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Grambling at Houston

Saturday, September 16, 2006

Houston beat Grambling 42–⁠22. It was their first meeting; after it, Houston led the series 1–⁠0.

AwayGrambling0–⁠2 in 2006
22
HomeHouston10–⁠4 in 2006
42

Final at Robertson Stadium, HoustonAttendance 27,302

At kickoff
88°F, mostly cloudy, wind 9 mph from the southWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; William P. Hobby Airport (KHOU), 11 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Grambling7031222
Houston7287042

Standouts

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Player stats

Grambling

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Larry Kerlegan18/2324820
Brandon Landers0/3000
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Larry Kerlegan208800
Keantwon Gray21710
Ab Kuuan71100
Henry Tolbert2400
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Clyde Edwards68710
Tim Abney48610
Henry Tolbert44700
Keantwon Gray21100

Houston

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Kevin Kolb27/3129720
Blake Joseph3/52901
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Roshawn Pope945016
Jackie Battle840310
Anthony Alridge439025
Blake Joseph215011
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Vincent Marshall580024
Donnie Avery560015
Jeron Harvey458022
Rodney Hannah229119

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

Team stats

GramblingHouston
339Total yards484
237Passing yards326
91Rushing yards158
9.5Yards per pass9.1
2.6Yards per rush5.1
18First downs31
5–⁠16Third downs6–⁠9
2–⁠3Fourth downs2–⁠3
1Turnovers2
9–⁠50Penalties3–⁠30
19:12Possession17:28

Efficiency

GramblingHouston
41%Success rate60%
0.24EPA per play0.29
1.22Explosiveness0.94
0.17Rushing EPA0.26
0.33Passing EPA0.32
38%Passing-down success60%
−0.03First-down EPA0.10
−0.08Second-down EPA0.28
0.80Third-down EPA0.80

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)

Houston 81% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Houston end zoneGrambling end zoneQ1 GramblingTouchdown pass, 12 playsQ1 HoustonTouchdown run, 13 playsQ1 GramblingPunt, 6 playsQ2 HoustonTouchdown run, 8 playsQ2 GramblingPunt, 3 playsQ2 HoustonTouchdown pass, 6 playsQ2 GramblingDefensive TD, 7 plays (Houston scores)Q2 HoustonResult not recorded, 1 playQ2 GramblingPunt, 3 playsQ2 HoustonTouchdown run, 6 playsQ2 GramblingEnd of half, 1 playQ3 HoustonTouchdown pass, 11 playsQ3 GramblingField goal, 17 playsQ3 HoustonFumble, 11 playsQ4 GramblingTouchdown run, 8 playsQ4 HoustonInterception, 8 playsQ4 GramblingTouchdown pass, 5 playsQ4 HoustonTurnover on downs, 4 playsQ4 GramblingEnd of game, 1 play
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Houston drives left to right, Grambling right to left.
  1. Q1 GramblingTouchdown pass, 12 plays, 89 yards
  2. Q1 HoustonTouchdown run, 13 plays, 74 yards
  3. Q1 GramblingPunt, 6 plays, 22 yards
  4. Q2 HoustonTouchdown run, 8 plays, 80 yards
  5. Q2 GramblingPunt, 3 plays, −3 yards
  6. Q2 HoustonTouchdown pass, 6 plays, 57 yards
  7. Q2 GramblingDefensive TD, 7 plays (Houston scores), −8 yards
  8. Q2 HoustonResult not recorded, 1 play, 3 yards
  9. Q2 GramblingPunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  10. Q2 HoustonTouchdown run, 6 plays, 62 yards
  11. Q2 GramblingEnd of half, 1 play, 0 yards
  12. Q3 HoustonTouchdown pass, 11 plays, 85 yards
  13. Q3 GramblingField goal, 17 plays, 75 yards
  14. Q3 HoustonFumble, 11 plays, 80 yards
  15. Q4 GramblingTouchdown run, 8 plays, 80 yards
  16. Q4 HoustonInterception, 8 plays, 40 yards
  17. Q4 GramblingTouchdown pass, 5 plays, 61 yards
  18. Q4 HoustonTurnover on downs, 4 plays, 9 yards
  19. Q4 GramblingEnd of game, 1 play, −2 yards

Play by play

1st quarter3 drives, then Tied at 7
Grambling Touchdown pass, 12 plays
14:101st & 10 at own 11Larry Kerlegan rush for 9 yards to the Grmbl 20.
13:512nd & 1 at own 20Ab Kuuan rush for 4 yards to the Grmbl 24 for a 1ST down.
13:221st & 10 at own 24Larry Kerlegan rush for 21 yards to the Grmbl 45 for a 1ST down.
12:501st & 10 at own 45Ab Kuuan rush for 3 yards to the Grmbl 48.
12:252nd & 7 at own 48Larry Kerlegan rush for 2 yards to the 50 yard line.
12:003rd & 5 at the 50Larry Kerlegan pass complete to Henry Tolbert for 4 yards to the Houst 46.
11:554th & 1 at opp 46Timeout GRAMBLING, clock 11:55.
11:504th & 1 at opp 46Larry Kerlegan rush for 2 yards to the Houst 44 for a 1ST down.
11:211st & 10 at opp 44Larry Kerlegan rush for 7 yards to the Houst 37.
11:112nd & 3 at opp 37Ab Kuuan rush for 2 yards to the Houst 35.
11:113rd & 1 at opp 35Grambling penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
10:073rd & 6 at opp 40Larry Kerlegan pass complete to Henry Tolbert for 4 yards to the Houst 36.
9:244th & 2 at opp 36Henry Tolbert rush for 2 yards to the Houst 34 for a 1ST down.
8:521st & 10 at opp 34Larry Kerlegan pass complete to Clyde Edwards for 34 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Grambling 6, Houston 0
8:52Tim Manuel extra point GOOD.Grambling 7, Houston 0
8:39Tim Manuel kickoff for 59 yards returned by Anthony Alridge for 30 yards to the Houst 36, Houston penalty 10 yard holding accepted.
Houston Touchdown run, 13 plays
8:221st & 10 at own 26Kevin Kolb pass complete to Jackie Battle for 7 yards to the Houst 33.
8:112nd & 3 at own 33Roshawn Pope rush for 4 yards to the Houst 37 for a 1ST down.
7:481st & 10 at own 37Kevin Kolb pass complete to Vincent Marshall for 15 yards to the Grmbl 48 for a 1ST down.
7:151st & 10 at opp 48Roshawn Pope rush for a loss of 2 yards to the 50 yard line.
6:352nd & 12 at the 50Roshawn Pope rush for 6 yards to the Grmbl 44.
6:033rd & 6 at opp 44Houston penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
5:403rd & 11 at opp 49Kevin Kolb pass complete to Rodney Hannah for 10 yards to the Grmbl 39.
5:114th & 1 at opp 39Jackie Battle rush for 5 yards to the Grmbl 34 for a 1ST down.
4:301st & 10 at opp 34Kevin Kolb pass complete to Perry McDaniel for a loss of 3 yards to the Grmbl 37.
4:002nd & 13 at opp 37Kevin Kolb pass complete to Roshawn Pope for 12 yards to the Grmbl 25.
3:303rd & 1 at opp 25Kevin Kolb pass complete to Biren Ealy for 8 yards to the Grmbl 17 for a 1ST down.
3:141st & 10 at opp 17Kevin Kolb pass incomplete to Vincent Marshall.
3:082nd & 10 at opp 17Kevin Kolb pass complete to Anthony Alridge for 9 yards to the Grmbl 8.
3:033rd & 1 at opp 8Jackie Battle rush for 8 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Grambling 7, Houston 6
3:03Ben Bell extra point GOOD.Tied at 7
2:51Garrett Lefevre kickoff for 56 yards returned by Landry Carter for 14 yards to the Grmbl 23.
Grambling Punt, 6 plays
2:221st & 10 at own 23Larry Kerlegan rush for 1 yard to the Grmbl 24.
1:492nd & 9 at own 24Landry Carter rush for 2 yards to the Grmbl 26.
1:173rd & 7 at own 26Larry Kerlegan pass complete to Henry Tolbert for 11 yards to the Grmbl 37 for a 1ST down.
1:171st & 10 at own 37Grambling penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
0:241st & 20 at own 27Keantwon Gray rush for 3 yards to the Grmbl 30.
Q2 14:432nd & 17 at own 30Larry Kerlegan rush for 14 yards to the Grmbl 44.
Q2 14:003rd & 3 at own 44Larry Kerlegan rush for 1 yard to the Grmbl 45.
Q2 13:024th & 2 at own 45Tim Manuel punt for 38 yards, returned by Vincent Marshall for 3 yards to the Houst 20.
2nd quarter6 drives, then Houston 35, Grambling 7
Houston Touchdown run, 8 plays
12:361st & 10 at own 20Roshawn Pope rush for 10 yards to the Houst 30 for a 1ST down.
12:031st & 10 at own 30Kevin Kolb pass complete to Vincent Marshall for 19 yards to the Houst 49 for a 1ST down.
11:351st & 10 at own 49Kevin Kolb pass incomplete.
11:112nd & 10 at own 49Roshawn Pope rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Houst 46.
10:423rd & 13 at own 46Kevin Kolb pass complete to Mark Hafner for 11 yards to the Grmbl 43.
10:154th & 2 at opp 43Timeout HOUSTON, clock 10:15.
10:094th & 2 at opp 43Jackie Battle rush for 10 yards to the Grmbl 33 for a 1ST down, Grambling penalty 5 yard face mask accepted.
9:511st & 10 at opp 28Anthony Alridge rush for 25 yards to the Grmbl 3 for a 1ST down.
9:481st & goal at opp 3Jackie Battle rush for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 13, Grambling 7
9:48Ben Bell extra point GOOD.Houston 14, Grambling 7
9:39Garrett Lefevre kickoff for 33 yards returned by Zaire Wilborn for a loss of 2 yards to the Grmbl 30.
Grambling Punt, 3 plays
9:151st & 10 at own 30Larry Kerlegan pass incomplete to Lakeldrick Bridges.
9:042nd & 10 at own 30Landry Carter rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Grmbl 27.
8:303rd & 13 at own 27Larry Kerlegan pass incomplete to Henry Tolbert.
8:214th & 13 at own 27Tim Manuel punt for 30 yards downed at the Houst 43.
Houston Touchdown pass, 6 plays
7:561st & 10 at own 43Kevin Kolb pass incomplete to Biren Ealy.
7:482nd & 10 at own 43Kevin Kolb pass complete to Jeron Harvey for 17 yards to the Grmbl 40 for a 1ST down.
7:131st & 10 at opp 40Roshawn Pope rush for 5 yards to the Grmbl 35.
6:512nd & 5 at opp 35Jackie Battle rush for 5 yards to the Grmbl 30 for a 1ST down.
6:201st & 10 at opp 30Kevin Kolb pass complete to Donnie Avery for 11 yards to the Grmbl 19 for a 1ST down.
6:021st & 10 at opp 19Kevin Kolb pass complete to Rodney Hannah for 19 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 20, Grambling 7
6:02Ben Bell extra point GOOD.Houston 21, Grambling 7
5:35Garrett Lefevre kickoff for 62 yards returned by Landry Carter for 15 yards to the Grmbl 18, Grambling penalty 10 yard illegal block accepted.
Grambling Defensive TD, 7 plays (Houston scores)
5:251st & 10 at own 8Ab Kuuan rush for no gain to the Grmbl 8.
4:332nd & 10 at own 8Larry Kerlegan rush for 6 yards to the Grmbl 14.
3:573rd & 4 at own 14Larry Kerlegan rush for 16 yards to the Grmbl 30 for a 1ST down.
3:101st & 10 at own 30Ab Kuuan rush for 2 yards to the Grmbl 32.
2:432nd & 8 at own 32Larry Kerlegan rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Grmbl 31.
2:083rd & 9 at own 31Timeout GRAMBLING, clock 02:08.
2:043rd & 9 at own 31Larry Kerlegan pass incomplete to Henry Tolbert.
2:044th & 9 at own 31Tim Manuel rush for a loss of 31 yards, fumbled in the endzone, recovered by Houst for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 27, Grambling 7
2:041st & 0 at opp 3Houston penalty 15 yard unsportsmanlike conduct accepted.
2:04Ben Bell extra point GOOD.Houston 28, Grambling 7
1:53Garrett Lefevre kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Grambling Punt, 3 plays
1:311st & 10 at own 20Brandon Landers pass incomplete.
1:272nd & 10 at own 20Brandon Landers pass incomplete.
1:223rd & 10 at own 20Brandon Landers pass incomplete.
1:094th & 10 at own 20Tim Manuel punt for 50 yards, returned by Vincent Marshall for 8 yards to the Houst 38.
Houston Touchdown run, 6 plays
0:571st & 10 at own 38Kevin Kolb pass complete to Vincent Marshall for 7 yards to the Houst 45.
0:502nd & 3 at own 45Kevin Kolb pass complete to Donnie Avery for 21 yards to the Grmbl 34 for a 1ST down.
0:321st & 10 at opp 34Kevin Kolb pass complete to Vincent Marshall for 25 yards to the Grmbl 9 for a 1ST down.
0:321st & 0 at opp 9Timeout HOUSTON, clock 00:32.
0:231st & goal at opp 9Kevin Kolb pass complete to Jeron Harvey for 3 yards to the Grmbl 6.
0:232nd & 0 at opp 6Grambling penalty 3 yard personal foul accepted.
0:082nd & goal at opp 3Jackie Battle rush for 2 yards to the Grmbl 1 for a 1ST down, Grambling penalty 0 yard unsportsmanlike conduct accepted.
0:081st & 0 at opp 1Timeout HOUSTON, clock 00:08.
0:051st & goal at opp 1Jackie Battle rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.
0:05Ben Bell extra point GOOD.
0:05Garrett Lefevre kickoff for 37 yards fair catch by Zaire Wilborn at the Grmbl 28.
Q3 14:48Tim Manuel kickoff for 65 yards returned by Donnie Avery for 25 yards to the Houst 25, Houston penalty 10 yard holding accepted.
3rd quarter3 drives, then Houston 42, Grambling 10
Houston Touchdown pass, 11 plays
14:241st & 10 at own 15Kevin Kolb pass complete to Donnie Avery for 12 yards to the Houst 27 for a 1ST down.
13:451st & 10 at own 27Jackie Battle rush for 6 yards to the Houst 33.
13:242nd & 4 at own 33Roy Otis rush for 12 yards to the Houst 45 for a 1ST down.
13:021st & 10 at own 45Kevin Kolb pass complete to Donnie Avery for 9 yards to the Grmbl 46.
12:352nd & 1 at opp 46Kevin Kolb pass incomplete to Vincent Marshall.
12:243rd & 1 at opp 46Roshawn Pope rush for 1 yard to the Grmbl 45 for a 1ST down.
11:451st & 10 at opp 45Kevin Kolb pass complete to Donnie Avery for 15 yards to the Grmbl 30 for a 1ST down.
11:251st & 10 at opp 30Kevin Kolb pass complete to Jeron Harvey for 22 yards to the Grmbl 8 for a 1ST down.
11:091st & goal at opp 8Anthony Alridge rush for 3 yards to the Grmbl 5.
10:552nd & goal at opp 5Kevin Kolb pass complete to Biren Ealy for no gain to the Grmbl 5.
10:223rd & goal at opp 5Kevin Kolb pass complete to Biren Ealy for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
10:22Ben Bell extra point GOOD.
10:12Garrett Lefevre kickoff for 65 yards returned by Keantwon Gray for 17 yards to the Grmbl 17, Grambling penalty 9 yard personal foul accepted.
Grambling Field goal, 17 plays
9:311st & 10 at own 8Ruben Mayes rush for 3 yards to the Grmbl 11.
9:202nd & 7 at own 11Timeout HOUSTON, clock 09:20.
8:542nd & 7 at own 11Ab Kuuan rush for 1 yard to the Grmbl 12.
8:333rd & 6 at own 12Larry Kerlegan pass complete to Tim Abney for 32 yards to the Grmbl 44 for a 1ST down.
8:191st & 10 at own 44Larry Kerlegan pass complete to Clyde Edwards for 13 yards to the Houst 43 for a 1ST down.
8:001st & 10 at opp 43Larry Kerlegan pass complete to Ab Kuuan for 6 yards to the Houst 37.
7:432nd & 4 at opp 37Grambling penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
7:202nd & 9 at opp 42Larry Kerlegan rush for 8 yards to the Houst 34.
7:033rd & 1 at opp 34Larry Kerlegan rush for 1 yard to the Houst 33 for a 1ST down.
6:461st & 10 at opp 33Larry Kerlegan pass incomplete to Ab Kuuan.
6:392nd & 10 at opp 33Larry Kerlegan pass incomplete to Tim Abney.
6:223rd & 10 at opp 33Larry Kerlegan pass complete to Henry Tolbert for 10 yards to the Houst 23 for a 1ST down.
5:531st & 10 at opp 23Larry Kerlegan rush for 2 yards to the Houst 21.
5:082nd & 8 at opp 21Larry Kerlegan rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Houst 22.
4:273rd & 9 at opp 22Larry Kerlegan pass complete to Tim Abney for 13 yards to the Houst 9 for a 1ST down.
3:591st & 0 at opp 9Grambling penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.
3:301st & goal at opp 14Henry Tolbert rush for 2 yards to the Houst 12.
2:522nd & goal at opp 12Larry Kerlegan rush for 2 yards to the Houst 10.
2:523rd & goal at opp 10Larry Kerlegan sacked by Willie Gaston, fumbled at the Houst 17, recovered by Grmbl at the Houst 17, tackled by Willie Gaston.
2:014th & 0 at opp 17Tim Manuel 34 yard field goal GOOD.
1:53Tim Manuel kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Houston Fumble, 11 plays
1:231st & 10 at own 20Kevin Kolb pass complete to Mark Hafner for 4 yards to the Houst 24.
0:482nd & 6 at own 24Roshawn Pope rush for 16 yards to the Houst 40 for a 1ST down.
0:121st & 10 at own 40Kevin Kolb pass complete to Roshawn Pope for 6 yards to the Houst 46.
Q4 14:452nd & 4 at own 46Kevin Kolb pass complete to Roshawn Pope for 3 yards to the Houst 49.
Q4 14:163rd & 1 at own 49Roshawn Pope rush for 6 yards to the Grmbl 45 for a 1ST down.
Q4 13:481st & 10 at opp 45Kevin Kolb pass complete to Jeron Harvey for 17 yards to the Grmbl 28 for a 1ST down.
Q4 13:091st & 10 at opp 28Anthony Alridge rush for 1 yard to the Grmbl 27.
Q4 12:392nd & 9 at opp 27Anthony Alridge rush for 10 yards to the Grmbl 17 for a 1ST down.
Q4 12:111st & 10 at opp 17Kevin Kolb pass complete to Perry McDaniel for 15 yards to the Grmbl 2 for a 1ST down.
Q4 11:301st & goal at opp 2Roy Otis rush for 1 yard to the Grmbl 1.
Q4 10:562nd & goal at opp 1Roy Otis rush for no gain, fumbled in the endzone, recovered by Grmbl at the Grmbl 20.
4th quarter5 drives, then Houston 42, Grambling 22
Grambling Touchdown run, 8 plays
10:371st & 10 at own 20Larry Kerlegan pass complete to Henry Tolbert for 22 yards to the Grmbl 42 for a 1ST down.
10:131st & 10 at own 42Larry Kerlegan pass complete to Clyde Edwards for a loss of 4 yards to the Grmbl 38.
9:412nd & 14 at own 38Larry Kerlegan pass complete to Tim Abney for 9 yards to the Grmbl 47.
9:353rd & 5 at own 47Larry Kerlegan pass complete to Clyde Edwards for 27 yards to the Houst 26 for a 1ST down.
9:181st & 10 at opp 26Larry Kerlegan pass complete to Clyde Edwards for 12 yards to the Houst 14 for a 1ST down.
8:581st & 10 at opp 14Larry Kerlegan rush for 9 yards to the Houst 5.
8:162nd & 1 at opp 5Ab Kuuan rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Houst 6.
7:423rd & 2 at opp 6Keantwon Gray rush for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
7:42Tim Manuel extra point MISSED.
7:36Tim Manuel kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Houston Interception, 8 plays
7:191st & 10 at own 20Blake Joseph rush for 11 yards to the Houst 31 for a 1ST down.
7:021st & 10 at own 31Carson Blackmon rush for 3 yards to the Houst 34.
6:282nd & 7 at own 34Blake Joseph rush for 3 yards to the Houst 37.
5:533rd & 4 at own 37Carson Blackmon rush for 5 yards to the Houst 42 for a 1ST down.
5:041st & 10 at own 42Blake Joseph pass complete to Jordan Brown for no gain to the Houst 42.
4:512nd & 10 at own 42Blake Joseph pass complete to Brennan Gleason for 15 yards to the Grmbl 43 for a 1ST down.
4:371st & 10 at opp 43Carson Blackmon rush for 3 yards to the Grmbl 40.
3:542nd & 7 at opp 40Blake Joseph pass intercepted by Brian Langford at the Grmbl 39, returned for no gain to the Grmbl 39.
Grambling Touchdown pass, 5 plays
3:221st & 10 at own 39Larry Kerlegan sacked by Ricky Barela at the Grmbl 37 for a loss of 2 yards.
2:432nd & 12 at own 37Keantwon Gray rush for 11 yards to the Grmbl 48.
2:193rd & 1 at own 48Larry Kerlegan pass complete to Lakeldrick Bridges for 11 yards to the Houst 41 for a 1ST down.
2:021st & 10 at opp 41Larry Kerlegan pass complete to Keantwon Gray for 9 yards to the Houst 32.
1:392nd & 1 at opp 32Larry Kerlegan pass complete to Tim Abney for 32 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
1:39Two-point conversion attempt, Landry Carter rush FAILED.
1:39Tim Manuel kickoff for 25 yards returned by Perry McDaniel for no gain to the Houst 40.
Houston Turnover on downs, 4 plays
1:161st & 10 at own 40Chaz Rodriguez rush for a loss of 6 yards to the Houst 34.
1:162nd & 16 at own 34Timeout GRAMBLING, clock 01:16.
1:042nd & 16 at own 34Blake Joseph pass complete to Chris Gilbert for 13 yards to the Houst 47.
0:343rd & 3 at own 47Blake Joseph pass incomplete to Blake Joseph.
0:284th & 3 at own 47Carson Blackmon rush for 2 yards to the Houst 49.
Grambling End of game, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at opp 49Larry Kerlegan sacked by Garret Hagemeier at the Grmbl 49 for a loss of 2 yards.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

The series

Every Grambling–Houston game

Houston leads 3–⁠0 in three meetings, counting the two since this game.

Recent meetings
2021Houston 45, Grambling 0
2014Houston 47, Grambling 0
2006Houston 42, Grambling 22

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