PREDICTION: Fritz, Houston CONTROL Oregon State Using STAR Runningbacks, NEW LOOK Offensive Line

Houston Cougars aim to dominate Oregon State as Makhi Hughes and a revamped offensive line look to ignite the ground game. Can Willie Fritz’s squad set the tone for a Big 12 title chase, or will turnovers and explosive plays keep the underdog Beavers in striking distance? Parker Ainsworth breaks down the Cougar blueprint: controlling the trenches, making Braden Atkinson uncomfortable, and leveraging the team’s speed advantage against Oregon State’s vulnerable secondary.Key insights include expectations for Conner Weigman’s passing attack, potential breakout games for receivers Amare Thomas and Koby Young, and defensive standouts like Khalil Laufau poised to disrupt the Beavers’ rebuilt offense. With predictions of a controlled Houston win, Ainsworth explores how fatigue, home-field heat, and discipline could shape the Cougars’ season opener. Is this the first step in a statement season, or a recipe for a closer-than-expected battle in Houston?00:00 Houston vs Oregon State Preview10:02 Keys to Avoiding Upset22:31 Game Predictions & ScoreBecome an everydayer! Subscribe to the Everydayer or All-Access tier of Locked On Coogs for even MORE Coogs! https://lockedoncoogs.supercast.com/Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!KALSHIFor a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. .IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.SquareGet up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/COLLEGE ! #squarepodULTRA POUCHESDon’t sleep on Ultra Pouches. New customers get 15% Off with code LOCKEDONCOLLEGEFOOTBALL at https://takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad5-Hour ENERGYBring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon.GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelCollege football Saturdays are already packed with reasons to get excited, and this season, FanDuel is giving fans even more ways to get in on every matchup. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMFANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.