Houston football and Oregon State are just under four months away from facing off in the season opener inside TDECU Stadium. The Cougars look to carry over momentum from a 10-win season last year, while Oregon State seeks to start building a new culture under head coach JaMarcus Shephard. While Oregon State is a completely different team from last season, here are 5 players Houston fans should know before the season opener. 5 Oregon State Players Houston Fans Should Know 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 QB- Maalik Murphy Oregon State’s senior quarterback Maalik Murphy is the main threat on the roster, and he has plenty of experience at Texas, Duke and now Oregon State. While Murphy had an up-and-down season last year, he really showed his full potential at Duke, passing for 2,933 yards and 26 touchdowns.…