Beavers Fall to Houston's Ground Game | Oregon State Beavers Football News

Oregon State’s season opener against No. 23 Houston ended in a 20-33 loss, as the Beavers battled hard under new coach Jamarcus Shephard but couldn’t match Houston’s physical dominance. Braden Atkinson led a quick-strike offense with standout plays like a touchdown to freshman Jesse Legree, but Houston’s relentless pass rush and explosive ground game overwhelmed them. Despite a turnover that gave Oregon State a chance, they couldn’t capitalize consistently, falling behind early and never fully recovering after a weather delay. Houston extended their lead in the second half, sealing the win with a crucial long pass. The Beavers’ offensive flashes were overshadowed by Houston’s control of the line of scrimmage — a tough lesson as they prepare for Texas Tech next. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/35ff9375968dce43