Houston Cougars defeat Oregon State 33-20 in season opener

NCAA football Houston Cougars Oregon State Beavers Conner Weigman college football season opener

No. 23 Houston defeated Oregon State 33-20 in their college football season opener on Saturday. Houston quarterback Conner Weigman led the Cougars with 305 passing yards and one touchdown, while also adding a 1-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter to secure the victory.

Amare Thomas contributed 133 receiving yards and a touchdown on eight catches for Houston. Running back Mekhi Hughes added 98 yards and a touchdown, while Re’Shaun Sanford II scored on a 56-yard run. Houston outgained Oregon State 533 to 402 in total yards.

Oregon State quarterback Braden Atkinson threw for 376 yards and one touchdown, connecting with Jesse Legree for a 7-yard score. Despite the offensive output, the Beavers struggled on third and fourth downs, converting only 6 of 20 attempts.

Entities

Braden Atkinson · Conner Weigman · Houston Cougars · Oregon State Beavers · TDECU Stadium

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] Oregon State quarterback Braden Atkinson completed 29 of 48 passes for 376 yards and one touchdown. lethbridgeherald.com · deadspin.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Amare Thomas recorded eight receptions for 133 yards and one touchdown. lethbridgeherald.com · deadspin.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Jesse Legree recorded five receptions for 136 yards and one touchdown for Oregon State. lethbridgeherald.com · deadspin.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Re’Shaun Sanford II scored on a 56-yard touchdown run. lethbridgeherald.com · deadspin.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Mekhi Hughes contributed a rushing touchdown and 98 rushing yards. lethbridgeherald.com · deadspin.com
[● 2 SOURCES] No. 23 Houston defeated Oregon State 33-20 in their season opener. lethbridgeherald.com · deadspin.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Houston recorded 533 total yards compared to Oregon State's 402 yards. lethbridgeherald.com · deadspin.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Houston quarterback Conner Weigman threw for 305 yards and one touchdown and rushed for one touchdown. lethbridgeherald.com · deadspin.com

Sources

Oregon State vs. Houston Passing Yards Prop Bet Payouts: Braden Atkinson, Conner Weigman [gambling911.com]

7 days ago

Weigman throws for 305 yards and leads No. 23 Houston to a 33-20 win over Oregon State [lethbridgeherald.com]

6 days ago

ESPN's move off Houston-Oregon State in favor of Texas-Texas State reveals conference pecking order [awfulannouncing.com]

6 days ago

Deadspin | Conner Weigman, No. 23 Houston outlast Oregon State [deadspin.com]

6 days ago

Houston Football Answered Three Major Questions Against Oregon State [www.si.com]

5 days ago