Houston at Arizona

Saturday, September 6, 1986

Arizona beat Houston 37–⁠3. It was their second meeting; after it, the series stood even at 1–⁠1.

AwayHouston1–⁠10 in 1986
3
HomeArizona9–⁠3 in 1986
37

FinalHigh 103°F, low 73°FAttendance 52,433

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Arizona 72% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Houston leads 4–⁠2 in six meetings, counting the four since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Houston 31, Arizona 28
2024Arizona 27, Houston 3
2018Houston 45, Arizona 18
2017Houston 19, Arizona 16
1986Arizona 37, Houston 3
1969Houston 34, Arizona 17

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