Arizona State at Houston

Saturday, September 16, 1972

No. 13 Arizona State beat Houston 33–⁠28. It was their fourth meeting; after it, the series stood even at 2–⁠2.

Away13Arizona State10–⁠2 in 1972
33
HomeHouston6–⁠4–⁠1 in 1972
28

FinalHigh 94°F, low 74°FAttendance 24,628

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Arizona State 52% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Tied 5–⁠5 in 10 meetings, counting the six since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Houston 24, Arizona State 16
1990Houston 62, Arizona State 45
1989Houston 36, Arizona State 7
1982Arizona State 24, Houston 10
1980Arizona State 29, Houston 13
1974Arizona State 30, Houston 9

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