Houston football is set to take on the Oregon State Beavers on Saturday, Sept. 5 , inside TDECU Stadium in Houston, Texas. The two teams will have an exciting rematch after Houston narrowly escaped last season’s game with a 27-24 overtime win on a game-winning field goal. Oregon State is a completely new team and staff now, and the Beavers have far different strengths and weaknesses than last year. Oregon State Football’s Strengths, Weaknesses, & 1 Thing That Could Upset the Cougars Nov 8, 2025; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Oregon State Beavers quarterback Maalik Murphy (6) warms up before the game against the Sam Houston Bearkats at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images | Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images Strengths The strength of this Beaver’s squad is no doubt their starting quarterback Maalik Murphy. The veteran has been around college football for a long time, and he has had plenty of experience at Texas, Duke, and now Oregon State.…