Houston Cougars fans ask about the Big 12 preseason hype, the quarterback battle, and the roster depth ahead of the Oregon State opener on September 5th. Wes and Gina break down whether the Cougars are legit favorites and why Keisean Henderson could be the starter.

This mailbag episode covers listener questions on the QB competition between Keisean Henderson, Luke Carney, Ryan Smith, and Jake Sock, plus Makhi Hughes's potential 1,200-yard season and the offensive line group featuring Noah Abebe, Anthony Boswell, and Luke McGary. The hosts also discuss the Big 12 landscape with Texas Tech and BYU, and make bold predictions for the season.

Tune in for a fun hypothetical about adding a player to the roster, a lightning round of quick takes, and the Cougars' path to a potential Big 12 title and College Football Playoff berth. Go Coogs!

In this episode: Big 12 Hype and Preseason Favorites · Roster Battles: QB, RB, and O-Line · Hypotheticals and Lightning Round.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/cfb/hou/2026-08-23/transcript.html

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