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Against Oregon State, Houston quarterback Conner Weigman completed 20 of 30 passes for 305 yards, one touchdown and one interception, added 30 rushing yards on nine carries and took one sack. Amare Thomas had eight catches for 133 yards and Patrick Overmyer six for 84. The preview uses that game as the meaningful early passing sample rather than Houston's 77-7 win over Southern.
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Houston shared productive rushing work against Oregon State: Makhi Hughes gained 98 yards on 17 carries and Re'shaun Sanford 75 on 11. The writer expects Texas Tech to be a tougher rushing matchup, but the supplied article does not provide evidence that the Red Raiders have already solved this two-back attack.
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Houston held Oregon State to 26 net rushing yards on 25 attempts, a total including four sacks for 39 lost yards; the Beavers' top two backs still averaged only a little over three yards per carry. The preview highlights Houston's run defense as a challenge for Texas Tech while noting Oregon State had more success through the air. Net rushing totals are not pure running-back efficiency.
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The writer sees J'Koby Williams as Texas Tech's only productive back through two games and argues for him to receive most touches if Cameron Dickey and Quentin Joyner do not improve. Joyner scored a touchdown but also drew an unsportsmanlike-conduct penalty against Oregon State. This is an analyst's workload recommendation, not a reported depth-chart change or an injury report.
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For Texas Tech, the preview's proposed passing route is enough rushing production from J'Koby Williams to slow Houston's pass rush and create opportunities for Will Hammond. It also identifies backup quarterback Thomas Castellanos' running ability as a possible additional option. Neither a two-quarterback package nor a changed role for Castellanos is confirmed.