Houston football and Oregon State are just under four months away from facing off in the season opener inside TDECU Stadium.

The Cougars look to carry over momentum from a 10-win season last year, while Oregon State seeks to start building a new culture under head coach JaMarcus Shephard.

While Oregon State is a completely different team from last season, here are 5 players Houston fans should know before the season opener.

5 Oregon State Players Houston Fans Should Know

Nov 8, 2025; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Oregon State Beavers quarterback Maalik Murphy (6) warms up before the game against the Sam Houston Bearkats at Reser Stadium.…