Houston at Texas Tech

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Texas Tech beat Houston 35–⁠20. It was their 30th meeting; after it, Houston led the series 18–⁠11–⁠1.

AwayHouston5–⁠7 in 2010
20
HomeTexas Tech8–⁠5 in 2010
35

Final at Jones AT&T Stadium, LubbockAttendance 53,461

At kickoff
51°F, mostly cloudy, wind 13 mph from the southWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Lubbock International Airport (KLBB), 10 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Houston1030720
Texas Tech1477735

Standouts

Player stats

Houston

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
David Piland32/6144123
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Michael Hayes1884020
Bryce Beall1248010
David Piland41606
Richie Leone1202
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Patrick Edwards10177043
Tyron Carrier895117
Kierrie Johnson365052
Justin Johnson563122
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Kent Brooks100

Texas Tech

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Taylor Potts32/4637341
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Baron Batch1960012
Taylor Potts440028
Eric Stephens Jr.623126
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Detron Lewis11135250
Tramain Swindall458036
Baron Batch650124
Lyle Leong346124
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Cody Davis100
Bront Bird130
D.J. Johnson1330

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

Team stats

HoustonTexas Tech
585Total yards488
441Passing yards373
144Rushing yards115
7.2Yards per pass8.1
4.0Yards per rush3.6
29First downs22
1–⁠15Third downs9–⁠17
5–⁠8Fourth downs0–⁠1
3Turnovers4
2–⁠20Penalties4–⁠29
20:37Possession16:03

Efficiency

HoustonTexas Tech
40%Success rate35%
0.06EPA per play0.05
1.03Explosiveness1.29
0.01Rushing EPA−0.24
0.11Passing EPA0.27
31%Passing-down success42%
−0.07First-down EPA−0.43
0.26Second-down EPA0.16
−0.17Third-down EPA0.96
1%Havoc by its defense3%

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)

Texas Tech 69% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Texas Tech end zoneHouston end zoneQ1 Texas TechTouchdown pass, 12 playsQ1 HoustonField goal, 5 playsQ1 Texas TechPunt, 3 playsQ1 HoustonInterception, 1 playQ1 Texas TechInterception, 1 playQ1 HoustonTouchdown pass, 10 playsQ1 Texas TechTouchdown run, 7 playsQ1 HoustonTurnover on downs, 6 playsQ2 Texas TechTouchdown pass, 8 playsQ2 HoustonPunt, 3 playsQ2 Texas TechPunt, 6 playsQ2 HoustonTurnover on downs, 12 playsQ2 Texas TechPunt, 3 playsQ2 HoustonField goal, 9 playsQ3 HoustonPunt, 5 playsQ3 Texas TechTouchdown pass, 5 playsQ3 HoustonPunt, 5 playsQ3 Texas TechPunt, 3 playsQ3 HoustonInterception, 3 playsQ3 Texas TechFumble, 3 playsQ3 HoustonPunt, 10 playsQ3 Texas TechPunt, 6 playsQ3 HoustonPunt, 3 playsQ3 Texas TechFumble, 6 playsQ4 HoustonTouchdown pass, 12 playsQ4 Texas TechTouchdown pass, 8 playsQ4 HoustonTurnover on downs, 9 playsQ4 Texas TechPunt, 3 playsQ4 HoustonInterception, 6 playsQ4 Texas TechTurnover on downs, 4 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Texas Tech drives left to right, Houston right to left.
  1. Q1 Texas TechTouchdown pass, 12 plays, 80 yards
  2. Q1 HoustonField goal, 5 plays, 48 yards
  3. Q1 Texas TechPunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  4. Q1 HoustonInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  5. Q1 Texas TechInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  6. Q1 HoustonTouchdown pass, 10 plays, 74 yards
  7. Q1 Texas TechTouchdown run, 7 plays, 68 yards
  8. Q1 HoustonTurnover on downs, 6 plays, 17 yards
  9. Q2 Texas TechTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 47 yards
  10. Q2 HoustonPunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  11. Q2 Texas TechPunt, 6 plays, 21 yards
  12. Q2 HoustonTurnover on downs, 12 plays, 72 yards
  13. Q2 Texas TechPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  14. Q2 HoustonField goal, 9 plays, 61 yards
  15. Q3 HoustonPunt, 5 plays, 10 yards
  16. Q3 Texas TechTouchdown pass, 5 plays, 54 yards
  17. Q3 HoustonPunt, 5 plays, 20 yards
  18. Q3 Texas TechPunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  19. Q3 HoustonInterception, 3 plays, 14 yards
  20. Q3 Texas TechFumble, 3 plays, 54 yards
  21. Q3 HoustonPunt, 10 plays, 57 yards
  22. Q3 Texas TechPunt, 6 plays, 27 yards
  23. Q3 HoustonPunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  24. Q3 Texas TechFumble, 6 plays, 29 yards
  25. Q4 HoustonTouchdown pass, 12 plays, 82 yards
  26. Q4 Texas TechTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 84 yards
  27. Q4 HoustonTurnover on downs, 9 plays, 28 yards
  28. Q4 Texas TechPunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  29. Q4 HoustonInterception, 6 plays, 86 yards
  30. Q4 Texas TechTurnover on downs, 4 plays, −3 yards

Play by play

1st quarter8 drives, then Texas Tech 14, Houston 10
Texas Tech Touchdown pass, 12 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 20Baron Batch rush up the middle for 4 yards to the TexTc 24, tackled by Phillip Steward and Efrem Oliphant.
15:002nd & 6 at own 24Baron Batch rush for 12 yards to the TexTc 36, tackled by Sammy Brown for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at own 36Taylor Potts pass incomplete to Lyle Leong.
15:002nd & 10 at own 36Baron Batch rush for 4 yards to the TexTc 40, tackled by Marcus McGraw.
15:003rd & 6 at own 40Taylor Potts middle pass complete to Cornelius Douglas for 14 yards to the Houst 46, tackled by Jacky Candy and Kent Brooks for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at opp 46Eric Stephens rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Houst 48, tackled by Loyce Means.
15:002nd & 12 at opp 48Taylor Potts sideline pass complete to Eric Stephens for 1 yard to the Houst 47, tackled by Efrem Oliphant.
15:003rd & 11 at opp 47Taylor Potts middle pass complete to Detron Lewis for 14 yards to the Houst 33, tackled by Kent Brooks for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at opp 33Baron Batch rush up the middle for 3 yards to the Houst 30, tackled by Kelvin King.
15:002nd & 7 at opp 30Taylor Potts middle pass complete to Baron Batch for 24 yards to the Houst 6, tackled by Marcus McGraw for a 1ST down.
15:001st & goal at opp 6Eric Stephens rush left for no gain to the Houst 6, tackled by Marcus McGraw.
11:032nd & goal at opp 6Taylor Potts sideline pass complete to Detron Lewis for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Texas Tech 6, Houston 0
11:03
11:03Donnie Carona kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Houston Field goal, 5 plays
11:031st & 10 at own 20David Piland deep pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 43 yards to the TexTc 37, tackled by Derrick Mays for a 1ST down.
11:031st & 10 at opp 37Bryce Beall rush over left tackle for 3 yards to the TexTc 34, tackled by Colby Whitlock.
11:032nd & 7 at opp 34David Piland sideline pass complete to Bryce Beall for 2 yards to the TexTc 32, tackled by Eugene Neboh.
11:033rd & 5 at opp 32David Piland sideline pass incomplete to Justin Johnson.
9:364th & 5 at opp 32Matt Hogan 49 yard field goal GOOD.
9:36Richie Leone kickoff for 66 yards returned by Eric Stephens, tackled by George Bamfo for 25 yards to the TexTc 29, tackled by George Bamfo.
Texas Tech Punt, 3 plays
9:361st & 10 at own 29Baron Batch rush for 4 yards to the TexTc 33, tackled by Kelvin King.
9:362nd & 6 at own 33Taylor Potts sideline pass complete to Lyle Leong for 3 yards to the TexTc 36, tackled by Devin Mays.
9:363rd & 3 at own 36Eric Stephens rush left for a loss of 4 yards to the TexTc 32, tackled by Marcus McGraw.
9:364th & 7 at own 32Jonathan LaCour punt for 37 yards, downed at the Houst 31.
Houston Interception, 1 play
8:011st & 10 at own 31David Piland middle pass intercepted by Bront Bird at the Houst 39, returned for 3 yards to the Houst 36, tackled by Justin Johnson.
Texas Tech Interception, 1 play
7:531st & 10 at opp 36Taylor Potts middle pass intercepted by Kent Brooks at the Houst 26, returned for no gain to the Houst 26.
Houston Touchdown pass, 10 plays
7:441st & 10 at own 26Michael Hayes rush right for 9 yards to the Houst 35, tackled by Bront Bird.
7:442nd & 1 at own 35David Piland deep out pass complete to Tyron Carrier for 16 yards to the TexTc 49, tackled by Derrick Mays for a 1ST down.
7:441st & 10 at opp 49Michael Hayes rush left for 2 yards to the TexTc 47, tackled by Brian Duncan.
7:442nd & 8 at opp 47David Piland middle pass complete to Justin Johnson for 18 yards to the TexTc 29, tackled by Derrick Mays for a 1ST down.
7:441st & 10 at opp 29Bryce Beall rush up the middle for 8 yards to the TexTc 21, tackled by Tre’ Porter.
7:442nd & 2 at opp 21David Piland rush quarterback draw for 5 yards to the TexTc 16, tackled by Brian Duncan for a 1ST down.
7:441st & 10 at opp 16David Piland screen pass complete to Kierrie Johnson for 4 yards to the TexTc 12, tackled by Brett Dewhurst out-of-bounds.
7:442nd & 6 at opp 12Michael Hayes rush over right guard for 4 yards to the TexTc 8, tackled by Bront Bird.
7:443rd & 2 at opp 8Michael Hayes rush up the middle for 1 yard to the TexTc 7, tackled by Tre’ Porter.
3:114th & 1 at opp 7David Piland pass complete to Justin Johnson for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
3:11Matt Hogan extra point GOOD.
3:11Richie Leone kickoff for 70 yards returned by Eric Stephens, tackled by D.J. Jones for 32 yards to the TexTc 32, tackled by D.J. Jones.
Texas Tech Touchdown run, 7 plays
3:111st & 10 at own 32Taylor Potts sideline pass complete to Detron Lewis for 6 yards to the TexTc 38, tackled by Loyce Means.
3:112nd & 4 at own 38Baron Batch rush up the middle for 4 yards to the TexTc 42, tackled by Efrem Oliphant and Kelvin King for a 1ST down.
3:111st & 10 at own 42Baron Batch rush over left guard for 5 yards to the TexTc 47, tackled by Kent Brooks.
3:112nd & 5 at own 47Taylor Potts middle pass complete to Eric Stephens for 3 yards to the 50 yard line, tackled by Efrem Oliphant.
3:113rd & 2 at the 50Taylor Potts slant pass complete to Lyle Leong for 24 yards to the Houst 26, tackled by Kent Brooks for a 1ST down.
3:111st & 10 at opp 26Taylor Potts screen pass incomplete to Detron Lewis.
1:132nd & 10 at opp 26Eric Stephens rush over left guard for 26 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
1:13Matt Williams extra point GOOD.
1:13Donnie Carona kickoff for 58 yards returned by Tyron Carrier, tackled by Cornelius Douglas for 18 yards to the Houst 30, tackled by Cornelius Douglas.
Houston Turnover on downs, 6 plays
1:131st & 10 at own 30Michael Hayes rush over right tackle for 2 yards to the Houst 32, tackled by Bront Bird.
1:132nd & 8 at own 32David Piland screen pass complete to Bryce Beall for 11 yards to the Houst 43, tackled by Sam Fehoko for a 1ST down.
1:131st & 10 at own 43Michael Hayes rush over left tackle for 2 yards to the Houst 45, tackled by Eugene Neboh.
Q2 15:002nd & 8 at own 45David Piland deep pass incomplete to Patrick Edwards.
Q2 15:003rd & 8 at own 45David Piland deep pass incomplete to Kierrie Johnson.
Q2 15:004th & 8 at own 45Richie Leone rush right for 2 yards to the Houst 47, tackled by Jonathan Brydon.
2nd quarter6 drives, then Texas Tech 21, Houston 13
Texas Tech Touchdown pass, 8 plays
14:411st & 10 at opp 47Taylor Potts sideline pass incomplete to N/A.
12:191st & 10 at opp 47Taylor Potts sideline pass incomplete to Austin Zouzalik.
12:192nd & 10 at opp 47Baron Batch rush for 1 yard to the Houst 46, tackled by Efrem Oliphant.
12:193rd & 9 at opp 46Taylor Potts rush quarterback draw for 13 yards to the Houst 33 for a 1ST down.
12:191st & 10 at opp 33Baron Batch rush for 1 yard to the Houst 32, tackled by Sammy Brown.
12:192nd & 9 at opp 32Taylor Potts sideline pass complete to Detron Lewis for 21 yards to the Houst 11, tackled by Kent Brooks for a 1ST down.
12:191st & 10 at opp 11Taylor Potts screen pass incomplete to Austin Zouzalik.
12:192nd & 10 at opp 11Baron Batch rush up the middle for 2 yards to the Houst 9, tackled by Kelvin King.
12:19Talor Potts 9 yard pass to Detron Lewis for a TOUCHDOWN. Matt Williams extra point GOOD.
12:19
12:19Donnie Carona kickoff for 70 yards returned by Tyron Carrier, tackled by Aaron Fisher for 17 yards to the Houst 17, tackled by Aaron Fisher.
Houston Punt, 3 plays
12:191st & 10 at own 17Bryce Beall rush up the middle for 1 yard to the Houst 18, tackled by Lawrence Rumph.
12:192nd & 9 at own 18David Piland middle pass incomplete to Justin Johnson, broken up by Brett Dewhurst.
12:193rd & 9 at own 18HOUSTON penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
12:193rd & 19 at own 8David Piland deep in pass complete to Tyron Carrier for 15 yards to the Houst 23, tackled by Cody Davis.
10:294th & 4 at own 23Richie Leone punt for 46 yards, fair catch by Austin Zouzalik at the TexTc 31.
Texas Tech Punt, 6 plays
10:291st & 10 at own 31Taylor Potts screen pass incomplete to Baron Batch.
10:292nd & 10 at own 31Taylor Potts sideline pass complete to Detron Lewis for 5 yards to the TexTc 36, tackled by Devin Mays.
9:383rd & 5 at own 36Timeout Texas Tech, clock 09:38.
9:383rd & 5 at own 36Taylor Potts deep in pass complete to Detron Lewis for 7 yards to the TexTc 43, tackled by Kent Brooks for a 1ST down.
9:381st & 10 at own 43Taylor Potts screen pass complete to Baron Batch for 6 yards to the TexTc 49, tackled by Marcus McGraw.
9:382nd & 4 at own 49Baron Batch rush left for 2 yards to the Houst 49, tackled by Phillip Steward.
9:383rd & 2 at opp 49Taylor Potts screen pass complete to Detron Lewis for 1 yard to the Houst 48, tackled by Marcus McGraw.
9:384th & 1 at opp 48Jonathan LaCour punt for 21 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the Houst 27.
Houston Turnover on downs, 12 plays
7:301st & 10 at own 27Michael Hayes rush up the middle for 20 yards to the Houst 47, tackled by Taylor Potts for a 1ST down.
7:301st & 10 at own 47Michael Hayes rush up the middle for 3 yards to the 50 yard line, tackled by Sam Fehoko.
7:302nd & 7 at the 50Bryce Beall rush up the middle for 3 yards to the TexTc 47, tackled by Bront Bird.
7:303rd & 4 at opp 47David Piland slant pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 13 yards to the TexTc 34, tackled by LaRon Moore for a 1ST down.
7:301st & 10 at opp 34David Piland slant pass complete to Kierrie Johnson for 9 yards to the TexTc 25, tackled by Brett Dewhurst.
7:302nd & 1 at opp 25Bryce Beall rush up the middle for 5 yards to the TexTc 20, tackled by Lawrence Rumph for a 1ST down.
7:301st & 10 at opp 20Michael Hayes rush up the middle for 8 yards to the TexTc 12, tackled by Tre’ Porter.
7:302nd & 2 at opp 12David Piland rush quarterback draw for 6 yards to the TexTc 6, tackled by Derrick Mays for a 1ST down.
7:301st & goal at opp 6Michael Hayes rush up the middle for 4 yards to the TexTc 2, tackled by Cody Davis.
7:302nd & goal at opp 2David Piland sideline pass incomplete to Kierrie Johnson.
7:303rd & goal at opp 2Michael Hayes rush up the middle for 1 yard to the TexTc 1, tackled by Colby Whitlock.
2:444th & 0 at opp 1Timeout Houston, clock 02:44.
2:444th & goal at opp 1David Piland sideline pass incomplete to N/A.
Texas Tech Punt, 3 plays
2:401st & 10 at own 1TEXAS TECH penalty 0 yard delay of game accepted.
2:401st & 10 at own 1Eric Stephens rush up the middle for no gain to the TexTc 1, tackled by David Hunter.
2:402nd & 10 at own 1Taylor Potts deep pass incomplete to Lyle Leong.
2:403rd & 10 at own 1Taylor Potts deep out pass complete to Aaron Fisher for 9 yards to the TexTc 10.
1:534th & 1 at own 10Timeout Houston, clock 01:53.
1:534th & 1 at own 10Donnie Carona punt for 53 yards, returned by Patrick Edwards for no gain to the Houst 37, tackled by Jesse Smitherman.
Houston Field goal, 9 plays
1:461st & 10 at own 37David Piland sideline pass complete to Bryce Beall for 11 yards to the Houst 48, tackled by Cody Davis for a 1ST down.
1:461st & 10 at own 48David Piland crossing pass incomplete to Patrick Edwards.
1:462nd & 10 at own 48David Piland deep in pass complete to Justin Johnson for 10 yards to the TexTc 42, tackled by Cody Davis for a 1ST down.
1:461st & 10 at opp 42Bryce Beall rush up the middle for 2 yards to the TexTc 40, tackled by Colby Whitlock.
1:462nd & 8 at opp 40David Piland screen pass complete to Michael Hayes for 9 yards to the TexTc 31, tackled by Taylor Potts for a 1ST down.
1:461st & 10 at opp 31David Piland sideline pass incomplete, broken up by Dartwan Bush.
1:462nd & 10 at opp 31David Piland deep in pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 26 yards to the TexTc 5, tackled by Tre’ Porter for a 1ST down.
1:461st & goal at opp 5Michael Hayes rush up the middle for 3 yards to the TexTc 2, tackled by Bront Bird.
0:042nd & 0 at opp 2Timeout Houston, clock 00:04.
0:002nd & goal at opp 2Matt Hogan 19 yard field goal GOOD.
Q3 15:00Donnie Carona kickoff for 70 yards returned by Tyron Carrier, tackled by Aaron Fisher for 14 yards to the Houst 14, tackled by Aaron Fisher.
3rd quarter10 drives, then Texas Tech 28, Houston 13
Houston Punt, 5 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 14David Piland slant pass complete to Justin Johnson for 6 yards to the Houst 20, tackled by Brett Dewhurst.
15:002nd & 4 at own 20David Piland sideline pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 4 yards to the Houst 24 for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at own 24David Piland sideline pass incomplete to Patrick Edwards.
15:002nd & 10 at own 24David Piland deep pass incomplete to Kierrie Johnson.
15:003rd & 10 at own 24David Piland flag pass incomplete to Justin Johnson.
13:344th & 10 at own 24Richie Leone punt for 30 yards, downed at the TexTc 46.
Texas Tech Touchdown pass, 5 plays
13:341st & 10 at own 46Taylor Potts deep pass incomplete to Detron Lewis, broken up by Loyce Means.
13:342nd & 10 at own 46Taylor Potts slant pass complete to Detron Lewis for 10 yards to the Houst 44, tackled by Kent Brooks for a 1ST down.
13:341st & 10 at opp 44Taylor Potts rush right for 28 yards to the Houst 16, tackled by Jacky Candy out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
13:341st & 10 at opp 16Taylor Potts screen pass complete to Baron Batch for 8 yards to the Houst 8, tackled by Kelvin King.
12:342nd & 2 at opp 8Taylor Potts screen pass complete to Baron Batch for 8 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
12:34Matt Williams extra point GOOD.
12:34Donnie Carona kickoff for 70 yards returned by Tyron Carrier, tackled by Cornelius Douglas for 18 yards to the Houst 18, tackled by Cornelius Douglas.
Houston Punt, 5 plays
12:341st & 10 at own 18Michael Hayes rush for 2 yards to the Houst 20, tackled by Tre’ Porter.
12:342nd & 8 at own 20David Piland pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 12 yards to the Houst 32, tackled by Jarvis Phillips for a 1ST down.
12:341st & 10 at own 32Bryce Beall rush left for 3 yards to the Houst 35, tackled by Tre’ Porter.
12:342nd & 7 at own 35David Piland sideline pass complete to Tyron Carrier for 3 yards to the Houst 38 out-of-bounds.
12:343rd & 4 at own 38David Piland slant pass incomplete to Justin Johnson, broken up by Brett Dewhurst.
12:344th & 4 at own 38Richie Leone punt for 39 yards, fair catch by Detron Lewis at the TexTc 23.
Texas Tech Punt, 3 plays
10:371st & 10 at own 24Baron Batch rush over left guard for 4 yards to the TexTc 28, tackled by Matangi Tonga.
10:372nd & 6 at own 28Taylor Potts deep in pass incomplete to Detron Lewis.
10:373rd & 6 at own 28Taylor Potts deep out pass incomplete to Cornelius Douglas, hurried by Kelvin King.
10:374th & 6 at own 28Donnie Carona punt for 49 yards, fair catch by Patrick Edwards at the Houst 23.
Houston Interception, 3 plays
9:511st & 10 at own 23David Piland slant pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 7 yards to the Houst 30, tackled by Jarvis Phillips.
9:512nd & 3 at own 30Michael Hayes rush up the middle for 7 yards to the Houst 37, tackled by Bront Bird for a 1ST down.
9:511st & 10 at own 37David Piland post pass intercepted by Cody Davis at the TexTc 43, returned for no gain to the TexTc 43.
Texas Tech Fumble, 3 plays
9:511st & 10 at own 43Taylor Potts rush right for 1 yard to the TexTc 44, tackled by Marcus McGraw.
9:082nd & 9 at own 44Taylor Potts screen pass complete to Detron Lewis for 50 yards to the Houst 6, tackled by Devin Mays for a 1ST down.
9:081st & goal at opp 6Eric Stephens rush over right guard for 3 yards, fumbled, forced by Jacky Candy, recovered by Houst Efrem Oliphant at the Houst 3.
Houston Punt, 10 plays
9:081st & 10 at own 3Michael Hayes rush up the middle for 3 yards to the Houst 6, tackled by Sam Fehoko.
8:192nd & 7 at own 6David Piland deep pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 39 yards to the Houst 45, tackled by Jarvis Phillips for a 1ST down.
8:191st & 10 at own 45David Piland sideline pass complete to Bryce Beall for no gain to the Houst 45, tackled by Jarvis Phillips out-of-bounds.
8:192nd & 10 at own 45David Piland deep in pass incomplete to Justin Johnson, broken up by Brett Dewhurst.
8:193rd & 10 at own 45David Piland sideline pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 9 yards to the TexTc 46 out-of-bounds.
8:194th & 1 at opp 46Bryce Beall rush up the middle for 6 yards to the TexTc 40, tackled by Eugene Neboh for a 1ST down.
8:191st & 10 at opp 40TEXAS TECH penalty 15 yard pass interference on Jarvis Phillips accepted, no play.
8:191st & 10 at opp 25David Piland rush quarterback draw for 1 yard to the TexTc 34, tackled by Brett Dewhurst, HOUSTON penalty 10 yard holding accepted.
8:191st & 19 at opp 34David Piland sideline pass incomplete to Michael Hayes, hurried by Donald Langley.
8:192nd & 19 at opp 34David Piland deep out pass incomplete to Patrick Edwards, broken up by LaRon Moore.
8:193rd & 19 at opp 34Team rush for a loss of 6 yards, fumbled, recovered by Houst Jacolby Ashworth at the TexTc 40.
8:194th & 25 at opp 40Richie Leone punt for 36 yards, downed at the TexTc 4.
Texas Tech Punt, 6 plays
8:191st & 10 at own 4Baron Batch rush up the middle for 2 yards to the TexTc 6, tackled by Kelvin King.
4:222nd & 8 at own 6Taylor Potts deep in pass incomplete to Detron Lewis.
4:221st & 10 at own 25Taylor Potts screen pass incomplete to Baron Batch.
4:222nd & 10 at own 25Taylor Potts slant pass complete to Tramain Swindall for 6 yards to the TexTc 31, tackled by Efrem Oliphant.
4:223rd & 4 at own 31Taylor Potts slant pass incomplete to Lyle Leong.
4:224th & 4 at own 31Donnie Carona punt for 63 yards, fair catch by Patrick Edwards at the Houst 6.
Houston Punt, 3 plays
2:231st & 10 at own 6Bryce Beall rush over right guard for 4 yards to the Houst 10, tackled by Pearlie Graves.
2:232nd & 6 at own 10Bryce Beall rush over left guard for 1 yard to the Houst 11, tackled by Brian Duncan.
2:233rd & 5 at own 11David Piland slant pass incomplete to Patrick Edwards, broken up by Jarvis Phillips.
2:234th & 5 at own 11Richie Leone punt for 36 yards, fair catch by Detron Lewis at the Houst 47.
Texas Tech Fumble, 6 plays
1:101st & 10 at opp 47Baron Batch rush up the middle for 3 yards to the Houst 44, tackled by Marcus McGraw.
1:102nd & 7 at opp 44Baron Batch rush over left tackle for 1 yard to the Houst 43, tackled by Efrem Oliphant.
1:103rd & 6 at opp 43Taylor Potts deep out pass complete to Detron Lewis for 6 yards to the Houst 37, tackled by Loyce Means out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
Q4 15:001st & 10 at opp 37Taylor Potts screen pass complete to Baron Batch for 1 yard to the Houst 36, tackled by Phillip Steward.
Q4 15:002nd & 9 at opp 36Taylor Potts screen pass complete to Baron Batch for 3 yards to the Houst 33, tackled by Marcus McGraw.
Q4 15:003rd & 6 at opp 33Taylor Potts slant pass complete to Cornelius Douglas for 15 yards, fumbled, forced by Loyce Means, recovered by Houst Efrem Oliphant at the Houst 18.
4th quarter6 drives, then Texas Tech 35, Houston 20
Houston Touchdown pass, 12 plays
13:511st & 10 at own 18David Piland screen pass complete to Tyron Carrier for 6 yards to the Houst 24, tackled by Tre’ Porter.
13:512nd & 4 at own 24Michael Hayes rush over left tackle for 10 yards to the Houst 34, tackled by Tre’ Porter for a 1ST down.
13:511st & 10 at own 34David Piland middle pass incomplete to Justin Johnson, broken up by LaRon Moore.
13:512nd & 10 at own 34David Piland deep out pass complete to Justin Johnson for 22 yards to the TexTc 44 for a 1ST down.
13:511st & 10 at opp 44David Piland sideline pass incomplete to Kierrie Johnson.
13:512nd & 10 at opp 44David Piland slant pass incomplete to Patrick Edwards, broken up by Sam Fehoko.
13:513rd & 10 at opp 44David Piland screen pass complete to Michael Hayes for 8 yards to the TexTc 36, tackled by Derrick Mays.
13:514th & 2 at opp 36David Piland slant pass complete to Tyron Carrier for 17 yards to the TexTc 19, tackled by Eugene Neboh out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
13:511st & 10 at opp 19Bryce Beall rush over right tackle for 2 yards to the TexTc 17, tackled by Colby Whitlock.
13:512nd & 8 at opp 17David Piland deep pass incomplete to Patrick Edwards, broken up by Derrick Mays.
13:513rd & 8 at opp 17David Piland rush quarterback draw for 4 yards to the TexTc 13, tackled by Cody Davis.
10:064th & 4 at opp 13Timeout Houston, clock 10:06.
10:004th & 4 at opp 13David Piland slant pass complete to Tyron Carrier for 13 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
10:00Matt Hogan extra point GOOD.
10:00Richie Leone kickoff for 70 yards returned by Eric Stephens, tackled by Roisean Haynes for 17 yards to the TexTc 8, tackled by Roisean Haynes, TEXAS TECH penalty 9 yard illegal block on N/A accepted.
Texas Tech Touchdown pass, 8 plays
10:001st & 10 at own 8Taylor Potts deep out pass complete to Austin Zouzalik for 11 yards to the TexTc 19, tackled by Jacky Candy for a 1ST down.
10:001st & 10 at own 19Taylor Potts deep out pass complete to Tramain Swindall for 11 yards to the TexTc 30, tackled by Loyce Means for a 1ST down.
10:001st & 10 at own 30Taylor Potts deep in pass complete to Tramain Swindall for 5 yards to the TexTc 35, tackled by Jacky Candy.
10:002nd & 5 at own 35Taylor Potts rush quarterback draw for a loss of 2 yards to the TexTc 33, tackled by Sammy Brown.
10:003rd & 7 at own 33Taylor Potts middle pass complete to Austin Zouzalik for 12 yards to the TexTc 45 for a 1ST down.
10:001st & 10 at own 45Taylor Potts sideline pass incomplete to N/A.
10:002nd & 10 at own 45Taylor Potts crossing pass complete to Tramain Swindall for 36 yards to the Houst 19, tackled by Jacky Candy for a 1ST down.
7:151st & 10 at opp 19Taylor Potts post pass complete to Lyle Leong for 19 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
7:151st & 0 at opp 3TEXAS TECH penalty 5 yard false start accepted, no play.
7:15Matt Williams extra point GOOD.
7:15Donnie Carona kickoff for 59 yards returned by Tyron Carrier, tackled by Cqulin Hubert for 21 yards to the Houst 32, tackled by Cqulin Hubert.
Houston Turnover on downs, 9 plays
7:151st & 10 at own 32David Piland sideline pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 8 yards to the Houst 40.
7:152nd & 2 at own 40David Piland slant pass incomplete to Tyron Carrier.
7:153rd & 2 at own 40Michael Hayes rush over right tackle for 1 yard to the Houst 41, tackled by Colby Whitlock.
7:154th & 1 at own 41Michael Hayes rush up the middle for 2 yards to the Houst 43, tackled by Cody Davis for a 1ST down.
7:151st & 10 at own 43David Piland deep out pass complete to Tyron Carrier for 17 yards to the TexTc 40, tackled by Brian Duncan for a 1ST down.
7:151st & 10 at opp 40David Piland post pass incomplete to Justin Johnson, hurried by Brett Dewhurst.
7:152nd & 10 at opp 40David Piland slant pass incomplete, broken up by Bront Bird.
7:153rd & 10 at opp 40David Piland deep out pass incomplete to Patrick Edwards.
7:154th & 10 at opp 40David Piland slant pass incomplete, broken up by Kerry Hyder.
Texas Tech Punt, 3 plays
5:001st & 10 at own 40Baron Batch rush up the middle for no gain to the TexTc 40, tackled by Marcus McGraw.
5:002nd & 10 at own 40Baron Batch rush over right guard for 4 yards to the TexTc 44, tackled by David Hunter.
5:003rd & 6 at own 44Baron Batch rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the TexTc 43, tackled by Matangi Tonga.
3:254th & 7 at own 43Timeout Houston, clock 03:25.
Houston Interception, 6 plays
3:201st & 10 at own 4David Piland deep pass incomplete to Patrick Edwards.
3:251st & 10 at own 4David Piland deep pass incomplete to Patrick Edwards.
3:252nd & 10 at own 4David Piland deep pass complete to Kierrie Johnson for 52 yards to the TexTc 44, tackled by D.J. Johnson for a 1ST down.
3:251st & 10 at opp 44David Piland slant pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 16 yards to the TexTc 28, tackled by Bront Bird for a 1ST down.
3:202nd & 2 at opp 20Bryce Beall rush over left tackle for 10 yards to the TexTc 10, tackled by Bront Bird for a 1ST down.
3:252nd & 2 at opp 20Bryce Beall rush over left tackle for 10 yards to the TexTc 10, tackled by Bront Bird for a 1ST down.
Texas Tech Turnover on downs, 4 plays
3:201st & 10 at own 34Baron Batch rush up the middle for 5 yards to the TexTc 39, tackled by Kent Brooks.
3:251st & 10 at own 34Baron Batch rush up the middle for 5 yards to the TexTc 39, tackled by Kent Brooks.
1:252nd & 5 at own 39Timeout Houston, clock 01:25.
3:252nd & 5 at own 39Team rush for a loss of 3 yards to the TexTc 36.
1:253rd & 8 at own 36Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the TexTc 34.
1:254th & 10 at own 34Team rush for a loss of 3 yards to the TexTc 31.

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Tied 18–⁠18–⁠1 in 37 meetings, counting the seven since this game.

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2026Texas Tech 28, Houston 26
2025Texas Tech 35, Houston 11
2023Texas Tech 49, Houston 28
2022Texas Tech 33, Houston 30
2021Texas Tech 38, Houston 21
2018Texas Tech 63, Houston 49

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