Houston at West Virginia Breakdown: Week 12, Nov. 21, 2026
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Week 12 · Big 12 game
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Key players
Week 12 projections are not published yet: players ranked by CollegeFFB points a game this season. Pts/g is the season, Last 3 his last three games. Status from RotoWire.
Houston
| Player | Pos | Price | Pts/g | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conner Weigman | QB | $11.8M | 29.1 | 32.4 |
| Patrick Overmyer | TE | $7.0M | 17.3 | 22.1 |
| Amare Thomas | WR | $11.2M | 17.2 | 15.0 |
| Koby Young | WR | $4.9M | 11.3 | 9.7 |
| Re'Shaun Sanford | RB | $5.1M | 11.2 | 8.6 |
| Makhi Hughes | RB | $10.5M | 11.1 | 9.8 |
| Trent Walker | WR | $6.2M | 10.6 | 13.8 |
| Keisean Henderson | QB | $4.8M | 3.2 | 0.0 |
West Virginia
| Player | Pos | Price | Pts/g | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Hawkins | QB | $9.4M | 36.2 | 38.9 |
| Cam Cook | RB | $14.6M | 21.1 | 23.2 |
| DJ Epps | WR | $6.1M | 15.6 | 16.9 |
| Prince Strachan | WR | $4.6M | 7.4 | 11.9 |
| Amari Latimer | RB | $4.8M | 7.0 | 10.7 |
| Jaden Bray | WR | $5.0M | 4.0 | 2.7 |
| Cyrus Traugh | WR | $4.5M | 3.0 | 6.2 |
| Ryan Ward | TE | $4.5M | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Matchup notes
- Houston passing game: West Virginia is the worst pass defense in FBS, adjusted for opponents (10.2 yards per pass attempt allowed, 310 passing yards a game, about 100 more passing yards a game than the average FBS defense).
- Houston run game: West Virginia is the 22nd-worst run defense in FBS, adjusted for opponents (4.8 yards per carry allowed, 174 rushing yards a game).
- West Virginia run game: Houston allows 3.2 yards per carry, 83 rushing yards a game, about 60 fewer rushing yards a game than the average FBS defense.
Yards per carry and per pass attempt allowed this season, ranked across FBS. A defense gets a note only when its opponent-adjusted rank and its SP+ rating agree.
News
Michael Hawkins threw for 464 yards and 3 touchdowns and ran 26 times for 77 yards and 2 more scores in West Virginia's 45-42 win over Cincinnati on Oct. 17, good for 50.3 CollegeFFB points. West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez said, "He made some great throws and hung in there," adding that he has no hesitation that Hawkins can make the throw on any pass play. At $9.4M, Hawkins has been an elite producer, averaging 36.2 points a game this season, and should remain a fantasy focal point when West Virginia visits TCU, despite the Horned Frogs allowing the 16th-fewest yards per pass attempt this season in FBS.
DJ Epps caught 8 passes for 163 yards and 1 touchdown, adding 1 carry for 3 yards, in West Virginia's 45-42 win over Cincinnati on Oct. 17, good for 30.6 CollegeFFB points in that game. Averaging 15.6 points a game this season, Epps could continue to produce at $6.1M when West Virginia visits TCU on Oct. 24.
Trent Walker had 7 catches for 104 yards and 1 touchdown in Houston's 35-32 win over Oklahoma State on Oct. 17, good for 23.4 CollegeFFB points. According to Houston Cougars On SI, it was his best performance as a Cougar. His touchdown was the second of his UH career, Houston Cougars On SI reported. Houston visits Utah on Oct. 24, and at $6.2M, Walker could remain a busy target: he has produced consistently, with 10.6 points per game this season and 4.3 catches per game across his previous 3 games.
Amare Thomas had a huge day in Houston's 35-32 win over Oklahoma State on Oct. 17, catching 7 passes for 126 yards and 2 touchdowns for 31.6 CollegeFFB points. He looks like a high-ceiling WR who could see even more of the ball, and he has kept producing, averaging 17.2 CollegeFFB points a game this season. At $11.2M, he and Houston visit Utah on Oct. 24.
Patrick Overmyer caught 8 passes for 83 yards and 4 touchdowns in Houston's 35-16 win at Kansas State on Oct. 10, scoring 40.4 CollegeFFB points in that game. That performance tied the NCAA single-game record for receiving touchdowns by a tight end, according to Houston Athletics. Averaging 17.8 points a game this season, Overmyer could continue to produce at $7M when Houston faces Oklahoma State on Oct. 17.
Conner Weigman threw for 242 yards and 4 touchdowns and ran 6 times for 21 yards in Houston's 35-16 win at Kansas State on Oct. 10, good for 27.8 CollegeFFB points. At $11.5M, he averaged 32.8 points per outing in his previous 3 games and looks positioned for more when Houston faces Oklahoma State on Oct. 17.