Overview
- Houston secured its first win of 2025 with a 26-0 shutout of Tennessee, as C.J. Stroud went 22-of-28 for 233 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions.
- A viral clip from earlier in the game showed a blown protection that left Stroud unblocked, underscoring ongoing offensive-line concerns despite the victory.
- Rookies made key contributions, with Jayden Higgins catching his first NFL touchdown and Woody Marks scoring twice while totaling 119 yards from scrimmage.
- Head coach Brian Callahan had already shifted play-calling to quarterbacks coach Bo Hardegree after the 0-3 start in an effort to jump-start the offense.
- Entering Week 4, Houston ranked near the bottom of the league in scoring efficiency, and Russini said issues behind the scenes were expected to surface soon.