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Almost eight months after their 2024 season ended with a second-round playoff loss in Kansas City, the Texans begin a new campaign today in Los Angeles against the Rams (3:25 p.m. on CBS). It's a homecoming for C.J. Stroud, the Southern California native. Jonathan M. Alexander looks at Stroud's bond with his hometown of Rancho Cucamonga and the city's affection for him. Also, here are five things to watch with the Texans as well as four key factors in the matchup with the Rams.
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 | Greg Rajan, Senior Editor |
Texans / NFL
Photo by: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
Mutual admiration
Ahead of his third Texans season, we traveled to Rancho Cucamonga to find out how this Southern California city shaped C.J. Stroud, and why it meant so much to him. We ended up finding out why Stroud means so much to this city.
- What to watch for: Jonathan M. Alexander points out what to watch for in today's Texans/Rams opener, including rookie tackle Aireontae Ersery having a huge task on his hands. Our staff also picks today's winner. Read More
- Four key factors: The Texans and Rams face off in Week 1 coming off similar 2024 seasons. Here's a look at four factors that could help swing the season opener. Read More
- NFL viewers' guide: With more NFL broadcasting partners than at any time, a guide on how to watch Texans and NFL games during the 2025 season. Read More
- Team behind the team: The Houston Methodist doctors that treat Texans players undergo rigorous training to be prepared for medical emergencies. Read More
Astros / MLB
Photo by: Tony Gutierrez, Associated Press
No denying him
Hunter Brown was having none of coming out after five innings. He then went out and got the job finished against the Rangers to punctuate a terrific start.
- Astros 11, Rangers 0: The Astros' offense finally backed Hunter Brown as he shut down the Rangers, helping Houston maintain its AL West lead over Seattle. Read More
- Meyers back: Jake Meyers, in the midst of his best offensive season before suffering a calf injury, was in the Astros' lineup Saturday for the first time since early July. Read More
- Bullpen swap: Logan VanWey is back with the Astros for his fourth big-league stint this season, providing a fresh arm for the bullpen. Meantime. Colton Gordon is optioned to Sugar Land. Read More
- Davey Johnson, 1943-2025: Davey Johnson, the former Texas A&M great who later played in the majors and managed the Mets to the 1986 World Series championship, dies at 82. Read More
Bayou Bucket: UH vs. Rice
Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle
It's Cougars' town
UH will head into its Big 12 opener against Colorado and Deion Sanders with a 2-0 record and possession of the cherished Bayou Bucket after a resounding win over crosstown rival Rice.
Texas Football
Photo by: Aaron E. Martinez, Austin American-Statesman
Jack of all trades
The versatile Jack Endries, a transfer from Cal, helped lead the way with two touchdowns but the Longhorns admit there's still room for improvement after beating San Jose State, writes Kirk Bohls.
Texas A&M Football
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Flurry to remember
Texas A&M pass rusher Cashius Howell did something Saturday that college football hasn't seen since 2015: Sacks on three straight plays. He credits a certain mindset for it.
- No. 19 Texas A&M 42, Utah State 22: Marcel Reed threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score before leaving late in the third quarter with an injury in the all-Aggies matchup. Read More
College Football
Photo by: LM Otero, AP
Bears rise up
Visiting Baylor overcame a two-touchdown deficit late in regulation before upending No. 17 SMU in the second overtime on Connor Hawkins' field goal.
- No. 24 Texas Tech 62, Kent State 14: Behren Morton threw for three touchdowns and defensive tackle Skyler Gill-Howard returned an interception for a score as the Red Raiders blew out another overmatched foe. Read More
- California 35, Texas Southern 3: Kendrick Raphael ran for a career-high 131 yards and a touchdown as the Bears beat the Tigers. Read More
- Eastern Kentucky 20, Houston Christian 10: The Huskies outgained the Colonels but struggled with four fumbles, including one returned for a touchdown. Read More
- Texas State 43, UTSA 36: The Bobcats prevail in a shootout, ending the Roadrunners' 10-game winning streak at the Alamodome. Read More
- Scoreboard: Saturday's scores from around the nation. Read More
- AP Top 25 results: How this week's ranked teams fared. Read More
High School Football
Photo by: Staff Illustration
Scoreboard
Saturday's statewide Texas high school football scores from the second week of the 2025 season.
Dynamo / Soccer
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Fit to be tied
Lucas Sanabria scored in the ninth minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the Galaxy to a draw with the Dynamo.
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