- Game: Houston Cougars vs Oregon State Beavers
- Date: Friday, September 26, 2025
- Location: Reser Stadium in Corvallis, OR
- TV: ESPN
- Odds/Point Spread: Beavers (+12.5)
- Total/Over-Under: 48
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The Oregon State Beavers (0-4) clash with the Houston Cougars (3-0) at Reser Stadium on Friday, September 26, 2025. The Beavers enter the matchup as 12.5-point underdogs, with an over/under set at 48 points.
With a perfect record of 3-0 this season, the Houston Cougars are riding high. In their recent game against the Colorado Buffaloes, they secured a victory with a score of 36-20. Houston executed 77 plays, resulting in a commendable total of 431 yards. The Cougars showcased their strength in the running game, rushing 53 times for 209 yards, averaging 3.9 yards per carry. On the defensive side, they allowed 96 yards on 23 runs, averaging 4.2 yards per carry given up. Through the air, Houston permitted 19 completions on 35 attempts for a total of 204 yards, yielding a 54.3% completion rate.
Houston averages an impressive 32.7 points per game, ranking them well offensively. They generate an average of 201.3 rushing yards, placing them 39th nationally. Overall, the Cougars have accumulated 1,166 yards this season, with 4 touchdowns coming through the air and 6 via the ground. They’ve achieved 53 first downs and recorded 14 penalties totaling 123 yards, all while maintaining a clean turnover slate.
Defensively, the Cougars are performing admirably, sitting 11th in the nation for opponent scoring, allowing just 9.7 points per game. They concede an average of 3.1 rushing yards per attempt and 104.0 total rushing yards per game. This season, they have allowed 312 rushing yards across three games. In terms of the pass defense, Houston has allowed 360 yards, ranking them 7th nationally, with 120.0 yards permitted per game and a completion percentage of 58.1%. They have given up only 1 passing touchdown and 3 rushing touchdowns.
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The Beavers, unfortunately, have struggled this season, holding a record of 0-4. Their last outing resulted in a significant loss against the Oregon Ducks, with a final score of 41-7. In that game, Oregon State managed just 147 yards on 48 plays, averaging a mere 3.1 yards per play. Their rushing game faltered, netting only 67 yards on 26 carries at 2.6 yards per attempt. Defensively, they allowed Oregon to rush for 280 yards on 46 attempts, averaging 6.1 yards per carry, and their passing defense surrendered a 67.7% completion rate, giving up 305 yards on 21 of 31 attempts.
In terms of scoring, the Beavers are struggling, ranking 128th in Division 1 with an average of just 15.8 points per game. They average 319.3 total yards per game, placing them 118th nationally. Accumulating 123 yards in penalties through 19 infractions puts them 95th for assisting the opposition. Oregon State has thrown 5 interceptions and lost 2 fumbles while achieving 74 first downs. This season, they have compiled 997 passing yards with an average of 249.3 yards per game, ranking them 51st. Their ground game averages a meager 70.0 yards per game, totaling 280 rushing yards to date.
On defense, the Beavers have given up a total of 720 rushing yards (180.0 yards per game) and 6 rushing touchdowns this season. They’ve allowed 11 passing touchdowns for an average of 284.5 yards, which ranks them 127th nationally. So far this season, they’ve conceded a total of 156 points, with no fumbles recovered and 3 interceptions recorded. With 266 defensive plays, they rank 84th nationally and are conceding an alarming 39.0 points per game, positioning them at 131st in college football.
Who will emerge victorious in this intriguing matchup between the Cougars and Beavers?
Pick: Go with the Beavers +12.5
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