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Houston Cougars conquer Oregon State in 2026 opener
5 Sep
Summary
- Houston secured a 33-20 victory over Oregon State to open the 2026 season.
- Conner Weigman passed for 305 yards and threw a touchdown pass.
- A fan interruption and weather delay briefly halted the game.
The No. 23 Houston Cougars began their 2026 campaign with a decisive 33-20 victory over Oregon State on Saturday at TDECU Stadium. Quarterback Conner Weigman powered the offense, throwing for 305 yards and connecting with Amare Thomas for a touchdown on the Cougars' first possession. He also added a late touchdown run to seal the win.
Houston established a significant lead, highlighted by touchdown runs from Re'Shaun Sanford II and Makhi Hughes, and two field goals from Jonathan Dimas. Despite Oregon State mounting a comeback with two consecutive scoring drives in the third quarter, Weigman's late touchdown secured the victory.
The game experienced two delays: one when a fan entered the field and another for 30 minutes due to inclement weather at halftime. Amare Thomas was a standout receiver for Houston, while Javiion White contributed two sacks to the defensive effort.
