North Texas at Houston

Saturday, October 6, 2012

Houston beat North Texas 44–⁠21. It was their 11th meeting; after it, Houston led the series 6–⁠5.

AwayNorth Texas4–⁠8 in 2012
21
HomeHouston5–⁠7 in 2012
44

Final at Robertson Stadium, HoustonAttendance 25,476

At kickoff
84°F, mostly cloudy, wind 7 mph from the eastWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Houston Dunn Helistop (KMCJ), 3 km from the stadium

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
North Texas0147021
Houston171410344

Standouts

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Player stats

North Texas

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Derek Thompson20/3825202
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Brandin Byrd1996018
Jeremy Brown780148
Antoinne Jimmerson937111
Derek Thompson3917
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Ivan Delgado485041
Brelan Chancellor444021
Jeremy Brown136036
Derrick Teegarden330014

Houston

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
David Piland31/4132120
Charles Sims0/1000
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Charles Sims21210153
Kenneth Farrow885148
David Piland21318
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Dewayne Peace983116
Deontay Greenberry671019
Shane Ros461024
Charles Sims555127
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Chris Cermin1110
Kent Brooks1-60

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

Team stats

North TexasHouston
483Total yards623
252Passing yards321
231Rushing yards302
6.6Yards per pass7.6
5.8Yards per rush8.2
25First downs35
5–⁠14Third downs4–⁠10
1–⁠3Fourth downs0–⁠1
2Turnovers0
7–⁠87Penalties4–⁠30
34:33Possession25:32

Efficiency

North TexasHouston
39%Success rate60%
0.07EPA per play0.24
1.06Explosiveness0.82
0.10Rushing EPA0.20
0.05Passing EPA0.30
30%Passing-down success44%
0.06First-down EPA0.20
0.11Second-down EPA0.34
0.56Third-down EPA0.51

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 72% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Houston end zoneNorth Texas end zoneQ1 HoustonTouchdown run, 7 playsQ1 North TexasPunt, 6 playsQ1 HoustonTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ1 North TexasPunt, 5 playsQ1 HoustonField goal, 12 playsQ1 North TexasPunt, 10 playsQ2 HoustonTurnover on downs, 8 playsQ2 North TexasTouchdown run, 8 playsQ2 HoustonTouchdown run, 6 playsQ2 North TexasTouchdown run, 4 playsQ2 HoustonTouchdown pass, 8 playsQ2 North TexasEnd of half, 2 playsQ3 North TexasTouchdown run, 7 playsQ3 HoustonField goal, 7 playsQ3 North TexasPunt, 4 playsQ3 HoustonTouchdown run, 6 playsQ3 HoustonField goal, 10 playsQ3 North TexasPunt, 8 playsQ4 North TexasInterception, 3 playsQ4 HoustonPunt, 6 playsQ4 North TexasTurnover on downs, 15 playsQ4 HoustonPunt, 3 playsQ4 North TexasInterception, 6 playsQ4 HoustonEnd of game, 2 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Houston drives left to right, North Texas right to left.
  1. Q1 HoustonTouchdown run, 7 plays, 75 yards
  2. Q1 North TexasPunt, 6 plays, 29 yards
  3. Q1 HoustonTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 80 yards
  4. Q1 North TexasPunt, 5 plays, 19 yards
  5. Q1 HoustonField goal, 12 plays, 83 yards
  6. Q1 North TexasPunt, 10 plays, 42 yards
  7. Q2 HoustonTurnover on downs, 8 plays, 63 yards
  8. Q2 North TexasTouchdown run, 8 plays, 64 yards
  9. Q2 HoustonTouchdown run, 6 plays, 75 yards
  10. Q2 North TexasTouchdown run, 4 plays, 77 yards
  11. Q2 HoustonTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 75 yards
  12. Q2 North TexasEnd of half, 2 plays, 7 yards
  13. Q3 North TexasTouchdown run, 7 plays, 75 yards
  14. Q3 HoustonField goal, 7 plays, 25 yards
  15. Q3 North TexasPunt, 4 plays, 20 yards
  16. Q3 HoustonTouchdown run, 6 plays, 80 yards
  17. Q3 HoustonField goal, 10 plays, 91 yards
  18. Q3 North TexasPunt, 8 plays, 24 yards
  19. Q4 North TexasInterception, 3 plays, 0 yards
  20. Q4 HoustonPunt, 6 plays, 14 yards
  21. Q4 North TexasTurnover on downs, 15 plays, 77 yards
  22. Q4 HoustonPunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  23. Q4 North TexasInterception, 6 plays, 34 yards
  24. Q4 HoustonEnd of game, 2 plays, −2 yards

Play by play

1st quarter6 drives, then Houston 17, North Texas 0
Houston Touchdown run, 7 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 25David Piland pass complete to Deontay Greenberry for 11 yards to the Houst 36, tackled by Zac Whitfield for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at own 36David Piland pass complete to Dewayne Peace for 7 yards to the Houst 43, tackled by Hilbert Jackson out-of-bounds.
15:002nd & 3 at own 43Charles Sims rush over right tackle for 26 yards to the NoTex 31, tackled by Hilbert Jackson out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at opp 31Charles Sims rush over left guard for 14 yards to the NoTex 17, tackled by Lairamie Lee for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at opp 17David Piland slant pass incomplete to Daniel Spencer.
15:002nd & 10 at opp 17David Piland pass incomplete to Ronnie Williams, hurried by Ryan Boutwell.
15:003rd & 10 at opp 17NORTH TEXAS penalty 12 yard pass interference on Zac Whitfield accepted, no play.
13:451st & goal at opp 5Charles Sims rush up the middle for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 6, North Texas 0
13:45Matt Hogan extra point GOOD, NORTH TEXAS penalty offside declined.Houston 7, North Texas 0
13:45Richie Leone kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
North Texas Punt, 6 plays
13:451st & 10 at own 25Brandin Byrd rush up the middle for 1 yard to the NoTex 26, tackled by Lloyd Allen and Colton Valencia.
13:452nd & 9 at own 26Brandin Byrd rush up the middle for 4 yards to the NoTex 30, tackled by Radermon Scypion and Phillip Steward.
13:453rd & 5 at own 30Derek Thompson crossing pass complete to Ivan Delgado for 16 yards to the NoTex 46, tackled by Zachary McMillian for a 1ST down.
13:451st & 10 at own 46Brandin Byrd rush up the middle for 3 yards to the NoTex 49, tackled by Everett Daniels and Colton Valencia.
13:452nd & 7 at own 49NORTH TEXAS penalty 15 yard illegal block accepted, no play.
13:452nd & 22 at own 34Derek Thompson pass complete to Drew Miller for 7 yards to the NoTex 41, tackled by Everett Daniels and Lloyd Allen.
13:453rd & 15 at own 41NORTH TEXAS penalty 5 yard false start on Coleman Feeley accepted.
13:453rd & 20 at own 36Derek Thompson deep in pass complete to Darnell Smith for 18 yards to the Houst 46, tackled by Everett Daniels and Zachary McMillian.
13:454th & 2 at opp 46Will Atterberry punt for 46 yards for a touchback.
Houston Touchdown pass, 7 plays
7:481st & 10 at own 20Charles Sims rush draw play for 6 yards to the Houst 26, tackled by Richard Abbe.
7:482nd & 4 at own 26David Piland pass complete to Dewayne Peace for 10 yards to the Houst 36, tackled by Lairamie Lee and Hilbert Jackson for a 1ST down.
9:371st & 10 at own 36Charles Sims rush over left guard for 3 yards to the Houst 39, tackled by Zachary Orr and Daryl Mason.
9:372nd & 7 at own 39David Piland deep out pass complete to Shane Ros for 24 yards to the NoTex 37, tackled by Will Wright out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
9:371st & 10 at opp 37David Piland slant pass incomplete to Shane Ros.
9:372nd & 10 at opp 37Charles Sims rush over right tackle for 21 yards to the NoTex 16, tackled by Zachary Orr for a 1ST down.
7:481st & 10 at opp 16David Piland slant pass complete to Dewayne Peace for 16 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 13, North Texas 0
7:48Matt Hogan extra point GOOD, NORTH TEXAS penalty offside declined.Houston 14, North Texas 0
7:48Richie Leone kickoff for 58 yards returned by Brelan Chancellor for 18 yards to the NoTex 25, tackled by Kenneth Farrow and Shane Ros.
North Texas Punt, 5 plays
7:481st & 10 at own 25Brandin Byrd rush up the middle for 3 yards to the NoTex 28, tackled by Everett Daniels.
7:482nd & 7 at own 28Derek Thompson screen pass complete to Brelan Chancellor for 2 yards to the NoTex 30, tackled by Ronnie Williams and Phillip Steward.
7:483rd & 5 at own 30HOUSTON penalty 5 yard pass interference on Everett Daniels accepted, no play.
7:481st & 10 at own 35Brandin Byrd rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the NoTex 34, tackled by Zeke Riser and Joey Mbu.
7:482nd & 11 at own 34Derek Thompson pass incomplete to Brandin Byrd.
7:483rd & 11 at own 34Derek Thompson pass complete to Darnell Smith for 10 yards, fumbled, forced by Kent Brooks, recovered by NoTex Darnell Smith at the NoTex 44.
7:484th & 1 at own 44Will Atterberry punt for 43 yards, fair catch by Dewayne Peace at the Houst 13.
Houston Field goal, 12 plays
4:491st & 10 at own 13Charles Sims rush over left tackle for 4 yards to the Houst 17, tackled by Zachary Orr and K.C. Obi.
4:492nd & 6 at own 17Charles Sims rush over left tackle for 8 yards to the Houst 25, tackled by Derek Akunne and Lairamie Lee for a 1ST down.
4:491st & 10 at own 25David Piland slant pass complete to Deontay Greenberry for 19 yards to the Houst 44, tackled by Lairamie Lee for a 1ST down.
4:491st & 10 at own 44David Piland screen pass complete to Dewayne Peace for 9 yards to the NoTex 47, tackled by Lairamie Lee and Derek Akunne.
4:492nd & 1 at opp 47Kenneth Farrow rush over right tackle for 8 yards to the NoTex 39, tackled by Hilbert Jackson and Ryan Boutwell for a 1ST down.
4:491st & 10 at opp 39David Piland crossing pass complete to Shane Ros for 16 yards to the NoTex 23, tackled by Marcus Trice for a 1ST down.
4:491st & 10 at opp 23Kenneth Farrow rush up the middle for 5 yards to the NoTex 18, tackled by Aaron Bellazin.
4:492nd & 5 at opp 18David Piland pass complete to Xavier Maxwell for 8 yards to the NoTex 10, tackled by Hilbert Jackson for a 1ST down.
4:491st & goal at opp 10Charles Sims rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the NoTex 11, tackled by Devante Davis and Zachary Orr.
4:492nd & goal at opp 11David Piland pass incomplete to Deontay Greenberry.
4:493rd & goal at opp 11David Piland crossing pass complete to Dewayne Peace for 7 yards to the NoTex 4, tackled by Hilbert Jackson and Devante Davis.
1:134th & goal at opp 4Matt Hogan 21 yard field goal GOOD.Houston 17, North Texas 0
1:13Richie Leone kickoff for 63 yards returned by Brelan Chancellor for 14 yards to the NoTex 16, tackled by Shane Ros and Kenneth Farrow.
North Texas Punt, 10 plays
1:131st & 10 at own 16Derek Thompson crossing pass complete to Brelan Chancellor for 16 yards to the NoTex 32, tackled by Colton Valencia and Trevon Stewart for a 1ST down.
1:131st & 10 at own 32Antoinne Jimmerson rush up the middle for 2 yards to the NoTex 34, tackled by Colton Valencia and Zeke Riser.
1:132nd & 8 at own 34Derek Thompson pass incomplete, hurried by Joey Mbu.
Q2 15:003rd & 8 at own 34Derek Thompson slant pass complete to Ivan Delgado for 10 yards to the NoTex 44, tackled by Derrick Mathews and George Bamfo for a 1ST down.
Q2 15:001st & 10 at own 44Brelan Chancellor rush for 8 yards to the Houst 48, tackled by Phillip Steward and Lloyd Allen.
Q2 15:002nd & 2 at opp 48Brelan Chancellor rush for 1 yard to the Houst 47, tackled by Everett Daniels and Radermon Scypion.
Q2 15:003rd & 1 at opp 47Derek Thompson rush quarterback sneak for 2 yards to the Houst 45, tackled by Joey Mbu and Zeke Riser for a 1ST down.
Q2 15:001st & 10 at opp 45Antoinne Jimmerson rush up the middle for 3 yards to the Houst 42, tackled by Colton Valencia and Phillip Steward.
Q2 15:002nd & 7 at opp 42Derek Thompson pass incomplete to Ivan Delgado.
Q2 15:003rd & 7 at opp 42Derek Thompson crossing pass incomplete to Carlos Harris, broken up by Everett Daniels.
Q2 15:004th & 7 at opp 42Will Atterberry punt for 41 yards, downed at the Houst 1.
2nd quarter6 drives, then Houston 31, North Texas 14
Houston Turnover on downs, 8 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 1David Piland pass complete to Deontay Greenberry for 14 yards to the Houst 15, tackled by Hilbert Jackson and Devante Davis out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
11:541st & 10 at own 15David Piland screen pass complete to Charles Sims for 13 yards to the Houst 28, tackled by Devante Davis for a 1ST down.
11:541st & 10 at own 28Kenneth Farrow rush up the middle for 7 yards to the Houst 35, tackled by Zachary Orr and Derek Akunne.
11:542nd & 3 at own 35David Piland pass complete to Marcus Williams for 8 yards to the Houst 43, tackled by Devante Davis out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
11:541st & 10 at own 43NORTH TEXAS penalty 15 yard personal foul on Devante Davis accepted.
11:541st & 10 at opp 42Charles Sims pass incomplete to Dewayne Peace.
11:542nd & 10 at opp 42David Piland screen pass complete to Charles Sims for 1 yard to the NoTex 41, tackled by Zachary Orr and Marcus Trice.
11:543rd & 9 at opp 41David Piland screen pass complete to Charles Sims for 5 yards to the NoTex 36, tackled by Aaron Bellazin.
11:544th & 4 at opp 36David Piland slant pass incomplete to N/A.
North Texas Touchdown run, 8 plays
9:391st & 10 at own 36Antoinne Jimmerson rush draw play for 1 yard to the NoTex 37, tackled by Derrick Mathews and Phillip Steward.
9:392nd & 9 at own 37Derek Thompson deep pass complete to Ivan Delgado for 41 yards to the Houst 22 for a 1ST down.
9:391st & 10 at opp 22Derek Thompson post pass incomplete to Brelan Chancellor, broken up by Thomas Bates.
9:392nd & 10 at opp 22Derek Thompson pass incomplete to Ivan Delgado.
8:153rd & 10 at opp 22Timeout Houston, clock 08:15.
8:153rd & 10 at opp 22Derek Thompson screen pass complete to Antoinne Jimmerson for 10 yards to the Houst 12, tackled by Lloyd Allen and Trevon Stewart for a 1ST down.
8:151st & 10 at opp 12Antoinne Jimmerson rush over left tackle for 11 yards to the Houst 1, tackled by Kent Brooks for a 1ST down.
8:151st & goal at opp 1Derek Thompson rush quarterback sneak for no gain to the Houst 1, tackled by Joey Mbu and Lloyd Allen.
6:442nd & goal at opp 1Antoinne Jimmerson rush up the middle for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN, HOUSTON penalty declined, HOUSTON penalty offside declined.Houston 17, North Texas 7
6:44Zach Olen extra point GOOD.
6:44Zach Olen kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Houston Touchdown run, 6 plays
6:441st & 10 at own 25Charles Sims rush up the middle for 11 yards to the Houst 36, tackled by Will Wright for a 1ST down.
6:441st & 10 at own 36Charles Sims rush over right guard for 8 yards to the Houst 44, tackled by Zac Whitfield and Zachary Orr.
6:442nd & 2 at own 44Charles Sims rush left for a loss of 3 yards to the Houst 41, tackled by Marcus Trice.
6:443rd & 5 at own 41David Piland slant pass complete to Deontay Greenberry for 11 yards to the NoTex 48, tackled by Lairamie Lee for a 1ST down.
6:441st & 10 at opp 48David Piland pass incomplete to Deontay Greenberry.
5:202nd & 10 at opp 48Kenneth Farrow rush over left guard for 48 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 23, North Texas 7
5:20Matt Hogan extra point GOOD.Houston 24, North Texas 7
5:20Richie Leone kickoff for 65 yards returned by Brelan Chancellor for 23 yards to the NoTex 23, tackled by Shane Ros and Phillip Steward.
North Texas Touchdown run, 4 plays
5:201st & 10 at own 23Jeremy Brown rush up the middle for 14 yards to the NoTex 37, tackled by Trevon Stewart for a 1ST down.
5:201st & 10 at own 37Jeremy Brown rush up the middle for 1 yard to the NoTex 38, tackled by D.J. Hayden.
3:232nd & 9 at own 38Derek Thompson crossing pass complete to Derrick Teegarden for 14 yards to the Houst 48, tackled by Everett Daniels for a 1ST down.
3:231st & 10 at opp 48Jeremy Brown rush up the middle for 48 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 24, North Texas 13
3:23Zach Olen extra point GOOD.Houston 24, North Texas 14
3:23Zach Olen kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Houston Touchdown pass, 8 plays
3:231st & 10 at own 25David Piland crossing pass complete to Daniel Spencer for 4 yards to the Houst 29, tackled by Zachary Orr.
3:232nd & 6 at own 29Kenneth Farrow rush over left guard for 9 yards to the Houst 38, tackled by Marcus Trice and Jeremy Phillips for a 1ST down.
3:231st & 10 at own 38David Piland pass complete to Deontay Greenberry for 7 yards to the Houst 45, tackled by Hilbert Jackson.
3:232nd & 3 at own 45Charles Sims rush over left tackle for 4 yards to the Houst 49, tackled by LaJaylin Smith and Hilbert Jackson for a 1ST down.
1:211st & 10 at own 49David Piland pass complete to Daniel Spencer for 3 yards to the NoTex 48, tackled by Marcus Trice.
0:002nd & 7 at opp 48David Piland slant pass complete to Dewayne Peace for 12 yards to the NoTex 36, tackled by Marcus Trice and Hilbert Jackson for a 1ST down.
3:231st & 10 at opp 36David Piland pass complete to Deontay Greenberry for 9 yards to the NoTex 27, tackled by Hilbert Jackson.
1:212nd & 1 at opp 27David Piland screen pass complete to Charles Sims for 27 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 30, North Texas 14
1:21Matt Hogan extra point GOOD.Houston 31, North Texas 14
1:21Richie Leone kickoff for 59 yards returned by Brelan Chancellor for 18 yards to the NoTex 24, tackled by Phillip Steward and Chris Cermin.
North Texas End of half, 2 plays
1:211st & 10 at own 24Jeremy Brown rush up the middle for 4 yards to the NoTex 28, tackled by D.J. Hayden and Derrick Mathews.
1:212nd & 6 at own 28Jeremy Brown rush up the middle for 3 yards to the NoTex 31, tackled by Lloyd Allen and Derrick Mathews.
Q3 15:00Richie Leone kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
3rd quarter6 drives, then Houston 41, North Texas 21
North Texas Touchdown run, 7 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 25Brandin Byrd rush right for 18 yards to the NoTex 43, tackled by Colton Valencia for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at own 43Brandin Byrd rush over right tackle for 8 yards to the Houst 49, tackled by Derrick Mathews.
15:002nd & 2 at opp 49Brandin Byrd rush over right tackle for 7 yards to the Houst 42, tackled by Derrick Mathews for a 1ST down.
13:311st & 10 at opp 42Timeout North Texas, clock 13:31.
13:311st & 10 at opp 42Derek Thompson pass complete to Brelan Chancellor for 21 yards to the Houst 21, tackled by Phillip Steward out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
13:311st & 10 at opp 21Brandin Byrd rush left for 9 yards to the Houst 12, tackled by Phillip Steward and Colton Valencia.
13:312nd & 1 at opp 12Brandin Byrd rush over left tackle for 5 yards to the Houst 7, tackled by D.J. Hayden and Colton Valencia for a 1ST down.
11:561st & goal at opp 7Derek Thompson rush for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 31, North Texas 21
11:56Zach Olen extra point GOOD.
11:56Zach Olen kickoff for 56 yards returned by Kenneth Farrow for 33 yards to the Houst 42, tackled by Jamal Marshall and Kevin Maduka out-of-bounds.
Houston Field goal, 7 plays
11:561st & 10 at own 42David Piland screen pass complete to Charles Sims for 9 yards to the NoTex 49, tackled by Zachary Orr.
11:562nd & 1 at opp 49Charles Sims rush over right guard for 4 yards to the NoTex 45, tackled by Marcus Trice for a 1ST down.
11:561st & 10 at opp 45Charles Sims rush up the middle for 14 yards to the NoTex 31, tackled by Derek Akunne and Jeremy Phillips for a 1ST down.
11:561st & 10 at opp 31David Piland pass complete to Dewayne Peace for 5 yards to the NoTex 26, tackled by Hilbert Jackson.
11:562nd & 5 at opp 26Charles Sims rush over right tackle for a loss of 2 yards to the NoTex 28, tackled by Hilbert Jackson and Brandon McCoy.
11:563rd & 7 at opp 28HOUSTON penalty 5 yard false start on Deontay Greenberry accepted.
11:563rd & 12 at opp 33David Piland post pass incomplete to Dewayne Peace, broken up by Derek Akunne.
9:324th & 12 at opp 33Matt Hogan 50 yard field goal GOOD.Houston 34, North Texas 21
9:32Richie Leone kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
North Texas Punt, 4 plays
9:321st & 10 at own 25Brandin Byrd rush up the middle for 3 yards to the NoTex 28, tackled by Everett Daniels and Derrick Mathews.
9:322nd & 7 at own 28HOUSTON penalty 15 yard pass interference on Thomas Bates accepted, no play.
9:321st & 10 at own 43Brandin Byrd rush over left tackle for a loss of 1 yard to the NoTex 42, tackled by Everett Daniels.
9:322nd & 11 at own 42Derek Thompson deep pass incomplete to Brelan Chancellor.
9:323rd & 11 at own 42Derek Thompson pass complete to Brandin Byrd for 3 yards to the NoTex 45, tackled by Derrick Mathews and D.J. Hayden.
9:324th & 8 at own 45Will Atterberry punt for 35 yards, fair catch by Dewayne Peace at the Houst 20.
Houston Touchdown run, 6 plays
7:231st & 10 at own 20Charles Sims rush right for 4 yards to the Houst 24, tackled by Lairamie Lee and Richard Abbe.
7:232nd & 6 at own 24David Piland slant pass complete to Daniel Spencer for 12 yards to the Houst 36, tackled by Lairamie Lee for a 1ST down.
7:231st & 10 at own 36Charles Sims rush right for 53 yards to the NoTex 11, tackled by Lairamie Lee and Zachary Orr for a 1ST down.
7:231st & 10 at opp 11Kenneth Farrow rush over right tackle for 6 yards to the NoTex 5, tackled by Hilbert Jackson.
7:232nd & 4 at opp 5Ryan Jackson rush up the middle for no gain to the NoTex 5, tackled by Derek Akunne and Zachary Orr.
5:193rd & 4 at opp 5Timeout Houston, clock 05:19.
5:143rd & 4 at opp 5David Piland rush quarterback draw for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 40, North Texas 21
5:14Matt Hogan extra point GOOD.Houston 41, North Texas 21
5:14Richie Leone kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
North Texas Punt, 8 plays
5:191st & 10 at own 25Antoinne Jimmerson rush up the middle for 3 yards to the NoTex 28, tackled by Joey Mbu and Derrick Mathews.
5:192nd & 7 at own 28Antoinne Jimmerson rush over right tackle for 7 yards to the NoTex 35, tackled by Colton Valencia and Everett Daniels for a 1ST down.
5:191st & 10 at own 35Derek Thompson pass complete to Brelan Chancellor for 5 yards to the NoTex 40, tackled by Zachary McMillian and Derrick Mathews.
5:192nd & 5 at own 40Antoinne Jimmerson rush up the middle for 3 yards to the NoTex 43, tackled by Phillip Steward.
5:193rd & 2 at own 43Antoinne Jimmerson rush up the middle for 6 yards to the NoTex 49, tackled by Trevon Stewart for a 1ST down.
5:191st & 10 at own 49Derek Thompson pass incomplete, hurried by Kelvin King.
5:192nd & 10 at own 49Derek Thompson slant pass incomplete to Darnell Smith, broken up by Trevon Stewart.
5:193rd & 10 at own 49Derek Thompson pass incomplete to Brelan Chancellor, broken up by George Bamfo.
5:194th & 10 at own 49Will Atterberry punt for 48 yards, downed at the Houst 3.
Houston Field goal, 10 plays
2:061st & 10 at own 3David Piland pass complete to Dewayne Peace for 11 yards to the Houst 14, tackled by Hilbert Jackson for a 1ST down.
2:061st & 10 at own 14Charles Sims rush up the middle for 8 yards to the Houst 22, tackled by Devante Davis and Derek Akunne.
2:062nd & 2 at own 22David Piland crossing pass complete to Daniel Spencer for 13 yards to the Houst 35, tackled by Devante Davis for a 1ST down.
2:061st & 10 at own 35Ronnie Williams rush reverse for a loss of 3 yards to the Houst 32, tackled by Marcus Trice.
2:062nd & 13 at own 32David Piland pass complete to Shane Ros for 11 yards to the Houst 43, tackled by Devante Davis.
2:063rd & 2 at own 43Charles Sims rush over right tackle for 23 yards to the NoTex 19, tackled by Marcus Trice, NORTH TEXAS penalty 15 yard personal foul on Marcus Trice accepted for a 1ST down.
2:061st & 10 at opp 19NORTH TEXAS penalty 10 yard personal foul accepted.
Q4 15:001st & goal at opp 9David Piland pass incomplete to Dewayne Peace, hurried by Ryan Boutwell.
Q4 15:002nd & goal at opp 9David Piland rush for 8 yards to the NoTex 1, tackled by Brandon McCoy and Derek Akunne.
Q4 15:003rd & goal at opp 1Charles Sims rush up the middle for no gain to the NoTex 1, tackled by Alexander Lincoln and Richard Abbe.
Q4 15:004th & 0 at opp 1HOUSTON penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.
Q4 13:094th & goal at opp 6Matt Hogan 23 yard field goal GOOD.Houston 44, North Texas 21
Q4 13:09Sam Martin kickoff for 61 yards returned by Jeremy Brown for 18 yards to the NoTex 22, tackled by Chris Cermin and Shane Ros.
4th quarter6 drives, then Houston 44, North Texas 21
North Texas Interception, 3 plays
13:091st & 10 at own 22Jeremy Brown rush up the middle for no gain to the NoTex 22, tackled by Phillip Steward and Kent Brooks.
13:092nd & 10 at own 22Derek Thompson pass incomplete to Darnell Smith, broken up by Thomas Bates.
13:093rd & 10 at own 22Derek Thompson deep pass intercepted by Kent Brooks at the Houst 45, returned for a loss of 6 yards to the Houst 39, tackled by Carlos Harris.
Houston Punt, 6 plays
13:091st & 10 at own 39Ryan Jackson rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the Houst 38, tackled by Derek Akunne.
12:142nd & 11 at own 38David Piland crossing pass complete to Shane Ros for 10 yards to the Houst 48.
12:143rd & 1 at own 48Kenneth Farrow rush up the middle for 2 yards to the 50 yard line, tackled by Will Wright and Zachary Orr for a 1ST down.
12:141st & 10 at the 50David Piland pass incomplete, hurried by Daryl Mason.
12:142nd & 10 at the 50Ryan Jackson rush over right tackle for no gain to the 50 yard line, tackled by Alexander Lincoln and Derek Akunne.
12:143rd & 10 at the 50David Piland screen pass complete to Kenneth Farrow for 3 yards to the NoTex 47, tackled by Brandon McCoy and Zac Whitfield.
12:144th & 7 at opp 47Richie Leone punt for 47 yards for a touchback.
North Texas Turnover on downs, 15 plays
9:301st & 10 at own 20Derek Thompson crossing pass complete to Drew Miller for 5 yards to the NoTex 25, tackled by D.J. Hayden and Trevon Stewart.
9:302nd & 5 at own 25Jeremy Brown rush up the middle for 10 yards to the NoTex 35, tackled by Derrick Mathews and Trevon Stewart for a 1ST down.
9:301st & 10 at own 35NORTH TEXAS penalty 15 yard illegal block accepted, no play.
9:301st & 25 at own 20Derek Thompson screen pass complete to Jeremy Brown for 36 yards to the Houst 44, tackled by D.J. Hayden out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
9:301st & 10 at opp 44Derek Thompson deep pass incomplete to Ivan Delgado, hurried by Phillip Steward.
9:302nd & 10 at opp 44Brandin Byrd rush over right tackle for 14 yards to the Houst 30, tackled by D.J. Hayden and Trevon Stewart for a 1ST down.
9:301st & 10 at opp 30Brandin Byrd rush over right tackle for 7 yards to the Houst 23, tackled by Radermon Scypion and D.J. Hayden.
9:302nd & 3 at opp 23Derek Thompson flag pass incomplete to Darnell Smith, broken up by Zachary McMillian.
9:303rd & 3 at opp 23Brandin Byrd rush up the middle for 2 yards to the Houst 21, tackled by Everett Daniels and Colton Valencia.
6:064th & 1 at opp 21Timeout North Texas, clock 06:06.
6:064th & 1 at opp 21Brandin Byrd rush over right tackle for 3 yards to the Houst 18, tackled by Everett Daniels and Colton Valencia for a 1ST down.
6:061st & 10 at opp 18Derek Thompson pass complete to Tanner Smith for 4 yards to the Houst 14, tackled by D.J. Hayden.
6:062nd & 6 at opp 14Brandin Byrd rush up the middle for 11 yards to the Houst 3, tackled by Zachary McMillian for a 1ST down.
6:061st & goal at opp 3Brandin Byrd rush over right tackle for no gain to the Houst 3, tackled by Everett Daniels and Austin Wilson.
6:062nd & goal at opp 3Derek Thompson pass incomplete to Ivan Delgado, broken up by D.J. Hayden.
6:063rd & goal at opp 3Brandin Byrd rush up the middle for no gain to the Houst 3, tackled by Trevon Stewart and Efrem Oliphant.
3:084th & 0 at opp 3Timeout North Texas, clock 03:08.
3:084th & goal at opp 3Derek Thompson pass complete to Carlos Harris for no gain to the Houst 3, tackled by Phillip Steward.
Houston Punt, 3 plays
3:001st & 10 at own 3David Piland pass complete to Dewayne Peace for 6 yards to the Houst 9, tackled by Marcus Trice and Kenny Buyers out-of-bounds.
3:002nd & 4 at own 9Kenneth Farrow rush up the middle for no gain to the Houst 9, tackled by K.C. Obi.
3:003rd & 4 at own 9David Piland slant pass incomplete to Dewayne Peace.
3:004th & 4 at own 9Richie Leone punt for 42 yards, fair catch by Brelan Chancellor at the NoTex 49.
North Texas Interception, 6 plays
3:001st & 10 at own 49Derek Thompson crossing pass complete to Ivan Delgado for 18 yards to the Houst 33, tackled by Adrian McDonald out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
2:071st & 10 at opp 33Derek Thompson crossing pass complete to Derrick Teegarden for 13 yards to the Houst 20, tackled by Efrem Oliphant and Chris Cermin out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
2:071st & 10 at opp 20Derek Thompson crossing pass incomplete to Carlos Harris, hurried by Zeke Riser.
2:072nd & 10 at opp 20Derek Thompson crossing pass complete to Derrick Teegarden for 3 yards to the Houst 17, tackled by George Bamfo.
2:073rd & 7 at opp 17Derek Thompson crossing pass incomplete to Derrick Teegarden.
2:074th & 7 at opp 17Derek Thompson crossing pass intercepted by Chris Cermin at the Houst 4, returned for 11 yards to the Houst 15, tackled by Brelan Chancellor and Aaron Fortenberry.
Houston End of game, 2 plays
2:071st & 10 at own 15Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Houst 14.
1:042nd & 11 at own 14Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Houst 13.

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Houston leads 7–⁠5 in 12 meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
2019Houston 46, North Texas 25
2012Houston 44, North Texas 21
2011Houston 48, North Texas 23
1998Houston 31, North Texas 9
1980Houston 24, North Texas 17
1975North Texas 28, Houston 0

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