Two positional matchups that have my attention as Oregon State opens its season against No. 23 Houston
Summary
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Houston quarterback Conner Weigman rushed for 700 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2025, exceeded 80 rushing yards six times, and presents Oregon State with both designed-run and scramble threats.
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Houston pairs former Oregon State receiver Trent Walker, who topped 800 receiving yards in each of the last two seasons, with returning leader Amare Thomas, who produced 966 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2025.
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Oregon State's defensive front will feature several fresh faces and must balance pressuring Weigman with disciplined containment to prevent quarterback-run explosives.
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Oregon State made its practice quarterbacks nearly live to prepare defenders for Weigman's physical running style.
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Oregon State believes its new defensive scheme provides an element-of-surprise advantage because Houston has little relevant film on the rebuilt system.
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