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.

HOUSTON — Oregon State lost to No. 23 Houston 33-20 Saturday afternoon at TDECU Stadium. JaMarcus Shephard recapped the loss. Below are initial live updates from Shephard’s postgame press conference.

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’ seas

HOUSTON — Oregon State will be without starters on offense and defense in its season opener. Receiver Eddie Freauff and safety Harlem Howard are among the players who are out for the Beavers against No. 23 Houston Saturday afternoon at TDECU Stadium.

The Cougars are 21-point favorites in the latest Oregon State vs. Houston odds. The over/under for total points is 51.5. Before making any Oregon State vs. Houston picks, be sure to check out the Houston vs. Oregon State predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model .

Houston begins its college football season against Oregon State Saturday in a rematch of last year’s overtime thriller.

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.

College football Week 1 odds, picks, predictions, TV channel, streaming for Houston Cougars vs Oregon State Beavers game on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.