Houston at UTEP

Friday, September 16, 2005

UTEP beat Houston 44–⁠41 in overtime. It was their third meeting; after it, UTEP led the series 3–⁠0.

AwayHouston6–⁠6 in 2005
41
HomeUTEP8–⁠4 in 2005
44

Final, overtime at Sun Bowl, El PasoTV: ESPNUAttendance 45,558

At kickoff
91°F, partly cloudy, wind 6 mph from the southwestWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; El Paso International Airport (KELP), 13 km from the stadium

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4OTFinal
Houston016108741
UTEP5013161044

Standouts

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Player stats

Houston

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Kevin Kolb30/4831355
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Anthony Evans2397023
Quinte Williams594057
Harold Taylor21106
Jackie Battle3704
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Donnie Avery598262
Anthony Alridge263153
Quinte Williams437020
Vincent Marshall73618
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Ricky Wilson1230

UTEP

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Jordan Palmer26/5138132
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Tyler Ebell24138127
Marcus Thomas318015
Jordan Palmer313022
Matt Austin1303
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Tyler Ebell460026
Chris Francies456016
Nate Draughon339016
Jamar Hunt232027
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Quintin Demps2280
Joe Fleskoski1320
Alex Obomese100
Jeremy Jones190

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

HoustonUTEP
0Total yards0
287Passing yards368
179Rushing yards168
6.5Yards per pass7.5
4.0Yards per rush5.3
26First downs28
6–⁠18Third downs2–⁠14
1–⁠3Fourth downs1–⁠1
6Turnovers4
16–⁠164Penalties11–⁠85
31:00Possession29:00

Efficiency

HoustonUTEP
41%Success rate40%
0.07EPA per play0.09
0.81Explosiveness0.95
0.06Rushing EPA0.01
0.14Passing EPA0.18
28%Passing-down success39%
−0.03First-down EPA0.05
−0.10Second-down EPA0.17
0.57Third-down EPA0.02
1%Havoc by its defense6%

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

UTEP 69% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

UTEP end zoneHouston end zoneQ1 UTEPField goal, 8 playsQ1 HoustonInterception, 6 playsQ1 UTEPPunt, 4 playsQ1 HoustonSafety, 4 plays (UTEP scores)Q1 UTEPPunt, 3 playsQ1 HoustonInterception, 6 playsQ1 UTEPFumble, 1 playQ1 HoustonPunt, 3 playsQ1 UTEPInterception, 4 playsQ2 HoustonField goal, 6 playsQ2 UTEPPunt, 4 playsQ2 HoustonInterception, 3 playsQ2 UTEPFumbleQ2 HoustonTouchdown pass, 12 playsQ2 UTEPInterception, 2 playsQ2 HoustonInterception, 4 playsQ2 UTEPPunt, 5 playsQ2 HoustonTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ2 UTEPEnd of half, 2 playsQ3 HoustonField goal, 5 playsQ3 UTEPPunt, 3 playsQ3 HoustonFumble, 3 playsQ3 UTEPTouchdown pass, 6 playsQ3 HoustonTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ3 UTEPField goal, 10 playsQ3 HoustonPunt, 3 playsQ3 UTEPField goal, 6 playsQ3 HoustonTurnover on downs, 6 playsQ4 UTEPTouchdown pass, 1 playQ4 HoustonPunt, 3 playsQ4 UTEPField goal, 6 playsQ4 HoustonPunt, 3 playsQ4 UTEPTouchdown pass, 2 playsQ4 HoustonTouchdown pass, 11 playsQ4 UTEPMissed FG, 11 playsQ4 HoustonResult not recorded, 1 playQ5 HoustonTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ5 UTEPTouchdown run, 2 playsQ5 UTEPField goal, 4 playsQ5 HoustonInterception, 4 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. UTEP drives left to right, Houston right to left.
  1. Q1 UTEPField goal, 8 plays, 50 yards
  2. Q1 HoustonInterception, 6 plays, 13 yards
  3. Q1 UTEPPunt, 4 plays, 12 yards
  4. Q1 HoustonSafety, 4 plays (UTEP scores), −5 yards
  5. Q1 UTEPPunt, 3 plays, −1 yard
  6. Q1 HoustonInterception, 6 plays, 26 yards
  7. Q1 UTEPFumble, 1 play, 31 yards
  8. Q1 HoustonPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  9. Q1 UTEPInterception, 4 plays, 12 yards
  10. Q2 HoustonField goal, 6 plays, 18 yards
  11. Q2 UTEPPunt, 4 plays, 24 yards
  12. Q2 HoustonInterception, 3 plays, 12 yards
  13. Q2 UTEPFumble, −14 yards
  14. Q2 HoustonTouchdown pass, 12 plays, 65 yards
  15. Q2 UTEPInterception, 2 plays, 4 yards
  16. Q2 HoustonInterception, 4 plays, 17 yards
  17. Q2 UTEPPunt, 5 plays, 32 yards
  18. Q2 HoustonTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 91 yards
  19. Q2 UTEPEnd of half, 2 plays, 15 yards
  20. Q3 HoustonField goal, 5 plays, 62 yards
  21. Q3 UTEPPunt, 3 plays, −3 yards
  22. Q3 HoustonFumble, 3 plays, 4 yards
  23. Q3 UTEPTouchdown pass, 6 plays, 41 yards
  24. Q3 HoustonTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 65 yards
  25. Q3 UTEPField goal, 10 plays, 34 yards
  26. Q3 HoustonPunt, 3 plays, −1 yard
  27. Q3 UTEPField goal, 6 plays, 53 yards
  28. Q3 HoustonTurnover on downs, 6 plays, −4 yards
  29. Q4 UTEPTouchdown pass, 1 play, 31 yards
  30. Q4 HoustonPunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  31. Q4 UTEPField goal, 6 plays, 33 yards
  32. Q4 HoustonPunt, 3 plays, −3 yards
  33. Q4 UTEPTouchdown pass, 2 plays, 36 yards
  34. Q4 HoustonTouchdown pass, 11 plays, 80 yards
  35. Q4 UTEPMissed FG, 11 plays, 74 yards
  36. Q4 HoustonResult not recorded, 1 play, −2 yards
  37. Q5 HoustonTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 25 yards
  38. Q5 UTEPTouchdown run, 2 plays, 25 yards
  39. Q5 UTEPField goal, 4 plays, 0 yards
  40. Q5 HoustonInterception, 4 plays, 12 yards

Play by play

1st quarter9 drives, then UTEP 5, Houston 0
UTEP Field goal, 8 plays
14:411st & 10 at own 25Tyler Ebell rush for a loss of 4 yards to the UTEP 21.
14:112nd & 14 at own 21Jordan Palmer pass complete to Chris Francies for 14 yards to the UTEP 35 for a 1ST down.
13:441st & 10 at own 35Jordan Palmer pass complete to Tyler Ebell for 17 yards to the Houst 48 for a 1ST down.
13:101st & 10 at opp 48Tyler Ebell rush for 18 yards to the Houst 30 for a 1ST down.
12:581st & 10 at opp 30Jordan Palmer pass complete to Chris Marrow for 2 yards to the Houst 28.
12:242nd & 8 at opp 28Matt Austin rush for 3 yards to the Houst 25.
11:573rd & 5 at opp 25Jordan Palmer pass incomplete to Nate Draughon.
11:524th & 5 at opp 25Reagan Schneider 42 yard field goal GOOD.UTEP 3, Houston 0
11:52Reagan Schneider kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Houston Interception, 6 plays
11:221st & 10 at own 20Kevin Kolb pass complete to Vincent Marshall for 2 yards to the Houst 22.
11:102nd & 8 at own 22Anthony Evans rush for 3 yards to the Houst 25.
10:393rd & 5 at own 25Kevin Kolb pass complete to Kendal Briles for 12 yards to the Houst 37 for a 1ST down.
10:301st & 10 at own 37Anthony Evans rush for 1 yard to the Houst 38.
9:582nd & 9 at own 38Kevin Kolb pass incomplete to Vincent Marshall.
9:583rd & 9 at own 38Houston penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
9:403rd & 14 at own 33Kevin Kolb pass intercepted by Joe Fleskoski at the UTEP 15, returned for 32 yards to the UTEP 47.
UTEP Punt, 4 plays
9:341st & 10 at own 47Jordan Palmer pass complete to Chris Francies for 16 yards to the Houst 37 for a 1ST down.
9:341st & 10 at opp 37Timeout Utep, clock 09:34.
9:231st & 10 at opp 37Tyler Ebell rush for 1 yard to the Houst 36.
8:532nd & 9 at opp 36Jordan Palmer pass incomplete to Nate Draughon.
8:533rd & 9 at opp 36Utep penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
8:473rd & 14 at opp 41Jordan Palmer pass incomplete to Chris Francies, Utep penalty illegal motion on Chris Francies declined.
8:364th & 14 at opp 41Ryan Hotchkiss punt for 32 yards downed at the UTEP 9, Houston penalty 4 yard illegal block accepted.
Houston Safety, 4 plays (UTEP scores)
8:301st & 10 at own 5Kevin Kolb pass complete to Vincent Marshall for 6 yards to the Houst 11.
7:422nd & 4 at own 11Kevin Kolb sacked by Ricky Van at the Houst 4 for a loss of 7 yards.
7:123rd & 11 at own 4Anthony Evans rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Houst 1.
6:374th & 14 at own 1Team rush for a loss of 1 yard for a SAFETY.UTEP 5, Houston 0
6:31TJ Lawrence kickoff for 71 yards returned by Tyler Ebell for 18 yards to the UTEP 27.
UTEP Punt, 3 plays
6:241st & 10 at own 27Utep penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
6:011st & 20 at own 17Jordan Palmer pass complete to Johnnie Higgins Jr for 11 yards to the UTEP 28.
5:392nd & 9 at own 28Tyler Ebell rush for a loss of 2 yards to the UTEP 26.
5:043rd & 11 at own 26Jordan Palmer pass incomplete to Chris Marrow.
4:564th & 11 at own 26Ryan Hotchkiss punt for 45 yards, fair catch by Vincen Marshall at the Houst 29.
Houston Interception, 6 plays
4:471st & 10 at own 29Kevin Kolb pass complete to Quinte Williams for 20 yards to the Houst 49 for a 1ST down.
4:311st & 10 at own 49Kevin Kolb pass complete to Kendal Briles for 3 yards to the UTEP 48.
4:192nd & 7 at opp 48Anthony Evans rush for a loss of 9 yards to the Houst 43.
3:533rd & 2 at opp 43Jackie Battle rush for 4 yards to the UTEP 39 for a 1ST down.
3:341st & 10 at opp 39Kevin Kolb pass incomplete.
3:342nd & 10 at opp 39Houston penalty 6 yard false start accepted.
3:292nd & 16 at opp 45Kevin Kolb pass intercepted by Alex Obomese at the UTEP 44, returned for no gain to the UTEP 44.
UTEP Fumble, 1 play
3:171st & 10 at own 44Jordan Palmer pass complete to Tyler Ebell for 26 yards, fumbled at the Houst 25, recovered by Jordan Brown at the Houst 25.
Houston Punt, 3 plays
3:021st & 10 at own 25Anthony Evans rush for 5 yards to the Houst 30.
2:482nd & 5 at own 30Kevin Kolb pass complete to Harold Taylor for 3 yards to the Houst 33.
1:413rd & 2 at own 33Jackie Battle rush for 1 yard to the Houst 34.
1:304th & 1 at own 34Timeout HOUSTON, clock 01:30.
1:304th & 1 at own 34Kevin Kolb punt for 46 yards downed at the UTEP 20, Houston penalty 45 yard personal foul accepted.
UTEP Interception, 4 plays
1:201st & 10 at own 35Houston penalty 5 yard offside accepted.
1:151st & 5 at own 40Jordan Palmer pass incomplete to Chris Francies.
1:072nd & 5 at own 40Tyler Ebell rush for 25 yards to the Houst 35 for a 1ST down.
1:071st & 10 at opp 35Utep penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
0:031st & 15 at opp 40Jordan Palmer sacked by Brendan Pahulu at the UTEP 47 for a loss of 13 yards.
Q2 14:482nd & 28 at own 47Jordan Palmer pass intercepted by Ricky Wilson at the Houst 40, returned for 23 yards to the UTEP 37.
2nd quarter10 drives, then Houston 16, UTEP 5
Houston Field goal, 6 plays
14:481st & 10 at opp 37Utep penalty 5 yard personal foul accepted.
14:371st & 10 at opp 32Anthony Alridge rush for a loss of 5 yards to the UTEP 37.
14:172nd & 15 at opp 37Kevin Kolb pass complete to Blade Bassler for 15 yards to the UTEP 22 for a 1ST down.
14:171st & 10 at opp 22Houston penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
13:261st & 15 at opp 27Kevin Kolb pass complete to Donnie Avery for 2 yards to the UTEP 25.
13:212nd & 13 at opp 25Kevin Kolb pass complete to Blade Bassler for 6 yards to the UTEP 19.
13:023rd & 7 at opp 19Kevin Kolb pass incomplete.
12:574th & 7 at opp 19TJ Lawrence 36 yard field goal GOOD.UTEP 5, Houston 3
12:57TJ Lawrence kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
UTEP Punt, 4 plays
12:571st & 10 at own 20Houston penalty 5 yard offside on Phillip Hunt accepted.
12:491st & 5 at own 25Marcus Thomas rush for 15 yards to the UTEP 40 for a 1ST down.
12:411st & 10 at own 40Jordan Palmer pass complete to Jamar Hunt for 5 yards to the UTEP 45.
12:142nd & 5 at own 45Tyler Ebell rush for a loss of 1 yard to the UTEP 44.
11:553rd & 6 at own 44Jordan Palmer pass incomplete to Chris Francies.
11:464th & 6 at own 44Ryan Hotchkiss punt for 36 yards downed at the Houst 20.
Houston Interception, 3 plays
11:201st & 10 at own 20Anthony Evans rush for 5 yards to the Houst 25.
11:132nd & 5 at own 25Kevin Kolb pass complete to Quinte Williams for 7 yards to the Houst 32 for a 1ST down.
11:041st & 10 at own 32Kevin Kolb pass intercepted by Quintin Demps at the UTEP 42, returned for 7 yards to the UTEP 49.
UTEP Fumble
10:581st & 10 at own 49Jordan Palmer pass incomplete.
10:582nd & 10 at own 49Utep penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
10:522nd & 15 at own 44Jordan Palmer pass incomplete to Johnnie Higgins Jr.
10:453rd & 15 at own 44Jordan Palmer pass complete to Chris Francies for 13 yards to the Houst 43.
10:374th & 2 at opp 43Jordan Palmer pass complete to Jamar Hunt for 27 yards to the Houst 16 for a 1ST down.
10:241st & 10 at opp 16Tyler Ebell rush for 1 yard, fumbled at the Houst 15, recovered by Brendan Pahulu, returned by Brendan Pahulu for 30 yards at the Houst 45.
Houston Touchdown pass, 12 plays
10:091st & 10 at own 35Anthony Evans rush for 3 yards to the Houst 38.
9:502nd & 7 at own 38Harold Taylor rush for 5 yards to the Houst 43.
9:453rd & 2 at own 43Kevin Kolb pass complete to Donnie Avery for 5 yards to the Houst 48 for a 1ST down.
9:321st & 10 at own 48Kevin Kolb sacked by Chris Mineo at the Houst 44 for a loss of 4 yards.
9:322nd & 14 at own 44Houston penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
9:322nd & 19 at own 39Utep penalty 5 yard offside accepted, no play.
8:262nd & 14 at own 44Kevin Kolb pass complete to Quinte Williams for 8 yards to the UTEP 48.
8:213rd & 6 at opp 48Kevin Kolb pass complete to Kendal Briles for 5 yards to the UTEP 43.
8:154th & 1 at opp 43Kevin Kolb rush for 3 yards to the UTEP 40 for a 1ST down.
7:431st & 10 at opp 40Jackie Battle rush for 2 yards to the UTEP 38.
7:192nd & 8 at opp 38Quinte Williams rush for 10 yards to the UTEP 28 for a 1ST down.
6:561st & 10 at opp 28Anthony Evans rush for 10 yards to the UTEP 18 for a 1ST down.
6:211st & 10 at opp 18Kevin Kolb pass complete to Quinte Williams for 2 yards to the UTEP 16.
5:572nd & 8 at opp 16Kevin Kolb pass complete to Donnie Avery for 16 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 9, UTEP 5
5:57Two-point conversion attempt, Kevin Kolb pass to Kevin Kolb FAILED.
5:56TJ Lawrence kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
UTEP Interception, 2 plays
5:251st & 10 at own 20Jordan Palmer pass complete to Marcus Thomas for 4 yards to the UTEP 24.
5:112nd & 6 at own 24Jordan Palmer pass intercepted by Rocky Schwartz at the UTEP 35, returned for 4 yards to the UTEP 31.
Houston Interception, 4 plays
5:111st & 10 at opp 31Timeout HOUSTON, clock 05:11.
5:061st & 10 at opp 31Quinte Williams rush for 13 yards to the UTEP 18 for a 1ST down.
4:301st & 10 at opp 18Anthony Evans rush for 4 yards to the UTEP 14.
4:262nd & 6 at opp 14Kevin Kolb pass incomplete to Blade Bassler.
4:183rd & 6 at opp 14Kevin Kolb pass intercepted by Jeremy Jones at the UTEP 9, returned for 9 yards to the UTEP 18.
UTEP Punt, 5 plays
4:181st & 10 at own 18Utep penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
4:101st & 15 at own 13Jordan Palmer pass incomplete to Nate Draughon.
4:012nd & 15 at own 13Jordan Palmer pass complete to Marcus Thomas for 14 yards to the UTEP 27 for a 1ST down, Houston penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted.
3:311st & 10 at own 42Marcus Thomas rush for 4 yards to the UTEP 46.
2:482nd & 6 at own 46Jordan Palmer pass incomplete to Chris Francies.
2:343rd & 6 at own 46Jordan Palmer pass complete to Chris Marrow for 4 yards to the 50 yard line.
1:534th & 2 at the 50Timeout Utep, clock 01:53.
1:434th & 2 at the 50Ryan Hotchkiss punt for 41 yards downed at the Houst 9.
Houston Touchdown pass, 4 plays
1:301st & 10 at own 9Anthony Evans rush for 3 yards to the Houst 12.
0:502nd & 7 at own 12Anthony Evans rush for 3 yards to the Houst 15.
0:503rd & 4 at own 15Timeout Utep, clock 00:50.
0:443rd & 4 at own 15Anthony Evans rush for 23 yards to the Houst 38 for a 1ST down.
0:281st & 10 at own 38Kevin Kolb pass complete to Donnie Avery for 62 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 15, UTEP 5
0:28Ben Bell extra point GOOD.Houston 16, UTEP 5
0:28TJ Lawrence kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
UTEP End of half, 2 plays
0:281st & 10 at own 20Jordan Palmer rush for 22 yards to the UTEP 42 for a 1ST down, Utep penalty 11 yard holding accepted.
0:131st & 10 at own 31Jordan Palmer rush for 4 yards to the UTEP 35.
Q3 14:53Reagan Schneider kickoff for 61 yards returned by Kevin Kolb for 27 yards to the Houst 31.
3rd quarter9 drives, then Houston 26, UTEP 18
Houston Field goal, 5 plays
14:411st & 10 at own 31Quinte Williams rush for 57 yards to the UTEP 12 for a 1ST down.
14:371st & 10 at opp 12Kevin Kolb pass incomplete to Kendal Briles.
14:232nd & 10 at opp 12Anthony Evans rush for 6 yards to the UTEP 6.
13:403rd & 4 at opp 6Anthony Evans rush for a loss of 1 yard to the UTEP 7.
13:234th & 5 at opp 7Ben Bell 25 yard field goal GOOD.Houston 19, UTEP 5
13:16TJ Lawrence kickoff for 60 yards returned by Tyler Ebell for 28 yards to the UTEP 33.
UTEP Punt, 3 plays
13:161st & 10 at own 33Utep penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
12:561st & 15 at own 28Jordan Palmer pass complete to Joe West for 2 yards to the UTEP 30.
12:242nd & 13 at own 30Jordan Palmer pass incomplete.
12:183rd & 13 at own 30Jordan Palmer pass incomplete to Joe West.
12:084th & 13 at own 30Ryan Hotchkiss punt for 39 yards downed at the Houst 31.
Houston Fumble, 3 plays
11:341st & 10 at own 31Kevin Kolb pass complete to Anthony Evans for 2 yards to the Houst 33.
11:252nd & 8 at own 33Timeout HOUSTON, clock 11:25.
11:182nd & 8 at own 33Kevin Kolb pass incomplete to Anthony Alridge.
11:083rd & 8 at own 33Kevin Kolb pass complete to Vincent Marshall for 2 yards, fumbled at the Houst 35, recovered by Joe Fleskoski, returned by Joe Fleskoski for a loss of 6 yards at the Houst 41.
UTEP Touchdown pass, 6 plays
10:551st & 10 at opp 41Tyler Ebell rush for 2 yards to the Houst 39.
10:322nd & 8 at opp 39Jordan Palmer pass incomplete to Johnnie Higgins Jr.
10:243rd & 8 at opp 39Jordan Palmer pass complete to Nate Draughon for 12 yards to the Houst 27 for a 1ST down.
10:181st & 10 at opp 27Jordan Palmer pass complete to Chris Marrow for 10 yards to the Houst 17 for a 1ST down.
9:501st & 10 at opp 17Tyler Ebell rush for 2 yards to the Houst 15.
9:202nd & 8 at opp 15Jordan Palmer pass complete to Johnnie Higgins Jr for 15 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 19, UTEP 11
9:20Reagan Schneider extra point GOOD.Houston 19, UTEP 12
9:20Reagan Schneider kickoff for 64 yards out-of-bounds.
Houston Touchdown pass, 4 plays
9:031st & 10 at own 35Kevin Kolb rush for 7 yards to the Houst 42.
8:362nd & 3 at own 42Anthony Evans rush for 4 yards to the Houst 46 for a 1ST down.
7:551st & 10 at own 46Quinte Williams rush for 1 yard to the Houst 47.
7:322nd & 9 at own 47Kevin Kolb pass complete to Anthony Alridge for 53 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 25, UTEP 12
7:32Ben Bell extra point GOOD.Houston 26, UTEP 12
7:21TJ Lawrence kickoff for 62 yards returned by Johnnie Higgins Jr for 59 yards to the Houst 38.
UTEP Field goal, 10 plays
7:131st & 10 at opp 38Tyler Ebell rush for 14 yards to the Houst 24 for a 1ST down.
6:351st & 10 at opp 24Tyler Ebell rush for no gain to the Houst 24.
6:102nd & 10 at opp 24Jordan Palmer pass complete to Chris Francies for 13 yards to the Houst 11 for a 1ST down.
5:501st & 10 at opp 11Jordan Palmer pass incomplete to Nate Draughon.
5:452nd & 10 at opp 11Jordan Palmer pass incomplete.
5:413rd & 10 at opp 11Jordan Palmer pass incomplete, broken up by Chris Pilot.
5:414th & 10 at opp 11Timeout HOUSTON, clock 05:41.
5:374th & 10 at opp 11Reagan Schneider 28 yard field goal GOOD.Houston 26, UTEP 15
5:374th & 10 at opp 11Houston penalty 6 yard personal foul accepted, no play.
5:371st & goal at opp 5Jordan Palmer pass incomplete to Nate Draughon.
5:232nd & goal at opp 5Tyler Ebell rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Houst 6.
4:553rd & goal at opp 6Jordan Palmer pass complete to Joe West for 2 yards to the Houst 4.
4:514th & goal at opp 4Reagan Schneider 21 yard field goal GOOD.
4:51Reagan Schneider kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Houston Punt, 3 plays
4:301st & 10 at own 20Anthony Evans rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Houst 19.
4:072nd & 11 at own 19Kevin Kolb pass incomplete to Kendal Briles.
4:063rd & 11 at own 19Kevin Kolb pass incomplete, Houston penalty 12 men on the field declined.
3:474th & 11 at own 19Kevin Kolb punt for 49 yards downed at the UTEP 32.
UTEP Field goal, 6 plays
3:371st & 10 at own 32Jordan Palmer pass complete to Johnnie Higgins Jr for 52 yards to the Houst 16 for a 1ST down.
3:131st & 10 at opp 16Tyler Ebell rush for 12 yards to the Houst 4 for a 1ST down.
2:491st & goal at opp 4Jordan Palmer pass incomplete to Chris Francies.
2:342nd & goal at opp 4Johnnie Higgins Jr rush for a loss of 4 yards to the Houst 8.
2:343rd & 0 at opp 8Utep penalty 15 yard pass interference accepted, no play.
1:443rd & 0 at opp 23Jordan Palmer pass complete to Tyler Ebell for 8 yards to the Houst 15.
1:404th & goal at opp 15Reagan Schneider 32 yard field goal GOOD.Houston 26, UTEP 18
1:32Reagan Schneider kickoff for 45 yards returned by Donnie Avery for 15 yards to the Houst 35.
Houston Turnover on downs, 6 plays
1:271st & 10 at own 35Harold Taylor rush for 6 yards to the Houst 41.
1:272nd & 4 at own 41Houston penalty 5 yard illegal participation accepted.
1:232nd & 9 at own 36Kevin Kolb pass incomplete to Kendal Briles.
1:163rd & 9 at own 36Utep penalty 15 yard pass interference on Sir Ja Delgardo accepted, no play.
1:001st & 10 at opp 49Anthony Evans rush for 1 yard to the UTEP 48.
0:092nd & 9 at opp 48Kevin Kolb sacked by Chris Mineo at the Houst 43 for a loss of 9 yards.
Q4 14:513rd & 18 at own 43Kevin Kolb pass incomplete.
Q4 14:434th & 18 at own 43TJ Lawrence rush for a loss of 12 yards to the Houst 31.
4th quarter8 drives, then Tied at 34
UTEP Touchdown pass, 1 play
14:341st & 10 at opp 31Jordan Palmer pass complete to Johnnie Higgins Jr for 31 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 26, UTEP 24
14:34Two-point conversion attempt, Jordan Palmer pass to Jordan Palmer FAILED.
14:34Reagan Schneider kickoff for 64 yards returned by Ricky Wilson for 16 yards to the UTEP 17, Houston penalty 12 yard illegal block accepted.
Houston Punt, 3 plays
14:171st & 10 at own 5Kevin Kolb pass complete to Kendal Briles for 2 yards to the Houst 7.
13:412nd & 8 at own 7Kevin Kolb pass incomplete.
13:373rd & 8 at own 7Kevin Kolb pass incomplete to Anthony Alridge.
13:244th & 8 at own 7Chris Pilot punt for 46 yards, returned by Johnnie Higgins Jr for 13 yards to the Houst 40.
UTEP Field goal, 6 plays
13:171st & 10 at opp 40Jordan Palmer pass complete to Tyler Ebell for 4 yards to the Houst 36.
13:092nd & 6 at opp 36Tyler Ebell rush for 27 yards to the Houst 9 for a 1ST down.
12:261st & 0 at opp 9Utep penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
12:211st & 0 at opp 19Jordan Palmer pass incomplete to Chris Francies.
12:072nd & 0 at opp 19Tyler Ebell rush for 12 yards to the Houst 7.
11:303rd & goal at opp 7Jordan Palmer pass incomplete, broken up by Cody Pree.
11:264th & goal at opp 7Reagan Schneider 25 yard field goal GOOD.UTEP 27, Houston 26
11:26Reagan Schneider kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Houston Punt, 3 plays
11:161st & 10 at own 20Anthony Evans rush for 5 yards to the Houst 25.
10:322nd & 5 at own 25Kevin Kolb rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Houst 23.
9:293rd & 7 at own 23Kevin Kolb sacked by Troy Collavo at the Houst 17 for a loss of 6 yards.
9:144th & 13 at own 17Chris Pilot punt for 47 yards, returned by Johnnie Higgins Jr for 28 yards to the Houst 36.
UTEP Touchdown pass, 2 plays
9:141st & 10 at opp 36Houston penalty 15 yard pass interference accepted, no play.
8:531st & 10 at opp 21Tyler Ebell rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Houst 24.
8:202nd & 13 at opp 24Jordan Palmer pass complete to Johnnie Higgins Jr for 24 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.UTEP 34, Houston 26
8:20Reagan Schneider extra point GOOD.
8:20Reagan Schneider kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Houston Touchdown pass, 11 plays
8:041st & 10 at own 20Kevin Kolb pass complete to Vincent Marshall for 6 yards to the Houst 26.
7:402nd & 4 at own 26Kevin Kolb pass complete to Perry McDaniel for 9 yards to the Houst 35 for a 1ST down.
7:051st & 10 at own 35Kevin Kolb pass complete to Vincent Marshall for 4 yards to the Houst 39.
6:382nd & 6 at own 39Kevin Kolb pass complete to Anthony Alridge for 10 yards to the Houst 49 for a 1ST down.
6:151st & 10 at own 49Quinte Williams rush for 13 yards to the UTEP 38 for a 1ST down.
5:511st & 10 at opp 38Kevin Kolb pass complete to Donnie Avery for 13 yards to the UTEP 25 for a 1ST down.
5:431st & 10 at opp 25Kevin Kolb pass complete to Kendal Briles for 4 yards to the UTEP 21.
5:432nd & 6 at opp 21Timeout Utep, clock 05:43.
5:382nd & 6 at opp 21Kevin Kolb pass incomplete to Anthony Evans.
5:293rd & 6 at opp 21Kevin Kolb rush for 8 yards to the UTEP 13 for a 1ST down.
4:532nd & 5 at opp 8Kevin Kolb pass complete to Vincent Marshall for 8 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.UTEP 34, Houston 32
4:53Two-point conversion attempt, Quinte Williams rush GOOD.Tied at 34
4:48TJ Lawrence kickoff for 55 yards returned by Johnnie Higgins Jr for 5 yards to the UTEP 15.
UTEP Missed FG, 11 plays
4:151st & 10 at own 15Tyler Ebell rush for 1 yard to the UTEP 16.
4:152nd & 9 at own 16Houston penalty 15 yard pass interference accepted, no play.
3:291st & 10 at own 31Tyler Ebell rush for no gain to the UTEP 31.
3:192nd & 10 at own 31Jordan Palmer pass complete to Nate Draughon for 11 yards to the UTEP 42 for a 1ST down.
2:461st & 10 at own 42Tyler Ebell rush for 5 yards to the UTEP 47.
2:052nd & 5 at own 47Tyler Ebell rush for 4 yards to the Houst 49.
1:363rd & 1 at opp 49Tyler Ebell rush for 10 yards to the Houst 39 for a 1ST down.
1:141st & 10 at opp 39Jordan Palmer pass complete to Nate Draughon for 16 yards to the Houst 23 for a 1ST down.
0:421st & 10 at opp 23Marcus Thomas rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Houst 24.
0:422nd & 11 at opp 24Timeout Utep, clock 00:42.
0:352nd & 11 at opp 24Tyler Ebell rush for 12 yards to the Houst 12 for a 1ST down.
0:131st & 10 at opp 12Tyler Ebell rush for 1 yard to the Houst 11.
0:062nd & 9 at opp 11Timeout Utep, clock 00:06.
0:062nd & 9 at opp 11Timeout HOUSTON, clock 00:06.
0:022nd & 9 at opp 11Reagan Schneider 28 yard field goal MISSED.
Houston Result not recorded, 1 play
0:011st & 10 at own 20Kevin Kolb rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Houst 18.
Overtime4 drives, then UTEP 44, Houston 41
Houston Touchdown pass, 4 plays
1st & 10 at opp 25Anthony Evans rush for 5 yards to the UTEP 20.
2nd & 5 at opp 20Kevin Kolb pass complete to Vincent Marshall for 9 yards to the UTEP 11 for a 1ST down.
3rd & 1 at opp 16Anthony Evans rush for 2 yards to the UTEP 14 for a 1ST down.
1st & 10 at opp 14Kevin Kolb pass complete to Wade Koehl for 14 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 40, UTEP 34
Ben Bell extra point GOOD.Houston 41, UTEP 34
UTEP Touchdown run, 2 plays
1st & 10 at opp 25Jordan Palmer pass complete to Johnnie Higgins Jr for 23 yards to the Houst 2 for a 1ST down.
1st & goal at opp 2Tyler Ebell rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 41, UTEP 40
Reagan Schneider extra point GOOD.Tied at 41
UTEP Field goal, 4 plays
1st & 10 at opp 25Jordan Palmer pass incomplete.
2nd & 10 at opp 25Jordan Palmer pass incomplete.
3rd & 10 at opp 25Jordan Palmer pass incomplete.
4th & 10 at opp 25Reagan Schneider 42 yard field goal GOOD.UTEP 44, Houston 41
Houston Interception, 4 plays
1st & 10 at opp 25Kevin Kolb pass complete to Vincent Marshall for 8 yards to the UTEP 17.
2nd & 2 at opp 17Anthony Evans rush for 4 yards to the UTEP 13 for a 1ST down.
1st & 10 at opp 13Houston penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
1st & 15 at opp 18Anthony Evans rush for 5 yards to the UTEP 13.
2nd & 10 at opp 13Kevin Kolb pass intercepted by Quintin Demps at the UTEP 2, returned for 21 yards to the UTEP 23.

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Houston leads 6–⁠4 in 10 meetings, counting the seven since this game.

Recent meetings
2012Houston 45, UTEP 35
2011Houston 49, UTEP 42
2010Houston 54, UTEP 24
2009UTEP 58, Houston 41
2008Houston 42, UTEP 37
2007Houston 34, UTEP 31

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