This West Virginia victory over Houston earned 7.68 ranking points because it was likely a road win against a quality opponent, with the 10-point margin of victory (45-35) being solid but not dominant. The points total suggests Houston was probably ranked or had a strong record, making this a valuable win for West Virginia's resume, though the relatively moderate point total indicates it wasn't against a top-tier opponent or the margin wasn't large enough to maximize the point value.