The Houston Cougars (3-0) travel to Corvallis to face the struggling Oregon State Beavers (0-4) in a Friday night showdown at Reser Stadium. On paper, Houston is a heavy favorite as 13.5-point favorites, but playing on the road in the Pac-12 Northwest always brings potential pitfalls.
The Cougars have been dominant on defense, allowing just 9.7 points per game (11th nationally), while the Beavers have yet to find their rhythm on offense, averaging a meager 15.8 points per game (122nd in FBS). With ESPN carrying the primetime broadcast, all eyes will be on whether Houston can stay unbeaten or if Oregon State can shock the college football world.
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How to Watch Houston vs Oregon State? (September 26)
| Matchup | Houston Cougars vs Oregon State Beavers |
| Date | Friday, September 26, 2025 |
| Time | 10:30 p.m. ET |
| Location | Reser Stadium – Corvallis, OR |
| TV | ESPN |
| Live Stream | Fubo Sports |
Houston vs Oregon State Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
| Houston | -13.5 (-110) | -575 | O 47.5 (-110) |
| Oregon State | +13.5 (-110) | +425 | U 47.5 (-110) |
Houston Betting Breakdown (3-0)
The Cougars have leaned on defense and balance to start the season 3-0. They rank:
- 9th in passing defense (120 YPG allowed)
- 36th in rushing defense (104 YPG allowed)
- 11th in scoring defense (9.7 PPG allowed)
On offense, Houston is scoring 32.7 PPG with a 201.3 YPG rushing attack that ranks 39th nationally. Their physicality has worn opponents down, and they’ve already covered the spread in all three games.
Houston ATS/O-U Trends (2025):
- ATS Record: 3-0
- ATS as ≥13.5 Favorite: 2-0
- O/U Record: 2-1
- Average Total: 46.2 points
Oregon State Betting Breakdown (0-4)
It’s been a nightmare start for Oregon State, whose defense has been one of the worst in the FBS. The Beavers rank:
- 131st in scoring defense (39 PPG allowed)
- 127th in passing defense (284.5 YPG allowed)
- 114th in rushing defense (180 YPG allowed)
On offense, the Beavers have been one-dimensional. They average 249.3 passing YPG (51st nationally) but just 70 rushing YPG (dead last, 133rd). Unless they find balance, they’ll struggle to keep pace with Houston’s defense.
Oregon State ATS/O-U Trends (2025):
- ATS Record: 1-3
- ATS as Underdog ≥13.5: 0-2
- O/U Record: 2-2
- Average Total: 54.2 points
Betting Trends Comparison
| Category | Houston | Oregon State |
| Record (SU) | 3-0 | 0-4 |
| ATS Record | 3-0 | 1-3 |
| O/U Record | 2-1 | 2-2 |
| Avg Points Scored | 32.7 | 15.8 |
| Avg Points Allowed | 9.7 | 39.0 |
| Total Yards/Game | 388.6 | 319.3 |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 224.0 | 464.5 |
Key Matchup: Houston Rushing Attack vs Oregon State Run Defense
- Houston averages 201.3 rushing YPG (39th).
- Oregon State allows 180 rushing YPG (114th).
- Cougars RB rotation has scored 6 rushing TDs already.
If the Beavers can’t stop the run, Houston should control tempo and pull away early.
Prop Bets to Watch
| Player | Prop | Over | Under |
| Houston RB1 | 95.5 rushing yards | -110 | -110 |
| Oregon State QB1 | 235.5 passing yards | -115 | -115 |
| Houston Defense | 2.5 turnovers forced | +125 | -155 |
| Beavers Team Total | 14.5 points | -105 | -120 |
Leans: Houston RB over rushing yards, Beavers under 14.5 points.
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- Houston -13.5 ✅
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Houston vs Oregon State Prediction
The Cougars look like a disciplined, top-25 caliber team, while Oregon State is still searching for answers on both sides of the ball. Unless the Beavers’ passing game finds explosive plays early, Houston should dominate this game with its running attack and defense.
- Spread Pick: Houston -13.5
- Moneyline Pick: Houston (-575)
- Total Pick: Over 47.5
Final Score Prediction: Houston 34, Oregon State 13
