The last time these two sides faced off, C.J. Stroud was in his final season as quarterback of the Ohio State Buckeyes. Instead, Davis Mills was under center for the Texans as Los Angeles beat Houston 34-24 at NRG Stadium.
Justin Herbert had a stellar showing, throwing for 340 yards and two touchdowns, one to Austin Ekeler and the other to Gerald Everett. Ekeler also rushed for 60 yards and two scores on 13 carries. Dameon Pierce rushed for 131 yards and a score on 14 carries while Nico Collins reeled in three catches for 82 yards.
