Louisiana Tech at Houston

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Louisiana Tech beat Houston 56–⁠49. It was their sixth meeting; the series is even at 3–⁠3.

AwayLouisiana Tech9–⁠3 in 2012
56
HomeHouston5–⁠7 in 2012
49

Final at Robertson Stadium, HoustonTV: CBSSNAttendance 29,142

At kickoff
81°F, mostly cloudy, wind 15 mph from the north, gusts to 24 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Houston Dunn Helistop (KMCJ), 3 km from the stadium

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Louisiana Tech147211456
Houston61472249

Standouts

Player stats

Louisiana Tech

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Colby Cameron34/5235330
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Tevin King13112359
Kenneth Dixon1890132
Colby Cameron421010
Ray Holley52118
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Myles White574031
Tevin King444021
David Gru242024
Hunter Lee442113

Houston

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
David Piland53/7758040
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Charles Sims216529
Ryan Jackson723010
Kenneth Farrow41607
Daniel Spencer1505
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Daniel Spencer7157174
Dewayne Peace11141129
Andrew Rodriguez582027
Ronnie Williams768132

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

Team stats

Louisiana TechHouston
598Total yards693
353Passing yards580
245Rushing yards113
6.8Yards per pass7.5
5.8Yards per rush3.0
38First downs40
5–⁠13Third downs12–⁠22
0–⁠1Fourth downs2–⁠4
0Turnovers2
11–⁠88Penalties14–⁠129
28:07Possession31:53

Efficiency

Louisiana TechHouston
46%Success rate42%
0.04EPA per play0.17
0.79Explosiveness1.12
−0.19Rushing EPA0.01
0.21Passing EPA0.26
29%Passing-down success41%
−0.03First-down EPA−0.01
0.25Second-down EPA0.10
−0.03Third-down EPA0.74

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 59% to win. Louisiana Tech won as Elo’s underdog.

Every drive

Houston end zoneLouisiana Tech end zoneQ1 HoustonFumble, 6 playsQ1 Louisiana TechTouchdown run, 3 playsQ1 HoustonPunt, 4 playsQ1 Louisiana TechTouchdown run, 5 playsQ1 HoustonField goal, 14 playsQ1 Louisiana TechPunt, 3 playsQ1 HoustonField goal, 10 playsQ1 Louisiana TechTouchdown pass, 8 playsQ2 HoustonPunt, 4 playsQ2 Louisiana TechPunt, 6 playsQ2 HoustonPunt, 3 playsQ2 Louisiana TechPunt, 7 playsQ2 HoustonTouchdown pass, 9 playsQ2 Louisiana TechTurnover on downs, 8 playsQ2 HoustonTouchdown run, 8 playsQ2 Louisiana TechPunt, 4 playsQ2 HoustonEnd of halfQ3 Louisiana TechPunt, 4 playsQ3 HoustonPunt, 4 playsQ3 Louisiana TechTouchdown run, 4 playsQ3 HoustonTurnover on downs, 10 playsQ3 Louisiana TechTouchdown run, 10 playsQ3 HoustonTouchdown pass, 1 playQ3 Louisiana TechTouchdown run, 10 playsQ3 HoustonTurnover on downs, 10 playsQ3 Louisiana TechPunt, 6 playsQ4 HoustonFumble, 2 playsQ4 Louisiana TechTouchdown pass, 2 playsQ4 HoustonTouchdown run, 12 playsQ4 Louisiana TechTouchdown pass, 8 playsQ4 HoustonTouchdown pass, 9 playsQ4 Louisiana TechPunt, 5 playsQ4 Louisiana TechTouchdown pass, 12 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Houston drives left to right, Louisiana Tech right to left. Our source’s drive data for this game doesn’t add up to the final score, so a score may be missing here; the scoring by quarter above is complete.
  1. Q1 HoustonFumble, 6 plays, 36 yards
  2. Q1 Louisiana TechTouchdown run, 3 plays, 44 yards
  3. Q1 HoustonPunt, 4 plays, −14 yards
  4. Q1 Louisiana TechTouchdown run, 5 plays, 43 yards
  5. Q1 HoustonField goal, 14 plays, 62 yards
  6. Q1 Louisiana TechPunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  7. Q1 HoustonField goal, 10 plays, 55 yards
  8. Q1 Louisiana TechTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 66 yards
  9. Q2 HoustonPunt, 4 plays, −12 yards
  10. Q2 Louisiana TechPunt, 6 plays, 40 yards
  11. Q2 HoustonPunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  12. Q2 Louisiana TechPunt, 7 plays, 12 yards
  13. Q2 HoustonTouchdown pass, 9 plays, 81 yards
  14. Q2 Louisiana TechTurnover on downs, 8 plays, 52 yards
  15. Q2 HoustonTouchdown run, 8 plays, 69 yards
  16. Q2 Louisiana TechPunt, 4 plays, 18 yards
  17. Q2 HoustonEnd of half, 0 yards
  18. Q3 Louisiana TechPunt, 4 plays, 14 yards
  19. Q3 HoustonPunt, 4 plays, 28 yards
  20. Q3 Louisiana TechTouchdown run, 4 plays, 99 yards
  21. Q3 HoustonTurnover on downs, 10 plays, 24 yards
  22. Q3 Louisiana TechTouchdown run, 10 plays, 58 yards
  23. Q3 HoustonTouchdown pass, 1 play, 74 yards
  24. Q3 Louisiana TechTouchdown run, 10 plays, 75 yards
  25. Q3 HoustonTurnover on downs, 10 plays, 63 yards
  26. Q3 Louisiana TechPunt, 6 plays, 32 yards
  27. Q4 HoustonFumble, 2 plays, −6 yards
  28. Q4 Louisiana TechTouchdown pass, 2 plays, 14 yards
  29. Q4 HoustonTouchdown run, 12 plays, 75 yards
  30. Q4 Louisiana TechTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 75 yards
  31. Q4 HoustonTouchdown pass, 9 plays, 75 yards
  32. Q4 Louisiana TechPunt, 5 plays, 13 yards
  33. Q4 Louisiana TechTouchdown pass, 12 plays, 21 yards

Play by play

1st quarter8 drives, then Louisiana Tech 14, Houston 6
Houston Fumble, 6 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 8Charles Sims rush over left tackle for 1 yard to the Houst 9, tackled by Chad Boyd.
15:002nd & 9 at own 9David Piland pass complete to Charles Sims for 11 yards to the Houst 20, tackled by Rufus Porter out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at own 20Kenneth Farrow rush up the middle for 7 yards to the Houst 27, tackled by Chad Boyd and Jamel Johnson.
15:002nd & 3 at own 27David Piland slant pass complete to Mark Roberts for 10 yards to the Houst 37, tackled by Jamel Johnson for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at own 37Charles Sims rush over left tackle for 4 yards to the Houst 41, tackled by Javontay Crowe.
13:232nd & 6 at own 41Charles Sims rush over left tackle for 3 yards, fumbled, forced by Justin Ellis, recovered by LaTch Jon’al White at the Houst 44.
Louisiana Tech Touchdown run, 3 plays
13:231st & 10 at opp 44Colby Cameron pass incomplete to Quinton Patton.
13:232nd & 10 at opp 44Tevin King rush for 4 yards to the Houst 40, tackled by Phillip Steward.
13:233rd & 6 at opp 40HOUSTON penalty 15 yard pass interference on D.J. Hayden accepted, no play.
13:231st & 10 at opp 25HOUSTON penalty 12 yard face mask on Lloyd Allen accepted, no play.
12:071st & 10 at opp 13Tevin King rush up the middle for 13 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Louisiana Tech 6, Houston 0
12:07Matt Nelson extra point GOOD.Louisiana Tech 7, Houston 0
12:07Matt Nelson kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Houston Punt, 4 plays
12:071st & 10 at own 25David Piland screen pass complete to Charles Sims for 2 yards to the Houst 17, tackled by Brice Abraham out-of-bounds, HOUSTON penalty 10 yard holding accepted.
12:071st & 18 at own 17David Piland screen pass complete to Charles Sims for a loss of 1 yard to the Houst 16, tackled by Craig Johnson.
12:072nd & 19 at own 16David Piland crossing pass complete to Deontay Greenberry for no gain to the Houst 16, tackled by Andre Taylor and Rufus Porter.
12:073rd & 19 at own 16David Piland deep in pass incomplete to Deontay Greenberry, broken up by Chad Boyd.
12:074th & 19 at own 16HOUSTON penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.
12:074th & 24 at own 11Richie Leone punt for 32 yards, fair catch by Craig Johnson at the Houst 43.
Louisiana Tech Touchdown run, 5 plays
10:501st & 10 at opp 43Colby Cameron pass incomplete to D.J. Banks.
10:502nd & 10 at opp 43Colby Cameron pass complete to Ray Holley for 4 yards to the Houst 39, tackled by Zeke Riser and Tomme Mark.
10:503rd & 6 at opp 39Colby Cameron pass complete to David Gru for 24 yards to the Houst 15, tackled by Chris Cermin for a 1ST down.
10:501st & 10 at opp 15Tevin King rush over left tackle for 6 yards to the Houst 9, tackled by Dominic Miller.
9:402nd & 4 at opp 9Tevin King rush up the middle for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Louisiana Tech 13, Houston 0
9:40Matt Nelson extra point GOOD.Louisiana Tech 14, Houston 0
9:40Matt Nelson kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Houston Field goal, 14 plays
9:401st & 10 at own 25David Piland pass complete to Chance Blackmon for 8 yards to the Houst 33, tackled by Dave Clark out-of-bounds.
9:402nd & 2 at own 33Charles Sims rush over right tackle for 1 yard to the Houst 34, tackled by Chad Boyd and Jon’al White.
9:403rd & 1 at own 34Charles Sims rush over left tackle for 9 yards to the Houst 43, tackled by Jamel Johnson for a 1ST down.
9:401st & 10 at own 43David Piland screen pass complete to Ronnie Williams for 7 yards to the 50 yard line, tackled by Quinn Giles and Rufus Porter.
9:402nd & 3 at the 50David Piland pass complete to Charles Sims for 6 yards to the LaTch 44, tackled by Rufus Porter out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
9:401st & 10 at opp 44Daniel Spencer rush reverse for 5 yards to the LaTch 39, tackled by Craig Johnson and Solomon Randle.
9:402nd & 5 at opp 39Kenneth Farrow rush over left tackle for 6 yards to the LaTch 33, tackled by Craig Johnson and Solomon Randle for a 1ST down.
9:401st & 10 at opp 33David Piland pass incomplete to N/A.
9:402nd & 10 at opp 33Ryan Jackson rush draw play for a loss of 3 yards to the LaTch 36, tackled by Vernon Butler.
9:403rd & 13 at opp 36David Piland deep out pass complete to Daniel Spencer for 20 yards to the LaTch 16, tackled by Chad Boyd for a 1ST down.
9:401st & 10 at opp 16Charles Sims rush up the middle for 3 yards to the LaTch 13, tackled by Chip Hester and Javontay Crowe.
9:402nd & 7 at opp 13David Piland pass incomplete to Chance Blackmon.
9:403rd & 7 at opp 13David Piland post pass incomplete to Daniel Spencer, broken up by Jamel Johnson.
6:194th & 7 at opp 13Matt Hogan 30 yard field goal GOOD.Louisiana Tech 14, Houston 3
6:19Richie Leone kickoff for 60 yards returned by D.J. Banks, tackled by Shane Ros for 22 yards to the LaTch 27, tackled by Shane Ros.
Louisiana Tech Punt, 3 plays
6:191st & 10 at own 27Colby Cameron crossing pass complete to Quinton Patton for 1 yard to the LaTch 28, tackled by Phillip Steward and Chris Cermin.
6:192nd & 9 at own 28Hunter Lee rush up the middle for 5 yards to the LaTch 33, tackled by Chevy Bennett and Jeffery Lewis out-of-bounds.
6:193rd & 4 at own 33Colby Cameron pass incomplete to Quinton Patton.
6:194th & 4 at own 33Ryan Allen punt for 47 yards, downed at the Houst 20.
Houston Field goal, 10 plays
6:191st & 10 at own 20David Piland pass complete to Dewayne Peace for 9 yards to the Houst 29.
5:042nd & 1 at own 29Charles Sims rush over left guard for 4 yards to the Houst 33, tackled by Shakeil Lucas and Quinn Giles for a 1ST down.
5:041st & 10 at own 33HOUSTON penalty 10 yard BK accepted, no play.
5:041st & 20 at own 23HOUSTON penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
5:041st & 25 at own 18Charles Sims rush draw play for 2 yards to the Houst 20, tackled by Vontarrius Dora.
5:042nd & 23 at own 20HOUSTON penalty 5 yard false start on Ralph Oragwu accepted.
5:042nd & 28 at own 15David Piland pass complete to Dewayne Peace for 8 yards to the Houst 23, tackled by Brice Abraham.
5:043rd & 20 at own 23David Piland deep out pass complete to Dewayne Peace for 22 yards to the LaTch 40, tackled by Quinn Giles, LOUISIANA TECH penalty 15 yard roughing passer accepted for a 1ST down.
5:041st & 10 at opp 40David Piland pass complete to Charles Sims for 13 yards to the LaTch 27, tackled by Dave Clark for a 1ST down.
5:041st & 10 at opp 27David Piland screen pass complete to Charles Sims for 2 yards to the LaTch 25, tackled by Rufus Porter.
5:042nd & 8 at opp 25Ronnie Williams rush for no gain to the LaTch 25, tackled by Javontay Crowe.
5:043rd & 8 at opp 25David Piland post pass incomplete to Dewayne Peace.
1:354th & 8 at opp 25Matt Hogan 42 yard field goal GOOD.Louisiana Tech 14, Houston 6
1:35Richie Leone kickoff for 60 yards returned by D.J. Banks, tackled by Shane Ros for 29 yards to the LaTch 34, tackled by Shane Ros.
Louisiana Tech Touchdown pass, 8 plays
1:351st & 10 at own 34Colby Cameron deep pass complete to Myles White for 31 yards to the Houst 35, tackled by Zachary McMillian out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
1:351st & 10 at opp 35Colby Cameron pass complete to Jon Greenwalt for 4 yards to the Houst 31, tackled by Jeffery Lewis.
1:352nd & 6 at opp 31Colby Cameron rush for 10 yards to the Houst 21, tackled by Phillip Steward for a 1ST down.
1:351st & 10 at opp 21Kenneth Dixon rush over left tackle for 5 yards to the Houst 16, tackled by Tomme Mark and Chris Cermin.
1:352nd & 5 at opp 16Colby Cameron slant pass complete to Ray Holley for 3 yards to the Houst 13, tackled by Eric Braswell and Chris Cermin.
Q2 15:003rd & 2 at opp 13HOUSTON penalty 10 yard pass interference on D.J. Hayden accepted, no play.
Q2 15:001st & goal at opp 3Ray Holley rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the Houst 4, tackled by Derrick Mathews and Kelvin King.
Q2 15:002nd & 0 at opp 4HOUSTON penalty 2 yard personal foul on Phillip Steward accepted, no play.
Q2 15:001st & goal at opp 2Kenneth Dixon rush right for a loss of 4 yards to the Houst 6, tackled by Derrick Mathews and D.J. Hayden.
Q2 13:342nd & goal at opp 6Colby Cameron post pass complete to Jon Greenwalt for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Louisiana Tech 20, Houston 6
Q2 13:341st & 0 at opp 3Timeout Houston, clock 13:34.
Q2 13:34Matt Nelson extra point GOOD.Louisiana Tech 21, Houston 6
Q2 13:34Matt Nelson kickoff for 63 yards out-of-bounds.
2nd quarter8 drives, then Louisiana Tech 21, Houston 20
Houston Punt, 4 plays
13:341st & 10 at own 35Charles Sims rush for 4 yards to the LaTch 46, tackled by Solomon Randle out-of-bounds, LOUISIANA TECH penalty 15 yard personal foul on Solomon Randle accepted for a 1ST down.
13:341st & 10 at opp 46David Piland sacked by IK Enemkpali for a loss of 13 yards, fumbled, recovered by Houst N/A at the Houst 29.
13:342nd & 35 at own 29David Piland sacked by IK Enemkpali for a loss of 6 yards to the Houst 23.
13:343rd & 41 at own 23David Piland deep in pass incomplete to Deontay Greenberry.
13:344th & 41 at own 23Richie Leone punt for 77 yards for a touchback.
Louisiana Tech Punt, 6 plays
12:081st & 10 at own 20Kenneth Dixon rush left for 16 yards to the LaTch 36, tackled by Chris Cermin out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
12:081st & 10 at own 36Kenneth Dixon rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the LaTch 35, tackled by Phillip Steward and Tomme Mark.
12:082nd & 11 at own 35Colby Cameron slant pass complete to David Gru for 18 yards to the Houst 47, tackled by D.J. Hayden for a 1ST down.
12:081st & 10 at opp 47Tevin King rush draw play for a loss of 1 yard to the Houst 48, tackled by Phillip Steward.
12:082nd & 11 at opp 48Colby Cameron pass incomplete to Myles White.
12:083rd & 11 at opp 48Colby Cameron pass complete to D.J. Banks for 8 yards to the Houst 40, tackled by Zachary McMillian.
12:084th & 3 at opp 40Ryan Allen punt for 38 yards, downed at the Houst 2.
Houston Punt, 3 plays
9:531st & 10 at own 2Charles Sims rush up the middle for 1 yard to the Houst 3, tackled by Rufus Porter.
9:532nd & 9 at own 3Charles Sims rush up the middle for 5 yards to the Houst 8, tackled by Quinn Giles and Vontarrius Dora.
9:533rd & 4 at own 8David Piland crossing pass incomplete to Daniel Spencer, broken up by Javontay Crowe.
8:444th & 4 at own 8Richie Leone punt for 55 yards, returned by Craig Johnson for a loss of 2 yards to the LaTch 25, LOUISIANA TECH penalty 10 yard illegal block accepted.
Louisiana Tech Punt, 7 plays
8:441st & 10 at own 25Colby Cameron pass complete to Quinton Patton for 5 yards to the LaTch 30, tackled by D.J. Hayden.
8:442nd & 5 at own 30Colby Cameron rush for 8 yards to the LaTch 38, tackled by Kelvin King and Chris Cermin for a 1ST down.
8:441st & 10 at own 38Colby Cameron pass complete to D.J. Banks for 10 yards to the LaTch 48, tackled by Derrick Mathews for a 1ST down.
4:281st & 10 at own 48Kenneth Dixon rush for a loss of 1 yard to the LaTch 37, tackled by Derrick Mathews, LOUISIANA TECH penalty 10 yard holding accepted.
8:441st & 21 at own 37Colby Cameron pass incomplete to David Gru.
8:442nd & 21 at own 37Colby Cameron pass incomplete to Quinton Patton.
8:443rd & 21 at own 37Colby Cameron pass incomplete to Quinton Patton, broken up by D.J. Hayden.
8:444th & 21 at own 37Ryan Allen punt for 44 yards, fair catch by Dewayne Peace at the Houst 19.
Houston Touchdown pass, 9 plays
7:171st & 10 at own 19Ryan Jackson rush over left tackle for 5 yards to the Houst 24, tackled by Jamel Johnson out-of-bounds.
7:172nd & 5 at own 24Ryan Jackson rush up the middle for 10 yards to the Houst 34, tackled by Vontarrius Dora and Kevin Kisseberth for a 1ST down.
7:171st & 10 at own 34HOUSTON penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
7:171st & 15 at own 29David Piland pass complete to Ronnie Williams for 4 yards to the Houst 33, tackled by Javontay Crowe and Dave Clark.
7:172nd & 11 at own 33David Piland pass complete to Andrew Rodriguez for 12 yards to the Houst 45, tackled by Chad Boyd for a 1ST down.
7:171st & 10 at own 45Ryan Jackson rush over right tackle for 3 yards to the Houst 48, tackled by Justin Ellis.
7:172nd & 7 at own 48David Piland pass complete to Daniel Spencer for 4 yards to the LaTch 48, tackled by Rufus Porter and Craig Johnson out-of-bounds.
7:173rd & 3 at opp 48David Piland slant pass complete to Darian Lazard for 12 yards to the LaTch 36, tackled by Craig Johnson for a 1ST down.
7:171st & 10 at opp 36Ryan Jackson rush up the middle for 4 yards to the LaTch 32, tackled by Solomon Randle and Vernon Butler.
4:282nd & 6 at opp 32David Piland pass complete to Ronnie Williams for 32 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Louisiana Tech 21, Houston 12
4:28Matt Hogan extra point GOOD.Louisiana Tech 21, Houston 13
4:28Richie Leone kickoff for 65 yards returned by D.J. Banks, tackled by Brannon Beasley and Kenneth Farrow for 17 yards to the LaTch 17, tackled by Brannon Beasley and Kenneth Farrow.
Louisiana Tech Turnover on downs, 8 plays
4:281st & 10 at own 17Colby Cameron screen pass complete to Tevin King for 21 yards to the LaTch 38, tackled by Chevy Bennett for a 1ST down.
4:281st & 10 at own 38Colby Cameron pass incomplete to Quinton Patton.
4:282nd & 10 at own 38Colby Cameron pass complete to Myles White for 11 yards to the LaTch 49, tackled by Zachary McMillian out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
4:281st & 10 at own 49Kenneth Dixon rush up the middle for 2 yards to the Houst 34, tackled by Derrick Mathews and Chris Cermin, HOUSTON penalty 15 yard face mask accepted for a 1ST down.
4:281st & 10 at opp 34Colby Cameron rush for 1 yard to the Houst 33, tackled by D.J. Hayden and Jeffery Lewis.
4:282nd & 9 at opp 33Colby Cameron slant pass incomplete, broken up by Tomme Mark.
4:283rd & 9 at opp 33Colby Cameron crossing pass incomplete to Tevin King.
4:284th & 9 at opp 33Colby Cameron rush for 2 yards to the Houst 31, tackled by Derrick Mathews out-of-bounds.
Houston Touchdown run, 8 plays
2:471st & 10 at own 31David Piland crossing pass complete to Daniel Spencer for 13 yards to the Houst 44, tackled by Jamel Johnson for a 1ST down.
2:471st & 10 at own 44David Piland crossing pass complete to Charles Sims for 1 yard to the Houst 45.
2:472nd & 9 at own 45David Piland pass complete to Andrew Rodriguez for 12 yards to the LaTch 43, tackled by Solomon Randle for a 1ST down.
2:471st & 10 at opp 43David Piland slant pass complete to Andrew Rodriguez for 13 yards to the LaTch 30, tackled by Quinn Giles for a 1ST down.
1:491st & 10 at opp 30Timeout Louisiana Tech, clock 01:49.
1:491st & 10 at opp 30David Piland pass incomplete to Dewayne Peace, hurried by IK Enemkpali, broken up by Levander Liggins.
1:492nd & 10 at opp 30David Piland slant pass complete to Darian Lazard for 2 yards to the LaTch 28, tackled by Rufus Porter and Chad Boyd.
1:493rd & 8 at opp 28David Piland slant pass complete to Daniel Spencer for 24 yards to the LaTch 4, tackled by Javontay Crowe for a 1ST down.
1:491st & 0 at opp 4LOUISIANA TECH penalty 2 yard personal foul accepted.
0:531st & goal at opp 2Charles Sims rush over right tackle for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Louisiana Tech 21, Houston 19
0:53Matt Hogan extra point GOOD.Louisiana Tech 21, Houston 20
0:53Richie Leone kickoff for 64 yards returned by D.J. Banks, tackled by Shane Ros and Eric Eiland for 21 yards to the LaTch 22, tackled by Shane Ros and Eric Eiland.
Louisiana Tech Punt, 4 plays
0:531st & 10 at own 22Colby Cameron deep out pass complete to Hunter Lee for 12 yards to the LaTch 34 for a 1ST down.
0:531st & 10 at own 34Colby Cameron pass incomplete to Ray Holley.
0:532nd & 10 at own 34Colby Cameron crossing pass complete to Tevin King for 9 yards to the LaTch 43, tackled by Phillip Steward and D.J. Hayden.
0:203rd & 1 at own 43Timeout Louisiana Tech, clock 00:20.
0:203rd & 1 at own 43Kenneth Dixon rush over right tackle for a loss of 3 yards to the LaTch 40, tackled by Derrick Mathews and D.J. Hayden.
0:124th & 4 at own 40Timeout Houston, clock 00:12.
0:124th & 4 at own 40Ryan Allen punt for 45 yards, returned by D.J. Hayden, tackled by Chip Hester and Shakeil Lucas out-of-bounds.
Q3 15:00Richie Leone kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
3rd quarter9 drives, then Louisiana Tech 42, Houston 27
Louisiana Tech Punt, 4 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 25Colby Cameron pass complete to Hunter Lee for 13 yards to the LaTch 38, tackled by Zachary McMillian for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at own 38LOUISIANA TECH penalty 5 yard ineligible downfield on pass accepted, no play.
15:001st & 15 at own 33Colby Cameron slant pass incomplete to D.J. Banks.
15:002nd & 15 at own 33Colby Cameron pass complete to Jon Greenwalt for 6 yards to the LaTch 39 out-of-bounds.
15:003rd & 9 at own 39Colby Cameron pass incomplete to Quinton Patton, hurried by Eric Braswell.
15:004th & 9 at own 39Ryan Allen punt for 51 yards, returned by Dewayne Peace for 9 yards to the Houst 19, tackled by Josh Cuthbert.
Houston Punt, 4 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 19David Piland deep out pass complete to Dewayne Peace for 19 yards to the Houst 38, tackled by Brice Abraham and Jamel Johnson for a 1ST down.
13:391st & 10 at own 38Charles Sims rush over left tackle for 4 yards to the Houst 42, tackled by Vontarrius Dora and Chip Hester.
13:392nd & 6 at own 42Kenneth Farrow rush for a loss of 4 yards to the Houst 38.
13:393rd & 10 at own 38David Piland pass complete to Dewayne Peace for 9 yards to the Houst 47, tackled by Dave Clark.
13:394th & 1 at own 47Richie Leone punt for 43 yards, returned by Craig Johnson for a loss of 9 yards to the LaTch 1, tackled by Brandon Hartson and Cameron Malveaux.
Louisiana Tech Touchdown run, 4 plays
11:401st & 10 at own 1Colby Cameron deep out pass complete to Quinton Patton for 21 yards to the LaTch 22, tackled by D.J. Hayden out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
11:401st & 10 at own 22Kenneth Dixon rush over right tackle for 8 yards to the LaTch 30, tackled by Lloyd Allen.
11:402nd & 2 at own 30Colby Cameron screen pass complete to Myles White for 11 yards to the LaTch 41, tackled by Zachary McMillian out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
10:401st & 10 at own 41Tevin King rush up the middle for 59 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Louisiana Tech 27, Houston 20
10:40Matt Nelson extra point GOOD.Louisiana Tech 28, Houston 20
10:40Matt Nelson kickoff for 42 yards returned by Ryan Jackson, tackled by Craig Johnson for 5 yards to the Houst 33, tackled by Craig Johnson, LOUISIANA TECH penalty 5 yard offside accepted.
Houston Turnover on downs, 10 plays
10:401st & 10 at own 33David Piland pass incomplete to Daniel Spencer.
10:402nd & 10 at own 33Charles Sims rush up the middle for 4 yards to the Houst 37, tackled by Vince Cano.
10:403rd & 6 at own 37David Piland slant pass complete to Dewayne Peace for 7 yards to the Houst 44, tackled by Dave Clark for a 1ST down.
10:401st & 10 at own 44Charles Sims rush over left tackle for no gain to the Houst 44, tackled by Craig Johnson and Jon’al White.
10:402nd & 10 at own 44David Piland pass complete to Dewayne Peace for 8 yards to the LaTch 48, tackled by Brice Abraham out-of-bounds.
10:403rd & 2 at opp 48Charles Sims rush up the middle for 2 yards to the LaTch 46, tackled by Vontarrius Dora for a 1ST down.
10:401st & 10 at opp 46David Piland deep pass incomplete to Mark Roberts.
10:402nd & 10 at opp 46David Piland pass incomplete to Ryan Jackson.
10:403rd & 10 at opp 46David Piland crossing pass complete to Ronnie Williams for 3 yards to the LaTch 43, tackled by Javontay Crowe.
10:404th & 7 at opp 43David Piland slant pass incomplete to Deontay Greenberry, broken up by Levander Liggins.
Louisiana Tech Touchdown run, 10 plays
8:211st & 10 at own 42Colby Cameron screen pass complete to Myles White for 16 yards to the Houst 42, tackled by Zachary McMillian and Phillip Steward for a 1ST down.
8:211st & 10 at opp 42Kenneth Dixon rush draw play for 11 yards to the Houst 31, tackled by Derrick Mathews and Chris Cermin for a 1ST down.
8:211st & 10 at opp 31Kenneth Dixon rush up the middle for 4 yards to the Houst 27, tackled by Phillip Steward.
8:212nd & 6 at opp 27Colby Cameron pass incomplete to D.J. Banks.
8:213rd & 6 at opp 27Colby Cameron pass complete to Tevin King for 6 yards to the Houst 21, tackled by Jeffery Lewis for a 1ST down.
8:211st & 10 at opp 21Colby Cameron pass complete to Hunter Lee for 9 yards to the Houst 12, tackled by Jeffery Lewis out-of-bounds.
8:212nd & 1 at opp 12Kenneth Dixon rush up the middle for 4 yards to the Houst 8, tackled by Chris Cermin for a 1ST down.
8:211st & goal at opp 8Colby Cameron pass incomplete to Hunter Lee.
8:212nd & goal at opp 8Kenneth Dixon rush over left guard for 6 yards to the Houst 2, tackled by Radermon Scypion and Chevy Bennett.
6:093rd & goal at opp 2Kenneth Dixon rush over left guard for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Louisiana Tech 35, Houston 20
6:09Matt Nelson extra point GOOD.
6:09Matt Nelson kickoff for 57 yards returned by Ryan Jackson, tackled by Jamel Johnson for 18 yards to the Houst 26, tackled by Jamel Johnson.
Houston Touchdown pass, 1 play
5:521st & 10 at own 26David Piland slant pass complete to Daniel Spencer for 74 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Louisiana Tech 35, Houston 27
5:52Matt Hogan extra point GOOD.
5:52Richie Leone kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Louisiana Tech Touchdown run, 10 plays
5:521st & 10 at own 25Ray Holley rush reverse for 6 yards to the LaTch 46, tackled by Trevon Stewart, HOUSTON penalty 15 yard face mask accepted for a 1ST down.
5:521st & 10 at own 46Kenneth Dixon rush over right tackle for 2 yards to the LaTch 48, tackled by Kelvin King.
5:522nd & 8 at own 48Colby Cameron pass complete to Tevin King for 8 yards to the Houst 44, tackled by Phillip Steward and Trevon Stewart for a 1ST down.
5:521st & 10 at opp 44Colby Cameron screen pass complete to Myles White for 5 yards to the Houst 39, tackled by Zachary McMillian out-of-bounds.
5:522nd & 5 at opp 39Colby Cameron screen pass complete to Ray Holley for 16 yards to the Houst 23, tackled by Chris Cermin out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
5:521st & 10 at opp 23Colby Cameron pass complete to Ray Holley for 4 yards to the Houst 19, tackled by D.J. Hayden out-of-bounds.
5:522nd & 6 at opp 19Colby Cameron screen pass complete to Jon Greenwalt for 8 yards to the Houst 11, tackled by Derrick Mathews for a 1ST down.
5:521st & 10 at opp 11Colby Cameron screen pass complete to Jon Greenwalt for 9 yards to the Houst 2, tackled by Derrick Mathews out-of-bounds.
5:522nd & 1 at opp 2Tevin King rush up the middle for no gain to the Houst 2, tackled by Chris Cermin and Tomme Mark.
3:363rd & 1 at opp 2Ray Holley rush over left tackle for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Louisiana Tech 42, Houston 27
3:36Matt Nelson extra point GOOD.
3:36Matt Nelson kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Houston Turnover on downs, 10 plays
3:361st & 10 at own 25David Piland pass complete to Charles Sims for 3 yards, fumbled, forced by Craig Johnson, recovered by Houst Daniel Spencer at the Houst 29.
3:362nd & 6 at own 29LOUISIANA TECH penalty 15 yard personal foul on Rufus Porter accepted, no play.
3:361st & 10 at own 44David Piland slant pass complete to Dewayne Peace for 29 yards to the LaTch 27, tackled by Quinn Giles for a 1ST down.
3:361st & 10 at opp 27David Piland rush for 2 yards to the LaTch 25, tackled by Justin Ellis.
3:362nd & 8 at opp 25Charles Sims rush over left tackle for 4 yards to the LaTch 21, tackled by Jon’al White and IK Enemkpali.
3:363rd & 4 at opp 21David Piland pass incomplete to Andrew Rodriguez.
3:364th & 4 at opp 21David Piland pass complete to Charles Sims for 5 yards to the LaTch 16, tackled by Javontay Crowe for a 1ST down.
3:361st & 10 at opp 16David Piland pass complete to Ronnie Williams for 2 yards to the LaTch 14, tackled by Jamel Johnson.
3:362nd & 8 at opp 14Charles Sims rush over right tackle for 2 yards to the LaTch 12, tackled by Craig Johnson.
3:363rd & 6 at opp 12David Piland pass incomplete to Deontay Greenberry, broken up by Levander Liggins.
3:364th & 6 at opp 12David Piland slant pass incomplete to Ronnie Williams.
Louisiana Tech Punt, 6 plays
0:511st & 10 at own 13Colby Cameron screen pass complete to Quinton Patton for 9 yards to the LaTch 22, tackled by Radermon Scypion and D.J. Hayden.
0:512nd & 1 at own 22Colby Cameron screen pass complete to Ray Holley for 4 yards to the LaTch 26, tackled by D.J. Hayden out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
Q4 15:001st & 10 at own 26Kenneth Dixon rush up the middle for no gain to the LaTch 41, tackled by Radermon Scypion and Zachary McMillian, HOUSTON penalty 15 yard face mask accepted for a 1ST down.
Q4 15:001st & 10 at own 41Colby Cameron pass incomplete to Myles White.
Q4 15:002nd & 10 at own 41Colby Cameron pass incomplete to David Gru.
Q4 15:003rd & 10 at own 41Colby Cameron deep out pass complete to D.J. Banks for 9 yards to the 50 yard line, tackled by Zachary McMillian and Trevon Stewart.
Q4 15:004th & 1 at the 50LOUISIANA TECH penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.
Q4 15:004th & 6 at own 45Ryan Allen punt for 55 yards for a touchback.
4th quarter7 drives, then Louisiana Tech 56, Houston 49
Houston Fumble, 2 plays
13:251st & 10 at own 20David Piland middle pass incomplete to Daniel Spencer, hurried by Kevin Kisseberth.
13:252nd & 10 at own 20HOUSTON penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
13:062nd & 15 at own 15Ryan Jackson rush draw play for a loss of 2 yards, fumbled, forced by Jon’al White, recovered by LaTch Levander Liggins at the Houst 14.
Louisiana Tech Touchdown pass, 2 plays
13:061st & 10 at opp 14Tevin King rush over left tackle for 6 yards to the Houst 8, tackled by Zachary McMillian.
12:332nd & 4 at opp 8Colby Cameron screen pass complete to Hunter Lee for 8 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Louisiana Tech 48, Houston 27
12:33Matt Nelson extra point GOOD.Louisiana Tech 49, Houston 27
12:33Matt Nelson kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Houston Touchdown run, 12 plays
12:331st & 10 at own 25David Piland rush for 33 yards to the LaTch 42, tackled by Brice Abraham for a 1ST down.
12:331st & 10 at opp 42David Piland screen pass complete to Deontay Greenberry for 1 yard to the LaTch 41.
12:332nd & 9 at opp 41David Piland slant pass complete to Daniel Spencer for 13 yards to the LaTch 28, tackled by Jamel Johnson for a 1ST down.
12:331st & 10 at opp 28David Piland crossing pass complete to Deontay Greenberry for 3 yards to the LaTch 25.
12:332nd & 7 at opp 25David Piland flag pass incomplete to Daniel Spencer.
12:333rd & 7 at opp 25David Piland slant pass complete to Ronnie Williams for 7 yards to the LaTch 18, tackled by Rufus Porter and Dave Clark for a 1ST down.
12:331st & 10 at opp 18Charles Sims rush up the middle for 8 yards to the LaTch 10, tackled by Quinn Giles.
12:332nd & 2 at opp 10David Piland pass incomplete to Deontay Greenberry.
12:333rd & 2 at opp 10Kenneth Farrow rush up the middle for 7 yards to the LaTch 3, tackled by Jamel Johnson and Rufus Porter for a 1ST down.
12:331st & 0 at opp 3LOUISIANA TECH penalty 1 yard pass interference on Brice Abraham accepted, no play.
12:331st & goal at opp 2David Piland flag pass incomplete to Deontay Greenberry.
12:332nd & goal at opp 2Charles Sims rush over right tackle for 1 yard to the LaTch 1, tackled by Vontarrius Dora and Andre Taylor.
9:363rd & goal at opp 1Charles Sims rush left for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Louisiana Tech 49, Houston 33
9:36Two-point conversion attempt, David Piland pass to Daniel Spencer GOOD.Louisiana Tech 49, Houston 35
9:36Richie Leone kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Louisiana Tech Touchdown pass, 8 plays
9:361st & 10 at own 25Colby Cameron screen pass complete to Ray Holley for 3 yards, fumbled, forced by Phillip Steward, recovered by LaTch Hunter Lee at the LaTch 35 for a 1ST down.
9:361st & 10 at own 35Tevin King rush up the middle for 5 yards to the LaTch 40, tackled by Joey Mbu.
9:362nd & 5 at own 40Tevin King rush draw play for 6 yards to the LaTch 46, tackled by Trevon Stewart for a 1ST down.
9:361st & 10 at own 46Kenneth Dixon rush right for 7 yards to the Houst 47, tackled by Derrick Mathews and Chevy Bennett out-of-bounds.
9:362nd & 3 at opp 47Kenneth Dixon rush up the middle for 32 yards to the Houst 15, tackled by Chris Cermin and Trevon Stewart for a 1ST down.
9:361st & 10 at opp 15Colby Cameron pass incomplete to Quinton Patton.
9:362nd & 10 at opp 15Tevin King rush up the middle for 1 yard to the Houst 14, tackled by Trevon Stewart and Dominic Miller.
6:363rd & 9 at opp 14Colby Cameron pass complete to R.P. Stuart for 14 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Louisiana Tech 55, Houston 35
6:36Matt Nelson extra point GOOD.Louisiana Tech 56, Houston 35
6:36Matt Nelson kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Houston Touchdown pass, 9 plays
6:361st & 10 at own 25David Piland slant pass incomplete to Ronnie Williams, broken up by Solomon Randle.
6:362nd & 10 at own 25David Piland deep in pass complete to Deontay Greenberry for 18 yards to the Houst 43, tackled by Solomon Randle and Quinn Giles for a 1ST down.
6:361st & 10 at own 43David Piland middle pass incomplete to Daniel Spencer.
6:362nd & 10 at own 43David Piland pass complete to Charles Sims for 2 yards to the Houst 45, tackled by Javontay Crowe.
6:363rd & 8 at own 45David Piland pass incomplete to Charles Sims.
6:364th & 8 at own 45David Piland deep out pass complete to Andrew Rodriguez for 27 yards to the LaTch 28, tackled by Jamel Johnson out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
6:361st & 10 at opp 28David Piland middle pass complete to Charles Sims for 8 yards to the LaTch 20, tackled by Solomon Randle and Rufus Porter.
6:362nd & 2 at opp 20David Piland pass complete to Ronnie Williams for 13 yards to the LaTch 7, tackled by Brice Abraham and Jamel Johnson for a 1ST down.
4:451st & goal at opp 7David Piland pass complete to Dewayne Peace for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Louisiana Tech 56, Houston 41
4:45Matt Hogan extra point GOOD.Louisiana Tech 56, Houston 42
4:451st & 0 at own 35Timeout Louisiana Tech, clock 04:45.
4:45Matt Hogan on-side kick recovered by LOUISIANA TECH at the Houst 48.
Louisiana Tech Punt, 5 plays
4:451st & 10 at opp 48Ray Holley rush up the middle for 8 yards to the Houst 40, tackled by Trevon Stewart.
4:452nd & 2 at opp 40Ray Holley rush over left tackle for 6 yards to the Houst 34, tackled by Phillip Steward and Zachary McMillian for a 1ST down.
4:451st & 10 at opp 34LOUISIANA TECH penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
4:451st & 15 at opp 39Kenneth Dixon rush over left tackle for no gain to the Houst 39, tackled by Derrick Mathews and Chevy Bennett.
4:452nd & 15 at opp 39Tevin King rush up the middle for 4 yards to the Houst 35, tackled by Derrick Mathews and Dominic Miller.
2:353rd & 11 at opp 35Timeout Houston, clock 02:35.
2:353rd & 11 at opp 35Tevin King rush draw play for no gain to the Houst 35, tackled by Phillip Steward.
2:284th & 11 at opp 35Timeout Houston, clock 02:28.
2:284th & 11 at opp 35Timeout Louisiana Tech, clock 02:28.
2:284th & 11 at opp 35Ryan Allen punt for 15 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the Houst 20.
Houston 13 plays
2:282nd & 9 at own 21David Piland pass complete to Dewayne Peace for 8 yards to the Houst 29, tackled by Levander Liggins out-of-bounds.
2:283rd & 1 at own 29David Piland crossing pass complete to Daniel Spencer for 9 yards to the Houst 38, tackled by Craig Johnson for a 1ST down.
2:281st & 10 at own 38David Piland crossing pass complete to Andrew Rodriguez for 18 yards to the LaTch 44, tackled by Javontay Crowe for a 1ST down.
2:281st & 10 at opp 44David Piland pass incomplete to Dewayne Peace.
2:282nd & 10 at opp 44David Piland deep out pass complete to Dewayne Peace for 15 yards to the LaTch 29 for a 1ST down.
2:281st & 10 at opp 29David Piland crossing pass complete to Ryan Jackson for 6 yards to the LaTch 23, tackled by Solomon Randle and Rufus Porter.
2:282nd & 4 at opp 23David Piland deep pass incomplete to Dewayne Peace, broken up by Levander Liggins.
2:283rd & 4 at opp 23David Piland pass complete to Ryan Jackson for 6 yards to the LaTch 17, tackled by Levander Liggins and Solomon Randle for a 1ST down.
2:281st & 10 at opp 17Ryan Jackson rush draw play for 5 yards to the LaTch 12, tackled by Kevin Kisseberth.
0:442nd & 5 at opp 12Timeout Houston, clock 00:44.
0:352nd & 5 at opp 12David Piland middle pass complete to Deontay Greenberry for 12 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Louisiana Tech 56, Houston 49
0:35Matt Hogan extra point GOOD.
0:351st & 0 at own 35HOUSTON penalty 9 yard illegal touching on N/A accepted, no play.
0:351st & 0 at opp 44Team rush for no gain, lateral to N/A for a loss of 4 yards, to the Houst 48.

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Tied 3–⁠3 in six meetings.

Recent meetings
2012Louisiana Tech 56, Houston 49
2011Houston 35, Louisiana Tech 34
1995Louisiana Tech 19, Houston 7
1994Louisiana Tech 32, Houston 7
1991Houston 73, Louisiana Tech 3
1988Houston 60, Louisiana Tech 0

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