Houston Edges Out Oregon State 27-24 in Overtime Clash

On September 26, 2025, the Houston Cougars edged out the Oregon State Beavers 27-24 in overtime at Reser Stadium, Corvallis. The non-conference clash kept Houston undefeated at 4-0, while Oregon State dropped to 0-5 despite leading for much of the contest. Houston, led by quarterback Conner Weigman, overcame a 14-point second-half deficit with a late surge. Weigman finished 19-of-35 for 258 passing yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. He also ran for a short touchdown, helping the Cougars erase a 24-10 Oregon State lead in the fourth quarter. Oregon State started strong, with Maalik Murphy finding Marquis Crosby for a five-yard touchdown in the second quarter, and Cornell Hatcher Jr. rushing for an 18-yard score early in the fourth to put the Beavers up 24-10. Hatcher Jr. was the Beavers’ top ground threat with 93 rushing yards and a touchdown, while receiver Trent Walker caught seven passes for 103 yards. Houston responded with Weigman connecting on a 27-yard touchdown to Stephon Johnson and then a 50-yard strike to Tanner Koziol, tying the game at 24 with just over three minutes remaining. Oregon State had a chance to win in regulation, but backup kicker Cameron Smith’s 46-yard field goal was blocked as time expired. In overtime, the Beavers were stopped on a fourth-and-short, failing to convert. Houston capitalized, setting up Ethan Sanchez for a 24-yard field goal to seal the 27-24 victory. The Cougars’ defense also played a crucial role, holding the Beavers scoreless in overtime and making key stops late. Houston maintained its perfect record, extending its win streak to four ahead of Big 12 play. The Cougars have now won the turnover battle in every game this season, a point emphasized by head coach Willie Fritz. Oregon State, meanwhile, continues its challenging campaign under head coach Trent Bray, still searching for its first win despite competitive showings against top opposition. This matchup was the first between Houston and Oregon State since 1970, with Houston now leading the all-time series 3-1. The Cougars, favored by 13.5 points entering the game according to SportsLine, continue to outperform expectations both on the scoreboard and against the spread this season. For a full breakdown of the box score, play-by-play, and video highlights, visit ESPN’s game summary or check out detailed drive recaps and stats at Sports Illustrated Houston.