Decisive Drives
The Houston Cougars secured a 33-20 victory over the visiting Oregon State Beavers on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at TDECU Stadium. The decisive points came from a combination of explosive passing and consistent rushing, with Conner Weigman and Makhi Hughes anchoring the offense. An attendance of 28,742 witnessed the home team extend their lead in the second half to close the gap permanently.
Second-Half Surge
Houston built a cushion early, taking a 9-7 lead after the first quarter. The Cougars continued their momentum in the second period, scoring 10 points to trail by only three at halftime. Re'Shaun Sanford II broke the game open with a 56-yard rushing touchdown, while Jonathan Dimas added a 32-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, Houston added seven points on a one-yard run by Hughes, while Oregon State responded with a seven-yard pass from Braden Atkinson to Jesse Legree for a touchdown, though the two-point conversion failed. The final quarter saw Houston pull away with a four-yard run by AJ Newberry and a one-yard rushing touchdown by Weigman, sealing the final score.
