Houston vs Oregon State Rivalry Renewed | Oregon State Beavers Football News

Houston Cougars enter the season ranked 23rd in the AP Poll, riding high on a ten-win campaign and loaded with returning talent, positioning them as serious Big 12 contenders. Meanwhile, Oregon State, fresh off a brutal two-win season after the Pac-12’s collapse, heads into this matchup underdogs under new head coach JaMarcus Shephard. Last year’s dramatic 14-point comeback loss to Houston looms large — now, the Beavers must face the same team at home, led by QB Braden Atkinson (a FCS transfer) and running back Cornell Hatcher Jr., while Houston returns star QB Conner Weigman and receiver Amare Thomas, bolstered by key transfers. Expect a heavy favorite Houston to dominate — but Oregon State’s gritty fight could make this one unforgettable. 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/7cfeb25dc8e931d1