The Houston Cougars enter the 2026 season with a fierce quarterback competition between Keisean Henderson and Luke Carney, and the depth chart is far from settled. As the opener against Oregon State looms on September 5, the coaching staff faces tough decisions across the roster.

In this episode, we break down the QB race, the loaded running back room featuring Makhi Hughes and DJ Butler, and the wide receiver pecking order with Keavon Roberts and Dorian Barnes. We also analyze the offensive line battles and predict who makes the 85-man roster cut, with names like Rhett Gray, Braeden Robinson, and Luke McGary trending.

The Cougars are ranked 1st in the Big 12 preseason, and the hype is real. We give our bold predictions for the season, including a potential College Football Playoff run. Tune in to hear who we think will take the first snap against the Beavers.

In this episode: Quarterback Battle: Henderson vs. Carney · Running Back and Receiver Rotations · Roster Cut Predictions and Surprises.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/cfb/hou/2026-08-24/transcript.html

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