When the San Francisco 49ers traveled to Houston for a preseason game with the Texans on Saturday, it served as a big reunion for former Spartans currently in the NFL.

Between the two teams, eight players from the MSU program were on the field. Tight end Garrett Celek, linebacker Marcus Rush and cornerback Mylan Hicks all took the field with the 49ers, while quarterback Brian Hoyer, linebacker Max Bullough, safety Kurtis Drummond and wide receivers Keshawn Martin and Keith Mumphery all played for the Texans.

The Texans came out on top 23-10.

Celek accounted for the lone touchdown for the 49ers, catching a 10-yard score in the second quarter. Rush tallied three tackles at linebacker, his new position after playing four years at defensive end at Michigan State. Hicks recorded one tackle.

For the Texans, Hoyer connected with wide receiver Cecil Shorts for a 58-yard touchdown in the first quarter. He finished 2 for 4 for 67 yards.

An undrafted free agent, Drummond had a big first showing, reeling in an interception late and having three tackles. Bullough also notched three tackles for the Texans.

Martin, now in his fourth year with the Texans, had two catches for 18 yards, while the rookie Mumphery had one grab for 17 yards.