The scoreboard Saturday will say something about whether Houston beats Oregon State. It won't say much about the question that actually matters for the Cougars' season: can this offensive line hold up physically in the Big 12, or does the roster overhaul just look good on paper? Grade this game on sacks allowed and you'll learn almost nothing. A line can protect a clean pocket through schemes alone—quick throws, max protection, and a quarterback who bails at the first sign of trouble—while still losing every rep at the line of scrimmage. Conner Weigman is experienced and mobile enough to…
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