Houston27 @FINAL 24Oregon State , Week 5, Sep 27, 2025

Oregon State led 24-10 entering the fourth quarter but allowed Houston to score 17 unanswered points, including two long touchdown passes, to force overtime and eventually lose. The Beavers' inability to maintain their dominant performance for a full four quarters cost them the game.

Oregon State built a 14-0 lead in the first half, highlighted by a Trey Glasper interception return to the 7-yard line and a goal-line stand that held Houston to a field goal. The defense was effective for three and a half quarters, forcing four straight three-and-outs in the second half before the late collapse.

Quarterback Maalik Murphy threw for 201 yards and a touchdown, but the offense failed to convert a critical fourth-and-1 in overtime, ending their possession without points. Additionally, backup kicker Cameron Smith's potential game-winning 46-yard field goal was blocked at the end of regulation.

The loss drops Oregon State to 0-5, their worst start in recent memory. The team has shown flashes of competitiveness but has been unable to close out games, highlighting a need for improved execution in crunch time as they head into a road game at Appalachian State.

Oregon State will visit Appalachian State next Saturday, needing to address their fourth-quarter issues and find a way to secure their first win. The Beavers must focus on finishing games and maintaining their defensive intensity for all four quarters to compete against a solid Sun Belt opponent.