Beavers Show Grit in Tough Loss | Oregon State Beavers Football News

Oregon State battled ranked Houston with heart, clawing back to make it a one-score game despite falling short. Quarterback Braden Atkinson threw for over 370 yards — the most by an OSU QB since 2019 — and the Beavers won the turnover battle with two interceptions. But explosive plays from Houston and missed tackles on defense hurt Oregon State, who also struggled on special teams with a missed field goal. Coach JaMarcus Shephard praised progress but stressed the need for more big plays and tighter defense. Defensive end Takari Hickle echoed the team’s resilience, highlighting the positive momentum. With a weak running game and porous run defense, the Beavers face another tough test next week against No. 12 Texas Tech — but Shephard insists this loss is about growth, not defeat. The fight shown Saturday is exactly what the program needs to build toward the future. 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/7db2ee8ddacab800