Houston vs. Penn State

Monday, January 2, 2012, TicketCity Bowl

No. 20 Houston beat No. 24 Penn State 30–⁠14. It was their third meeting; Penn State leads the series 2–⁠1.

Neutral site20Houston13–⁠1 in 2011
30
Neutral site24Penn State9–⁠4 in 2011
14

FinalTV: ESPNUAttendance 46,817Payout $1.2 million per team (Wikipedia)Referee: Jeff Maconaghy (Big East)

MVP Case Keenum (QB, Houston)Wikipedia

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Houston1773330
Penn State077014

Standouts

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Player stats

Houston

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Case Keenum45/6953230
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Charles Sims639014
Michael Hayes220017
Case Keenum71009
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Patrick Edwards10228275
Justin Johnson12148124
Ronnie Williams658017
Tyron Carrier944012
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Nick Saenz220
Phillip Steward1110

Penn State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Rob Bolden7/2613713
Bill Belton0/1000
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Stephfon Green156319
Silas Redd1453011
Bill Belton638013
Rob Bolden616019
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Justin Brown169169
Devon Smith249043
Kevin Haplea112012
Stephfon Green2608

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

Team stats

HoustonPenn State
600Total yards306
546Passing yards154
68Rushing yards169
7.7Yards per pass5.1
4.3Yards per rush3.8
25First downs14
6–⁠17Third downs6–⁠18
0–⁠1Fourth downs0–⁠1
0Turnovers3
6–⁠55Penalties6–⁠55
16:55Possession19:18

Efficiency

HoustonPenn State
44%Success rate33%
0.09EPA per play−0.10
0.93Explosiveness0.80
−0.00Rushing EPA0.09
0.14Passing EPA−0.37
26%Passing-down success13%
0.16First-down EPA−0.22
0.02Second-down EPA−0.19
0.42Third-down EPA0.27

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 53% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Penn State end zoneHouston end zoneQ1 HoustonTouchdown pass, 6 playsQ1 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 HoustonField goal, 6 playsQ1 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 HoustonPunt, 6 playsQ1 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 HoustonTouchdown pass, 5 playsQ1 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 HoustonMissed FG, 10 playsQ2 Penn StatePunt, 5 playsQ2 HoustonPunt, 3 playsQ2 Penn StateTouchdown run, 9 playsQ2 HoustonTurnover on downs, 7 playsQ2 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 HoustonTouchdown pass, 2 playsQ2 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 HoustonMissed FG, 4 playsQ2 Penn StateEnd of halfQ3 Penn StateInterception, 9 playsQ3 HoustonPunt, 5 playsQ3 Penn StatePunt, 6 playsQ3 HoustonField goal, 6 playsQ3 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ3 HoustonField goal, 10 playsQ4 Penn StateInterception, 5 playsQ4 HoustonPunt, 6 playsQ4 Penn StatePunt, 4 playsQ4 HoustonPunt, 5 playsQ4 Penn StateInterception, 6 playsQ4 HoustonPunt, 3 playsQ4 Penn StateTurnover on downs, 6 playsQ4 HoustonEnd of game, 1 play
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Penn State drives left to right, Houston right to left.
  1. Q1 HoustonTouchdown pass, 6 plays, 76 yards
  2. Q1 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  3. Q1 HoustonField goal, 6 plays, 22 yards
  4. Q1 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  5. Q1 HoustonPunt, 6 plays, 22 yards
  6. Q1 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  7. Q1 HoustonTouchdown pass, 5 plays, 50 yards
  8. Q1 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, −2 yards
  9. Q1 HoustonMissed FG, 10 plays, 32 yards
  10. Q2 Penn StatePunt, 5 plays, 12 yards
  11. Q2 HoustonPunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  12. Q2 Penn StateTouchdown run, 9 plays, 67 yards
  13. Q2 HoustonTurnover on downs, 7 plays, 25 yards
  14. Q2 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  15. Q2 HoustonTouchdown pass, 2 plays, 84 yards
  16. Q2 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  17. Q2 HoustonMissed FG, 4 plays, 50 yards
  18. Q2 Penn StateEnd of half, 0 yards
  19. Q3 Penn StateInterception, 9 plays, 74 yards
  20. Q3 HoustonPunt, 5 plays, 41 yards
  21. Q3 Penn StatePunt, 6 plays, 14 yards
  22. Q3 HoustonField goal, 6 plays, 37 yards
  23. Q3 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 63 yards
  24. Q3 HoustonField goal, 10 plays, 22 yards
  25. Q4 Penn StateInterception, 5 plays, 19 yards
  26. Q4 HoustonPunt, 6 plays, 53 yards
  27. Q4 Penn StatePunt, 4 plays, 25 yards
  28. Q4 HoustonPunt, 5 plays, 66 yards
  29. Q4 Penn StateInterception, 6 plays, 24 yards
  30. Q4 HoustonPunt, 3 plays, −5 yards
  31. Q4 Penn StateTurnover on downs, 6 plays, 45 yards
  32. Q4 HoustonEnd of game, 1 play, −1 yard

Play by play

1st quarter9 drives, then Houston 17, Penn State 0
Houston Touchdown pass, 6 plays
14:451st & 10 at own 24Case Keenum pass incomplete to Tyron Carrier.
14:432nd & 10 at own 24Case Keenum pass incomplete to Charles Sims.
14:323rd & 10 at own 24Case Keenum pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 39 yards to the PnSt 37 for a 1ST down.
14:071st & 10 at opp 37Case Keenum pass complete to Justin Johnson for 2 yards to the PnSt 35.
13:472nd & 8 at opp 35Case Keenum pass complete to Charles Sims for no gain to the PnSt 35.
13:213rd & 8 at opp 35HOUSTON penalty 5 yard False Start accepted.
13:083rd & 13 at opp 40Case Keenum pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 40 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 6, Penn State 0
13:08Matt Hogan extra point GOOD.Houston 7, Penn State 0
13:08Matt Hogan kickoff for 67 yards returned by Adrian Amos for 22 yards to the PnSt 15, PENN ST penalty 10 yard Holding on Brad Bars accepted.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
12:451st & 10 at own 15Silas Redd rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 18.
12:142nd & 7 at own 18Silas Redd rush for 6 yards to the PnSt 24.
11:443rd & 1 at own 24Rob Bolden pass incomplete to Michael Zordich.
11:384th & 1 at own 24Anthony Fera punt for 31 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the Houst 45.
Houston Field goal, 6 plays
11:281st & 10 at own 45HOUSTON penalty 10 yard Illegal Block on Justin Johnson accepted.
11:151st & 20 at own 35Case Keenum pass complete to Justin Johnson for 23 yards to the PnSt 42 for a 1ST down.
11:011st & 10 at opp 42Case Keenum pass complete to Tyron Carrier for 5 yards to the PnSt 37.
10:302nd & 5 at opp 37Case Keenum pass complete to Justin Johnson for 12 yards to the PnSt 25 for a 1ST down.
10:151st & 10 at opp 25Case Keenum pass complete to Bryce Beall for 4 yards to the PnSt 21.
10:002nd & 6 at opp 21Case Keenum pass incomplete to Justin Johnson.
10:003rd & 6 at opp 21Timeout HOUSTON, clock 10:00.
9:463rd & 6 at opp 21Case Keenum pass complete to Tyron Carrier for 4 yards to the PnSt 17.
9:124th & 2 at opp 17Matt Hogan 35 yard field goal GOOD.Houston 10, Penn State 0
9:12Matt Hogan kickoff for 61 yards returned by Chaz Powell for 28 yards to the PnSt 37.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
8:541st & 10 at own 37Silas Redd rush for 1 yard to the PnSt 37.
8:192nd & 9 at own 38Silas Redd rush for a loss of 2 yards to the PnSt 36.
7:523rd & 11 at own 36Timeout PENN ST, clock 7:52.
7:423rd & 11 at own 36Rob Bolden rush for 9 yards to the PnSt 45.
7:224th & 2 at own 45Anthony Fera punt for 55 yards for a touchback.
Houston Punt, 6 plays
7:021st & 10 at own 20Case Keenum pass incomplete to Justin Johnson.
6:532nd & 10 at own 20Case Keenum pass complete to Charles Sims for 11 yards to the Houst 31 for a 1ST down.
6:331st & 10 at own 31Case Keenum pass complete to Tyron Carrier for 12 yards to the Houst 43 for a 1ST down.
6:171st & 10 at own 43Case Keenum pass complete to Tyron Carrier for 1 yard to the Houst 44.
5:542nd & 9 at own 44Case Keenum pass incomplete to Patrick Edwards.
5:453rd & 9 at own 44Case Keenum pass complete to Tyron Carrier for a loss of 2 yards to the Houst 42.
5:104th & 11 at own 42Richie Leone punt for 52 yards, returned by Drew Astorino for no gain to the PnSt 6.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
5:021st & 10 at own 6Stephfon Green rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 8.
4:292nd & 8 at own 8Stephfon Green rush for no gain to the PnSt 8.
3:533rd & 8 at own 8Rob Bolden pass incomplete to Devon Smith.
3:444th & 8 at own 8Anthony Fera punt for 42 yards, fair catch by Patrick Edwards at the 50 yard line.
Houston Touchdown pass, 5 plays
3:371st & 10 at the 50Case Keenum pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 7 yards to the PnSt 43.
3:202nd & 3 at opp 43Case Keenum pass incomplete to Patrick Edwards.
3:113rd & 3 at opp 43Case Keenum pass complete to Tyron Carrier for 9 yards to the PnSt 34 for a 1ST down.
3:011st & 10 at opp 34Case Keenum pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 26 yards to the PnSt 8 for a 1ST down.
2:351st & goal at opp 8Case Keenum pass complete to Justin Johnson for 8 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 16, Penn State 0
2:35Matt Hogan extra point GOOD.Houston 17, Penn State 0
2:35Matt Hogan kickoff for 52 yards returned by Adrian Amos for 14 yards to the PnSt 32.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
2:231st & 10 at own 32Rob Bolden pass incomplete.
2:072nd & 10 at own 32Bill Belton rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 35.
1:403rd & 7 at own 35Rob Bolden pass incomplete to Silas Redd.
1:404th & 7 at own 35PENN ST penalty 5 yard Delay of Game on Anthony Fera accepted.
1:324th & 12 at own 30Anthony Fera punt for 33 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the Houst 37.
Houston Missed FG, 10 plays
1:181st & 10 at own 37Case Keenum pass complete to E.J. Smith for 7 yards to the Houst 44.
1:112nd & 3 at own 44Charles Sims rush for 9 yards to the PnSt 47 for a 1ST down.
1:031st & 10 at opp 47Case Keenum pass incomplete to Justin Johnson.
0:572nd & 10 at opp 47Case Keenum pass complete to Justin Johnson for 11 yards to the PnSt 36 for a 1ST down.
0:291st & 10 at opp 36Case Keenum pass complete to Justin Johnson for 8 yards to the PnSt 28.
0:012nd & 2 at opp 28Case Keenum pass incomplete to Justin Johnson.
Q2 14:503rd & 2 at opp 28Case Keenum rush for 9 yards to the PnSt 19 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:401st & 10 at opp 19Case Keenum pass incomplete to E.J. Smith.
Q2 14:362nd & 10 at opp 19Case Keenum pass incomplete to Patrick Edwards.
Q2 14:313rd & 10 at opp 19Case Keenum pass incomplete to Patrick Edwards.
Q2 14:264th & 10 at opp 19Matt Hogan 37 yard field goal MISSED.
2nd quarter8 drives, then Houston 24, Penn State 7
Penn State Punt, 5 plays
14:171st & 10 at own 20Silas Redd rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 23.
13:442nd & 7 at own 23Rob Bolden pass complete to Kevin Haplea for 12 yards to the PnSt 35 for a 1ST down.
13:061st & 10 at own 35Devon Smith rush for a loss of 3 yards to the PnSt 32.
12:382nd & 13 at own 32Rob Bolden pass incomplete to Derek Moye.
12:313rd & 13 at own 32Rob Bolden pass incomplete to Derek Moye.
12:224th & 13 at own 32Anthony Fera punt for 42 yards, returned by Patrick Edwards for 6 yards to the Houst 32.
Houston Punt, 3 plays
12:171st & 10 at own 32Case Keenum pass incomplete to Tyron Carrier.
12:052nd & 10 at own 32Case Keenum sacked by Khairi Fortt for a loss of 3 yards to the Houst 29.
11:293rd & 13 at own 29Case Keenum pass complete to Tyron Carrier for 6 yards to the Houst 35.
10:514th & 7 at own 35Richie Leone punt for 58 yards, returned by Justin Brown for 26 yards to the PnSt 33.
Penn State Touchdown run, 9 plays
10:291st & 10 at own 33Stephfon Green rush for 8 yards to the PnSt 41.
10:092nd & 2 at own 41Stephfon Green rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 44 for a 1ST down.
9:341st & 10 at own 44Stephfon Green rush for 1 yard to the PnSt 45.
8:522nd & 9 at own 45Rob Bolden sacked by Sammy Brown for a loss of 8 yards to the PnSt 37.
8:163rd & 17 at own 37Rob Bolden pass complete to Devon Smith for 43 yards to the Houst 20 for a 1ST down.
7:351st & 10 at opp 20Silas Redd rush for 3 yards to the Houst 17.
6:582nd & 7 at opp 17Silas Redd rush for 3 yards to the Houst 14.
6:303rd & 4 at opp 14Stephfon Green rush for 8 yards to the Houst 6 for a 1ST down.
5:571st & goal at opp 6Stephfon Green rush for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 17, Penn State 6
5:57Anthony Fera extra point GOOD.Houston 17, Penn State 7
5:57Anthony Fera kickoff for 59 yards returned by Tyron Carrier for 39 yards to the 50 yard line.
Houston Turnover on downs, 7 plays
5:321st & 10 at the 50Case Keenum pass complete to Charles Sims for 3 yards to the PnSt 47.
5:142nd & 7 at opp 47Case Keenum pass incomplete to Patrick Edwards.
5:133rd & 7 at opp 47Case Keenum pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 13 yards to the PnSt 34 for a 1ST down.
4:501st & 10 at opp 34Case Keenum pass complete to Justin Johnson for 9 yards to the PnSt 25.
4:272nd & 1 at opp 25HOUSTON penalty 5 yard Ineligible Downfield on Pass on Ty Cloud accepted.
4:082nd & 6 at opp 30Case Keenum pass incomplete to E.J. Smith.
4:013rd & 6 at opp 30Case Keenum pass complete to Tyron Carrier for 5 yards to the PnSt 25.
3:404th & 1 at opp 25Case Keenum pass incomplete to Patrick Edwards.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
3:331st & 10 at own 25Silas Redd rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 29.
2:542nd & 6 at own 29Silas Redd rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 31.
2:203rd & 4 at own 31Rob Bolden pass incomplete to Derek Moye.
2:074th & 4 at own 31Anthony Fera punt for 53 yards, downed at the Houst 16.
Houston Touchdown pass, 2 plays
2:071st & 10 at own 16Case Keenum pass complete to Ronnie Williams for 9 yards to the Houst 25.
1:432nd & 1 at own 25Case Keenum pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 75 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 23, Penn State 7
1:43Matt Hogan extra point GOOD.Houston 24, Penn State 7
1:43Matt Hogan kickoff for 61 yards returned by Chaz Powell for 12 yards to the PnSt 11, PENN ST penalty 10 yard Illegal Block on Mike Hull accepted.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
1:261st & 10 at own 11Stephfon Green rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 13.
1:262nd & 8 at own 13Timeout HOUSTON, clock 01:26.
1:212nd & 8 at own 13Rob Bolden pass incomplete to Stephfon Green.
1:213rd & 8 at own 13Timeout PENN ST, clock 01:21.
1:163rd & 8 at own 13Stephfon Green rush for 6 yards to the PnSt 19.
1:164th & 2 at own 19Timeout HOUSTON, clock 01:16.
1:024th & 2 at own 19Anthony Fera punt for 49 yards, returned by Damian Payne for no gain to the Houst 32.
Houston Missed FG, 4 plays
0:471st & 10 at own 32Case Keenum pass complete to Charles Sims for 9 yards to the Houst 41.
0:342nd & 1 at own 41Case Keenum pass complete to Justin Johnson for 24 yards to the PnSt 35 for a 1ST down.
0:141st & 10 at opp 35Charles Sims rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 32.
0:052nd & 7 at opp 32Case Keenum pass incomplete to E.J. Smith.
0:003rd & 7 at opp 32Matt Hogan 50 yard field goal MISSED.
Q3 15:00Jordan Mannisto kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
3rd quarter6 drives, then Houston 27, Penn State 14
Penn State Interception, 9 plays
14:451st & 10 at own 20Bill Belton rush for 13 yards to the PnSt 33 for a 1ST down.
14:171st & 10 at own 33Bill Belton rush for 7 yards to the PnSt 40.
13:432nd & 3 at own 40Silas Redd rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 44 for a 1ST down.
13:131st & 10 at own 44Bill Belton pass incomplete to Devon Smith.
13:012nd & 10 at own 44Stephfon Green rush for 5 yards to the PnSt 49.
12:313rd & 5 at own 49Stephfon Green rush for 8 yards to the Houst 43 for a 1ST down.
11:521st & 10 at opp 43Team rush for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled, recovered by PnSt Rob Bolden at the Houst 44.
11:252nd & 11 at opp 44Rob Bolden pass incomplete to Justin Brown.
11:163rd & 11 at opp 44Rob Bolden pass intercepted by Nick Saenz at the Houst 5, returned for no gain to the Houst 5.
Houston Punt, 5 plays
11:061st & 10 at own 5Case Keenum pass complete to Justin Johnson for 22 yards to the Houst 27 for a 1ST down.
10:521st & 10 at own 27Case Keenum pass complete to Ronnie Williams for 10 yards to the Houst 37 for a 1ST down.
10:301st & 10 at own 37Case Keenum pass complete to Ronnie Williams for 1 yard to the Houst 38.
10:152nd & 9 at own 38Case Keenum rush for 3 yards to the Houst 41.
10:003rd & 6 at own 41Case Keenum pass complete to Justin Johnson for 5 yards to the Houst 46.
9:184th & 1 at own 46Richie Leone punt for 46 yards, fair catch by Justin Brown at the PnSt 8.
Penn State Punt, 6 plays
8:581st & 10 at own 8Silas Redd rush for 6 yards to the PnSt 14.
8:272nd & 4 at own 14Bill Belton rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 17.
8:023rd & 1 at own 17Rob Bolden rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 19 for a 1ST down.
7:281st & 10 at own 19Silas Redd rush for no gain to the PnSt 19.
7:022nd & 10 at own 19Rob Bolden rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 22.
6:243rd & 7 at own 22Rob Bolden pass incomplete to Devon Smith.
6:164th & 7 at own 22Anthony Fera punt for 45 yards, fair catch by Patrick Edwards at the Houst 33.
Houston Field goal, 6 plays
6:021st & 10 at own 33Case Keenum pass complete to Ronnie Williams for 17 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
5:481st & 10 at the 50Case Keenum pass complete to Justin Johnson for 7 yards to the PnSt 43.
5:352nd & 3 at opp 43Charles Sims rush for 14 yards to the PnSt 29 for a 1ST down.
5:191st & 10 at opp 29Charles Sims rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 26.
4:442nd & 7 at opp 26Case Keenum pass complete to E.J. Smith for 6 yards to the PnSt 20.
4:263rd & 1 at opp 20Case Keenum pass incomplete to Patrick Edwards.
4:214th & 1 at opp 20Matt Hogan 38 yard field goal GOOD.Houston 27, Penn State 7
4:21Jordan Mannisto kickoff for 60 yards returned by Chaz Powell for 27 yards to the PnSt 37.
Penn State Touchdown pass, 3 plays
3:551st & 10 at own 37Bill Belton rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 40.
3:002nd & 7 at own 40Rob Bolden sacked by D.J. Hayden for a loss of 10 yards, fumbled, forced by D.J. Hayden, recovered by PnSt Stephfon Green at the PnSt 31.
2:383rd & 16 at own 31Rob Bolden pass complete to Justin Brown for 69 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 27, Penn State 13
2:38Anthony Fera extra point GOOD.Houston 27, Penn State 14
2:38Anthony Fera kickoff for 53 yards returned by Michael Hayes for 13 yards to the Houst 30.
Houston Field goal, 10 plays
2:151st & 10 at own 30Case Keenum pass complete to Michael Hayes for 11 yards to the Houst 41 for a 1ST down.
2:001st & 10 at own 41Case Keenum pass complete to Justin Johnson for 17 yards to the PnSt 42 for a 1ST down.
1:301st & 10 at opp 42Case Keenum pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 5 yards to the PnSt 37.
1:252nd & 5 at opp 37Michael Hayes rush for 17 yards to the PnSt 20 for a 1ST down.
1:051st & 10 at opp 20Case Keenum pass complete to Ronnie Williams for 9 yards to the PnSt 11.
0:322nd & 1 at opp 11Case Keenum rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 7 for a 1ST down.
0:141st & goal at opp 7Case Keenum pass incomplete to Patrick Edwards.
0:012nd & goal at opp 7Michael Hayes rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 4.
Q4 14:563rd & goal at opp 4Case Keenum pass incomplete to Justin Johnson.
Q4 14:564th & 0 at opp 4PENN ST penalty 2 yard Delay of Game accepted.
Q4 14:524th & goal at opp 2Matt Hogan 22 yard field goal GOOD.Houston 30, Penn State 14
Q4 14:52Jordan Mannisto kickoff for 64 yards returned by Chaz Powell for 14 yards to the PnSt 10, PENN ST penalty 10 yard Holding accepted.
4th quarter8 drives, then Houston 30, Penn State 14
Penn State Interception, 5 plays
14:091st & 10 at own 10Silas Redd rush for 9 yards to the PnSt 19.
14:022nd & 1 at own 19Silas Redd rush for 11 yards to the PnSt 30 for a 1ST down.
13:201st & 10 at own 30Stephfon Green rush for a loss of 2 yards to the PnSt 28.
12:402nd & 12 at own 28Rob Bolden pass complete to Joe Suhey for 1 yard to the PnSt 29.
12:053rd & 11 at own 29Rob Bolden pass intercepted by Nick Saenz at the Houst 37, returned for 2 yards to the Houst 39.
Houston Punt, 6 plays
11:351st & 10 at own 39Case Keenum pass incomplete to Ronnie Williams.
11:232nd & 10 at own 39Charles Sims rush for 4 yards to the Houst 43.
11:013rd & 6 at own 43Case Keenum pass complete to Charles Sims for 7 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
10:381st & 10 at the 50HOUSTON penalty 10 yard Holding on Kevin Forsch accepted.
10:281st & 20 at own 40Case Keenum pass incomplete to Patrick Edwards.
10:102nd & 20 at own 40Case Keenum pass complete to Ronnie Williams for 12 yards to the PnSt 48.
9:463rd & 8 at opp 48Case Keenum rush for 6 yards to the PnSt 42.
9:304th & 2 at opp 42Timeout PENN ST, clock 9:30.
9:224th & 2 at opp 42Richie Leone punt for 23 yards, downed at the PnSt 19.
Penn State Punt, 4 plays
9:001st & 10 at own 19Bill Belton rush for 9 yards to the PnSt 43, HOUSTON penalty 15 yard Face Mask on Marcus McGraw accepted for a 1ST down.
8:361st & 10 at own 43Devon Smith rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 46.
8:002nd & 7 at own 46Rob Bolden pass complete to Stephfon Green for a loss of 2 yards to the PnSt 44.
7:283rd & 9 at own 44Rob Bolden pass incomplete to Derek Moye.
7:194th & 9 at own 44Anthony Fera punt for 24 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the Houst 32.
Houston Punt, 5 plays
7:131st & 10 at own 32Case Keenum rush for 2 yards to the Houst 34.
6:472nd & 8 at own 34Case Keenum pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 17 yards to the PnSt 49 for a 1ST down.
6:451st & 10 at opp 49Case Keenum pass incomplete to Patrick Edwards.
6:312nd & 10 at opp 49Case Keenum pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 6 yards to the PnSt 43.
6:143rd & 4 at opp 43Case Keenum pass incomplete to Justin Johnson.
6:064th & 4 at opp 43HOUSTON penalty 5 yard Illegal Motion on Braxton Welford accepted.
5:534th & 9 at opp 48Richie Leone punt for 41 yards, downed at the PnSt 7.
Penn State Interception, 6 plays
5:361st & 10 at own 7Rob Bolden pass complete to Stephfon Green for 8 yards to the PnSt 15.
5:182nd & 2 at own 15Stephfon Green rush for 5 yards to the PnSt 20 for a 1ST down.
4:561st & 10 at own 20Stephfon Green rush for 9 yards to the PnSt 29.
4:112nd & 1 at own 29Rob Bolden pass incomplete to Devon Smith.
4:053rd & 1 at own 29Stephfon Green rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 31 for a 1ST down.
3:371st & 10 at own 31Rob Bolden pass intercepted by Phillip Steward at the 50 yard line, returned for 11 yards to the Houst 46, HOUSTON penalty 15 yard Unsportsmanlike Conduct on Phillip Steward accepted.
Houston Punt, 3 plays
3:181st & 10 at own 46Charles Sims rush for 6 yards to the PnSt 48.
2:592nd & 5 at opp 48Case Keenum pass incomplete to Ronnie Williams.
2:413rd & 5 at opp 48Case Keenum sacked by Eric Latimore for a loss of 11 yards to the Houst 41.
2:144th & 16 at own 41Timeout HOUSTON, clock 2:14.
2:014th & 16 at own 41Richie Leone punt for 35 yards, returned by Derek Moye for 21 yards to the PnSt 45.
Penn State Turnover on downs, 6 plays
1:541st & 10 at own 45Rob Bolden pass incomplete.
1:442nd & 10 at own 45Rob Bolden rush for 19 yards to the Houst 36 for a 1ST down.
1:301st & 10 at opp 36Rob Bolden pass complete to Devon Smith for 6 yards to the Houst 30.
1:082nd & 4 at opp 30Rob Bolden pass incomplete to Derek Moye.
1:003rd & 4 at opp 30PENN ST penalty 10 yard Holding on Andrew Szczerba accepted.
0:513rd & 14 at opp 40Rob Bolden pass incomplete.
0:444th & 14 at opp 40Rob Bolden pass incomplete.
Houston End of game, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at own 40Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Houst 39.

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.

Penn State leads 2–⁠1 in three meetings.

Recent meetings
2011Houston 30, Penn State 14TicketCity Bowl
1977Penn State 31, Houston 14
1964Penn State 24, Houston 7

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