Houston Cougars Kick Off Strong | Oregon State Beavers Football News

Houston’s ranked Cougars kicked off their season with a dazzling entrance and a hard-fought win over Oregon State, showcasing explosive offense led by star receiver Amare Thomas and dynamic QB Conner Weigman. Despite defensive lapses—especially in tackling—that allowed Oregon State’s Braden Atkinson to thrive, Houston’s stout run defense and pass rush, spearheaded by Latreveon McCutchin and newcomer Javion White, kept the game in check. Makhi Hughes and ReShaun Sanford II powered the ground game, with Sanford returning from injury for a big touchdown. Coach Willie Fritz acknowledged room for growth but praised the team’s resilience. With a 1-0 record, Houston looks to build momentum as they prepare for Southern. 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/e0a4b4914056c685