Southern faces No. 23 Houston on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at TDECU Stadium, Houston, TX. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET. The game airs on ESPN+. Below is a factual Week 2 college football matchup preview with current odds where available, including point spread, moneyline, over/under, venue, and broadcast information. Lines may move before kickoff.
Southern vs Houston odds and betting lines
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Records | Southern — · Houston 1-0 |
| Point spread | TBD — check public books closer to kickoff |
| Moneyline | TBD — check public books closer to kickoff |
| Over/under | TBD — check public books closer to kickoff |
| Location | TDECU Stadium, Houston, TX |
| Date | Saturday, September 12, 2026 |
| Kickoff time | 7:00 PM ET |
| TV channel | ESPN+ |
Odds: Public odds were not listed on ESPN/DraftKings at research time for every market. Lines may move before kickoff.
How to watch Southern vs Houston
- Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Venue: TDECU Stadium, Houston, TX
- TV: ESPN+
Southern preview
Southern (—) visits Houston on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Southern lists head coach Blake Anderson, offensive coordinator Kyle Cefalo, and defensive coordinator Joe Bolden. Early watch items include opening identity after Week 1, explosive-play balance, and matching the opponent's tempo in a ESPN+ window.
No. 23 Houston preview
No. 23 Houston (1-0) hosts at TDECU Stadium. Houston lists head coach Willie Fritz, offensive coordinator Slade Nagle, and defensive coordinator Austin Armstrong. Home-field framing, early-season continuity, and situational football are the factual focus points for this Week 2 preview.