What happened: David Montgomery is dealing with a groin injury and Jalen Pitre a shoulder injury, both considered week-to-week per DeMeco Ryans. Houston closed out a 26-3 final, with Ka'imi Fairbairn scoring 14 points.

Why it matters: Absences at running back and safety force rotation changes on offense and in the secondary. Practice participation will shape game-plan decisions for the next week.

What to watch: Watch practice participation for both starters and Houston's depth-chart moves.