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With Texas Tech favored by 26.5 points, freshman quarterback Braden Atkinson looks to build on his promising FBS debut while Oregon State’s new coach JaMarcus Shepard prepares his squad for a high‑octane matchup.
The conference’s inaugural week produced a 2‑6 record, highlighting early strengths and weaknesses across its member schools.
The University of Houston Cougars opened their 2025 campaign with a 33-20 win over Oregon State, highlighted by Conner Weigman’s 305 passing yards, a rushing touchdown, and Amare Thomas’s eight catches for 133 yards and a score.
Coach JaMarcus Shephard announces Braden Atkinson as Oregon State’s starting quarterback, highlighting his dedication, player‑led culture, and the team’s aim to disrupt the Pac‑12 this season.