UPSET ALERT? Houston, Fritz, & Weigman Look to SQUASH Oregon State Bid to Kick Off BIG Season

Houston Cougars face Oregon State Beavers in a high-stakes Pac-12 showdown as quarterback Connor Wegman looks to capitalize on a revamped roster and new offensive weapons. Is Houston’s dominant transfer class and veteran leadership enough to keep the Cougars atop the standings, or will Oregon State surprise behind head coach Jamarcus Shephard and FCS star-turned-starter Braden Atkinson? Parker Ainsworth and Christian Rauh analyze the dramatic coaching changes, key additions like Makhi Hughes and Trent Walker, and the impact of extreme Texas heat on game day. They debate the legitimacy of the 20.5-point spread and spotlight the matchup between Houston’s powerful run game and Oregon State’s retooled defense led by linebacker Aiden Sullivan. How will Shephard’s bold strategy and Atkinson’s arm fare against Houston’s aggressive attack? Don’t miss this deep dive into Houston’s bold ambitions and Oregon State’s quest to upset the odds. 00:00 | Pac-12 After Dark & Game Recap Discussion of last season's Houston vs. Oregon State overtime thriller, recent program changes at Oregon State, and season outlooks for both teams. 11:06 | Quarterback Matchup & Roster Analysis Deep dive on Houston's Conner Weigman and Oregon State's Braden Atkinson; analysis of roster improvements, offensive/defensive units, and how new coaching philosophies could impact the game. 21:47 | Picks, Spreads, and Final Thoughts Conversation shifts to betting lines, over/under, score predictions, and broader storylines in the new-look Pac-12 and Big 12; closing thoughts and cross-promotion of each show. Become 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! KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. . Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/COLLEGE ! #squarepod ULTRA POUCHES Don’t sleep on Ultra Pouches. New customers get 15% Off with code LOCKEDONCOLLEGEFOOTBALL at https://takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Gametime Today'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. FanDuel College 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.COM FANDUEL 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.