Houston Cougars vs Oregon State Beavers Prediction, 9/26/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Houston Cougars vs Oregon State Beavers

Date: Friday, September 26, 2025

Location: Reser Stadium in Corvallis, OR

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Beavers (+12.5)

Total/Over-Under: 48

The Oregon State Beavers (0-4) are welcoming the Houston Cougars (3-0) at Reser Stadium on Friday, September 26, 2025. Oregon State opens as 12.5-point dogs. The over/under is 48.

The Houston Cougars come into this game with a record of 3-0 for this season. In their last matchup, the Cougars played against the Colorado Buffaloes and took home the win by a score of 36-20. In all, they tallied 77 plays which gave them a total of 431 yards. The Houston Cougars ran the rock 53 times and accumulated 209 yards, which earned them an average of 3.9 yards per carry. In the running game, the Cougars gave up 96 yds on 23 attempts, which calculates to 4.2 yards per run surrendered. Houston surrendered 19 pass completions on 35 attempts for a total of 204 yards, and a completion percentage of 54.3%.

When it comes to putting points on the board, the Houston Cougars are averaging 32.7 PPG. As a unit they hold an average of 201.3 yards rushing which ranks them 39th in the nation. The Cougars have tallied 1,166 total yards over the course of this season. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, Houston has compiled 4 touchdowns via the pass and 6 rushing touchdowns. Houston has recorded 53 1st downs, and they have committed 14 penalties for 123 yards. They have yet to turn the ball over.

The Cougars are sitting in 11th in the country in terms of their opponents scoring, conceding 9.7 PPG. They are allowing an average of 3.1 yards per running attempt and 104.0 yards on the ground per game this season. For the year, they have allowed 312 running yards through 3 games. When talking about passing yards, the Cougars are giving up 360 yds which has them sitting in 7th in the nation. They have surrendered 120.0 yards per contest through the air in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 58.1%. During the season, they are granting 224.0 yards per outing ranking them 10th in the nation. They have yielded 1 touchdown via the pass in addition to 3 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Beavers step onto the field holding a record of 0-4 this season. In their last game, the Beavers took a loss by a score of 41-7 when they faced the Oregon Ducks. The Beavers finished the contest with 147 yards and they ran 48 plays (3.1 yds per play). Oregon State ended up running for 2.6 yards per tote, finishing the contest with 67 yards on 26 carries. Oregon State gave up 46 rush attempts for 280 yds (6.1 yds per rush). The Beavers pass defense conceded a completion rate of 67.7%, relinquishing 305 yards on 21 for 31 passing.

When discussing putting points on the board, the Beavers are 128th in Division 1 averaging 15.8 points per outing. The Oregon State Beavers average 319.3 yards per contest, which ranks them 118th in Division 1. The Oregon State offense has totaled 123 yards of penalties on 19 infractions, which has them ranked 95th in Division 1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They have given away 5 interceptions while losing 2 fumbles and they have recorded 74 1st downs. During the season to this point, the Beavers have racked up 997 yards via the pass as well as holding an average of 249.3 throwing yards per outing, giving them a rank of 51st in the country. They hold an average of 70.0 run yards per game and have run for 280 yards overall.

Oregon State has given up a total of 720 rushing yards (180.0 yards per game) and 6 touchdowns via the rush on the season. They have allowed 11 touchdowns through the air as well as 284.5 yards per outing, ranking them 127th in the nation. Over the course of the season, they have conceded 156 total points. They have compiled 0 fumbles recovered and 3 picks this year. The Beavers defense has been on the field for 266 plays, ranking them 84th in the nation. The Beavers are relinquishing 39.0 PPG, which has them 131st in college football.

Who will win tonight's Cougars/Beavers college football game against the spread?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take the Beavers +12.5

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