Houston football will host the Oregon State Beavers in the season opener on Sept. 5 inside TDECU Stadium. With head coach Willie Fritz entering his third season with the Cougars, while the Beavers are in the middle of a full rebuild, Houston will be heavily favored in its first game. However, there are several matchups that will determine the outcome of this game. Houston vs. Oregon State: Key Matchups Nov 8, 2025; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Oregon State Beavers players kneel on the field before the game against the Sam Houston Bearkats at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images | Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images Conner Weigman vs Harlem Howard Houston’s senior quarterback Conner Weigman is coming off a breakout 2025 season, where he passed for 2,705 yards and 25 touchdowns. He was also a threat in the run game totaling 171 carries for 700 yards and 11 touchdowns. Now, he is preparing to take on the Beavers in week one, and they are an entirely different team than last season.…