SMU

J.J. McDermott/Quarterback

McDermott’s has thrown for 217 completions, 2,764 yards, 14 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. McDermott’s five game win streak fizzled losing three of their last four games. In the loss to Navy, McDermott threw for more interceptions than touchdowns.

Zach Line/Running Back

Line on average carries the ball 20.8 times per game. He has rushed for over 100 yards eight times this season and has shown his explosiveness in the last four games when he rushed over three touchdowns. Line is questionable for the game at Houston due to a toe injury against Navy.

Darius Johnson/Wide Receiver

Johnson had an outstanding sophomore season completing 78 receptions for 845 yards and six touchdowns. This year Johnson leads with 59 receptions for 819 yards and six touchdowns. The Mustangs will look to Johnson to make some big plays on Saturday against Houston.

Houston

Case Keenum/ Quarterback

This season Case has already thrown for 3,951 yards, 37 touchdowns and only three interceptions. Case’s best game of the season came against Rice in a 73-34 victory when he threw for 534 yards and nine touchdowns.

Charles Sims/ Running Back

Sims leads the team with 658 rushing yards and nine touchdowns. He had his best game against Tulane when he exploded for 207 yards on only ten carries for two touchdowns. Sims is also a threat as a pass catcher. This season he has caught the ball 27 times for 392 yards and three touchdowns.

Patrick Edwards/ Wide Receiver

Edwards has recorded 61 receptions for 1,277 yards, and 14 touchdowns. Edwards is Houston’s deep threat, he averages over 20 yards per reception. His best game of the season came against Rice when he caught seven passes for 318 yards and five touchdowns.