Houston Cougars vs. Oregon State Beavers: 2025 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Houston Cougars defeated Oregon State Beavers 27–24 in Week 5, 2025. Final score: Houston Cougars 27, Oregon State Beavers 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Houston Cougars	0	3	0	12	3	27
Oregon State Beavers	6	6	3	6	0	24

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Conner Weigman (Houston) — 187.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.03 EPA/play +1.09 EPA
• Maalik Murphy (Oregon State) — 151.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.15 EPA/play -3.98 EPA
• C.Weigman (Houston) — 12.0 yds

Rushing

• Anthony Hankerson (Oregon State) — 71.0 yds -0.10 EPA
• Dean Connors (Houston) — 35.0 yds -0.42 EPA
• Cornell Hatcher Jr. (Oregon State) — 93.0 yds · 1 TD +0.24 EPA

Receiving

• Amare Thomas (Houston) — 5 rec · 68.0 yds +0.12 EPA
• Bryce Caufield (Oregon State) — 4 rec · 54.0 yds +0.12 EPA
• Stephon Johnson (Houston) — 2 rec · 44.0 yds +0.44 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Conner Weigman	Houston	35	51.4%	187	2	+0.03	+1.09
Maalik Murphy	Oregon State	27	48.1%	151	1	-0.15	-3.98
C.Weigman	Houston	1	100.0%	12	0	—	—
M.Murphy	Oregon State	2	100.0%	9	0	—	—

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Houston	Oregon State
Plays	64	75
EPA / play	-0.147	-0.050
Total EPA	-8.66	-3.52
Success rate	29.7%	46.7%
Pass EPA / play	+0.031	-0.147
Rush EPA / play	-0.406	+0.010
Yards	265	348

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Oregon State	10	30	-1.32	Punt
Q1	Houston	4	3	-3.08	Punt
Q1	Oregon State	4	0	-4.35	Punt
Q1	Oregon State	3	13	+2.54	Rush TD
Q1	Houston	7	9	-3.93	Punt
Q1	Oregon State	11	70	-0.77	Pass TD
Q2	Houston	22	63	-3.89	Punt
Q3	Oregon State	3	8	-1.97	Punt
Q3	Houston	4	-4	-4.28	Punt
Q3	Oregon State	6	48	-0.17	Field goal
Q3	Houston	3	3	-3.24	Punt
Q3	Oregon State	12	75	+4.69	Rush TD
Q4	Houston	3	8	-1.40	Punt
Q4	Oregon State	5	16	-1.92	Punt
Q4	Houston	8	76	+5.94	Pass TD
Q4	Oregon State	3	5	-1.62	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Conner Weigman pass to Tanner Koziol for a touchdown (50 yards) (+5.55 EPA)
2. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Uncategorized (25 yards) (+5.55 EPA)
3. Q1 · Oregon State Beavers · Fumble (-5.44 EPA)
4. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Conner Weigman pass to Stephon Johnson for a touchdown (27 yards) (+3.58 EPA)
5. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Conner Weigman pass to Amare Thomas for 16 yards (4th & 4) (+3.51 EPA)
6. Q2 · Houston Cougars · Conner Weigman pass to Stephon Johnson for 17 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.41 EPA)
7. Q4 · Oregon State Beavers · Cornell Hatcher Jr. rushes 18 yards for a touchdown (+2.33 EPA)
8. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Conner Weigman rushes for a loss of 10 yards (1st & 10) (-2.3 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Houston Cougars controlled the final (27–24) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Conner Weigman (Houston) — 187.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Oregon State at -0.05 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Houston Cougars vs Oregon State Beavers?

Houston Cougars 27, Oregon State Beavers 24 in Week 5 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Houston Cougars vs Oregon State Beavers?

Houston Cougars won with a final score of 27–24.

Where can I find the Houston Cougars vs Oregon State Beavers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752939.

Who led Houston Cougars vs Oregon State Beavers in passing?

Conner Weigman (Houston) led passers with 187.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Houston Cougars at Oregon State Beavers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.