UTEP at Houston

Saturday, October 27, 2012

Houston beat UTEP 45–⁠35. It was their 10th meeting; Houston leads the series 6–⁠4.

AwayUTEP3–⁠9 in 2012
35
HomeHouston5–⁠7 in 2012
45

Final at Robertson Stadium, HoustonAttendance 27,433

At kickoff
64°F, clear, wind 17 mph from the north, gusts to 22 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Houston Dunn Helistop (KMCJ), 3 km from the stadium

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
UTEP0772135
Houston142110045

Standouts

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Player stats

UTEP

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Nick Lamaison8/187604
Blaire Sullivan6/1010520
Carson Meger5/84200
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Nate Jeffery33137213
Blaire Sullivan1053018
LaQuintus Dowell41206
Michael Edwards1909
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Jordan Leslie495142
Michael Edwards655216
Ishmael Harrison247030
K.P. Perry134034

Houston

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
David Piland16/3017420
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Charles Sims12119343
Kenneth Farrow82808
David Piland423012
Ryan Jackson92209
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Larry McDuffey361133
Daniel Spencer232029
Shane Ros324016
Deontay Greenberry31719
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
D.J. Hayden2951
Zach McMillian110
Adrian McDonald1110

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

Team stats

UTEPHouston
494Total yards339
301Passing yards174
193Rushing yards165
7.9Yards per pass5.8
3.6Yards per rush4.6
26First downs19
13–⁠20Third downs4–⁠12
0–⁠1Fourth downs1–⁠2
6Turnovers2
6–⁠59Penalties3–⁠40
39:27Possession20:44

Efficiency

UTEPHouston
48%Success rate36%
0.10EPA per play−0.06
0.76Explosiveness0.91
0.12Rushing EPA−0.17
0.07Passing EPA0.09
42%Passing-down success29%
−0.12First-down EPA−0.15
0.01Second-down EPA−0.17
0.66Third-down EPA0.39

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 76% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Houston end zoneUTEP end zoneQ1 UTEPMissed FG, 14 playsQ1 HoustonPunt, 4 playsQ1 UTEPPunt, 3 playsQ1 HoustonTouchdown run, 1 playQ1 UTEPInterception, 1 playQ1 HoustonTouchdown pass, 11 playsQ1 UTEPPunt, 3 playsQ2 UTEPTouchdown run, 1 playQ2 HoustonTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ2 UTEPPick-six, 12 plays (Houston scores)Q2 HoustonResult not recordedQ2 UTEPFumble, 7 playsQ2 HoustonTouchdown run, 5 playsQ2 UTEPFumble, 10 playsQ2 HoustonEnd of half, 1 playQ3 HoustonPunt, 6 playsQ3 UTEPInterception, 1 playQ3 HoustonTouchdown run, 2 playsQ3 UTEPInterception, 3 playsQ3 HoustonField goal, 4 playsQ3 UTEPPunt, 3 playsQ3 HoustonPunt, 3 playsQ3 UTEPTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ3 HoustonFumble, 9 playsQ3 UTEPTouchdown run, 7 playsQ4 HoustonPunt, 5 playsQ4 UTEPTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ4 HoustonTurnover on downs, 4 playsQ4 UTEPTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ4 HoustonPunt, 3 playsQ4 UTEPTurnover on downs, 9 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, UTEP right to left.
  1. Q1 UTEPMissed FG, 14 plays, 72 yards
  2. Q1 HoustonPunt, 4 plays, 12 yards
  3. Q1 UTEPPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  4. Q1 HoustonTouchdown run, 1 play, 43 yards
  5. Q1 UTEPInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  6. Q1 HoustonTouchdown pass, 11 plays, 61 yards
  7. Q1 UTEPPunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  8. Q2 UTEPTouchdown run, 1 play, 9 yards
  9. Q2 HoustonTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 74 yards
  10. Q2 UTEPPick-six, 12 plays (Houston scores), 59 yards
  11. Q2 HoustonResult not recorded, 97 yards
  12. Q2 UTEPFumble, 7 plays, 4 yards
  13. Q2 HoustonTouchdown run, 5 plays, 29 yards
  14. Q2 UTEPFumble, 10 plays, 37 yards
  15. Q2 HoustonEnd of half, 1 play, 28 yards
  16. Q3 HoustonPunt, 6 plays, 13 yards
  17. Q3 UTEPInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  18. Q3 HoustonTouchdown run, 2 plays, 34 yards
  19. Q3 UTEPInterception, 3 plays, 4 yards
  20. Q3 HoustonField goal, 4 plays, 2 yards
  21. Q3 UTEPPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  22. Q3 HoustonPunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
  23. Q3 UTEPTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 53 yards
  24. Q3 HoustonFumble, 9 plays, 26 yards
  25. Q3 UTEPTouchdown run, 7 plays, 39 yards
  26. Q4 HoustonPunt, 5 plays, 7 yards
  27. Q4 UTEPTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 19 yards
  28. Q4 HoustonTurnover on downs, 4 plays, 8 yards
  29. Q4 UTEPTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 66 yards
  30. Q4 HoustonPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  31. Q4 UTEPTurnover on downs, 9 plays, 38 yards
  32. Q4 HoustonEnd of game, 2 plays, −3 yards

Play by play

1st quarter7 drives, then Houston 14, UTEP 0
UTEP Missed FG, 14 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 20Nick Lamaison pass complete to Jim Jones for 3 yards to the UTEP 23, tackled by Adrian McDonald.
15:002nd & 7 at own 23Nick Lamaison pass complete to Ishmael Harrison for 17 yards to the UTEP 40, tackled by Trevon Stewart for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at own 40Nathan Jeffery rush over right guard for 1 yard to the UTEP 41, tackled by Zeke Riser.
15:002nd & 9 at own 41Nick Lamaison screen pass complete to Autrey Golden for 7 yards to the UTEP 48, tackled by Joey Mbu and Zeke Riser.
15:003rd & 2 at own 48Nathan Jeffery rush up the middle for 12 yards to the Houst 40, tackled by Desmond Pulliam for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at opp 40Michael Edwards rush left for 9 yards to the Houst 31, tackled by Phillip Steward and Trevon Stewart.
15:002nd & 1 at opp 31Nick Lamaison deep out pass incomplete to Michael Edwards, broken up by D.J. Hayden.
15:003rd & 1 at opp 31Nathan Jeffery rush over right guard for 9 yards to the Houst 22, tackled by D.J. Hayden and Colton Valencia for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at opp 22Nathan Jeffery rush over left guard for 7 yards to the Houst 15, tackled by D.J. Hayden.
15:002nd & 3 at opp 15Nathan Jeffery rush up the middle for 5 yards to the Houst 10, tackled by Colton Valencia and Trevon Stewart for a 1ST down.
15:001st & goal at opp 10Nathan Jeffery rush over right guard for 2 yards to the Houst 8, tackled by Everett Daniels and Trevon Stewart.
15:002nd & goal at opp 8Nick Lamaison post pass incomplete to N/A.
15:003rd & goal at opp 8Nick Lamaison flag pass incomplete to N/A.
8:444th & 0 at opp 8Steven Valadez 26 yard field goal BLOCKED, Zachary McMillian for 11 yards, to the Houst 26, tackled by Ian Campbell.
Houston Punt, 4 plays
8:441st & 10 at own 26David Piland rush for 12 yards to the Houst 38, tackled by Leon Hayes and Marcus Bagley for a 1ST down.
8:441st & 10 at own 38David Piland crossing pass incomplete to N/A.
8:442nd & 10 at own 38David Piland pass incomplete to N/A.
8:443rd & 10 at own 38David Piland pass incomplete to N/A.
8:444th & 10 at own 38Richie Leone punt for 56 yards, downed at the UTEP 6.
UTEP Punt, 3 plays
7:551st & 10 at own 6Nathan Jeffery rush up the middle for 4 yards to the UTEP 10, tackled by Derrick Mathews.
7:552nd & 6 at own 10Nathan Jeffery rush over right tackle for 4 yards to the UTEP 14, tackled by Trevon Stewart.
7:553rd & 2 at own 14Nathan Jeffery rush over right tackle for 1 yard to the UTEP 15, tackled by Phillip Steward and Everett Daniels.
6:184th & 1 at own 15Timeout UTEP, clock 06:18.
6:184th & 1 at own 15Ian Campbell punt for 28 yards to the UTEP 43, no return.
Houston Touchdown run, 1 play
5:571st & 10 at opp 43Charles Sims rush over left tackle for 43 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 6, UTEP 0
5:57Matt Hogan extra point GOOD.Houston 7, UTEP 0
5:57Richie Leone kickoff for 65 yards returned by Autrey Golden for 27 yards to the UTEP 27, tackled by Braxton Welford.
UTEP Interception, 1 play
5:571st & 10 at own 27Nick Lamaison pass intercepted by D.J. Hayden at the Houst 41, returned for a loss of 2 yards to the Houst 39 out-of-bounds.
Houston Touchdown pass, 11 plays
5:421st & 10 at own 39Charles Sims rush up the middle for 2 yards to the Houst 41, tackled by A.J. Ropati and DeShawn Grayson.
5:422nd & 8 at own 41Kenneth Farrow rush over right tackle for no gain to the Houst 41, tackled by Drew Thomas and Roy Robertson.
5:423rd & 8 at own 41David Piland pass complete to Ronnie Williams for 10 yards to the UTEP 49, tackled by DeShawn Grayson for a 1ST down.
5:421st & 10 at opp 49David Piland crossing pass incomplete to Ronnie Williams, broken up by Shane Huhn.
5:422nd & 10 at opp 49David Piland slant pass complete to Daniel Spencer for 29 yards to the UTEP 30, tackled by Drew Thomas out-of-bounds, HOUSTON penalty 10 yard holding accepted for a 1ST down.
5:421st & 10 at opp 30Charles Sims rush up the middle for 4 yards to the UTEP 26, tackled by Drew Thomas and Greg Watkins.
5:422nd & 6 at opp 26David Piland crossing pass complete to Deontay Greenberry for 2 yards to the UTEP 24, tackled by DeShawn Grayson.
5:423rd & 4 at opp 24David Piland rush for 5 yards to the UTEP 19, tackled by Horace Miller for a 1ST down.
5:421st & 10 at opp 19Charles Sims rush over right tackle for 10 yards to the UTEP 9, tackled by Josh Fely and James Davidson for a 1ST down.
5:421st & goal at opp 9David Piland pass incomplete to Mark Roberts, hurried by Greg Watkins.
2:342nd & goal at opp 9David Piland pass complete to Deontay Greenberry for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 13, UTEP 0
2:34Matt Hogan extra point GOOD.Houston 14, UTEP 0
2:34Richie Leone kickoff for 65 yards returned by Autrey Golden for 45 yards to the UTEP 45, tackled by Luke Stice and Kenneth Farrow.
UTEP Punt, 3 plays
2:341st & 10 at own 45HOUSTON penalty 15 yard pass interference on Zachary McMillian accepted, no play.
2:341st & 10 at opp 40Nathan Jeffery rush up the middle for no gain to the Houst 40, tackled by Dominic Miller.
2:342nd & 10 at opp 40Nick Lamaison sacked by Derrick Mathews for a loss of 8 yards, fumbled, recovered by UTEP Nick Lamaison at the Houst 48.
2:343rd & 18 at opp 48UTEP penalty 5 yard delay of game on Nick Lamaison accepted.
2:343rd & 23 at own 47Nathan Jeffery rush draw play for 4 yards to the Houst 49, tackled by Derrick Mathews and Jeremiah Farley.
Q2 15:004th & 19 at opp 49Ian Campbell punt for 41 yards, returned by Alex Tillman for no gain, fumbled, recovered by UTEP Wesley Miller at the Houst 9.
2nd quarter7 drives, then Houston 35, UTEP 7
UTEP Touchdown run, 1 play
14:451st & goal at opp 9Nathan Jeffery rush up the middle for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 14, UTEP 7
14:45Steven Valadez extra point GOOD.
14:45Steven Valadez kickoff for 39 yards returned by Braxton Welford for no gain to the Houst 26, tackled by David Logston and Trey Brown.
Houston Touchdown pass, 7 plays
14:451st & 10 at own 26Charles Sims rush over left tackle for 7 yards to the Houst 33, tackled by Ruben Munoz and DeShawn Grayson.
14:452nd & 3 at own 33Charles Sims rush over right tackle for 5 yards to the Houst 38, tackled by Ruben Munoz for a 1ST down.
14:451st & 10 at own 38Kenneth Farrow rush up the middle for 4 yards to the Houst 42, tackled by DeShawn Grayson and Horace Miller.
14:452nd & 6 at own 42David Piland deep out pass incomplete to N/A, hurried by Josh Fely.
14:453rd & 6 at own 42David Piland post pass complete to Shane Ros for 16 yards to the UTEP 42 for a 1ST down.
14:451st & 10 at opp 42Kenneth Farrow rush right for 3 yards to the UTEP 24, tackled by A.J. Ropati out-of-bounds, UTEP penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted for a 1ST down.
13:011st & 10 at opp 24David Piland flag pass complete to Larry McDuffey for 24 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 20, UTEP 7
13:01Matt Hogan extra point GOOD.Houston 21, UTEP 7
13:01Richie Leone kickoff for 63 yards returned by Autrey Golden for 27 yards to the UTEP 29, tackled by Shane Ros.
UTEP Pick-six, 12 plays (Houston scores)
13:011st & 10 at own 29Nick Lamaison middle pass complete to Jordan Leslie for 10 yards to the UTEP 39, tackled by D.J. Hayden for a 1ST down.
13:011st & 10 at own 39Nathan Jeffery rush up the middle for 3 yards to the UTEP 42, tackled by Derrick Mathews.
13:012nd & 7 at own 42Nick Lamaison pass complete to Michael Edwards for 9 yards to the Houst 49 for a 1ST down.
13:011st & 10 at opp 49Nathan Jeffery rush up the middle for 5 yards to the Houst 44, tackled by Everett Daniels and Derrick Mathews.
13:012nd & 5 at opp 44Nick Lamaison deep pass incomplete to N/A, hurried by Phillip Steward.
13:013rd & 5 at opp 44Nick Lamaison crossing pass complete to Devin Patterson for 18 yards to the Houst 26, tackled by Trevon Stewart for a 1ST down.
13:011st & 10 at opp 26Nick Lamaison deep out pass incomplete to Michael Edwards, broken up by Kent Brooks.
13:012nd & 10 at opp 26Nick Lamaison pass complete to Michael Edwards for 5 yards to the Houst 21.
13:013rd & 5 at opp 21Nick Lamaison crossing pass complete to Jordan Leslie for 7 yards to the Houst 14, tackled by Derrick Mathews for a 1ST down.
13:011st & 10 at opp 14Nathan Jeffery rush up the middle for 2 yards to the Houst 12, tackled by Derrick Mathews and Everett Daniels.
13:012nd & 8 at opp 12Nathan Jeffery rush over left tackle for no gain to the Houst 12, tackled by Desmond Pulliam.
7:083rd & 8 at opp 12Nick Lamaison crossing pass intercepted by D.J. Hayden at the Houst 3, returned for 97 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 27, UTEP 7
7:08Matt Hogan extra point GOOD.Houston 28, UTEP 7
7:08Richie Leone kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
UTEP Fumble, 7 plays
7:081st & 10 at own 25UTEP penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
7:081st & 20 at own 15LaQuintus Dowell rush up the middle for 3 yards to the UTEP 18, tackled by Phillip Steward and Colton Valencia.
7:082nd & 17 at own 18Carson Meger rush for 8 yards to the UTEP 26, tackled by Eric Braswell and Trevon Stewart.
7:083rd & 9 at own 26Carson Meger pass complete to Craig Wenrick for 9 yards to the UTEP 35, tackled by Adrian McDonald for a 1ST down.
7:081st & 10 at own 35LaQuintus Dowell rush for 6 yards to the UTEP 41, tackled by Adrian McDonald and Desmond Pulliam.
7:082nd & 4 at own 41LaQuintus Dowell rush up the middle for 4 yards to the UTEP 45, tackled by Derrick Mathews and Trevon Stewart for a 1ST down.
7:081st & 10 at own 45Carson Meger rush for a loss of 2 yards, fumbled, recovered by UTEP Carson Meger at the UTEP 43.
2:462nd & 12 at own 43Carson Meger sacked by Phillip Steward for a loss of 8 yards, fumbled, recovered by Houst Radermon Scypion at the UTEP 29.
Houston Touchdown run, 5 plays
4:181st & 10 at opp 29Charles Sims rush over left tackle for 6 yards to the UTEP 23, tackled by DeShawn Grayson.
4:182nd & 4 at opp 23David Piland rush for 5 yards to the UTEP 18, tackled by Josh Fely and Terr’l Mark for a 1ST down.
4:181st & 10 at opp 18Charles Sims rush over left tackle for 5 yards to the UTEP 13, tackled by Jamie Irving.
4:182nd & 5 at opp 13David Piland crossing pass complete to Kenneth Farrow for 7 yards to the UTEP 6, tackled by DeShawn Grayson and Wesley Miller for a 1ST down.
2:461st & goal at opp 6Charles Sims rush up the middle for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 34, UTEP 7
2:46Matt Hogan extra point GOOD.Houston 35, UTEP 7
2:46Richie Leone kickoff for 65 yards returned by LaQuintus Dowell for 11 yards to the UTEP 11, tackled by Kent Brooks and Shane Ros.
UTEP Fumble, 10 plays
2:461st & 10 at own 11Carson Meger deep pass incomplete to Jordan Leslie, broken up by Thomas Bates.
2:462nd & 10 at own 11Nathan Jeffery rush up the middle for 4 yards to the UTEP 15, tackled by Zeke Riser and Tomme Mark.
0:123rd & 6 at own 15Carson Meger middle pass complete to Nathan Jeffery for 13 yards to the UTEP 28, tackled by Trevon Stewart and Derrick Mathews for a 1ST down.
2:461st & 10 at own 28Carson Meger pass complete to Craig Wenrick for 6 yards to the UTEP 34, tackled by Adrian McDonald.
2:462nd & 4 at own 34Carson Meger screen pass complete to Nathan Jeffery for 3 yards to the UTEP 37, tackled by Derrick Mathews.
2:463rd & 1 at own 37Nathan Jeffery rush over left tackle for 2 yards to the UTEP 39, tackled by Radermon Scypion and Everett Daniels for a 1ST down.
2:461st & 10 at own 39Carson Meger pass incomplete to Devin Patterson, broken up by Thomas Bates.
2:462nd & 10 at own 39Carson Meger pass incomplete to Michael Edwards, hurried by Phillip Steward.
2:463rd & 10 at own 39Carson Meger screen pass complete to Nathan Jeffery for 11 yards to the 50 yard line, tackled by Ameen Behbahani and Trevon Stewart for a 1ST down.
0:121st & 10 at the 50Timeout UTEP, clock 00:12.
0:121st & 10 at the 50Timeout Houston, clock 00:12.
0:041st & 10 at the 50Carson Meger sacked by William Moore for a loss of 3 yards, fumbled, recovered by Houst Tomme Mark at the UTEP 48.
Houston End of half, 1 play
0:041st & 10 at opp 48Timeout Houston, clock 00:04.
0:041st & 10 at opp 48Charles Sims rush up the middle for 28 yards to the UTEP 20, tackled by Shane Huhn for a 1ST down.
Q3 15:00Steven Valadez kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
3rd quarter10 drives, then Houston 45, UTEP 14
Houston Punt, 6 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 25David Piland screen pass complete to Charles Sims for 4 yards to the Houst 29, tackled by Greg Watkins and Wesley Miller.
15:002nd & 6 at own 29David Piland post pass incomplete to Larry McDuffey, hurried by Greg Watkins.
15:003rd & 6 at own 29David Piland crossing pass complete to Charles Sims for 7 yards to the Houst 36, tackled by Josh Fely for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at own 36Charles Sims rush up the middle for 2 yards to the Houst 38, tackled by Germard Reed and Greg Watkins.
15:002nd & 8 at own 38David Piland middle pass incomplete to Ronnie Williams, broken up by DeShawn Grayson.
15:003rd & 8 at own 38David Piland post pass incomplete to Shane Ros, broken up by DeShawn Grayson.
15:004th & 8 at own 38Richie Leone punt for 34 yards, fair catch by Michael Edwards at the UTEP 28.
UTEP Interception, 1 play
13:121st & 10 at own 28Nick Lamaison pass intercepted by Zachary McMillian at the UTEP 35, returned for 1 yard to the UTEP 34, tackled by Devin Patterson out-of-bounds.
Houston Touchdown run, 2 plays
12:581st & 10 at opp 34David Piland post pass complete to Larry McDuffey for 33 yards to the UTEP 1, tackled by DeShawn Grayson for a 1ST down.
12:491st & goal at opp 1Charles Sims rush up the middle for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 41, UTEP 7
12:49Matt Hogan extra point GOOD.Houston 42, UTEP 7
12:49Richie Leone kickoff for 65 yards returned by Autrey Golden, fumbled, recovered by UTEP Autrey Golden at the UTEP 2, Autrey Golden for 14 yards, to the UTEP 16, tackled by Eric Eiland and Jeffery Lewis.
UTEP Interception, 3 plays
12:491st & 10 at own 16Nathan Jeffery rush over left guard for 4 yards to the UTEP 20, tackled by Zeke Riser and Phillip Steward.
12:492nd & 6 at own 20Nick Lamaison pass incomplete to Michael Edwards, hurried by Zeke Riser.
12:043rd & 6 at own 20Nick Lamaison pass intercepted by Adrian McDonald at the UTEP 29, returned for 11 yards to the UTEP 9, tackled by Jerel Watkins, UTEP penalty 9 yard personal foul on Jerel Watkins accepted.
Houston Field goal, 4 plays
12:041st & goal at opp 9David Piland middle pass incomplete to Shane Ros, broken up by DeShawn Grayson.
12:042nd & goal at opp 9Ryan Jackson rush over right guard for 1 yard to the UTEP 8, tackled by Roy Robertson and Josh Fely.
12:043rd & goal at opp 8David Piland rush for 1 yard to the UTEP 7, tackled by Greg Watkins, HOUSTON penalty holding declined.
10:504th & goal at opp 7Matt Hogan 24 yard field goal GOOD.Houston 45, UTEP 7
10:50Richie Leone kickoff for 65 yards returned by Autrey Golden for 24 yards to the UTEP 24, tackled by Luke Stice and Jeffery Lewis.
UTEP Punt, 3 plays
10:501st & 10 at own 24Nathan Jeffery rush up the middle for 2 yards to the UTEP 26, tackled by Eric Braswell.
10:502nd & 8 at own 26Blaire Sullivan rush for 5 yards to the UTEP 31, tackled by Adrian McDonald.
10:503rd & 3 at own 31Nathan Jeffery rush over left guard for 2 yards to the UTEP 33, tackled by Eric Braswell and Tomme Mark.
10:504th & 1 at own 33Ian Campbell punt for 67 yards for a touchback.
Houston Punt, 3 plays
8:451st & 10 at own 20Ryan Jackson rush over left guard for 5 yards to the Houst 25, tackled by Josh Fely.
8:452nd & 5 at own 25Ryan Jackson rush right for a loss of 4 yards to the Houst 21, tackled by Josh Fely and Darren Woodard.
8:453rd & 9 at own 21David Piland pass incomplete, hurried by James Davidson.
8:454th & 9 at own 21Richie Leone punt for 32 yards, fair catch by Michael Edwards at the UTEP 47.
UTEP Touchdown pass, 4 plays
7:411st & 10 at own 47Blaire Sullivan rush for 6 yards to the Houst 47, tackled by Zachary McMillian.
7:412nd & 4 at opp 47Nathan Jeffery rush over left guard for 3 yards to the Houst 44, tackled by Desmond Pulliam.
7:413rd & 1 at opp 44Nathan Jeffery rush up the middle for 2 yards to the Houst 42, tackled by Tomme Mark and Trevon Stewart for a 1ST down.
5:491st & 10 at opp 42Jim Jones pass complete to Jordan Leslie for 42 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 45, UTEP 13
5:49Steven Valadez extra point GOOD.Houston 45, UTEP 14
5:49Steven Valadez kickoff for 52 yards.
Houston Fumble, 9 plays
5:491st & 10 at own 13Kenneth Farrow rush up the middle for 8 yards to the Houst 21, tackled by Josh Fely and Felix Neboh out-of-bounds.
5:492nd & 2 at own 21Kenneth Farrow rush over right guard for 4 yards to the Houst 25, tackled by Josh Fely and Aubrey Alexius for a 1ST down.
5:491st & 10 at own 25David Piland crossing pass complete to Shane Ros for 5 yards to the Houst 30.
5:492nd & 5 at own 30David Piland deep pass incomplete to Mark Roberts, broken up by Darren Woodard.
5:493rd & 5 at own 30UTEP penalty 15 yard personal foul on A.J. Ropati accepted, no play.
5:491st & 10 at own 45David Piland pass incomplete to Deontay Greenberry.
5:492nd & 10 at own 45David Piland pass complete to Deontay Greenberry for 6 yards to the UTEP 49, tackled by Drew Thomas out-of-bounds.
5:493rd & 4 at opp 49David Piland crossing pass complete to Shane Ros for 3 yards to the UTEP 46, tackled by DeShawn Grayson.
5:494th & 1 at opp 46Ryan Jackson rush over left guard for 9 yards to the UTEP 37, tackled by DeShawn Grayson and Aubrey Alexius for a 1ST down.
3:011st & 10 at opp 37Team rush for a loss of 5 yards, fumbled, recovered by UTEP Wesley Miller at the Houst 39.
UTEP Touchdown run, 7 plays
3:011st & 10 at opp 39Blaire Sullivan pass incomplete to Devin Patterson.
3:012nd & 10 at opp 39Blaire Sullivan rush for 18 yards to the Houst 21, tackled by Phillip Steward and Trevon Stewart for a 1ST down.
3:011st & 10 at opp 21Nathan Jeffery rush over right guard for 6 yards to the Houst 15, tackled by Tomme Mark and Derrick Mathews.
3:012nd & 4 at opp 15Nathan Jeffery rush over right guard for 3 yards to the Houst 12, tackled by Dominic Miller.
3:013rd & 1 at opp 12Nathan Jeffery rush over right guard for 8 yards to the Houst 4, tackled by Desmond Pulliam for a 1ST down.
3:011st & goal at opp 4Nathan Jeffery rush over left guard for 2 yards to the Houst 2, tackled by Everett Daniels and Kent Brooks.
Q4 14:532nd & goal at opp 2Nathan Jeffery rush up the middle for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 45, UTEP 20
Q4 14:53Steven Valadez extra point GOOD.Houston 45, UTEP 21
Q4 14:53Steven Valadez kickoff for 28 yards returned by Kenneth Bibbins for 4 yards to the Houst 41, tackled by Drew Thomas and Trey Brown.
4th quarter7 drives, then Houston 45, UTEP 35
Houston Punt, 5 plays
14:531st & 10 at own 41Ryan Jackson rush over right tackle for 4 yards to the Houst 45, tackled by Terr’l Mark.
14:532nd & 6 at own 45David Piland pass complete to Mark Roberts for 12 yards to the UTEP 43, tackled by Terr’l Mark for a 1ST down.
14:531st & 10 at opp 43HOUSTON penalty 15 yard personal foul on Ty Cloud accepted.
14:531st & 10 at own 42Ryan Jackson rush up the middle for 3 yards to the Houst 45, tackled by Jamie Irving.
14:532nd & 7 at own 45Kenneth Farrow rush up the middle for 3 yards to the Houst 48, tackled by Jamie Irving and Marcus Bagley.
14:533rd & 4 at own 48David Piland deep pass incomplete to Larry McDuffey, broken up by DeShawn Grayson.
UTEP Touchdown pass, 7 plays
12:481st & 10 at own 11Nathan Jeffery rush up the middle for no gain to the UTEP 11, tackled by Zeke Riser.
12:482nd & 10 at own 11Blaire Sullivan rush for 16 yards to the UTEP 27, tackled by Trevon Stewart and Zachary McMillian for a 1ST down.
12:481st & 10 at own 27Jim Jones pass complete to Jordan Leslie for 36 yards to the Houst 37, tackled by Zachary McMillian for a 1ST down.
12:481st & 10 at opp 37Blaire Sullivan deep pass complete to Ishmael Harrison for 30 yards to the Houst 7 for a 1ST down.
12:481st & goal at opp 7Nathan Jeffery rush over right guard for 1 yard to the Houst 6, tackled by Zeke Riser and Dominic Miller.
12:482nd & goal at opp 6Blaire Sullivan sacked by Trevon Stewart for a loss of 10 yards to the Houst 16.
8:573rd & 0 at opp 16Blaire Sullivan flag pass complete to Michael Edwards for 16 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 45, UTEP 27
8:571st & 0 at opp 3Timeout Houston, clock 08:57.
8:57Blaire Sullivan pass attempt failed .
8:571st & 0 at own 35UTEP penalty 5 yard offside accepted.
8:57Ian Campbell on-side kick recovered by HOUSTON at the UTEP 42.
Houston Turnover on downs, 4 plays
8:571st & 10 at opp 42Ryan Jackson rush over left tackle for 4 yards to the UTEP 38, tackled by DeShawn Grayson and Wesley Miller.
8:572nd & 6 at opp 38Kenneth Farrow rush up the middle for 1 yard to the UTEP 37, tackled by Wesley Miller.
8:573rd & 5 at opp 37David Piland slant pass complete to Larry McDuffey for 4 yards to the UTEP 33, tackled by Josh Fely.
8:574th & 1 at opp 33Ryan Jackson rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the UTEP 34, tackled by James Davidson and DeAndre Little.
UTEP Touchdown pass, 7 plays
7:161st & 10 at own 34Blaire Sullivan rush for 6 yards to the UTEP 40, tackled by Adrian McDonald out-of-bounds.
7:162nd & 4 at own 40Nathan Jeffery rush up the middle for 6 yards to the UTEP 46, tackled by Derrick Mathews and Adrian McDonald for a 1ST down.
7:161st & 10 at own 46Blaire Sullivan sacked by Phillip Steward and Desmond Pulliam for a loss of 3 yards to the UTEP 43.
6:152nd & 13 at own 43Timeout UTEP, clock 06:15.
6:152nd & 13 at own 43Blaire Sullivan rush for 4 yards to the UTEP 47, tackled by Dominic Miller and Derrick Mathews.
6:153rd & 9 at own 47Blaire Sullivan pass complete to Kevin Perry for 34 yards to the Houst 19, tackled by Colton Valencia and Thomas Bates for a 1ST down.
6:151st & 10 at opp 19Nathan Jeffery rush over right guard for 13 yards to the Houst 6, tackled by D.J. Hayden for a 1ST down.
4:351st & goal at opp 6Blaire Sullivan flag pass complete to Michael Edwards for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 45, UTEP 33
4:35Two-point conversion attempt, Blaire Sullivan pass to Michael Edwards GOOD.Houston 45, UTEP 35
4:35Steven Valadez on-side kick recovered by HOUSTON at the UTEP 46.
Houston Punt, 3 plays
4:351st & 10 at opp 46Ryan Jackson rush over right guard for 1 yard to the UTEP 45, tackled by Greg Watkins and Josh Fely.
4:352nd & 9 at opp 45Kenneth Farrow rush up the middle for 5 yards to the UTEP 40, tackled by Felix Neboh and Jamie Irving.
3:413rd & 4 at opp 40Timeout UTEP, clock 03:41.
3:413rd & 4 at opp 40David Piland crossing pass complete to Daniel Spencer for 3 yards to the UTEP 37, tackled by DeShawn Grayson.
3:334th & 1 at opp 37Timeout UTEP, clock 03:33.
3:334th & 1 at opp 37Timeout Houston, clock 03:33.
3:244th & 1 at opp 37Richie Leone punt for 32 yards, downed at the UTEP 5.
UTEP Turnover on downs, 9 plays
3:241st & 10 at own 5Nathan Jeffery rush up the middle for 9 yards to the UTEP 14, tackled by Jeremiah Farley.
3:242nd & 1 at own 14LaQuintus Dowell rush over right guard for a loss of 1 yard to the UTEP 13, tackled by Jeremiah Farley.
3:243rd & 2 at own 13Blaire Sullivan pass complete to Michael Edwards for 7 yards to the UTEP 20, tackled by Everett Daniels out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
3:241st & 10 at own 20Blaire Sullivan rush for 9 yards to the UTEP 29, tackled by Phillip Steward out-of-bounds.
3:242nd & 1 at own 29Blaire Sullivan crossing pass complete to Michael Edwards for 12 yards to the UTEP 41, tackled by Trevon Stewart and Tomme Mark for a 1ST down.
3:241st & 10 at own 41Blaire Sullivan pass incomplete to Devin Patterson, hurried by Desmond Pulliam.
3:242nd & 10 at own 41Blaire Sullivan rush for 2 yards to the UTEP 43, tackled by Tomme Mark.
3:243rd & 8 at own 43Blaire Sullivan crossing pass incomplete to Michael Edwards, broken up by Trevon Stewart.
3:244th & 8 at own 43Blaire Sullivan pass incomplete to Jordan Leslie.
Houston End of game, 2 plays
1:001st & 10 at opp 43Team rush for no gain, lateral to N/A for a loss of 1 yard, to the UTEP 44.
1:002nd & 11 at opp 44Team rush for no gain, lateral to N/A for a loss of 2 yards, to the UTEP 46.

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Houston leads 6–⁠4 in 10 meetings.

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

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