Houston at UTEP

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Houston beat UTEP 49–⁠42. It was their ninth meeting; after it, Houston led the series 5–⁠4.

AwayHouston13–⁠1 in 2011
49
HomeUTEP5–⁠7 in 2011
42

Final at Sun Bowl, El PasoAttendance 24,111

At kickoff
90°F, partly cloudy, wind 15 mph from the east, gusts to 20 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; El Paso International Airport (KELP), 13 km from the stadium

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Houston021171149
UTEP14714742

Standouts

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Player stats

Houston

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Case Keenum30/4647120
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Charles Sims12111240
Michael Hayes10100171
Case Keenum118018
Bryce Beall51508
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Patrick Edwards8144048
Charles Sims290184
Tyron Carrier577025
Justin Johnson769015
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Nick Saenz100

UTEP

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Nick Lamaison19/2926731
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Joe Banyard22240168
Vernon Frazier318017
Nate Jeffery516110
Leilyon Myers412110
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Jordan Leslie564024
Donavon Kemp353028
Mike Edwards449121
Nate Jeffery240122

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

Team stats

HoustonUTEP
710Total yards538
471Passing yards300
239Rushing yards271
10.2Yards per pass9.2
7.7Yards per rush6.6
27First downs30
4–⁠13Third downs3–⁠9
0–⁠1Fourth downs0–⁠1
0Turnovers3
8–⁠85Penalties2–⁠15
16:05Possession19:22

Efficiency

HoustonUTEP
54%Success rate49%
0.15EPA per play0.18
0.85Explosiveness1.02
−0.03Rushing EPA0.21
0.32Passing EPA0.15
61%Passing-down success33%
0.17First-down EPA0.34
0.46Second-down EPA0.14
−0.03Third-down EPA−0.06

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 58% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

UTEP end zoneHouston end zoneQ1 UTEPTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ1 HoustonPunt, 3 playsQ1 UTEPPunt, 6 playsQ1 HoustonMissed FG, 12 playsQ1 UTEPTouchdown run, 3 playsQ1 HoustonTurnover on downs, 10 playsQ2 UTEPPunt, 6 playsQ2 HoustonPunt, 4 playsQ2 UTEPPunt, 3 playsQ2 HoustonTouchdown run, 2 playsQ2 UTEPInterception, 2 playsQ2 HoustonTouchdown run, 4 playsQ2 UTEPDefensive TD, 2 plays (Houston scores)Q2 HoustonResult not recordedQ2 UTEPTouchdown pass, 9 playsQ2 HoustonPunt, 4 playsQ2 UTEPEnd of half, 1 playQ3 HoustonField goal, 13 playsQ3 UTEPTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ3 HoustonTouchdown pass, 6 playsQ3 UTEPPunt, 4 playsQ3 HoustonTouchdown run, 3 playsQ3 UTEPTouchdown run, 4 playsQ3 HoustonField goal, 7 playsQ4 UTEPPunt, 4 playsQ4 HoustonTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ4 UTEPTouchdown run, 7 playsQ4 HoustonPunt, 5 playsQ4 UTEPTurnover on downs, 9 playsQ4 HoustonResult not recorded, 3 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. UTEP drives left to right, Houston right to left.
  1. Q1 UTEPTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 80 yards
  2. Q1 HoustonPunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  3. Q1 UTEPPunt, 6 plays, 20 yards
  4. Q1 HoustonMissed FG, 12 plays, 75 yards
  5. Q1 UTEPTouchdown run, 3 plays, 25 yards
  6. Q1 HoustonTurnover on downs, 10 plays, 64 yards
  7. Q2 UTEPPunt, 6 plays, 14 yards
  8. Q2 HoustonPunt, 4 plays, 27 yards
  9. Q2 UTEPPunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  10. Q2 HoustonTouchdown run, 2 plays, −5 yards
  11. Q2 UTEPInterception, 2 plays, 1 yard
  12. Q2 HoustonTouchdown run, 4 plays, 37 yards
  13. Q2 UTEPDefensive TD, 2 plays (Houston scores), 14 yards
  14. Q2 HoustonResult not recorded, 34 yards
  15. Q2 UTEPTouchdown pass, 9 plays, 63 yards
  16. Q2 HoustonPunt, 4 plays, 17 yards
  17. Q2 UTEPEnd of half, 1 play, 18 yards
  18. Q3 HoustonField goal, 13 plays, 79 yards
  19. Q3 UTEPTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 54 yards
  20. Q3 HoustonTouchdown pass, 6 plays, 92 yards
  21. Q3 UTEPPunt, 4 plays, 5 yards
  22. Q3 HoustonTouchdown run, 3 plays, 80 yards
  23. Q3 UTEPTouchdown run, 4 plays, 80 yards
  24. Q3 HoustonField goal, 7 plays, 63 yards
  25. Q4 UTEPPunt, 4 plays, 23 yards
  26. Q4 HoustonTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 98 yards
  27. Q4 UTEPTouchdown run, 7 plays, 76 yards
  28. Q4 HoustonPunt, 5 plays, 15 yards
  29. Q4 UTEPTurnover on downs, 9 plays, 55 yards
  30. Q4 HoustonResult not recorded, 3 plays, 5 yards

Play by play

1st quarter6 drives, then UTEP 14, Houston 0
UTEP Touchdown pass, 7 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 20Nick Lamaison pass complete to Kevin Perry for 9 yards to the UTEP 29, tackled by Colton Valencia.
15:002nd & 1 at own 29Vernon Frazier rush for 4 yards to the UTEP 33, tackled by Dominic Miller for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at own 33Nick Lamaison pass complete to Jordan Leslie for 24 yards to the Houst 43, tackled by Zachary McMillian and Chevy Bennett for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at opp 43Nathan Jeffery rush up the middle for 4 yards to the Houst 39, tackled by Dominic Miller and Sammy Brown.
15:002nd & 6 at opp 39Vernon Frazier rush over left tackle for 17 yards to the Houst 22, tackled by Chevy Bennett for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at opp 22Nick Lamaison crossing pass incomplete to N/A, hurried by David Hunter.
12:05LAMAISON, Nick screen pass complete to JEFFERY, Nathan for 22 yards to the HOU0, 1ST DOWN UTEP, TOUCHDOWN, clock 12:05, WARREN, Dakota kick attempt good.UTEP 7, Houston 0
11:59Steven Valadez kickoff for 70 yards returned by Tyron Carrier, tackled by Antwon Blake and Joe Banyard for 21 yards to the Houst 21, tackled by Antwon Blake and Joe Banyard.
Houston Punt, 3 plays
11:591st & 10 at own 21Case Keenum crossing pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 7 yards to the Houst 28, tackled by Horace Miller.
11:592nd & 3 at own 28Case Keenum slant pass complete to Michael Hayes for 1 yard to the Houst 29, tackled by Jeremy Springer.
11:593rd & 2 at own 29Case Keenum crossing pass incomplete to Tyron Carrier, hurried by Marcus Bagley.
11:594th & 2 at own 29Richie Leone punt for 41 yards to the UTEP 30, no return.
UTEP Punt, 6 plays
10:461st & 10 at own 30Joe Banyard rush over right guard for 12 yards to the UTEP 42, tackled by Marcus McGraw and Eric Braswell for a 1ST down.
10:461st & 10 at own 42Nick Lamaison rush up the middle for 3 yards to the UTEP 45.
7:002nd & 7 at own 45Leilyon Myers rush over left guard for 10 yards to the Houst 45, tackled by Phillip Steward and Derrick Mathews for a 1ST down.
10:461st & 10 at opp 45Vernon Frazier rush over right tackle for a loss of 3 yards to the Houst 48, tackled by Colton Valencia.
10:462nd & 13 at opp 48Nick Lamaison sacked by Phillip Steward and Dominic Miller for a loss of 7 yards to the UTEP 45.
10:463rd & 20 at own 45Joe Banyard rush draw play for 5 yards to the 50 yard line, tackled by Sammy Brown and Kelvin King.
7:004th & 15 at the 50Ian Campbell punt for 40 yards, fair catch by Patrick Edwards at the Houst 10.
Houston Missed FG, 12 plays
7:001st & 10 at own 10Case Keenum sideline pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 8 yards to the Houst 18, tackled by Drew Thomas.
7:002nd & 2 at own 18Charles Sims rush up the middle for 6 yards to the Houst 24, tackled by Ruben Munoz for a 1ST down.
7:001st & 10 at own 24Case Keenum sideline pass incomplete to Tyron Carrier.
7:002nd & 10 at own 24Charles Sims rush up the middle for 32 yards to the UTEP 44, tackled by Antwon Blake for a 1ST down.
7:001st & 10 at opp 44Case Keenum crossing pass incomplete to Tyron Carrier, broken up by Horace Miller.
7:002nd & 10 at opp 44Case Keenum sideline pass complete to E.J. Smith for 8 yards to the UTEP 36, tackled by Adrian James.
7:003rd & 2 at opp 36Michael Hayes rush over right guard for 4 yards to the UTEP 32, tackled by Josh Fely for a 1ST down.
7:001st & 10 at opp 32Michael Hayes rush over right guard for 11 yards to the UTEP 21, tackled by Royzell Smith and DeShawn Grayson for a 1ST down.
7:001st & 10 at opp 21Bryce Beall rush over right tackle for 8 yards to the UTEP 13, tackled by James Davidson and Bernard Obi.
7:002nd & 2 at opp 13Case Keenum sideline pass incomplete to N/A, hurried by Horace Miller.
7:003rd & 2 at opp 13Michael Hayes rush over right guard for a loss of 2 yards to the UTEP 15, tackled by Ruben Munoz and Richard Spencer.
3:004th & 4 at opp 15Matt Hogan 32 yard field goal MISSED.
UTEP Touchdown run, 3 plays
3:001st & 10 at own 20Joe Banyard rush over right guard for 50 yards to the Houst 30, tackled by Zachary McMillian for a 1ST down.
3:001st & 10 at opp 30HOUSTON penalty 15 yard pass interference on Zachary McMillian accepted, no play.
3:001st & 10 at opp 15Joe Banyard rush over left guard for 5 yards to the Houst 10, tackled by Phillip Steward and Thomas Bates.
1:35JEFFERY, Nathan rush over right guard for 10 yards to the HOU0, 1ST DOWN UTEP, TOUCHDOWN, clock 01:35, WARREN, Dakota kick attempt good.UTEP 14, Houston 0
1:351st & 0 at own 30HOUSTON penalty 15 yard personal foul on Dominic Miller accepted.
1:35Steven Valadez kickoff for 55 yards for a touchback.
Houston Turnover on downs, 10 plays
1:351st & 10 at own 20Case Keenum screen pass incomplete to Charles Sims.
1:352nd & 10 at own 20Case Keenum sideline pass complete to Justin Johnson for 15 yards to the Houst 35, tackled by DeShawn Grayson and Josh Fely for a 1ST down.
1:351st & 10 at own 35Michael Hayes rush up the middle for 8 yards to the Houst 43, tackled by Horace Miller and DeShawn Grayson.
1:352nd & 2 at own 43Case Keenum crossing pass complete to Tyron Carrier for 9 yards to the UTEP 48, tackled by Richard Spencer for a 1ST down.
1:351st & 10 at opp 48Case Keenum deep pass incomplete to Patrick Edwards, broken up by Drew Thomas.
1:352nd & 10 at opp 48Case Keenum sideline pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 9 yards to the UTEP 24, tackled by Travaun Nixon and Drew Thomas, UTEP penalty 15 yard personal foul on Travaun Nixon accepted for a 1ST down.
Q2 15:001st & 10 at opp 24Charles Sims rush over right guard for 3 yards to the UTEP 21, tackled by Jeremy Springer.
Q2 15:002nd & 7 at opp 21Bryce Beall rush up the middle for 5 yards to the UTEP 16, tackled by Josh Fely and Isaiah Carter.
Q2 15:003rd & 2 at opp 16Case Keenum crossing pass incomplete to Justin Johnson, hurried by Josh Fely.
Q2 13:544th & 2 at opp 16Timeout Houston, clock 13:54.
Q2 13:544th & 2 at opp 16Case Keenum crossing pass incomplete to Patrick Edwards, broken up by Drew Thomas.
2nd quarter10 drives, then Tied at 21
UTEP Punt, 6 plays
13:481st & 10 at own 16Joe Banyard rush over left guard for 1 yard to the UTEP 17, tackled by Dominic Miller and Phillip Steward.
13:482nd & 9 at own 17Nick Lamaison sideline pass incomplete to Donavon Kemp, hurried by Sammy Brown.
13:483rd & 9 at own 17Nick Lamaison crossing pass complete to Mike Edwards for 16 yards to the UTEP 33, tackled by Kent Brooks and Thomas Bates for a 1ST down.
13:481st & 10 at own 33Nick Lamaison sideline pass complete to Lavorick Williams for 7 yards to the UTEP 40, tackled by Zachary McMillian and Phillip Steward.
13:482nd & 3 at own 40Nathan Jeffery rush over left guard for no gain to the UTEP 40, tackled by Sammy Brown.
11:093rd & 3 at own 40Timeout UTEP, clock 11:09.
11:093rd & 3 at own 40Nick Lamaison sacked by Marcus McGraw for a loss of 10 yards to the UTEP 30.
11:094th & 13 at own 30Ian Campbell punt for 45 yards, fair catch by Patrick Edwards at the Houst 25.
Houston Punt, 4 plays
10:301st & 10 at own 25Case Keenum screen pass complete to Tyron Carrier for 20 yards to the Houst 45, tackled by Wesley Miller for a 1ST down.
10:301st & 10 at own 45Bryce Beall rush over left guard for a loss of 2 yards to the Houst 43, tackled by Bernard Obi and Jeremy Springer.
10:302nd & 12 at own 43Case Keenum crossing pass complete to Justin Johnson for 11 yards to the UTEP 46, tackled by Antwon Blake.
10:303rd & 1 at opp 46Michael Hayes rush up the middle for a loss of 2 yards to the UTEP 48, tackled by Richard Spencer and Jeremy Springer.
10:304th & 3 at opp 48Richie Leone punt for 42 yards, downed at the UTEP 6.
UTEP Punt, 3 plays
8:201st & 10 at own 6Leilyon Myers rush over left guard for 3 yards to the UTEP 9, tackled by Kent Brooks and Sammy Brown.
8:202nd & 7 at own 9Leilyon Myers rush over left guard for a loss of 3 yards to the UTEP 6, tackled by Phillip Steward and Derrick Mathews.
8:203rd & 10 at own 6Nick Lamaison deep pass incomplete to Donavon Kemp.
6:354th & 10 at own 6Ian Campbell punt for 58 yards, returned by Patrick Edwards for a loss of 1 yard to the Houst 35, tackled by Antwon Blake and Adrian James.
Houston Touchdown run, 2 plays
6:351st & 10 at own 35Case Keenum sideline pass complete to Tyron Carrier for 25 yards to the UTEP 40, tackled by Wesley Miller for a 1ST down.
6:09SIMS, Charles rush draw play for 40 yards to the UTEP0, 1ST DOWN HOU, TOUCHDOWN, clock 06:09, HOGAN, Matt kick attempt good.UTEP 14, Houston 7
6:091st & 0 at own 30UTEP penalty 0 yard Encroachment accepted.
6:09Jordan Mannisto kickoff for 65 yards returned by Vernon Frazier, tackled by Isaiah Sweeney and Braxton Welford for 18 yards to the UTEP 23, tackled by Isaiah Sweeney and Braxton Welford.
UTEP Interception, 2 plays
6:031st & 10 at own 23Nathan Jeffery rush over right guard for 1 yard to the UTEP 24, tackled by Marcus McGraw.
6:032nd & 9 at own 24Nick Lamaison pass intercepted by Nick Saenz at the UTEP 37, returned for no gain to the UTEP 37.
Houston Touchdown run, 4 plays
5:191st & 10 at opp 37Case Keenum pass complete to Michael Hayes for 22 yards to the UTEP 15, tackled by Antwon Blake and Travaun Nixon for a 1ST down.
5:191st & 10 at opp 15Case Keenum sideline pass complete to Justin Johnson for 7 yards to the UTEP 8, tackled by Travaun Nixon.
5:192nd & 3 at opp 8Charles Sims rush up the middle for 4 yards to the UTEP 4, tackled by Horace Miller and Josh Fely for a 1ST down.
4:211st & goal at opp 4Charles Sims rush over left guard for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Tied at 14
4:21Matt Hogan extra point GOOD.
4:21Jordan Mannisto kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
UTEP Defensive TD, 2 plays (Houston scores)
4:211st & 10 at own 20Joe Banyard rush up the middle for 19 yards to the UTEP 39, tackled by Colton Valencia for a 1ST down.
3:38BANYARD, Joe rush for loss of 2 yards to the UTEP37, fumble by BANYARD, Joe recovered by HOU McGRAW, Marcus at UTEP34, McGRAW, Marcus for 34 yards to the UTEP0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 03:38, HOGAN, Matt kick attempt good.Houston 21, UTEP 14
0:00Jordan Mannisto kickoff for 67 yards returned by Nathan Jeffery, tackled by Jeffery Lewis and Daniel Spencer for 34 yards to the UTEP 37, tackled by Jeffery Lewis and Daniel Spencer.
UTEP Touchdown pass, 9 plays
3:281st & 10 at own 37Joe Banyard rush up the middle for 18 yards to the Houst 45, tackled by Derrick Mathews and Colton Valencia for a 1ST down.
3:281st & 10 at opp 45Nick Lamaison sideline pass complete to Donavon Kemp for 8 yards, fumbled, forced by Nick Saenz, recovered by UTEP N/A at the Houst 41 out-of-bounds.
3:282nd & 6 at opp 41Joe Banyard rush over right guard for 5 yards to the Houst 36, tackled by Zachary McMillian and Kelvin King.
3:283rd & 1 at opp 36Joe Banyard rush over right guard for 2 yards to the Houst 34, tackled by Kent Brooks for a 1ST down.
3:281st & 10 at opp 34Nick Lamaison sideline pass complete to Mike Edwards for 6 yards to the Houst 28, tackled by Zachary McMillian.
3:282nd & 4 at opp 28Nick Lamaison sideline pass complete to Jordan Leslie for 12 yards to the Houst 16, tackled by Thomas Bates for a 1ST down.
3:281st & 10 at opp 16Joe Banyard rush over left guard for 3 yards to the Houst 13, tackled by David Hunter.
3:282nd & 7 at opp 13Nick Lamaison sacked by Phillip Steward for a loss of 8 yards to the Houst 21.
0:513rd & 15 at opp 21Timeout UTEP, clock 00:51.
0:45LAMAISON, Nick deep pass complete to EDWARDS, Mike for 21 yards to the HOU0, 1ST DOWN UTEP, TOUCHDOWN, clock 00:45, WARREN, Dakota kick attempt good.Tied at 21
0:45Steven Valadez kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Houston Punt, 4 plays
0:451st & 10 at own 20Charles Sims rush draw play for 15 yards to the Houst 35, tackled by Wesley Miller for a 1ST down.
0:451st & 10 at own 35Case Keenum deep pass incomplete to N/A, hurried by James Davidson.
0:452nd & 10 at own 35Charles Sims rush up the middle for 2 yards to the Houst 37, tackled by James Davidson.
0:183rd & 8 at own 37Timeout Houston, clock 00:18.
0:183rd & 8 at own 37Case Keenum sideline pass incomplete to Patrick Edwards, hurried by Isaiah Carter.
0:184th & 8 at own 37Richie Leone punt for 41 yards to the UTEP 22, no return.
UTEP End of half, 1 play
0:181st & 10 at own 22Nick Lamaison screen pass complete to Nathan Jeffery for 18 yards to the UTEP 40, tackled by Marcus McGraw for a 1ST down.
0:00Steven Valadez kickoff for 60 yards for a touchback.
Q3 15:00Steven Valadez kickoff for 60 yards for a touchback.
3rd quarter7 drives, then Houston 38, UTEP 35
Houston Field goal, 13 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 20Case Keenum sideline pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 9 yards to the Houst 29 out-of-bounds.
14:562nd & 1 at own 29Case Keenum rush over left guard for 18 yards to the Houst 47, tackled by Drew Thomas for a 1ST down.
14:561st & 10 at own 47Case Keenum sideline pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 8 yards to the UTEP 45, tackled by Drew Thomas.
14:562nd & 2 at opp 45Michael Hayes rush up the middle for 3 yards to the UTEP 42, tackled by Josh Fely for a 1ST down.
14:561st & 10 at opp 42Case Keenum middle pass complete to Justin Johnson for 6 yards to the UTEP 36, tackled by Richard Spencer.
14:562nd & 4 at opp 36Case Keenum sideline pass incomplete to Ronnie Williams.
14:563rd & 4 at opp 36Case Keenum sideline pass complete to Michael Hayes for 13 yards to the UTEP 23, tackled by Darren Woodard and Travaun Nixon for a 1ST down.
14:561st & 10 at opp 23Michael Hayes rush up the middle for 1 yard to the UTEP 22, tackled by Josh Fely and Isaiah Carter.
14:562nd & 9 at opp 22Case Keenum crossing pass complete to Tyron Carrier for 13 yards to the UTEP 9, tackled by Travaun Nixon for a 1ST down.
14:561st & goal at opp 9Case Keenum screen pass complete to Charles Sims for 6 yards to the UTEP 3, tackled by DeShawn Grayson and Marcus Bagley.
14:562nd & goal at opp 3Charles Sims rush over left tackle for 2 yards to the UTEP 1, tackled by Aubrey Alexius.
14:563rd & goal at opp 1Case Keenum crossing pass incomplete to Charles Sims, hurried by Jeremy Springer.
9:594th & goal at opp 1Matt Hogan 18 yard field goal GOOD.Houston 24, UTEP 21
9:59Jordan Mannisto kickoff for 43 yards returned by Eric Tomlinson, tackled by Jeffery Lewis and William Moore for 19 yards to the UTEP 46, tackled by Jeffery Lewis and William Moore.
UTEP Touchdown pass, 3 plays
9:511st & 10 at own 46Anthony McGhee rush right for 4 yards to the 50 yard line, tackled by Derrick Mathews.
9:512nd & 6 at the 50HOUSTON penalty 5 yard Encroachment on Dominic Miller accepted.
9:512nd & 1 at opp 45Nathan Jeffery rush over left guard for 1 yard to the Houst 44, tackled by David Hunter and Dominic Miller for a 1ST down.
9:511st & 10 at opp 44HOUSTON penalty 15 yard pass interference on Zachary McMillian accepted, no play.
8:151st & 10 at opp 29Nick Lamaison deep pass complete to Craig Wenrick for 29 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.UTEP 28, Houston 24
8:15Dakota Warren extra point GOOD.
8:02Steven Valadez kickoff for 66 yards returned by Tyron Carrier, tackled by Darren Woodard for 19 yards to the Houst 8, tackled by Darren Woodard, HOUSTON penalty 15 yard illegal block on Bryce Beall accepted.
Houston Touchdown pass, 6 plays
8:021st & 10 at own 8Case Keenum pass complete to Justin Johnson for 11 yards to the Houst 19, tackled by Travaun Nixon for a 1ST down.
8:021st & 10 at own 19Case Keenum sideline pass complete to E.J. Smith for 5 yards to the Houst 24, tackled by Aubrey Alexius and Antwon Blake.
8:022nd & 5 at own 24Case Keenum sideline pass incomplete to Tyron Carrier, broken up by Drew Thomas.
8:023rd & 5 at own 24Case Keenum sideline pass complete to E.J. Smith for 10 yards to the Houst 34 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
8:021st & 10 at own 34Case Keenum deep pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 43 yards to the UTEP 23, tackled by Drew Thomas for a 1ST down.
6:10KEENUM, Case sideline pass complete to SMITH, E.J. for 23 yards to the UTEP0, 1ST DOWN HOU, TOUCHDOWN, clock 06:10, HOGAN, Matt kick attempt good.Houston 31, UTEP 28
6:10Jordan Mannisto kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
UTEP Punt, 4 plays
6:101st & 10 at own 20HOUSTON penalty 5 yard Encroachment on Zeke Riser accepted.
6:101st & 5 at own 25Joe Banyard rush up the middle for 9 yards to the UTEP 34, tackled by Eric Braswell for a 1ST down.
6:101st & 10 at own 34Nick Lamaison sideline pass complete to Jordan Leslie for a loss of 1 yard to the UTEP 33, tackled by Marcus McGraw and Nick Saenz.
4:412nd & 11 at own 33Nick Lamaison crossing pass incomplete to Jordan Leslie, hurried by Phillip Steward.
4:413rd & 11 at own 33Timeout Houston, clock 04:41.
4:413rd & 11 at own 33Nick Lamaison sacked by Sammy Brown for a loss of 8 yards to the UTEP 25.
4:044th & 19 at own 25Timeout UTEP, clock 04:04.
4:044th & 19 at own 25Ian Campbell punt for 55 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the Houst 20.
Houston Touchdown run, 3 plays
3:521st & 10 at own 20Case Keenum pass incomplete to Tyron Carrier.
3:522nd & 10 at own 20Case Keenum crossing pass complete to E.J. Smith for 9 yards to the Houst 29, tackled by Richard Spencer.
3:08HAYES, Michael rush over right guard for 71 yards to the UTEP0, 1ST DOWN HOU, TOUCHDOWN, clock 03:08, HOGAN, Matt kick attempt good.Houston 38, UTEP 28
3:08Jordan Mannisto kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
UTEP Touchdown run, 4 plays
3:081st & 10 at own 20Joe Banyard rush up the middle for 1 yard to the UTEP 21, tackled by Kent Brooks and David Hunter.
3:082nd & 9 at own 21Joe Banyard rush over right guard for 12 yards to the UTEP 33, tackled by Derrick Mathews for a 1ST down.
3:081st & 10 at own 33Joe Banyard rush over left guard for a loss of 1 yard to the UTEP 32, tackled by Dominic Miller and Marcus McGraw.
1:02BANYARD, Joe rush draw play for 68 yards to the HOU0, 1ST DOWN UTEP, TOUCHDOWN, clock 01:02, WARREN, Dakota kick attempt good.Houston 38, UTEP 35
1:02Steven Valadez kickoff for 66 yards returned by Tyron Carrier, tackled by Aubrey Alexius for 21 yards to the Houst 25, tackled by Aubrey Alexius.
Houston Field goal, 7 plays
0:571st & 10 at own 25Case Keenum sideline pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 12 yards to the Houst 37, tackled by Josh Fely for a 1ST down.
0:571st & 10 at own 37Charles Sims rush up the middle for 2 yards to the Houst 39, tackled by Ruben Munoz and Greg Watkins.
Q4 15:002nd & 8 at own 39Case Keenum deep pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 48 yards to the UTEP 13, tackled by Drew Thomas for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:271st & 10 at opp 13HOUSTON penalty 10 yard holding on Kevin Forsch accepted, no play.
Q4 14:271st & 20 at opp 23Case Keenum sideline pass incomplete to Patrick Edwards.
Q4 14:272nd & 20 at opp 23Charles Sims rush over left guard for 1 yard to the UTEP 22, tackled by Derrick Morgan and Jeremy Springer.
Q4 14:273rd & 19 at opp 22Case Keenum sideline pass complete to Tyron Carrier for 10 yards to the UTEP 12.
Q4 12:584th & 9 at opp 12Matt Hogan 29 yard field goal GOOD.Houston 41, UTEP 35
Q4 12:58Jordan Mannisto kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
4th quarter6 drives, then Houston 49, UTEP 42
UTEP Punt, 4 plays
12:581st & 10 at own 20Nick Lamaison screen pass complete to Joe Banyard for 15 yards to the UTEP 35, tackled by Phillip Steward for a 1ST down.
12:581st & 10 at own 35Joe Banyard rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the UTEP 34, tackled by Sammy Brown.
12:582nd & 11 at own 34Nick Lamaison sideline pass complete to Jordan Leslie for 9 yards to the UTEP 43, tackled by Thomas Bates.
12:583rd & 2 at own 43Nick Lamaison sideline pass incomplete to Jordan Leslie, hurried by Kelvin King.
12:584th & 2 at own 43Ian Campbell punt for 55 yards, downed at the Houst 2.
Houston Touchdown pass, 4 plays
10:551st & 10 at own 2Case Keenum crossing pass complete to Justin Johnson for 9 yards to the Houst 11, tackled by Jeremy Springer.
10:552nd & 1 at own 11Bryce Beall rush up the middle for 5 yards to the Houst 16, tackled by Greg Watkins for a 1ST down.
10:551st & 10 at own 16Case Keenum middle pass incomplete to Charles Sims, hurried by Germard Reed.
9:422nd & 10 at own 16Case Keenum screen pass complete to Charles Sims for 84 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 47, UTEP 35
9:421st & 0 at opp 3Timeout Houston, clock 09:42.
9:42Two-point conversion attempt, Case Keenum pass to Justin Johnson GOOD.Houston 49, UTEP 35
9:33Jordan Mannisto kickoff for 70 yards returned by Vernon Frazier, tackled by Daniel Spencer for 24 yards to the UTEP 24, tackled by Daniel Spencer.
UTEP Touchdown run, 7 plays
9:331st & 10 at own 24Joe Banyard rush over right guard for 2 yards to the UTEP 26, tackled by Derrick Mathews.
9:332nd & 8 at own 26Nick Lamaison rush over left guard for 11 yards to the UTEP 37, tackled by Sammy Brown for a 1ST down.
9:331st & 10 at own 37Nick Lamaison crossing pass complete to Jordan Leslie for 20 yards to the Houst 43, tackled by Nick Saenz and Thomas Bates for a 1ST down.
9:331st & 10 at opp 43Joe Banyard rush up the middle for 8 yards to the Houst 35, tackled by Eric Braswell.
9:332nd & 2 at opp 35Nick Lamaison deep pass incomplete to Russell Carr, broken up by Colton Valencia.
9:333rd & 2 at opp 35HOUSTON penalty 5 yard illegal participation accepted.
9:331st & 10 at opp 30Nick Lamaison deep pass complete to Donavon Kemp for 28 yards to the Houst 2, tackled by Jacky Candy and Zachary McMillian for a 1ST down.
6:21MYERS, Leilyon rush up middle for 2 yards to the HOU0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 06:21, WARREN, Dakota kick attempt good.Houston 49, UTEP 42
6:21Steven Valadez kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Houston Punt, 5 plays
6:211st & 10 at own 20Charles Sims rush over right guard for no gain to the Houst 20, tackled by Germard Reed.
6:212nd & 10 at own 20Case Keenum crossing pass complete to Justin Johnson for 10 yards to the Houst 30 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
6:211st & 10 at own 30Michael Hayes rush over right guard for 2 yards to the Houst 32, tackled by Jamie Fehoko and Bernard Obi.
6:212nd & 8 at own 32Michael Hayes rush over right guard for 4 yards to the Houst 36, tackled by Josh Fely.
6:213rd & 4 at own 36Bryce Beall rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the Houst 35, tackled by Josh Fely and Derrick Morgan.
6:214th & 5 at own 35Richie Leone punt for 45 yards, returned by Anthony McGhee for 3 yards, fumbled, recovered by UTEP Anthony McGhee at the UTEP 22.
UTEP Turnover on downs, 9 plays
3:371st & 10 at own 22Joe Banyard rush draw play for 15 yards to the UTEP 37, tackled by Jacky Candy for a 1ST down.
3:371st & 10 at own 37Nick Lamaison sideline pass complete to Mike Edwards for 6 yards to the UTEP 43, tackled by Jacky Candy.
3:372nd & 4 at own 43Joe Banyard rush over left guard for 16 yards to the Houst 41, tackled by Kent Brooks for a 1ST down.
3:371st & 10 at opp 41Nick Lamaison screen pass complete to Joe Banyard for 1 yard to the Houst 40, tackled by Zachary McMillian.
3:372nd & 9 at opp 40Nick Lamaison crossing pass complete to Donavon Kemp for 21 yards to the Houst 19, tackled by Thomas Bates for a 1ST down.
3:371st & 10 at opp 19Nick Lamaison crossing pass incomplete to Russell Carr, broken up by Jacky Candy.
3:372nd & 10 at opp 19Joe Banyard rush draw play for a loss of 4 yards to the Houst 23, tackled by Eric Braswell.
3:373rd & 14 at opp 23Nick Lamaison crossing pass incomplete to N/A.
3:374th & 14 at opp 23Nick Lamaison deep pass incomplete to Mike Edwards.
Houston Result not recorded, 3 plays
0:551st & 10 at own 23Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Houst 22.
0:522nd & 11 at own 22Timeout UTEP, clock 00:52.
0:522nd & 11 at own 22Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Houst 21.
0:523rd & 12 at own 21Team rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Houst 18.

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 6–⁠4 in 10 meetings, counting the one since this game.

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

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