HOUSTON — The JaMarcus Shephard era begins with a loss, but the kind of competitive display that it has been sorely missing from Oregon State. The Beavers responded to an early score, then allowed 20 straight in what was setting up to be a rout for No.

Even though University of Houston and Oregon State were in a close game in the fourth quarter, ESPN still moved it to ESPNews to make way for the start of the Texas-Texas State game.

Get ready for Week 1! 🏈 Find out how to watch No. 23 Houston host Oregon State, plus the latest betting odds, key injury updates, and game day channel info.

Conner Weigman threw for 305 yards and a touchdown and rushed for another score, Re'Shaun Sanford II and Mekhi Hughes added rushing scores and No. 23 Houston beat Oregon State 33-20 in the teams' season opener.

HOUSTON — Oregon State’s offensive line suffered a blow against Houston. Carter Guillame, who entered for starting left guard Nathan Elu, limped off the field with a left foot injury after OSU’s final possession of the first quarter Saturday afternoon at TDECU Stadium.

The opening game of the JaMarcus Shephard era was a fight till the final whistle. Read our recap to learn more.