HOUSTON — Oregon State’s offensive line suffered a blow against Houston. Carter Guillaume, who entered for starting left guard Nathan Elu, limped off the field with a left foot injury after OSU’s final possession of the first quarter Saturday afternoon at TDECU Stadium.

The Oregon State Beavers and first-year head coach JaMarcus Shephard open the 2026 football season at Houston. Follow along for live updates.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/houston as Houston Found Something Against Oregon State It Can Build Around.

Oregon State fell 33-20 to No. 23 Houston in the season opener, showing fight but struggling with missed tackles, third-down conversions, and offensive line depth.

Houston Cougars football beat Oregon State in Week 1, but it wasn't an ideal performance all the way around.

Quarterback Conner Weigman returns to lead No. 23 Houston as the Cougars open the season against Oregon State Saturday.

CORVALLIS — Two Oregon State starters who went down with injuries during last week’s loss to Texas Tech are expected to play against Montana, while several other players remain on the mend. Left tackle Josiah Timoteo and cornerback Blake Thompson each left last week’s game multiple times.

Houston begins its college football season against Oregon State Saturday in a rematch of last year’s overtime thriller.

The Oregon State Beavers hope to knock off the Houston Cougars for the first time since 1960 when the teams collide in Week 1.  Nov 29, 2025; Pullman, Washington, USA; Oregon State Beavers linebacker Tyree Blake (47) celebrates after a play against the Washington State Cougars in the first half at Gesa Field at

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