3:00 PM, Score: 16 - 23
Point Spread: -7.00 | -105.00 Houston (Home)
Result: Push
UL-Lafayette vs. Houston 3:00 PM ET
Game# 229-230
Play On: Houston -7.0 (5*)

UL-Lafayette has lost 2 starters for this game due to them opting out for the NFL Draft. They include top wide receiver Michael Jefferson and star defensive end Andre Jones. On the one occasion the Ragin Cajuns stepped in class this season, they were blown out 49-17 at Florida State.
Houston finished the regular season with a somewhat disappointing 7-5 record. However, this is an offense that’s been clicking on all cylinders while averaging 41.7 points scored per game over their last 7 contests and amassed 445 yards or more of total offense on each occasion. The Cougars are #14 nationally in scoring offense at 37.5 points per game. They also possess the 7th best passing offense in the country while averaging 321.1 yards in the air per game. The Cougars have unequivocally played the stronger schedule in this matchup.

Give me Houston minus the points.