Texas State at Houston

Saturday, September 1, 2012

Texas State beat Houston 30–⁠13. It was their second meeting; after it, the series stood even at 1–⁠1.

AwayTexas State4–⁠8 in 2012
30
HomeHouston5–⁠7 in 2012
13

Final at Robertson Stadium, HoustonAttendance 32,207

At kickoff
82°F, clear, wind 3 mph from the southWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Houston Dunn Helistop (KMCJ), 3 km from the stadium

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Texas State14130330
Houston1003013

Standouts

Player stats

Texas State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Shaun Rutherford19/2519610
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Marcus Curry14131273
Tim Gay664028
Shaun Rutherford2134022
Terrence Franks82408
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Isaiah Battle575020
Brandon Smith335022
Marcus Curry223121
Chase Harper219012
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Craig Mager100

Houston

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
David Piland17/4421111
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Charles Sims1377031
Ryan Jackson322010
David Piland511015
Kenneth Farrow2503
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Larry McDuffey273164
Daniel Spencer649016
Chance Blackmon219016
Mark Roberts118018

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

Team stats

Texas StateHouston
444Total yards326
196Passing yards211
248Rushing yards115
7.8Yards per pass4.8
4.8Yards per rush5.0
23First downs15
6–⁠16Third downs1–⁠13
0–⁠0Fourth downs0–⁠3
1Turnovers2
4–⁠20Penalties3–⁠25
43:09Possession16:51

Efficiency

Texas StateHouston
42%Success rate35%
0.08EPA per play−0.09
0.95Explosiveness0.86
−0.05Rushing EPA0.25
0.28Passing EPA−0.27
30%Passing-down success22%
−0.17First-down EPA−0.20
0.11Second-down EPA0.08
0.53Third-down EPA−0.26

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 90% to win. Texas State pulled the upset.

Every drive

Houston end zoneTexas State end zoneQ1 HoustonPunt, 3 playsQ1 Texas StateTouchdown pass, 8 playsQ1 HoustonField goal, 8 playsQ1 Texas StateTouchdown run, 1 playQ1 HoustonPunt, 3 playsQ1 Texas StatePunt, 4 playsQ1 HoustonTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ1 Texas StateTouchdown run, 10 playsQ2 HoustonPunt, 8 playsQ2 Texas StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 HoustonFumble, 3 playsQ2 Texas StateField goal, 4 playsQ2 HoustonPunt, 5 playsQ2 Texas StateField goal, 10 playsQ3 Texas StatePunt, 5 playsQ3 HoustonInterception, 4 playsQ3 Texas StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 HoustonField goal, 7 playsQ3 Texas StatePunt, 6 playsQ3 HoustonPunt, 3 playsQ3 Texas StateFumble, 9 playsQ4 HoustonPunt, 5 playsQ4 Texas StateField goal, 10 playsQ4 HoustonTurnover on downs, 4 playsQ4 Texas StateMissed FG, 4 playsQ4 HoustonTurnover on downs, 5 playsQ4 Texas StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 HoustonTurnover on downs, 8 playsQ4 Texas StateEnd of game, 1 play
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 HoustonPunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  2. Q1 Texas StateTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 65 yards
  3. Q1 HoustonField goal, 8 plays, 52 yards
  4. Q1 Texas StateTouchdown run, 1 play, 73 yards
  5. Q1 HoustonPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  6. Q1 Texas StatePunt, 4 plays, 15 yards
  7. Q1 HoustonTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 74 yards
  8. Q1 Texas StateTouchdown run, 10 plays, 75 yards
  9. Q2 HoustonPunt, 8 plays, 17 yards
  10. Q2 Texas StatePunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  11. Q2 HoustonFumble, 3 plays, 15 yards
  12. Q2 Texas StateField goal, 4 plays, 8 yards
  13. Q2 HoustonPunt, 5 plays, 17 yards
  14. Q2 Texas StateField goal, 10 plays, 46 yards
  15. Q3 Texas StatePunt, 5 plays, 0 yards
  16. Q3 HoustonInterception, 4 plays, 36 yards
  17. Q3 Texas StatePunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  18. Q3 HoustonField goal, 7 plays, −14 yards
  19. Q3 Texas StatePunt, 6 plays, 5 yards
  20. Q3 HoustonPunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  21. Q3 Texas StateFumble, 9 plays, 56 yards
  22. Q4 HoustonPunt, 5 plays, 17 yards
  23. Q4 Texas StateField goal, 10 plays, 77 yards
  24. Q4 HoustonTurnover on downs, 4 plays, 0 yards
  25. Q4 Texas StateMissed FG, 4 plays, 0 yards
  26. Q4 HoustonTurnover on downs, 5 plays, 6 yards
  27. Q4 Texas StatePunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  28. Q4 HoustonTurnover on downs, 8 plays, 31 yards
  29. Q4 Texas StateEnd of game, 1 play, −4 yards

Play by play

1st quarter8 drives, then Texas State 14, Houston 10
Houston Punt, 3 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 25David Piland slant pass incomplete to N/A.
15:002nd & 10 at own 25David Piland slant pass incomplete to Ronnie Williams, broken up by Blake McColloch.
15:003rd & 10 at own 25David Piland middle pass incomplete to Daniel Spencer.
15:004th & 10 at own 25Richie Leone punt for 55 yards, returned by Andy Erickson for 15 yards to the TexSt 35, tackled by Shane Ros and Brandon Hartson.
Texas State Touchdown pass, 8 plays
14:331st & 10 at own 35Shaun Rutherford sacked by Derrick Mathews for a loss of 6 yards to the TexSt 29.
14:332nd & 16 at own 29Shaun Rutherford rush for 8 yards to the TexSt 37, tackled by Chris Cermin and Zachary McMillian.
14:333rd & 8 at own 37Shaun Rutherford rush for 22 yards to the Houst 41, tackled by Chris Cermin for a 1ST down.
14:331st & 10 at opp 41Marcus Curry rush up the middle for 4 yards to the Houst 37, tackled by Everett Daniels and Derrick Mathews.
14:332nd & 6 at opp 37Shaun Rutherford post pass complete to Chase Harper for 12 yards to the Houst 25, tackled by Kent Brooks for a 1ST down.
11:291st & 10 at opp 25Timeout Texas State, clock 11:29.
11:291st & 10 at opp 25Shaun Rutherford deep out pass complete to David Lewis for 14 yards to the Houst 11 for a 1ST down.
11:291st & 10 at opp 11TEXAS STATE penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.
11:291st & 15 at opp 16TEXAS STATE penalty 5 yard false start on David Lewis accepted.
11:291st & 20 at opp 21Shaun Rutherford flag pass incomplete to Brandon Smith.
10:112nd & 20 at opp 21Shaun Rutherford crossing pass complete to Marcus Curry for 21 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Texas State 6, Houston 0
10:11Will Johnson extra point GOOD.Texas State 7, Houston 0
10:11Will Johnson kickoff for 65 yards returned by Colton Valencia, tackled by Ed Amerson for 15 yards to the Houst 15, tackled by Ed Amerson.
Houston Field goal, 8 plays
10:111st & 10 at own 15David Piland screen pass complete to Daniel Spencer for 6 yards to the Houst 21, tackled by Darryl Morris and David Mayo.
10:112nd & 4 at own 21Charles Sims rush draw play for 31 yards to the TexSt 48, tackled by Darryl Morris and Xavier Daniels for a 1ST down.
10:111st & 10 at opp 48David Piland crossing pass complete to Daniel Spencer for 2 yards to the TexSt 46, tackled by Xavier Daniels.
10:112nd & 8 at opp 46Charles Sims rush over right tackle for 9 yards to the TexSt 37, tackled by Xavier Daniels for a 1ST down.
10:111st & 10 at opp 37Charles Sims rush draw play for 4 yards to the TexSt 33, tackled by Blake McColloch.
10:112nd & 6 at opp 33David Piland deep out pass incomplete to N/A.
10:113rd & 6 at opp 33David Piland post pass incomplete to Chance Blackmon.
7:584th & 6 at opp 33Matt Hogan 50 yard field goal GOOD.Texas State 7, Houston 3
7:58Richie Leone kickoff for 64 yards returned by Isaiah Battle, tackled by Shane Ros for 26 yards to the TexSt 27, tackled by Shane Ros.
Texas State Touchdown run, 1 play
7:401st & 10 at own 27Marcus Curry rush up the middle for 73 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Texas State 13, Houston 3
7:40Will Johnson extra point GOOD.Texas State 14, Houston 3
7:40Will Johnson kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Houston Punt, 3 plays
7:401st & 10 at own 25Charles Sims rush over right tackle for 3 yards to the Houst 28, tackled by Jason McLean.
7:402nd & 7 at own 28David Piland pass complete to Daniel Spencer for 6 yards to the Houst 34, tackled by Damion McMiller.
7:403rd & 1 at own 34Charles Sims rush up the middle for no gain to the Houst 34, tackled by Kamu Taulelei and Deshun Williams.
7:404th & 1 at own 34Richie Leone punt for 44 yards, fair catch by Andy Erickson at the TexSt 22.
Texas State Punt, 4 plays
6:171st & 10 at own 22Marcus Curry rush left for 11 yards to the TexSt 33, tackled by Chris Cermin and Joey Mbu for a 1ST down.
6:171st & 10 at own 33Marcus Curry rush right for a loss of 2 yards to the TexSt 31, tackled by Trevon Stewart.
6:172nd & 12 at own 31Shaun Rutherford pass complete to Jafus Gaines for 3 yards to the TexSt 34.
6:173rd & 9 at own 34Shaun Rutherford screen pass complete to Jafus Gaines for 3 yards to the TexSt 37, tackled by Phillip Steward and Derrick Mathews.
6:174th & 6 at own 37Will Johnson punt for 37 yards to the Houst 26, no return.
Houston Touchdown pass, 3 plays
3:411st & 10 at own 26David Piland pass incomplete, hurried by Deshun Williams.
3:412nd & 10 at own 26Ryan Jackson rush over left guard for 10 yards to the Houst 36, tackled by Jason McLean and Xavier Daniels for a 1ST down.
3:091st & 10 at own 36David Piland slant pass complete to Larry McDuffey for 64 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Texas State 14, Houston 9
3:09Matt Hogan extra point GOOD.Texas State 14, Houston 10
3:09Richie Leone kickoff for 62 yards returned by Jafus Gaines, tackled by Eric Eiland and Jeffery Lewis for 22 yards to the TexSt 25, tackled by Eric Eiland and Jeffery Lewis.
Texas State Touchdown run, 10 plays
2:541st & 10 at own 25Timeout Houston, clock 02:54.
2:541st & 10 at own 25Shaun Rutherford pass complete to Deche Milburn for 10 yards to the TexSt 35, tackled by Trevon Stewart out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
2:541st & 10 at own 35Terrence Franks rush right for 3 yards to the TexSt 38, tackled by Derrick Mathews.
2:542nd & 7 at own 38Shaun Rutherford deep out pass complete to Isaiah Battle for 19 yards to the Houst 43, tackled by Kent Brooks and Everett Daniels for a 1ST down.
2:541st & 10 at opp 43Shaun Rutherford rush for no gain to the Houst 43, tackled by Eric Braswell.
2:542nd & 10 at opp 43Shaun Rutherford rush for 2 yards to the Houst 41, tackled by Joey Mbu.
Q2 15:003rd & 8 at opp 41Marcus Curry rush over right tackle for 22 yards to the Houst 19, tackled by Derrick Mathews for a 1ST down.
Q2 15:001st & 10 at opp 19Shaun Rutherford rush left for 5 yards to the Houst 14, tackled by Chris Cermin and Everett Daniels.
Q2 15:002nd & 5 at opp 14Marcus Curry rush draw play for 9 yards to the Houst 5, tackled by Kent Brooks for a 1ST down.
Q2 15:001st & goal at opp 5Shaun Rutherford rush for 3 yards to the Houst 2, tackled by Chris Cermin and Tomme Mark.
Q2 12:452nd & goal at opp 2Marcus Curry rush up the middle for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Texas State 20, Houston 10
Q2 12:45Will Johnson extra point GOOD.Texas State 21, Houston 10
Q2 12:45Will Johnson kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
2nd quarter6 drives, then Texas State 27, Houston 10
Houston Punt, 8 plays
12:451st & 10 at own 25David Piland pass complete to Dewayne Peace for 9 yards to the Houst 34, tackled by Darryl Morris and Jordan Norfleet.
12:452nd & 1 at own 34David Piland rush for 4 yards to the Houst 38, tackled by Damion McMiller for a 1ST down.
12:451st & 10 at own 38David Piland slant pass incomplete to Daniel Spencer, broken up by Jason McLean.
12:452nd & 10 at own 38Charles Sims rush over left tackle for 8 yards to the Houst 46, tackled by Jason McLean and David Mayo.
12:453rd & 2 at own 46David Piland screen pass complete to Ronnie Williams for 3 yards to the Houst 49, tackled by Jason McLean for a 1ST down.
12:451st & 10 at own 49David Piland crossing pass complete to Chance Blackmon for 3 yards to the TexSt 48, tackled by Phillip Benning out-of-bounds.
12:452nd & 7 at opp 48David Piland pass incomplete, hurried by Damion McMiller.
12:453rd & 7 at opp 48HOUSTON penalty 10 yard holding on Daniel Spencer accepted, no play.
12:453rd & 17 at own 42David Piland pass incomplete to Ronnie Williams.
12:454th & 17 at own 42Richie Leone punt for 49 yards, returned by Andy Erickson for 39 yards to the TexSt 48, tackled by Randall Hollimon and Brannon Beasley.
Texas State Punt, 3 plays
10:291st & 10 at own 48Shaun Rutherford screen pass complete to Jafus Gaines for 1 yard to the TexSt 49.
10:292nd & 9 at own 49Tim Gay rush for 7 yards to the Houst 44, tackled by Zachary McMillian.
10:293rd & 2 at opp 44TEXAS STATE penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
10:293rd & 7 at opp 49Shaun Rutherford pass incomplete, hurried by Eric Braswell.
10:294th & 7 at opp 49Will Johnson punt for 42 yards, downed at the Houst 7.
Houston Fumble, 3 plays
8:271st & 10 at own 7Charles Sims rush right for 5 yards to the Houst 12, tackled by Darryl Morris out-of-bounds.
8:272nd & 5 at own 12Charles Sims rush up the middle for 1 yard to the Houst 13, tackled by Brian Lilly and Darryl Morris.
8:273rd & 4 at own 13David Piland slant pass complete to Daniel Spencer for 6 yards, fumbled, forced by Xavier Daniels, recovered by TexSt Brian Lilly at the Houst 22.
Texas State Field goal, 4 plays
7:511st & 10 at opp 22Shaun Rutherford rush for 3 yards to the Houst 19, tackled by Derrick Mathews and Chris Cermin.
7:512nd & 7 at opp 19Marcus Curry rush up the middle for a loss of 2 yards to the Houst 21, tackled by Zeke Riser.
7:513rd & 9 at opp 21Shaun Rutherford pass complete to Brandon Smith for 7 yards to the Houst 14, tackled by Chris Cermin and Zachary McMillian.
5:444th & 2 at opp 14Timeout Texas State, clock 05:44.
5:394th & 2 at opp 14Will Johnson 32 yard field goal GOOD.Texas State 24, Houston 10
5:39Will Johnson kickoff for 61 yards returned by Ryan Jackson, tackled by Drew Hamilton for 23 yards to the Houst 17, tackled by Drew Hamilton, HOUSTON penalty 10 yard holding accepted.
Houston Punt, 5 plays
5:391st & 10 at own 17Ryan Jackson rush over right guard for 6 yards to the Houst 23, tackled by Jason McLean and Jamie Clavell-Head.
5:392nd & 4 at own 23Charles Sims rush up the middle for 9 yards to the Houst 32, tackled by Jamie Clavell-Head for a 1ST down.
5:391st & 10 at own 32Charles Sims rush up the middle for 2 yards to the Houst 34, tackled by Joplo Bartu and Blake McColloch.
5:392nd & 8 at own 34David Piland crossing pass incomplete to Daniel Spencer, broken up by Xavier Daniels.
5:393rd & 8 at own 34David Piland pass incomplete to Mark Roberts.
5:394th & 8 at own 34Richie Leone punt for 39 yards, fair catch by Andy Erickson at the TexSt 27.
Texas State Field goal, 10 plays
5:391st & 10 at own 27Shaun Rutherford screen pass complete to Isaiah Battle for 20 yards to the TexSt 47, tackled by Phillip Steward and Chris Cermin out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
4:231st & 10 at own 47Isaiah Battle rush for no gain to the TexSt 47, tackled by Chris Cermin.
4:232nd & 10 at own 47Marcus Curry rush up the middle for 11 yards to the Houst 42, tackled by Kent Brooks for a 1ST down.
4:231st & 10 at opp 42Shaun Rutherford pass incomplete to N/A.
4:232nd & 10 at opp 42Shaun Rutherford pass incomplete to Isaiah Battle.
4:233rd & 10 at opp 42Shaun Rutherford slant pass complete to Brandon Smith for 22 yards to the Houst 20, tackled by Chris Cermin and Zachary McMillian for a 1ST down.
4:231st & 10 at opp 20Isaiah Battle rush right for a loss of 1 yard to the Houst 21, tackled by Phillip Steward and Zeke Riser.
4:232nd & 11 at opp 21Shaun Rutherford sacked by Derrick Mathews for a loss of 6 yards to the Houst 27.
4:233rd & 17 at opp 27Marcus Curry rush draw play for no gain to the Houst 27, tackled by Phillip Steward and Derrick Mathews.
0:014th & 17 at opp 27Timeout Texas State, clock 00:01.
0:004th & 17 at opp 27Will Johnson 45 yard field goal GOOD.Texas State 27, Houston 10
Q3 15:00Richie Leone kickoff for 65 yards returned by Jafus Gaines, tackled by Kenneth Farrow and Brannon Beasley for 18 yards to the TexSt 18, tackled by Kenneth Farrow and Brannon Beasley.
3rd quarter7 drives, then Texas State 27, Houston 13
Texas State Punt, 5 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 18Shaun Rutherford pass complete to Andy Erickson for 6 yards to the TexSt 24, tackled by Zachary McMillian.
15:002nd & 4 at own 24Shaun Rutherford pass complete to Brandon Smith for 6 yards to the TexSt 30, tackled by D.J. Hayden for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at own 30Shaun Rutherford rush for no gain to the TexSt 30, tackled by Phillip Steward and Radermon Scypion.
15:002nd & 10 at own 30TEXAS STATE penalty 5 yard false start on Adley Eshraghipour accepted.
15:002nd & 15 at own 25Shaun Rutherford sacked by Lloyd Allen for a loss of 9 yards to the TexSt 16.
15:003rd & 24 at own 16Shaun Rutherford screen pass complete to Marcus Curry for 2 yards to the TexSt 18, tackled by D.J. Hayden and Everett Daniels.
15:004th & 22 at own 18Will Johnson punt for 39 yards, returned by Dewayne Peace for 4 yards to the Houst 47, tackled by Phillip Benning.
Houston Interception, 4 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 47David Piland crossing pass complete to Kenneth Farrow for 18 yards to the TexSt 35, tackled by Xavier Daniels for a 1ST down.
11:221st & 10 at opp 35David Piland pass complete to Daniel Spencer for 16 yards to the TexSt 19, tackled by Craig Mager and Jason McLean for a 1ST down.
11:221st & 10 at opp 19Charles Sims rush over left guard for 2 yards to the TexSt 17, tackled by Blake McColloch and David Mayo.
11:222nd & 8 at opp 17David Piland post pass intercepted by Craig Mager at the TexSt 0, returned for no gain for a touchback.
Texas State Punt, 3 plays
10:191st & 10 at own 20Marcus Curry rush over left guard for a loss of 3 yards to the TexSt 17, tackled by Phillip Steward.
10:192nd & 13 at own 17Shaun Rutherford rush over right guard for 3 yards to the TexSt 20, tackled by Trevon Stewart and Derrick Mathews.
10:193rd & 10 at own 20Marcus Curry rush draw play for 2 yards to the TexSt 22, tackled by Phillip Steward.
10:194th & 8 at own 22Will Johnson punt for 34 yards, fair catch by Dewayne Peace at the Houst 44.
Houston Field goal, 7 plays
10:191st & 10 at own 44David Piland crossing pass complete to Charles Sims for 11 yards to the TexSt 45, tackled by Xavier Daniels for a 1ST down.
8:071st & 10 at opp 45Kenneth Farrow rush up the middle for 3 yards to the TexSt 42, tackled by David Mayo and Joplo Bartu.
8:072nd & 7 at opp 42David Piland crossing pass complete to Mark Roberts for 18 yards to the TexSt 24, tackled by Xavier Daniels out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
8:071st & 10 at opp 24Charles Sims rush over left guard for 2 yards to the TexSt 22, tackled by Kamu Taulelei.
8:072nd & 8 at opp 22Kenneth Farrow rush up the middle for 2 yards to the TexSt 20, tackled by Joplo Bartu.
8:073rd & 6 at opp 20David Piland pass incomplete to Ronnie Williams, broken up by Phillip Benning.
6:214th & 6 at opp 20Matt Hogan 37 yard field goal GOOD.Texas State 27, Houston 13
6:21Richie Leone kickoff for 63 yards returned by Isaiah Battle, tackled by Shane Ros for 12 yards to the TexSt 14, tackled by Shane Ros.
6:211st & 0 at own 35HOUSTON penalty 5 yard offside accepted, no play.
6:21Richie Leone kickoff for 70 yards returned by Jafus Gaines, tackled by D.J. Hayden for 12 yards to the TexSt 12, tackled by D.J. Hayden.
Texas State Punt, 6 plays
6:211st & 10 at own 12Marcus Curry rush up the middle for 1 yard to the TexSt 13, tackled by Everett Daniels.
6:212nd & 9 at own 13Justin Iwuji pass complete to Chase Harper for 7 yards to the TexSt 20, tackled by Everett Daniels.
6:213rd & 2 at own 20Marcus Curry rush left for 3 yards to the TexSt 23, tackled by Zachary McMillian out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
6:211st & 10 at own 23Shaun Rutherford sacked by Phillip Steward for a loss of 5 yards to the TexSt 18.
6:212nd & 15 at own 18Shaun Rutherford rush quarterback draw for a loss of 1 yard to the TexSt 17, tackled by Derrick Mathews and Trevon Stewart.
6:213rd & 16 at own 17Shaun Rutherford pass incomplete to Andy Erickson.
6:214th & 16 at own 17Will Johnson punt for 35 yards, fair catch by Dewayne Peace at the Houst 48.
Houston Punt, 3 plays
2:471st & 10 at own 48David Piland pass incomplete to Dewayne Peace.
2:472nd & 10 at own 48Ryan Jackson rush over right guard for 6 yards to the TexSt 46, tackled by David Mayo.
2:473rd & 4 at opp 46David Piland pass incomplete to Charles Sims.
2:474th & 4 at opp 46Richie Leone punt for 46 yards for a touchback.
Texas State Fumble, 9 plays
2:131st & 10 at own 20Terrence Franks rush up the middle for 1 yard to the TexSt 21, tackled by Zeke Riser and Radermon Scypion.
2:132nd & 9 at own 21Terrence Franks rush over right tackle for 4 yards to the TexSt 25, tackled by Phillip Steward.
2:133rd & 5 at own 25Shaun Rutherford crossing pass complete to Isaiah Battle for 7 yards to the TexSt 32, tackled by Zachary McMillian and Trevon Stewart for a 1ST down.
2:131st & 10 at own 32Shaun Rutherford rush for 5 yards to the TexSt 37, tackled by Radermon Scypion.
Q4 15:002nd & 5 at own 37Shaun Rutherford screen pass complete to Isaiah Battle for 17 yards to the Houst 46, tackled by Phillip Steward and Kent Brooks out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
Q4 15:001st & 10 at opp 46Shaun Rutherford rush for 1 yard to the Houst 45, tackled by Kent Brooks.
Q4 15:002nd & 9 at opp 45Terrence Franks rush draw play for 2 yards to the Houst 43, tackled by Phillip Steward.
Q4 15:003rd & 7 at opp 43Shaun Rutherford middle pass complete to – Cody for 7 yards to the Houst 36, tackled by Everett Daniels for a 1ST down.
Q4 12:261st & 10 at opp 36Colby Targun rush for 13 yards, fumbled, forced by Kent Brooks, recovered by Houst Kent Brooks at the Houst 24.
4th quarter8 drives, then Texas State 30, Houston 13
Houston Punt, 5 plays
12:261st & 10 at own 24David Piland slant pass incomplete to N/A.
12:262nd & 10 at own 24David Piland deep out pass complete to Chance Blackmon for 16 yards to the Houst 40 for a 1ST down.
12:261st & 10 at own 40Charles Sims rush over right guard for 1 yard to the Houst 41, tackled by Blake McColloch.
12:262nd & 9 at own 41David Piland pass incomplete to Xavier Maxwell.
12:263rd & 9 at own 41David Piland crossing pass incomplete to Charles Sims, hurried by Deshun Williams.
12:264th & 9 at own 41Richie Leone punt for 50 yards, returned by Andy Erickson for no gain, fumbled, recovered by TexSt N/A at the Houst 41.
Texas State Field goal, 10 plays
11:211st & 10 at own 7Shaun Rutherford crossing pass complete to Isaiah Battle for 12 yards to the TexSt 19, tackled by Everett Daniels out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
11:211st & 10 at own 19Tim Gay rush right for 14 yards to the TexSt 33, tackled by D.J. Hayden and Kent Brooks for a 1ST down.
11:211st & 10 at own 33Terrence Franks rush up the middle for 8 yards to the TexSt 41, tackled by Kent Brooks.
11:212nd & 2 at own 41Terrence Franks rush up the middle for 3 yards to the TexSt 44, tackled by Phillip Steward and Chris Cermin for a 1ST down.
11:211st & 10 at own 44Shaun Rutherford rush for 13 yards to the Houst 43, tackled by D.J. Hayden for a 1ST down.
11:211st & 10 at opp 43Tim Gay rush up the middle for 28 yards to the Houst 15, tackled by Chris Cermin for a 1ST down.
11:211st & 10 at opp 15Shaun Rutherford rush for 2 yards to the Houst 13, tackled by Everett Daniels.
11:212nd & 8 at opp 13Shaun Rutherford rush up the middle for a loss of 4 yards to the Houst 17, tackled by Phillip Steward and Kelvin King.
6:483rd & 12 at opp 17Timeout Texas State, clock 06:48.
6:483rd & 12 at opp 17Terrence Franks rush up the middle for 1 yard to the Houst 16, tackled by Derrick Mathews and Chris Cermin.
6:384th & 11 at opp 16Timeout Houston, clock 06:38.
6:324th & 11 at opp 16Will Johnson 34 yard field goal GOOD.Texas State 30, Houston 13
6:32Jason Dunn kickoff for 65 yards returned by Ryan Jackson, tackled by Tyler Chase and Colby Targun for 35 yards to the Houst 35, tackled by Tyler Chase and Colby Targun.
Houston Turnover on downs, 4 plays
6:321st & 10 at own 35David Piland crossing pass incomplete to Daniel Spencer, broken up by Chad Moncure.
6:322nd & 10 at own 35David Piland middle pass incomplete to Daniel Spencer, broken up by Chad Moncure.
6:323rd & 10 at own 35David Piland pass incomplete to Ronnie Williams.
6:324th & 10 at own 35David Piland pass incomplete to Daniel Spencer.
Texas State Missed FG, 4 plays
5:531st & 10 at opp 35Shaun Rutherford slant pass incomplete to Isaiah Battle.
5:532nd & 10 at opp 35Terrence Franks rush up the middle for 2 yards to the Houst 33, tackled by Phillip Steward and Derrick Mathews.
5:533rd & 8 at opp 33Tim Gay rush left for a loss of 2 yards to the Houst 35, tackled by Derrick Mathews.
4:564th & 10 at opp 35Timeout Houston, clock 04:56.
4:504th & 10 at opp 35Will Johnson 52 yard field goal MISSED.
Houston Turnover on downs, 5 plays
4:501st & 10 at own 35David Piland rush for 15 yards to the 50 yard line, tackled by Chase Harper and Chad Moncure for a 1ST down.
4:501st & 10 at the 50David Piland pass incomplete, hurried by Chase Harper.
4:502nd & 10 at the 50David Piland deep pass incomplete to Deontay Greenberry, broken up by Craig Mager.
4:503rd & 10 at the 50David Piland sacked by Chase Harper for a loss of 9 yards to the Houst 41.
4:504th & 19 at own 41David Piland deep out pass incomplete to Xavier Maxwell.
Texas State Punt, 3 plays
4:501st & 10 at opp 41Shaun Rutherford rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Houst 42, tackled by Derrick Mathews.
3:462nd & 11 at opp 42Shaun Rutherford rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Houst 43.
3:463rd & 12 at opp 43Tim Gay rush over left tackle for 5 yards to the Houst 38, tackled by Everett Daniels and Joey Mbu.
2:094th & 7 at opp 38Timeout Houston, clock 02:09.
2:094th & 7 at opp 38Will Johnson punt for 28 yards, fair catch by Dewayne Peace at the Houst 10.
Houston Turnover on downs, 8 plays
2:091st & 10 at own 10David Piland rush for 6 yards to the Houst 16.
2:012nd & 4 at own 16David Piland pass complete to Daniel Spencer for 10 yards to the Houst 26, tackled by Darryl Morris for a 1ST down.
2:011st & 10 at own 26David Piland pass complete to Dewayne Peace for 4 yards to the Houst 30, tackled by Darryl Morris.
2:012nd & 6 at own 30David Piland post pass complete to Ronnie Williams for 7 yards to the Houst 37, tackled by Chad Moncure for a 1ST down.
2:011st & 10 at own 37David Piland sacked by Brian Lilly for a loss of 5 yards to the Houst 32.
2:012nd & 15 at own 32David Piland pass incomplete to Chance Blackmon.
2:013rd & 15 at own 32David Piland middle pass complete to Larry McDuffey for 9 yards to the Houst 41, tackled by Justin Iwuji and Chad Moncure.
2:014th & 6 at own 41David Piland pass incomplete to Xavier Maxwell.
Texas State End of game, 1 play
2:011st & 10 at opp 41Team rush for no gain, lateral to N/A for a loss of 4 yards, to the Houst 45.

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Houston leads 3–⁠1 in four meetings, counting the two 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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