UAB at Houston

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Houston beat UAB 45–⁠20. It was their seventh meeting; after it, UAB led the series 4–⁠3.

AwayUAB4–⁠8 in 2008
20
HomeHouston8–⁠5 in 2008
45

Final at Robertson Stadium, HoustonTV: CBSSNAttendance 18,526

At kickoff
73°F, a few clouds, wind 6 mph from the southeastWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; William P. Hobby Airport (KHOU), 11 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
UAB3170020
Houston03212145

Standouts

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Player stats

UAB

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Joe Webb24/4023413
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Joe Webb2572117
Rashaud Slaughter844022
Mark Ferrell111011
Justin Johnson1707
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Frantrell Forrest884038
Roddell Carter474038
Zach Lankford333121
Justin Johnson21709

Houston

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Case Keenum24/3636020
Blake Joseph2/45700
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Bryce Beall12107178
Andre Kohn627119
Blake Joseph61608
Justin Johnson2303
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Tyron Carrier7108135
Patrick Edwards593170
Bryce Beall170070
L.J. Castile151051
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Brandon Brinkley1351
Matt Nicholson100
Loyce Means1650

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

Team stats

UABHouston
352Total yards549
274Passing yards436
118Rushing yards132
5.8Yards per pass10.4
3.1Yards per rush4.3
18First downs20
2–⁠16Third downs4–⁠14
0–⁠2Fourth downs1–⁠3
3Turnovers1
7–⁠85Penalties3–⁠23
21:14Possession15:26

Efficiency

UABHouston
43%Success rate41%
−0.02EPA per play0.15
0.54Explosiveness1.20
−0.02Rushing EPA0.03
−0.02Passing EPA0.23
17%Passing-down success21%
−0.13First-down EPA0.34
0.12Second-down EPA0.15
−0.03Third-down EPA−0.30

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 83% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Houston end zoneUAB end zoneQ1 HoustonPunt, 3 playsQ1 UABField goal, 6 playsQ1 HoustonPunt, 8 playsQ1 UABPunt, 6 playsQ1 UABInterception, 1 playQ1 HoustonTurnover on downs, 6 playsQ1 UABTouchdown run, 9 playsQ2 HoustonPunt, 3 playsQ2 UABField goal, 9 playsQ2 HoustonPunt, 5 playsQ2 UABPunt, 3 playsQ2 HoustonPunt, 3 playsQ2 UABPunt, 3 playsQ2 HoustonField goal, 8 playsQ2 UABTouchdown pass, 5 playsQ2 HoustonEnd of half, 2 playsQ3 UABTurnover on downs, 7 playsQ3 HoustonTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ3 UABPunt, 3 playsQ3 HoustonTouchdown run, 6 playsQ3 UABPunt, 3 playsQ3 HoustonPunt, 3 playsQ3 UABDefensive TD, 5 plays (Houston scores)Q3 HoustonResult not recordedQ3 UABPunt, 3 playsQ3 HoustonTouchdown pass, 2 playsQ4 UABPunt, 3 playsQ4 HoustonTouchdown run, 3 playsQ4 UABPunt, 3 playsQ4 HoustonTouchdown run, 9 playsQ4 UABPunt, 3 playsQ4 HoustonResult not recorded, 4 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Houston drives left to right, UAB right to left.
  1. Q1 HoustonPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  2. Q1 UABField goal, 6 plays, 49 yards
  3. Q1 HoustonPunt, 8 plays, 32 yards
  4. Q1 UABPunt, 6 plays, 9 yards
  5. Q1 UABInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  6. Q1 HoustonTurnover on downs, 6 plays, 41 yards
  7. Q1 UABTouchdown run, 9 plays, 61 yards
  8. Q2 HoustonPunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  9. Q2 UABField goal, 9 plays, 57 yards
  10. Q2 HoustonPunt, 5 plays, 4 yards
  11. Q2 UABPunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  12. Q2 HoustonPunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  13. Q2 UABPunt, 3 plays, −2 yards
  14. Q2 HoustonField goal, 8 plays, 49 yards
  15. Q2 UABTouchdown pass, 5 plays, 80 yards
  16. Q2 HoustonEnd of half, 2 plays, 65 yards
  17. Q3 UABTurnover on downs, 7 plays, −12 yards
  18. Q3 HoustonTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 8 yards
  19. Q3 UABPunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  20. Q3 HoustonTouchdown run, 6 plays, 89 yards
  21. Q3 UABPunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  22. Q3 HoustonPunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  23. Q3 UABDefensive TD, 5 plays (Houston scores), 15 yards
  24. Q3 HoustonResult not recorded, 35 yards
  25. Q3 UABPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  26. Q3 HoustonTouchdown pass, 2 plays, 72 yards
  27. Q4 UABPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  28. Q4 HoustonTouchdown run, 3 plays, 80 yards
  29. Q4 UABPunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  30. Q4 HoustonTouchdown run, 9 plays, 99 yards
  31. Q4 UABPunt, 3 plays, −10 yards
  32. Q4 HoustonResult not recorded, 4 plays, 27 yards

Play by play

1st quarter7 drives, then UAB 3, Houston 0
Houston Punt, 3 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 25Case Keenum middle pass complete to Mark Hafner for 9 yards to the Houst 34, tackled by Joe Henderson.
15:002nd & 1 at own 34Team rush for a loss of 4 yards, fumbled, recovered by Houst Kierrie Johnson at the Houst 23.
15:003rd & 12 at own 23Case Keenum crossing pass complete to Tim Monroe for 11 yards to the Houst 34, tackled by Matt Taylor.
15:004th & 1 at own 34Chase Turner punt for 48 yards, fair catch by Kevin Sanders at the UAB 18.
UAB Field goal, 6 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 18Rashaud Slaughter rush over left tackle for 4 yards to the UAB 22, tackled by Tate Stewart and Marcus McGraw.
10:472nd & 6 at own 22Joe Webb post pass complete to Frantrell Forrest for 38 yards to the Houst 40, tackled by Ernest Miller for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at opp 40Aaron Johns rush over right tackle for no gain to the Houst 40, tackled by Matt Nicholson.
10:472nd & 10 at opp 40Joe Webb deep in pass complete to Rodell Carter for 7 yards to the Houst 33, tackled by Matt Nicholson and Brandon Brinkley.
10:473rd & 3 at opp 33Joe Webb screen pass incomplete to N/A.
10:474th & 3 at opp 33Swayze Waters 50 yard field goal GOOD.UAB 3, Houston 0
10:47Swayze Waters kickoff for 70 yards returned by Patrick Edwards, tackled by Michael McRae and B.J. Steed for 15 yards to the UAB 30, tackled by Michael McRae and B.J. Steed out-of-bounds, Houston penalty 8 yard illegal block accepted.
Houston Punt, 8 plays
10:471st & 10 at own 7Bryce Beall rush for 1 yard to the Houst 8, tackled by Nick Davison and Will Dunbar.
10:472nd & 9 at own 8Case Keenum pass incomplete to Mark Hafner.
10:473rd & 9 at own 8Case Keenum sideline pass complete to Tyron Carrier for 12 yards to the Houst 20, tackled by Will Dunbar out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
10:471st & 10 at own 20Case Keenum slant pass complete to Kierrie Johnson for 6 yards to the Houst 26, tackled by Elliott Henigan.
10:472nd & 4 at own 26Case Keenum deep in pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 7 yards to the Houst 33, tackled by Brandon Carlisle out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
10:471st & 10 at own 33Bryce Beall rush up the middle for 6 yards to the Houst 39, tackled by D.J. Reese and Joe Henderson.
10:472nd & 4 at own 39Case Keenum deep pass incomplete to Patrick Edwards.
10:473rd & 4 at own 39Case Keenum pass incomplete to Mark Hafner.
10:474th & 4 at own 39Chase Turner punt for 47 yards, returned by Kevin Sanders, tackled by Tim Monroe out-of-bounds.
UAB Punt, 6 plays
10:471st & 10 at own 19Joe Webb deep out pass complete to Justin Johnson for 9 yards to the UAB 28, tackled by Quinte Williams out-of-bounds.
10:472nd & 1 at own 28Joe Webb rush quarterback draw for 8 yards to the UAB 36, tackled by Ernest Miller and Matt Nicholson for a 1ST down.
10:471st & 10 at own 36Joe Webb rush for 1 yard to the UAB 37, tackled by Marcus McGraw and Matt Nicholson.
10:472nd & 9 at own 37Joe Webb rush for 1 yard to the UAB 37, tackled by Cody Lubojasky out-of-bounds, Uab penalty 15 yard clipping on Aaron Johns accepted.
10:472nd & 23 at own 23Rashaud Slaughter rush right for 2 yards to the UAB 25, tackled by Phillip Hunt out-of-bounds.
10:473rd & 21 at own 25Joe Webb rush quarterback draw for 3 yards to the UAB 28, tackled by Cody Lubojasky and Kenneth Fontenette.
10:474th & 18 at own 28Swayze Waters punt for 50 yards, returned by Kenneth Fontenette for no gain, fumbled, recovered by UAB Ugonna Amarikwa at the Houst 17.
UAB Interception, 1 play
8:211st & 10 at opp 17Joe Webb post pass intercepted by Matt Nicholson at the Houst 0, returned for no gain for a touchback.
Houston Turnover on downs, 6 plays
5:171st & 10 at own 20Blake Joseph rush over right tackle for 8 yards to the Houst 20, tackled by Elliott Henigan, Uab penalty 15 yard personal foul on Elliott Henigan accepted for a 1ST down.
5:091st & 10 at own 43Case Keenum pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 11 yards to the UAB 46, tackled by Matt Taylor and Will Dunbar for a 1ST down.
5:171st & 10 at opp 46Bryce Beall rush up the middle for 4 yards to the UAB 42, tackled by Joe Happe and Terrell Springs.
5:172nd & 6 at opp 42Bryce Beall rush left for 4 yards to the UAB 38, tackled by Chase Daniel.
5:173rd & 2 at opp 38Bryce Beall rush over left tackle for a loss of 1 yard to the UAB 39, tackled by Joe Henderson.
5:174th & 3 at opp 39Case Keenum deep in pass complete to Wesley Scourten for no gain to the UAB 39, tackled by Will Dunbar.
UAB Touchdown run, 9 plays
5:091st & 10 at own 39Rashaud Slaughter rush over right tackle for 3 yards to the UAB 42, tackled by Jake Ebner and Ernest Miller.
5:092nd & 7 at own 42Joe Webb screen pass complete to Rashaud Slaughter for 6 yards to the UAB 48, tackled by Kenneth Fontenette out-of-bounds.
5:093rd & 1 at own 48Joe Webb rush quarterback sneak for 3 yards to the Houst 49, tackled by Cody Pree for a 1ST down.
1:431st & 10 at opp 49Timeout Uab, clock 01:43.
1:431st & 10 at opp 49Joe Webb rush for 11 yards to the Houst 38, tackled by Loyce Means for a 1ST down.
1:431st & 10 at opp 38Joe Webb rush for 17 yards to the Houst 21, tackled by Marcus McGraw for a 1ST down.
1:431st & 10 at opp 21Rashaud Slaughter rush up the middle for 7 yards to the Houst 14, tackled by Matt Nicholson.
1:432nd & 3 at opp 14Joe Webb crossing pass complete to Zach Lankford for 8 yards to the Houst 6, tackled by Brandon Brinkley for a 1ST down.
Q2 15:001st & goal at opp 6Joe Webb rush for 3 yards to the Houst 3, tackled by Phillip Hunt and Isaiah Thompson.
Q2 14:232nd & goal at opp 3Joe Webb rush for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.UAB 9, Houston 0
Q2 14:23Swayze Waters extra point GOOD.UAB 10, Houston 0
Q2 14:23Swayze Waters kickoff for 69 yards returned by Kierrie Johnson, tackled by B.J. Steed and Ugonna Amarikwa for 30 yards to the Houst 31, tackled by B.J. Steed and Ugonna Amarikwa.
2nd quarter9 drives, then UAB 20, Houston 3
Houston Punt, 3 plays
14:231st & 10 at own 31Case Keenum crossing pass incomplete to Mark Hafner.
14:232nd & 10 at own 31Case Keenum slant pass incomplete to Bryce Beall.
14:233rd & 10 at own 31Case Keenum middle pass incomplete to Tyron Carrier.
14:234th & 10 at own 31Chase Turner punt for 37 yards, returned by Kevin Sanders for 5 yards to the UAB 37, tackled by Ernest Miller.
UAB Field goal, 9 plays
14:231st & 10 at own 37Mark Ferrell rush left for 11 yards to the UAB 48, tackled by Phillip Hunt and Marcus McGraw out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
14:231st & 10 at own 48Joe Webb middle pass complete to Frantrell Forrest for 13 yards to the Houst 39, tackled by Kenneth Fontenette for a 1ST down.
14:231st & 10 at opp 39Joe Webb rush for 11 yards to the Houst 28, tackled by Matt Nicholson out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
14:231st & 10 at opp 28Joe Webb rush up the middle for 8 yards to the Houst 20, tackled by Brandon Brinkley and David Hunter.
14:232nd & 2 at opp 20Joe Webb rush quarterback draw for 11 yards to the Houst 9, tackled by Matt Nicholson and Quinte Williams for a 1ST down.
14:231st & 0 at opp 9Uab penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
14:231st & goal at opp 14Joe Webb middle pass incomplete to Mario Wright.
14:232nd & goal at opp 14Joe Webb rush for 2 yards to the Houst 12, tackled by Tate Stewart and Marcus McGraw.
14:233rd & goal at opp 12Joe Webb rush quarterback draw for 6 yards to the Houst 6, tackled by Cody Lubojasky.
9:364th & goal at opp 6Swayze Waters 23 yard field goal GOOD.UAB 13, Houston 0
9:36Swayze Waters kickoff for 55 yards returned by Patrick Edwards, tackled by Justin Smartt for 20 yards to the Houst 35, tackled by Justin Smartt out-of-bounds.
Houston Punt, 5 plays
9:361st & 10 at own 35Blake Joseph rush for 7 yards to the Houst 42, tackled by Elliott Henigan.
9:362nd & 3 at own 42Case Keenum crossing pass complete to Mark Hafner for 6 yards to the Houst 48, tackled by Drew Luker and Chase Daniel for a 1ST down.
9:361st & 10 at own 48Case Keenum middle pass incomplete to Kierrie Johnson, broken up by B.J. Steed.
9:362nd & 10 at own 48Case Keenum pass complete to Kierrie Johnson for 1 yard to the Houst 49, tackled by Joe Henderson.
9:363rd & 9 at own 49Case Keenum sacked by Anthony Barnes for a loss of 10 yards to the Houst 39.
9:364th & 19 at own 39Chase Turner punt for 61 yards for a touchback.
UAB Punt, 3 plays
9:361st & 10 at own 20Joe Webb deep in pass incomplete to Rodell Carter, broken up by Quinte Williams.
9:362nd & 10 at own 20Aaron Johns rush up the middle for 3 yards to the UAB 23, tackled by Isaiah Thompson and Marcus McGraw.
9:363rd & 7 at own 23Joe Webb crossing pass incomplete to Frantrell Forrest, broken up by Ernest Miller.
9:364th & 7 at own 23Swayze Waters punt for 35 yards to the Houst 42, no return.
Houston Punt, 3 plays
7:311st & 10 at own 42Case Keenum screen pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 2 yards to the Houst 44, tackled by Kevin Sanders.
7:312nd & 8 at own 44Bryce Beall rush over left tackle for no gain to the Houst 44, tackled by Anthony Barnes.
7:313rd & 8 at own 44Case Keenum rush for 2 yards to the Houst 46, tackled by Joe Henderson.
7:314th & 6 at own 46Chase Turner punt for 54 yards for a touchback.
UAB Punt, 3 plays
6:331st & 10 at own 20Joe Webb sideline pass incomplete to Rashaud Slaughter, broken up by Jake Ebner.
6:332nd & 10 at own 20Joe Webb sacked by Phillip Hunt for a loss of 10 yards to the UAB 10.
6:333rd & 20 at own 10Joe Webb rush for 8 yards to the UAB 18, tackled by Ernest Miller.
6:334th & 12 at own 18Swayze Waters punt for 46 yards, returned by Kenneth Fontenette for no gain, fumbled, recovered by Houst Kenneth Fontenette at the Houst 32.
Houston Field goal, 8 plays
4:531st & 10 at own 32Case Keenum pass complete to Mark Hafner for 7 yards to the Houst 39, tackled by Lamanski Ware.
4:532nd & 3 at own 39Case Keenum crossing pass complete to Tyron Carrier for 24 yards to the UAB 37, tackled by Kevin Sanders out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
4:531st & 10 at opp 37Case Keenum deep out pass incomplete to Tyron Carrier.
4:532nd & 10 at opp 37Bryce Beall rush up the middle for 6 yards to the UAB 31, tackled by Nick Davison.
4:533rd & 4 at opp 31Uab penalty 15 yard pass interference on Terrell Springs accepted, no play.
4:531st & 10 at opp 16Blake Joseph rush right for a loss of 3 yards to the UAB 19, tackled by Joe Henderson.
1:452nd & 13 at opp 19Timeout Houston, clock 01:45.
1:452nd & 13 at opp 19Case Keenum deep pass incomplete to Kierrie Johnson, broken up by Chase Daniel.
1:453rd & 13 at opp 19Case Keenum crossing pass incomplete to Mark Hafner.
1:274th & 13 at opp 19Ben Bell 35 yard field goal GOOD.UAB 13, Houston 3
1:27Jordan Mannisto kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
UAB Touchdown pass, 5 plays
1:271st & 10 at own 20Joe Webb screen pass complete to Jeffrey Anderson for 5 yards to the UAB 25, tackled by Tate Stewart and Jake Ebner.
1:272nd & 5 at own 25Joe Webb deep out pass complete to Rodell Carter for 6 yards to the UAB 31, tackled by Quinte Williams for a 1ST down.
1:271st & 10 at own 31Joe Webb deep pass complete to Rodell Carter for 38 yards to the Houst 31, tackled by Quinte Williams and Marcus McGraw for a 1ST down.
1:271st & 10 at opp 31Joe Webb slant pass complete to Frantrell Forrest for 10 yards to the Houst 21, tackled by Ernest Miller and Kenneth Fontenette for a 1ST down.
0:271st & 10 at opp 21Timeout Uab, clock 00:27.
0:211st & 10 at opp 21Joe Webb flag pass complete to Zach Lankford for 21 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.UAB 19, Houston 3
0:21Swayze Waters extra point GOOD.UAB 20, Houston 3
0:21Swayze Waters kickoff for 51 yards returned by Bryce Beall, tackled by Caleb Dyck for 9 yards to the Houst 28, tackled by Caleb Dyck.
Houston End of half, 2 plays
0:211st & 10 at own 28Case Keenum pass complete to Tyron Carrier for 14 yards to the Houst 42, tackled by Kevin Sanders for a 1ST down.
0:051st & 10 at own 42Timeout Uab, clock 00:05.
0:051st & 10 at own 42Blake Joseph deep pass complete to L.J. Castile for 51 yards to the UAB 7, tackled by Mario Wright out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
Q3 15:00Jordan Mannisto kickoff for 7 yards for a touchback.
3rd quarter9 drives, then Houston 24, UAB 20
UAB Turnover on downs, 7 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 20Rashaud Slaughter rush up the middle for 5 yards to the UAB 25, tackled by Isaiah Thompson and Matt Nicholson.
15:002nd & 5 at own 25Joe Webb rush for 2 yards to the UAB 27, tackled by Matt Nicholson and Kenneth Fontenette.
15:003rd & 3 at own 27Joe Webb middle pass complete to Frantrell Forrest for 4 yards to the UAB 31, tackled by Ernest Miller for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at own 31Joe Webb sacked by Phillip Hunt for a loss of 5 yards to the UAB 26.
15:002nd & 15 at own 26Joe Webb screen pass complete to Aaron Johns for 1 yard to the UAB 27, tackled by Jake Ebner and Phillip Hunt.
15:003rd & 14 at own 27Joe Webb sideline pass incomplete to Rodell Carter.
15:004th & 14 at own 27Swayze Waters rush for a loss of 17 yards, fumbled, recovered by UAB Swayze Waters at the UAB 8.
Houston Touchdown pass, 3 plays
15:001st & goal at opp 8Andre Kohn rush right for a loss of 4 yards to the UAB 12, tackled by D.J. Reese and Tim Davis.
15:002nd & goal at opp 12Case Keenum middle pass complete to Mark Hafner for 8 yards to the UAB 4, tackled by Will Dunbar.
10:303rd & 0 at opp 4Houston penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
10:243rd & goal at opp 14Case Keenum crossing pass complete to Tyron Carrier for 14 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.UAB 20, Houston 9
10:24Ben Bell extra point GOOD.UAB 20, Houston 10
10:24Jordan Mannisto kickoff for 68 yards returned by Rashaud Slaughter, tackled by Stephen James and Roisean Haynes for 21 yards to the UAB 23, tackled by Stephen James and Roisean Haynes.
UAB Punt, 3 plays
10:241st & 10 at own 23Joe Webb rush for 5 yards to the UAB 28, tackled by Marcus McGraw and Cody Lubojasky.
10:242nd & 5 at own 28Rashaud Slaughter rush up the middle for 3 yards to the UAB 31, tackled by Matt Nicholson and Cody Lubojasky.
10:243rd & 2 at own 31Joe Webb middle pass incomplete to Jeffrey Anderson, broken up by Kenneth Fontenette.
10:244th & 2 at own 31Swayze Waters punt for 58 yards, returned by Kierrie Johnson for no gain to the Houst 11, tackled by Antoine Powers.
Houston Touchdown run, 6 plays
10:241st & 10 at own 11Case Keenum screen pass complete to Tyron Carrier for 3 yards to the Houst 14, tackled by Joe Henderson.
10:242nd & 7 at own 14Case Keenum pass complete to Mark Hafner for 5 yards, fumbled, forced by Brandon Carlisle, recovered by Houst at the Houst 20 out-of-bounds.
10:243rd & 1 at own 20Case Keenum screen pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 3 yards to the Houst 23, tackled by Matt Taylor for a 1ST down.
10:241st & 10 at own 23Bryce Beall rush draw play for 4 yards to the Houst 27, tackled by Nick Davison and Elliott Henigan.
10:242nd & 6 at own 27Case Keenum screen pass complete to Bryce Beall for 70 yards to the UAB 3, tackled by Terrell Springs out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
6:391st & 0 at opp 3Timeout Uab, clock 06:39.
6:351st & goal at opp 3Andre Kohn rush draw play for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.UAB 20, Houston 16
6:35Ben Bell extra point GOOD.UAB 20, Houston 17
6:35Jordan Mannisto kickoff for 66 yards returned by Rashaud Slaughter, tackled by Tim Monroe and Tim Mercer for 21 yards to the UAB 25, tackled by Tim Monroe and Tim Mercer.
UAB Punt, 3 plays
6:351st & 10 at own 25Joe Webb rush for 1 yard to the UAB 26, tackled by Matt Nicholson and Tate Stewart.
6:352nd & 9 at own 26Joe Webb rush for 3 yards to the UAB 29, tackled by Isaiah Thompson.
6:353rd & 6 at own 29Joe Webb deep in pass incomplete to Frantrell Forrest, broken up by Ernest Miller.
6:354th & 6 at own 29Swayze Waters punt for 35 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the Houst 36.
Houston Punt, 3 plays
6:351st & 10 at own 36Blake Joseph deep pass incomplete to L.J. Castile, broken up by Terrell Springs.
6:352nd & 10 at own 36Andre Kohn rush draw play for 5 yards to the Houst 41, tackled by Lamanski Ware.
6:353rd & 5 at own 41Case Keenum rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Houst 38, tackled by Anthony Barnes.
6:354th & 8 at own 38Chase Turner punt for 62 yards for a touchback.
UAB Defensive TD, 5 plays (Houston scores)
4:581st & 10 at own 20Joe Webb screen pass complete to Frantrell Forrest for 5 yards to the UAB 25, tackled by Mohammed Usman and Quinte Williams out-of-bounds.
4:582nd & 5 at own 25Joe Webb deep out pass complete to Jeffrey Anderson for 5 yards to the UAB 30, tackled by Marcus McGraw and Ernest Miller for a 1ST down.
4:581st & 10 at own 30Joe Webb rush for 1 yard to the UAB 31, tackled by Brandon Brinkley.
4:582nd & 9 at own 31Joe Webb rush for 4 yards to the UAB 35, tackled by Tate Stewart and Cody Pree.
1:283rd & 5 at own 35Joe Webb pass intercepted by Brandon Brinkley at the UAB 35, returned for 35 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 23, UAB 20
1:28Ben Bell extra point GOOD, Houston penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.Houston 24, UAB 20
1:28Jordan Mannisto kickoff for 57 yards returned by Rashaud Slaughter, tackled by Carson Blackmon for 13 yards to the UAB 26, tackled by Carson Blackmon.
UAB Punt, 3 plays
1:281st & 10 at own 26Joe Webb middle pass incomplete to Frantrell Forrest.
1:282nd & 10 at own 26Joe Webb screen pass complete to Frantrell Forrest for 1 yard to the UAB 27, tackled by Quinte Williams.
1:283rd & 9 at own 27Joe Webb deep in pass complete to Justin Johnson for 8 yards to the UAB 35, tackled by Ernest Miller and Matt Nicholson.
1:284th & 1 at own 35Joe Webb punt for 37 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the Houst 28.
Houston Touchdown pass, 2 plays
1:281st & 10 at own 28Andre Kohn rush draw play for 2 yards to the Houst 30, tackled by Richard Carter and Elliott Henigan.
Q4 14:472nd & 8 at own 30Case Keenum deep out pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 70 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 30, UAB 20
Q4 14:47Ben Bell extra point GOOD.Houston 31, UAB 20
Q4 14:47Jordan Mannisto kickoff for 63 yards returned by Frantrell Forrest, tackled by C.J. Cavness and Stephen James for 21 yards to the UAB 28, tackled by C.J. Cavness and Stephen James.
4th quarter6 drives, then Houston 45, UAB 20
UAB Punt, 3 plays
14:471st & 10 at own 28Joe Webb deep in pass complete to Rashaud Slaughter for 2 yards to the UAB 30, tackled by Quinte Williams and Cody Lubojasky.
14:472nd & 8 at own 30Justin Johnson rush reverse for 7 yards to the UAB 37, tackled by Ernest Miller and Jake Ebner.
14:473rd & 1 at own 37Joe Webb middle pass incomplete to Frantrell Forrest.
14:474th & 1 at own 37Swayze Waters punt for 63 yards for a touchback.
Houston Touchdown run, 3 plays
14:471st & 10 at own 20Bryce Beall rush right for 78 yards to the UAB 2, tackled by Brandon Carlisle for a 1ST down.
14:471st & goal at opp 2Case Keenum slant pass incomplete to L.J. Castile, broken up by Lamanski Ware.
12:192nd & goal at opp 2Bryce Beall rush up the middle for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 37, UAB 20
12:19Ben Bell extra point GOOD.Houston 38, UAB 20
12:19Jordan Mannisto kickoff for 59 yards returned by Frantrell Forrest, tackled by Nick Saenz for 16 yards to the UAB 27, tackled by Nick Saenz.
UAB Punt, 3 plays
12:191st & 10 at own 27Rashaud Slaughter rush draw play for a loss of 2 yards to the UAB 25, tackled by Tate Stewart.
12:192nd & 12 at own 25Joe Webb sacked by Phillip Hunt for a loss of 10 yards to the UAB 15.
12:193rd & 22 at own 15Uab penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.
12:193rd & 27 at own 10Rashaud Slaughter rush draw play for 22 yards to the UAB 32, tackled by Kenneth Fontenette and Matt Nicholson.
12:194th & 5 at own 32Swayze Waters punt for 67 yards, downed at the Houst 1.
Houston Touchdown run, 9 plays
12:191st & 10 at own 1Bryce Beall rush up the middle for 1 yard to the Houst 2, tackled by Keon Harris and D.J. Reese.
12:192nd & 9 at own 2Case Keenum deep pass incomplete to Patrick Edwards.
12:193rd & 9 at own 2Case Keenum deep in pass complete to Mark Hafner for 11 yards to the Houst 13, tackled by Matt Taylor and Terrell Springs for a 1ST down.
12:191st & 10 at own 13Case Keenum crossing pass complete to Tyron Carrier for 35 yards to the Houst 48, tackled by Chase Daniel for a 1ST down.
12:191st & 10 at own 48Andre Kohn rush draw play for 19 yards to the UAB 33, tackled by Terrell Springs and Matt Taylor, Uab penalty substitution infraction declined for a 1ST down.
12:191st & 10 at opp 33Case Keenum middle pass complete to Tim Monroe for 18 yards to the UAB 15, tackled by Will Dunbar and Chase Daniel for a 1ST down.
12:191st & 10 at opp 15Case Keenum screen pass complete to E.J. Smith for 12 yards to the UAB 3, tackled by Terrell Springs and Will Dunbar for a 1ST down.
12:191st & goal at opp 3Andre Kohn rush up the middle for 2 yards to the UAB 1, tackled by Richard Carter and Elliott Henigan.
7:142nd & goal at opp 1Case Keenum rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 44, UAB 20
7:14Ben Bell extra point GOOD.Houston 45, UAB 20
7:141st & 0 at own 30Uab penalty 15 yard face mask on Kevin Sanders accepted.
7:14Chase Turner kickoff for 55 yards for a touchback.
UAB Punt, 3 plays
7:141st & 10 at own 20Joe Webb screen pass complete to Rashaud Slaughter for 5 yards to the UAB 25, tackled by Phillip Hunt out-of-bounds.
7:142nd & 5 at own 25Joe Webb sacked by Matt Nicholson for a loss of 15 yards to the UAB 10.
7:143rd & 20 at own 10Joe Webb middle pass incomplete to Aaron Johns.
7:144th & 20 at own 10Swayze Waters punt for 51 yards to the Houst 39, no return.
Houston Result not recorded, 4 plays
7:141st & 10 at own 39Uab penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted.
7:141st & 10 at opp 46Bryce Beall rush up the middle for 2 yards to the UAB 44, tackled by D.J. Reese and Bryant Turner.
7:142nd & 8 at opp 44Blake Joseph rush for 7 yards to the UAB 37, tackled by Joe Henderson.
7:143rd & 1 at opp 37Justin Johnson rush up the middle for no gain to the UAB 37, tackled by D.J. Reese and Anthony Barnes.
7:144th & 1 at opp 37Justin Johnson rush up the middle for 3 yards to the UAB 34, tackled by B.J. Steed for a 1ST down.

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.

Houston leads 5–⁠4 in nine meetings, counting the two since this game.

Recent meetings
2012Houston 39, UAB 17
2011Houston 56, UAB 13
2008Houston 45, UAB 20
2007Houston 49, UAB 10
2004UAB 20, Houston 7
2003Houston 56, UAB 28

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