Texas State at Houston

Saturday, September 4, 2010

Houston beat Texas State 68–⁠28. It was their first meeting; after it, Houston led the series 1–⁠0.

AwayTexas State4–⁠6 in 2010
28
HomeHouston5–⁠7 in 2010
68

Final at Robertson Stadium, HoustonAttendance 32,119

At kickoff
84°F, clear, wind 8 mph from the eastWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Houston Dunn Helistop (KMCJ), 3 km from the stadium

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Texas State7071428
Houston203414068

Standouts

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Photos from the game

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Player stats

Texas State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Tyler Arndt14/2215311
Tim Hawkins1/91202
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Karrington Bush1973022
Dexter Imade2073012
Tyler Arndt613214
Eric Gentry41305
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Da’Marcus Griggs685018
Daren Dillard555018
Corey Scott112012
Darius Bolden21108
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
T.P. Miller100
Brian Lilly100

Houston

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Case Keenum17/2227452
Cotton Turner8/117210
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Austin Elrod152052
Bryce Beall548214
Chris Wilson418014
Michael Hayes41815
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Patrick Edwards480163
Kierrie Johnson361235
James Cleveland445117
Michael Hayes244140
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Matt Nicholson1421
Nick Saenz1160
Jeremy Smith170

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

Team stats

Texas StateHouston
345Total yards497
184Passing yards350
180Rushing yards151
5.3Yards per pass10.5
3.2Yards per rush6.9
0First downs22
0–⁠0Third downs5–⁠8
0–⁠0Fourth downs0–⁠0
4Turnovers2
0–⁠0Penalties4–⁠35
Possession10:19

Efficiency

Texas StateHouston
46%Success rate48%
0.03EPA per play0.12
0.68Explosiveness0.92
0.01Rushing EPA0.34
0.04Passing EPA−0.02
46%Passing-down success42%
−0.20First-down EPA−0.03
−0.03Second-down EPA0.21
0.42Third-down EPA0.56
4%Havoc by its defense4%

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 zoneTexas State end zoneQ1 Texas StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 HoustonTouchdown pass, 2 playsQ1 Texas StateTurnover on downs, 5 playsQ1 HoustonTouchdown pass, 2 playsQ1 Texas StateTouchdown run, 10 playsQ1 HoustonTouchdown run, 8 playsQ1 Texas StatePunt, 5 playsQ2 HoustonInterception, 2 playsQ2 Texas StateMissed FG, 4 playsQ2 HoustonTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ2 Texas StatePunt, 9 playsQ2 HoustonInterception, 4 playsQ2 Texas StateInterception, 1 playQ2 HoustonTouchdown pass, 5 playsQ2 Texas StateFumble, 1 playQ2 HoustonTouchdown pass, 1 playQ2 Texas StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 HoustonTouchdown run, 2 playsQ2 Texas StatePick-six, 2 plays (Houston scores)Q2 HoustonResult not recordedQ2 Texas StateEnd of half, 3 playsQ3 HoustonTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ3 Texas StateInterception, 2 playsQ3 HoustonTouchdown run, 6 playsQ3 Texas StateTouchdown pass, 14 playsQ3 HoustonPunt, 4 playsQ3 Texas StateTouchdown run, 17 playsQ4 HoustonPunt, 5 playsQ4 Texas StateTouchdown run, 10 playsQ4 HoustonEnd of game, 3 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Houston drives left to right, Texas State right to left.
  1. Q1 Texas StatePunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  2. Q1 HoustonTouchdown pass, 2 plays, 45 yards
  3. Q1 Texas StateTurnover on downs, 5 plays, 23 yards
  4. Q1 HoustonTouchdown pass, 2 plays, 56 yards
  5. Q1 Texas StateTouchdown run, 10 plays, 80 yards
  6. Q1 HoustonTouchdown run, 8 plays, 57 yards
  7. Q1 Texas StatePunt, 5 plays, 22 yards
  8. Q2 HoustonInterception, 2 plays, 4 yards
  9. Q2 Texas StateMissed FG, 4 plays, −6 yards
  10. Q2 HoustonTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 68 yards
  11. Q2 Texas StatePunt, 9 plays, 14 yards
  12. Q2 HoustonInterception, 4 plays, 17 yards
  13. Q2 Texas StateInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  14. Q2 HoustonTouchdown pass, 5 plays, 47 yards
  15. Q2 Texas StateFumble, 1 play, 1 yard
  16. Q2 HoustonTouchdown pass, 1 play, 21 yards
  17. Q2 Texas StatePunt, 3 plays, −9 yards
  18. Q2 HoustonTouchdown run, 2 plays, 17 yards
  19. Q2 Texas StatePick-six, 2 plays (Houston scores), 12 yards
  20. Q2 HoustonResult not recorded, 42 yards
  21. Q2 Texas StateEnd of half, 3 plays, 7 yards
  22. Q3 HoustonTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 60 yards
  23. Q3 Texas StateInterception, 2 plays, 5 yards
  24. Q3 HoustonTouchdown run, 6 plays, 25 yards
  25. Q3 Texas StateTouchdown pass, 14 plays, 83 yards
  26. Q3 HoustonPunt, 4 plays, 18 yards
  27. Q3 Texas StateTouchdown run, 17 plays, 86 yards
  28. Q4 HoustonPunt, 5 plays, 15 yards
  29. Q4 Texas StateTouchdown run, 10 plays, 32 yards
  30. Q4 HoustonEnd of game, 3 plays, 47 yards

Play by play

1st quarter7 drives, then Houston 20, Texas State 7
Texas State Punt, 3 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 8Dexter Imade rush up the middle, fumbled, forced by Marcus McGraw, recovered by TexSt Tim Hawkins at the TexSt 9, Tim Hawkins for 4 yards, to the TexSt 13, tackled by David Hunter.
15:002nd & 5 at own 13Tim Hawkins pass incomplete.
15:003rd & 5 at own 13Tim Hawkins pass incomplete to Darius Bolden.
15:004th & 5 at own 13Ben Follis punt for 44 yards, returned by Patrick Edwards for 12 yards to the TexSt 45, tackled by Charles Holmes.
Houston Touchdown pass, 2 plays
13:571st & 10 at opp 45Case Keenum screen pass complete to James Cleveland for 5 yards to the TexSt 40, tackled by Drenard Williams.
13:232nd & 5 at opp 40Case Keenum screen pass complete to Michael Hayes for 40 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 7, Texas State 0
13:23Matt Hogan extra point GOOD.
13:23Jordan Mannisto kickoff for 65 yards returned by Drenard Williams, tackled by Kris Johnston for 28 yards to the TexSt 33, tackled by Kris Johnston.
Texas State Turnover on downs, 5 plays
13:231st & 10 at own 33Karrington Bush rush draw play for 22 yards to the Houst 45, tackled by Roisean Haynes out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
13:231st & 10 at opp 45Karrington Bush rush over right guard for 4 yards to the Houst 41, tackled by Marcus McGraw and David Hunter.
13:232nd & 6 at opp 41Tim Hawkins rush for 2 yards to the Houst 39, tackled by Sammy Brown.
13:233rd & 4 at opp 39Tim Hawkins deep in pass incomplete to Darius Bolden.
13:234th & 4 at opp 39Tim Hawkins sacked by Marcus McGraw for a loss of 5 yards to the Houst 44.
Houston Touchdown pass, 2 plays
11:271st & 10 at own 44HOUSTON penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
11:271st & 20 at own 34Case Keenum pass complete to Isaiah Sweeney for 3 yards to the Houst 37, tackled by Sam Pier.
10:422nd & 17 at own 37Case Keenum pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 63 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 13, Texas State 0
10:42Matt Hogan extra point BLOCKED.
10:42Jordan Mannisto kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Texas State Touchdown run, 10 plays
10:421st & 10 at own 20Dexter Imade rush up the middle for 1 yard to the TexSt 21, tackled by Marcus McGraw and Sammy Brown.
10:422nd & 9 at own 21Tyler Arndt slant pass complete to Da’Marcus Griggs for 4 yards to the TexSt 25, tackled by Marcus McGraw.
10:423rd & 5 at own 25TEXAS STATE penalty 5 yard false start on Michael Chambers accepted.
10:423rd & 10 at own 20Tyler Arndt post pass complete to Da’Marcus Griggs for 18 yards to the TexSt 38 for a 1ST down.
10:421st & 10 at own 38Karrington Bush rush up the middle for 15 yards to the Houst 47, tackled by Roisean Haynes and Jamal Robinson for a 1ST down.
10:421st & 10 at opp 47Karrington Bush rush up the middle for 1 yard to the Houst 46, tackled by Tyrone Campbell.
10:422nd & 9 at opp 46Karrington Bush rush for 8 yards to the Houst 38, tackled by Tyrone Campbell.
10:423rd & 1 at opp 38Eric Gentry rush up the middle for 3 yards to the Houst 35, tackled by Phillip Steward and Matt Nicholson for a 1ST down.
10:421st & 10 at opp 35Tyler Arndt post pass complete to Daren Dillard for 18 yards to the Houst 17, tackled by Devin Mays for a 1ST down.
10:421st & 10 at opp 17Frank Reddic rush over left tackle for 3 yards to the Houst 14, tackled by Ameen Behbahani.
4:262nd & 7 at opp 14Tyler Arndt rush for 14 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 13, Texas State 6
4:26Justin Garelick extra point GOOD.Houston 13, Texas State 7
4:26Justin Garelick kickoff for 66 yards returned by Tyron Carrier, tackled by Jarrad Stewart and Jason McLean for 39 yards to the Houst 43, tackled by Jarrad Stewart and Jason McLean.
Houston Touchdown run, 8 plays
4:261st & 10 at own 43Case Keenum crossing pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 6 yards to the Houst 49, tackled by Brian Lilly.
4:262nd & 4 at own 49Case Keenum screen pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 6 yards to the TexSt 45, tackled by Marcus Clark for a 1ST down.
4:261st & 10 at opp 45HOUSTON penalty 5 yard false start on Isaiah Thompson accepted.
4:261st & 15 at the 50Case Keenum pass complete to Isaiah Sweeney for 2 yards to the TexSt 48, tackled by Derek Lopez and Joplo Bartu.
4:262nd & 13 at opp 48Case Keenum rush for 9 yards to the TexSt 39, tackled by Sam Pier and Joshua Minde.
4:263rd & 4 at opp 39Case Keenum slant pass complete to James Cleveland for 11 yards to the TexSt 28, tackled by Drenard Williams for a 1ST down.
4:261st & 10 at opp 28Case Keenum crossing pass complete to Tyron Carrier for 15 yards to the TexSt 13, tackled by Marcus Clark and T.P. Miller for a 1ST down.
4:261st & 10 at opp 13TEXAS STATE penalty 5 yard pass interference on Drenard Williams accepted, no play.
4:261st & goal at opp 8Case Keenum flag pass incomplete to Patrick Edwards, broken up by Derek Lopez.
1:392nd & goal at opp 8Bryce Beall rush over right guard for 8 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 19, Texas State 7
1:39Matt Hogan extra point GOOD.Houston 20, Texas State 7
1:39Jordan Mannisto kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Texas State Punt, 5 plays
1:391st & 10 at own 20Karrington Bush rush up the middle for 1 yard to the TexSt 21, tackled by Matt Nicholson and Matangi Tonga.
1:392nd & 9 at own 21Tim Hawkins pass complete to Corey Scott for 12 yards to the TexSt 33 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
1:391st & 10 at own 33Karrington Bush rush over left tackle for 3 yards to the TexSt 36, tackled by Jamal Robinson and Matt Nicholson.
Q2 15:002nd & 7 at own 36Tim Hawkins rush quarterback draw for 5 yards to the TexSt 41, tackled by Matt Nicholson and Tyrone Campbell.
Q2 15:003rd & 2 at own 41Karrington Bush rush up the middle for 1 yard to the TexSt 42, tackled by Marcus McGraw and Roisean Haynes.
Q2 15:004th & 1 at own 42Ben Follis punt for 31 yards, downed at the Houst 27.
2nd quarter13 drives, then Houston 54, Texas State 7
Houston Interception, 2 plays
13:291st & 10 at own 27Michael Hayes rush over right tackle for 4 yards to the Houst 31, tackled by Charles Holmes.
13:292nd & 6 at own 31Case Keenum screen pass intercepted by T.P. Miller at the Houst 26, returned for no gain to the Houst 26.
Texas State Missed FG, 4 plays
13:031st & 10 at opp 26Tim Hawkins deep out pass incomplete to Daren Dillard, broken up by Loyce Means.
13:032nd & 10 at opp 26Tim Hawkins crossing pass incomplete to Daren Dillard, broken up by Phillip Steward.
13:033rd & 10 at opp 26Karrington Bush rush left for a loss of 6 yards to the Houst 32, tackled by Loyce Means.
12:084th & 16 at opp 32Justin Garelick 49 yard field goal MISSED.
Houston Touchdown pass, 4 plays
12:081st & 10 at own 32Case Keenum deep out pass incomplete to Kierrie Johnson.
12:082nd & 10 at own 32Bryce Beall rush draw play for 13 yards to the Houst 45, tackled by Xavier Daniels for a 1ST down.
12:081st & 10 at own 45Case Keenum crossing pass complete to Tyron Carrier for 20 yards to the TexSt 35, tackled by Xavier Daniels and Charles Holmes for a 1ST down.
11:311st & 10 at opp 35Case Keenum deep in pass complete to Kierrie Johnson for 35 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 26, Texas State 7
11:31Matt Hogan extra point GOOD.Houston 27, Texas State 7
11:31Jordan Mannisto kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Texas State Punt, 9 plays
11:311st & 10 at own 20Dexter Imade rush up the middle for 1 yard to the TexSt 21, tackled by Charles Foster and Roisean Haynes.
11:312nd & 9 at own 21Tyler Arndt deep out pass complete to Daren Dillard for 4 yards to the TexSt 25, tackled by Phillip Steward and Sammy Brown.
10:043rd & 5 at own 25Timeout Texas State, clock 10:04.
10:043rd & 5 at own 25Tyler Arndt crossing pass complete to Daren Dillard for 8 yards to the TexSt 33, tackled by Roisean Haynes and Marcus McGraw for a 1ST down.
10:041st & 10 at own 33Tyler Arndt slant pass incomplete to Darius Bolden.
10:042nd & 10 at own 33Karrington Bush rush draw play for 9 yards to the TexSt 42, tackled by Marcus McGraw.
10:043rd & 1 at own 42Karrington Bush rush over right tackle for 2 yards to the TexSt 44, tackled by Kelvin King and Loyce Means for a 1ST down.
10:041st & 10 at own 44Frank Reddic rush left for a loss of 3 yards to the TexSt 41, tackled by Matt Nicholson and Phillip Steward.
10:042nd & 13 at own 41Frank Reddic rush over left tackle for no gain to the TexSt 41, tackled by Matt Nicholson and Marcus McGraw.
10:043rd & 13 at own 41Tyler Arndt sacked by Sammy Brown and Jamal Robinson for a loss of 7 yards to the TexSt 34.
10:044th & 20 at own 34Ben Follis punt for 26 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the Houst 40.
Houston Interception, 4 plays
10:041st & 10 at own 40Case Keenum deep in pass incomplete to James Cleveland.
6:312nd & 10 at own 40Case Keenum crossing pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 5 yards to the Houst 45, tackled by Drenard Williams out-of-bounds.
6:313rd & 5 at own 45Case Keenum crossing pass complete to James Cleveland for 12 yards to the TexSt 43, tackled by Brian Lilly and Kenneth Hampton for a 1ST down.
6:311st & 10 at opp 43Case Keenum crossing pass intercepted by Brian Lilly at the TexSt 31, returned for no gain to the TexSt 31.
Texas State Interception, 1 play
5:521st & 10 at own 31Tyler Arndt deep pass intercepted by Nick Saenz at the Houst 37, returned for 16 yards to the TexSt 47, tackled by Eric Gentry out-of-bounds.
Houston Touchdown pass, 5 plays
5:521st & 10 at opp 47Case Keenum screen pass complete to Tyron Carrier for 8 yards to the TexSt 39, tackled by Jarrad Stewart out-of-bounds.
5:412nd & 2 at opp 39Case Keenum deep in pass complete to Kierrie Johnson for 5 yards to the TexSt 34, tackled by Drenard Williams and Jarrad Stewart for a 1ST down.
5:411st & 10 at opp 34Bryce Beall rush over left tackle for 10 yards to the TexSt 24, tackled by Marcus Clark for a 1ST down.
5:411st & 10 at opp 24Case Keenum rush for 7 yards to the TexSt 17, tackled by Brian Lilly and Marcus Clark out-of-bounds.
4:292nd & 3 at opp 17Case Keenum slant pass complete to James Cleveland for 17 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 33, Texas State 7
4:29Matt Hogan extra point GOOD.Houston 34, Texas State 7
4:29Jordan Mannisto kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Texas State Fumble, 1 play
4:291st & 10 at own 20Tim Hawkins rush for no gain, fumbled, recovered by Houst Matt Nicholson at the TexSt 21.
Houston Touchdown pass, 1 play
4:181st & 10 at opp 21Case Keenum slant pass complete to Kierrie Johnson for 21 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 40, Texas State 7
4:18Matt Hogan extra point GOOD.Houston 41, Texas State 7
4:18Jordan Mannisto kickoff for 61 yards returned by Drenard Williams for 2 yards to the TexSt 11.
Texas State Punt, 3 plays
4:181st & 10 at own 11Karrington Bush rush draw play for a loss of 4 yards to the TexSt 7, tackled by Jeremiah Farley and Tyrone Campbell.
0:002nd & 14 at own 7Tim Hawkins pass incomplete to Karrington Bush, hurried by Matangi Tonga.
4:183rd & 14 at own 7Karrington Bush rush right for a loss of 5 yards to the TexSt 2, tackled by Loyce Means.
3:214th & 19 at own 2Timeout Houston, clock 03:21.
3:214th & 19 at own 2Ben Follis punt for 55 yards, returned by Patrick Edwards for 40 yards to the TexSt 17, tackled by Sam Pier.
Houston Touchdown run, 2 plays
3:071st & 10 at opp 17Bryce Beall rush over left tackle for 14 yards to the TexSt 3, tackled by Joplo Bartu and Xavier Daniels for a 1ST down.
2:521st & goal at opp 3Bryce Beall rush up the middle for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 47, Texas State 7
2:52Matt Hogan extra point GOOD.Houston 48, Texas State 7
2:52Richie Leone kickoff for 67 yards returned by Da’Marcus Griggs, tackled by Aaron Johnson for 24 yards to the TexSt 27, tackled by Aaron Johnson.
Texas State Pick-six, 2 plays (Houston scores)
2:521st & 10 at own 27Dexter Imade rush over right tackle for 12 yards to the TexSt 39, tackled by Ameen Behbahani and David Hunter for a 1ST down.
2:101st & 10 at own 39Tim Hawkins crossing pass intercepted by Matt Nicholson at the TexSt 42, returned for 42 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 54, Texas State 7
2:10Matt Hogan extra point MISSED.
2:10Richie Leone kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Texas State End of half, 3 plays
2:101st & 10 at own 20Dexter Imade rush over right tackle for 4 yards to the TexSt 24, tackled by David Hunter and Sammy Brown.
2:102nd & 6 at own 24Dexter Imade rush up the middle for 3 yards to the TexSt 27, tackled by Marcus McGraw and Sammy Brown.
2:103rd & 3 at own 27Dexter Imade rush up the middle for no gain to the TexSt 27, tackled by Efrem Oliphant and Marcus McGraw.
Q3 15:00Justin Garelick kickoff for 58 yards out-of-bounds.
3rd quarter6 drives, then Houston 68, Texas State 14
Houston Touchdown pass, 7 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 40Cotton Turner pass complete to Kenneth Bibbins Jr. for 12 yards to the TexSt 48, tackled by Darryl Morris and Kenneth Hampton for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at opp 48Cotton Turner pass complete to Michael Hayes for 4 yards to the TexSt 44, tackled by Jeff Clermond and Bryan Iwuji.
15:002nd & 6 at opp 44Chris Wilson rush over left tackle for 5 yards to the TexSt 39, tackled by Preston Brown and Jeff Clermond.
15:003rd & 1 at opp 39Michael Hayes rush over right tackle for 4 yards to the TexSt 35, tackled by Brian Lilly for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at opp 35Cotton Turner crossing pass complete to Ronnie Williams for 2 yards to the TexSt 33, tackled by Brian Lilly and Darryl Morris.
15:002nd & 8 at opp 33Cotton Turner rush for 7 yards to the TexSt 26, tackled by Preston Brown and Marcus Clark.
12:213rd & 1 at opp 26Cotton Turner pass complete to Isaiah Sweeney for 26 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 60, Texas State 7
12:21Matt Hogan extra point GOOD.Houston 61, Texas State 7
12:21Richie Leone kickoff for 69 yards returned by Drenard Williams, tackled by Kent Brooks for 24 yards to the TexSt 25, tackled by Kent Brooks.
Texas State Interception, 2 plays
12:211st & 10 at own 25Karrington Bush rush for 5 yards to the TexSt 30, tackled by Efrem Oliphant and Jacky Candy.
12:212nd & 5 at own 30Tim Hawkins crossing pass intercepted by Jeremy Smith at the TexSt 32, returned for 7 yards to the TexSt 25, tackled by Darius Bolden.
Houston Touchdown run, 6 plays
11:301st & 10 at opp 25Cotton Turner slant pass complete to Isaiah Sweeney for 2 yards to the TexSt 23, tackled by Joshua Minde and Preston Brown.
11:302nd & 8 at opp 23Chris Wilson rush right for a loss of 2 yards to the TexSt 25, tackled by Joshua Minde.
11:303rd & 10 at opp 25Cotton Turner flag pass incomplete to N/A.
11:304th & 10 at opp 25TEXAS STATE penalty 15 yard pass interference on Derek Lopez accepted, no play.
11:301st & goal at opp 10Michael Hayes rush left for 5 yards to the TexSt 5, tackled by Joshua Minde and Jason McLean out-of-bounds.
11:302nd & goal at opp 5Cotton Turner flag pass incomplete to Kenneth Bibbins Jr.
10:003rd & goal at opp 5Michael Hayes rush over left tackle for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 67, Texas State 7
10:00Matt Hogan extra point GOOD.Houston 68, Texas State 7
10:00Richie Leone kickoff for 68 yards returned by Phillip Benning, tackled by D.J. Jones and Shane Ros for 15 yards to the TexSt 17, tackled by D.J. Jones and Shane Ros.
Texas State Touchdown pass, 14 plays
10:001st & 10 at own 17Dexter Imade rush up the middle for 6 yards to the TexSt 23, tackled by Charles Foster and George Bamfo.
10:002nd & 4 at own 23Tyler Arndt deep out pass complete to Darius Bolden for 8 yards to the TexSt 31, tackled by Zachary McMillian for a 1ST down.
10:001st & 10 at own 31Tyler Arndt crossing pass incomplete to Da’Marcus Griggs.
10:002nd & 10 at own 31Karrington Bush rush for a loss of 3 yards to the TexSt 28, tackled by Jacky Candy.
10:003rd & 13 at own 28Tyler Arndt crossing pass complete to Da’Marcus Griggs for 15 yards to the TexSt 43, tackled by Jeremy Smith and Kent Brooks for a 1ST down.
10:001st & 10 at own 43Tyler Arndt deep out pass complete to Daren Dillard for 17 yards, fumbled, forced by Kent Brooks, recovered by TexSt Woody McClendon at the Houst 41 for a 1ST down.
10:001st & 10 at opp 41Dexter Imade rush up the middle for 7 yards to the Houst 34, tackled by George Bamfo.
10:002nd & 3 at opp 34Dexter Imade rush up the middle for 5 yards to the Houst 29, tackled by Ameen Behbahani and Efrem Oliphant for a 1ST down.
10:001st & 10 at opp 29Tyler Arndt deep in pass complete to Da’Marcus Griggs for 14 yards to the Houst 15, tackled by Kent Brooks and Zachary McMillian for a 1ST down.
10:001st & 10 at opp 15Karrington Bush rush for 7 yards to the Houst 8, tackled by George Bamfo and Jacky Candy out-of-bounds.
10:002nd & 3 at opp 8Dexter Imade rush up the middle for 2 yards to the Houst 6, tackled by Efrem Oliphant and George Bamfo.
10:003rd & 1 at opp 6Tyler Arndt rush quarterback sneak for 2 yards to the Houst 4, tackled by Jeremiah Farley and Ameen Behbahani for a 1ST down.
10:001st & goal at opp 4Dexter Imade rush up the middle for 2 yards to the Houst 2, tackled by Ameen Behbahani and Jeremiah Farley.
2:542nd & goal at opp 2Tyler Arndt deep out pass complete to Eric Gentry for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 68, Texas State 13
2:54Justin Garelick extra point GOOD.Houston 68, Texas State 14
2:54Justin Garelick kickoff for 66 yards returned by Isaiah Sweeney, tackled by Phillip Benning and Joplo Bartu for 23 yards to the Houst 27, tackled by Phillip Benning and Joplo Bartu.
Houston Punt, 4 plays
2:541st & 10 at own 27Chris Wilson rush up the middle for 14 yards to the Houst 41, tackled by Joplo Bartu for a 1ST down.
2:541st & 10 at own 41Chris Wilson rush left for 1 yard to the Houst 42, tackled by Joshua Minde and Blake McColloch.
2:542nd & 9 at own 42Cotton Turner pass incomplete to N/A.
2:543rd & 9 at own 42Cotton Turner middle pass complete to Gino Collins for 8 yards to the 50 yard line, tackled by Brian Lilly.
1:244th & 1 at the 50Timeout Texas State, clock 01:24.
1:244th & 1 at the 50HOUSTON penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.
1:244th & 6 at own 45Richie Leone punt for 41 yards, fair catch by Da’Marcus Griggs at the TexSt 14.
Texas State Touchdown run, 17 plays
1:171st & 10 at own 14Dexter Imade rush up the middle for 5 yards to the TexSt 19, tackled by Kent Brooks.
1:172nd & 5 at own 19Dexter Imade rush for 6 yards to the TexSt 25, tackled by Efrem Oliphant and Austin Wilson for a 1ST down.
Q4 15:001st & 10 at own 25Dexter Imade rush over left tackle for 5 yards to the TexSt 30, tackled by Kent Brooks and George Bamfo.
Q4 15:002nd & 5 at own 30Tyler Arndt pass incomplete to Da’Marcus Griggs.
Q4 15:003rd & 5 at own 30Tyler Arndt crossing pass complete to Da’Marcus Griggs for 17 yards to the TexSt 47, tackled by Zachary McMillian and Jacky Candy for a 1ST down.
Q4 15:001st & 10 at own 47Dexter Imade rush for 2 yards to the TexSt 49, tackled by Austin Wilson.
Q4 15:002nd & 8 at own 49Tyler Arndt rush quarterback draw for 6 yards to the Houst 45, tackled by Kent Brooks and Efrem Oliphant.
Q4 15:003rd & 2 at opp 45Eric Gentry rush up the middle for 3 yards to the Houst 42, tackled by Efrem Oliphant and Ameen Behbahani for a 1ST down.
Q4 15:001st & 10 at opp 42Tyler Arndt pass incomplete to Darius Bolden, broken up by Chris Cermin.
Q4 15:002nd & 10 at opp 42Tyler Arndt deep out pass complete to Daren Dillard for 9 yards to the Houst 33, tackled by Austin Wilson out-of-bounds.
Q4 15:003rd & 1 at opp 33Karrington Bush rush up the middle for 3 yards to the Houst 30, tackled by Austin Wilson and Efrem Oliphant for a 1ST down.
Q4 15:001st & 10 at opp 30Tyler Arndt deep out pass incomplete to Daren Dillard, broken up by Jacky Candy.
Q4 15:002nd & 10 at opp 30Dexter Imade rush up the middle for 6 yards to the Houst 24, tackled by Efrem Oliphant.
Q4 15:003rd & 4 at opp 24Tyler Arndt deep out pass complete to Darius Bolden for 3 yards to the Houst 21 out-of-bounds.
Q4 15:004th & 1 at opp 21Eric Gentry rush up the middle for 2 yards to the Houst 19, tackled by Jeremy Smith and Kent Brooks for a 1ST down.
Q4 15:001st & 10 at opp 19HOUSTON penalty 15 yard pass interference on Thomas Bates accepted, no play.
Q4 15:001st & goal at opp 4Dexter Imade rush up the middle for 3 yards to the Houst 1, tackled by Kent Brooks and Jeremy Smith.
Q4 8:272nd & goal at opp 1Frank Reddic rush over right guard for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 68, Texas State 20
Q4 8:27Justin Garelick extra point GOOD.Houston 68, Texas State 21
Q4 8:27Justin Garelick kickoff for 50 yards returned by Kent Brooks for 7 yards to the Houst 27.
4th quarter3 drives, then Houston 68, Texas State 28
Houston Punt, 5 plays
8:271st & 10 at own 27Jeffery Lewis rush left for 1 yard to the Houst 28, tackled by Charles Holmes and Joshua Minde.
8:272nd & 9 at own 28Cotton Turner crossing pass complete to Gino Collins for 11 yards to the Houst 39, tackled by Charles Holmes for a 1ST down.
8:271st & 10 at own 39Cotton Turner rush for no gain to the Houst 39, tackled by Matt Harris and Blake McColloch.
8:272nd & 10 at own 39Cotton Turner screen pass complete to Jeffery Lewis for 7 yards to the Houst 46, tackled by Jarrad Stewart and Matt Harris.
8:273rd & 3 at own 46Cotton Turner sacked by Matt Harris and Blake McColloch for a loss of 4 yards to the Houst 42.
8:274th & 7 at own 42Richie Leone punt for 40 yards, returned by Da’Marcus Griggs for 50 yards to the Houst 32, tackled by Ty Cloud and Shane Ros.
Texas State Touchdown run, 10 plays
5:541st & 10 at opp 32Karrington Bush rush up the middle for 4 yards to the Houst 28, tackled by Philip Causey and Efrem Oliphant.
5:542nd & 6 at opp 28Tyler Arndt sacked by Nathan Ramirez for a loss of 7 yards to the Houst 35.
5:543rd & 13 at opp 35Tyler Arndt pass incomplete, hurried by Efrem Oliphant.
5:544th & 13 at opp 35Tyler Arndt crossing pass complete to Da’Marcus Griggs for 17 yards to the Houst 18, tackled by Austin Wilson for a 1ST down.
5:541st & 10 at opp 18Karrington Bush rush up the middle for 6 yards to the Houst 12, tackled by Nathan Ramirez and Zachary McMillian.
5:542nd & 4 at opp 12Dexter Imade rush up the middle for 2 yards to the Houst 10, tackled by Kent Brooks and Efrem Oliphant.
5:543rd & 2 at opp 10Eric Gentry rush up the middle for 5 yards to the Houst 5, tackled by Kent Brooks and Ameen Behbahani for a 1ST down.
5:541st & goal at opp 5Dexter Imade rush right for no gain to the Houst 5, tackled by Austin Wilson and Aaron Johnson.
5:542nd & goal at opp 5Tyler Arndt crossing pass incomplete to Alvaro Garcia.
1:193rd & goal at opp 5Tyler Arndt rush quarterback draw for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 68, Texas State 27
1:19Justin Garelick extra point GOOD.Houston 68, Texas State 28
1:19Justin Garelick kickoff for 62 yards returned by Isaiah Sweeney, tackled by Xavier Daniels and Jarrad Stewart for 20 yards to the Houst 28, tackled by Xavier Daniels and Jarrad Stewart.
Houston End of game, 3 plays
1:191st & 10 at own 28Austin Elrod rush for 52 yards to the TexSt 20, tackled by Justin Iwuji out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
1:191st & 10 at opp 20Team rush for no gain, lateral to N/A for a loss of 3 yards, to the TexSt 23.
1:192nd & 13 at opp 23Team rush for no gain, lateral to N/A for a loss of 2 yards, to the TexSt 25.

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 3–⁠1 in four meetings, counting the three since this game.

Recent meetings
2016Houston 64, Texas State 3
2015Houston 59, Texas State 14
2012Texas State 30, Houston 13
2010Houston 68, Texas State 28

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