Houston Cougars enter Week 1 ranked first in the Big 12, but internal competition is fierce. We analyze the quarterback battle between Luke Carney, Keisean Henderson, and Ryan Smith ahead of the Oregon State opener. The offensive line center spot remains a tight contest between Noah Abebe and McKenzie Agnello. Plus, predictions on who makes the final roster cuts among the seven running backs and five tight ends.

In this episode: Quarterback & Offensive Line Battles · Running Backs, Tight Ends & Special Teams · Roster Cut Predictions & Final Thoughts.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/cfb/hou/2026-08-31/transcript.html

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