Oklahoma State vs Houston head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 7, Saturday, October 17, 2026.
The Breakdown
Composites deadlocked at 66. #24 Houston's edge: Conner Weigman's four years versus Oklahoma State's 91% portal-rebuilt lineup.
When Oklahoma State has the ball: 4★ receivers Bowick, Barnes and Young — a full star over Houston's 3★, 3.8-year secondary.
When Houston has the ball: 2.8★ O-line meets Oklahoma State's 3★ D-line: even. Makhi Hughes, four years, faces 3★ linebackers.
Swing factor: Both quarterbacks 5★, but Conner Weigman has four college years to Drew Mestemaker's two.
X-factor: Houston defends home turf on a mid-October Saturday; Oklahoma State absorbs the travel and crowd noise.