Houston at UTSA

Saturday, September 28, 2013

Houston beat UTSA 59–⁠28. It was their first meeting; after it, Houston led the series 1–⁠0.

AwayHouston8–⁠5 in 2013
59
HomeUTSA7–⁠5 in 2013
28

Final at Alamodome, San AntonioIndoorsAttendance 32,487

Officials
Referee Tracy Jones; umpire Rick Feeney; head linesman Chad Lorance; line judge Kevin Codey; side judge James Brennan; field judge Dan Gallagher; back judge Bryan PlattGame officials: stats.ncaa.org box scores, via SportsDataverse

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Houston714102859
UTSA7147028

Standouts

Player stats

Houston

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
John O’Korn24/3631240
Greg Ward Jr.2/32900
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Ryan Jackson1868012
John O’Korn431015
Justin Hicks327115
Greg Ward Jr.41116
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Deontay Greenberry9149142
Ryan Jackson450127
Xavier Maxwell342222
Markeith Ambles238023
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Zach McMillian190
B.J. Singleton160
Trevon Stewart100
William Jackson III1961

UTSA

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Eric Soza29/4031623
Tucker Carter7/84901
Kam Jones0/1000
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Jarveon Williams229025
David Glasco II928111
Evans Okotcha527018
Eric Soza61619
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Kam Jones477128
Brandon Freeman550023
Kenny Bias237024
Brandon Armstrong432010

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

Team stats

HoustonUTSA
491Total yards493
341Passing yards365
150Rushing yards128
8.7Yards per pass7.4
4.7Yards per rush4.4
27First downs27
8–⁠14Third downs5–⁠11
0–⁠1Fourth downs1–⁠1
0Turnovers5
10–⁠73Penalties6–⁠67
25:48Possession34:12

Efficiency

HoustonUTSA
46%Success rate58%
0.17EPA per play0.14
1.01Explosiveness0.55
0.08Rushing EPA0.07
0.28Passing EPA0.19
29%Passing-down success50%
0.24First-down EPA0.12
−0.13Second-down EPA0.11
0.72Third-down EPA0.24

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 and the line, going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Houston 55% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The line

Houston −2.5, over/under 62.5.

The last line on file before kickoff: the consensus line when the books publish one, otherwise a single major sportsbook’s.

Before kickoff, the win chances were Houston 57%, UTSA 43%. CollegeFootballData.com’s estimate from the point spread.

Every drive

UTSA end zoneHouston end zoneQ1 UTSATouchdown pass, 12 playsQ1 HoustonTurnover on downs, 7 playsQ1 UTSAPunt, 3 playsQ1 HoustonTouchdown pass, 8 playsQ1 UTSAPunt, 3 playsQ1 HoustonTouchdown run, 9 playsQ2 UTSATouchdown run, 14 playsQ2 HoustonTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ2 UTSATouchdown pass, 6 playsQ2 HoustonPunt, 5 playsQ2 UTSAEnd of halfQ3 HoustonPunt, 6 playsQ3 UTSAPunt, 3 playsQ3 HoustonField goal, 7 playsQ3 UTSAResult not recorded, 9 playsQ3 HoustonTouchdownQ3 UTSATouchdown run, 5 playsQ3 HoustonTouchdown pass, 6 playsQ4 UTSAInterception, 4 playsQ4 HoustonMissed FG, 7 playsQ4 UTSAInterception, 1 playQ4 HoustonTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ4 UTSAFumble, 2 playsQ4 HoustonPunt, 3 playsQ4 UTSAInterception, 6 playsQ4 HoustonTouchdown run, 1 playQ4 UTSAPick-six, 9 plays (Houston scores)Q4 HoustonResult not recordedQ4 UTSAEnd of game, 1 play
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. UTSA drives left to right, Houston right to left.
  1. Q1 UTSATouchdown pass, 12 plays, 81 yards
  2. Q1 HoustonTurnover on downs, 7 plays, 46 yards
  3. Q1 UTSAPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  4. Q1 HoustonTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 77 yards
  5. Q1 UTSAPunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  6. Q1 HoustonTouchdown run, 9 plays, 58 yards
  7. Q2 UTSATouchdown run, 14 plays, 75 yards
  8. Q2 HoustonTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 66 yards
  9. Q2 UTSATouchdown pass, 6 plays, 75 yards
  10. Q2 HoustonPunt, 5 plays, 41 yards
  11. Q2 UTSAEnd of half, 0 yards
  12. Q3 HoustonPunt, 6 plays, 9 yards
  13. Q3 UTSAPunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  14. Q3 HoustonField goal, 7 plays, 50 yards
  15. Q3 UTSAResult not recorded, 9 plays, 63 yards
  16. Q3 HoustonTouchdown, −78 yards
  17. Q3 UTSATouchdown run, 5 plays, 78 yards
  18. Q3 HoustonTouchdown pass, 6 plays, 59 yards
  19. Q4 UTSAInterception, 4 plays, 20 yards
  20. Q4 HoustonMissed FG, 7 plays, 21 yards
  21. Q4 UTSAInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  22. Q4 HoustonTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 54 yards
  23. Q4 UTSAFumble, 2 plays, 16 yards
  24. Q4 HoustonPunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  25. Q4 UTSAInterception, 6 plays, 21 yards
  26. Q4 HoustonTouchdown run, 1 play, 15 yards
  27. Q4 UTSAPick-six, 9 plays (Houston scores), 54 yards
  28. Q4 HoustonResult not recorded, 88 yards
  29. Q4 UTSAEnd of game, 1 play, −1 yard

Play by play

1st quarter6 drives, then Tied at 7
UTSA Touchdown pass, 12 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 19David Glasco II rush over right tackle for 3 yards to the TexSA 22, tackled by Efrem Oliphant and Joey Mbu.
15:002nd & 7 at own 22Eric Soza middle pass complete to Jeremiah Moeller for 10 yards to the TexSA 32, tackled by Efrem Oliphant for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at own 32Eric Soza rush quarterback draw for 9 yards to the TexSA 41, tackled by Tyus Bowser and Steven Taylor.
15:002nd & 1 at own 41Eric Soza rush right for 1 yard to the TexSA 42, tackled by Efrem Oliphant out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at own 42Evans Okotcha rush over left tackle for no gain to the TexSA 42, tackled by Derrick Mathews.
15:002nd & 10 at own 42Eric Soza sideline pass complete to Seth Grubb for 7 yards to the TexSA 49, tackled by William Jackson out-of-bounds.
15:003rd & 3 at own 49Evans Okotcha rush right for 3 yards to the Houst 48, tackled by Steven Taylor out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at opp 48David Glasco II rush over right tackle for 3 yards to the Houst 45, tackled by Steven Taylor and Derrick Mathews.
15:002nd & 7 at opp 45Eric Soza sideline pass complete to Kam Jones for 28 yards to the Houst 17, tackled by Adrian McDonald out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at opp 17Eric Soza rush over left guard for no gain to the Houst 17, tackled by Efrem Oliphant.
15:002nd & 10 at opp 17Eric Soza slant pass incomplete to Brandon Freeman.
15:003rd & 10 at opp 17HOUSTON penalty 5 yard offside defense on N/A accepted, no play.
8:403rd & 5 at opp 12Eric Soza slant pass complete to Kam Jones for 12 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.UTSA 6, Houston 0
8:40Sean Ianno extra point GOOD.UTSA 7, Houston 0
8:40Sean Ianno kickoff for 64 yards returned by Demarcus Ayers for 17 yards to the Houst 18, tackled by Blake Terry and Jens Jeters.
Houston Turnover on downs, 7 plays
8:401st & 10 at own 18John O’Korn middle pass incomplete to N/A.
8:402nd & 10 at own 18John O’Korn rush left for 3 yards to the Houst 21, tackled by Joseph Lizcano and Drew Douglas.
8:403rd & 7 at own 21John O’Korn middle pass complete to Deontay Greenberry for 42 yards to the TexSA 37, tackled by Triston Wade for a 1ST down.
8:401st & 10 at opp 37Ryan Jackson rush left for 1 yard to the TexSA 36, tackled by Robert Singletary.
8:402nd & 9 at opp 36John O’Korn sideline pass incomplete to Markeith Ambles.
8:403rd & 9 at opp 36John O’Korn middle pass incomplete to Daniel Spencer, hurried by Drew Douglas.
6:334th & 9 at opp 36John O’Korn sideline pass incomplete to N/A, hurried by Cody Rogers.
UTSA Punt, 3 plays
6:331st & 10 at own 36Kam Jones rush left for 6 yards to the TexSA 42, tackled by Adrian McDonald.
6:332nd & 4 at own 42David Glasco II rush over right tackle for no gain to the TexSA 42, tackled by Trevor Harris and Steven Taylor.
6:333rd & 4 at own 42Zach Conque rush quarterback draw for 3 yards to the TexSA 45, tackled by Efrem Oliphant and Joey Mbu.
6:334th & 1 at own 45Kristian Stern punt for 32 yards, downed at the Houst 23.
Houston Touchdown pass, 8 plays
4:231st & 10 at own 23Ryan Jackson rush over right tackle for 9 yards to the Houst 32, tackled by Blake Terry.
4:232nd & 1 at own 32Ryan Jackson rush over right guard for no gain to the Houst 32, tackled by Blake Terry and Joseph Lizcano.
4:233rd & 1 at own 32Justin Hicks rush over right guard for 7 yards to the Houst 39, tackled by Steven Kurfehs for a 1ST down.
4:231st & 10 at own 39John O’Korn sideline pass complete to Deontay Greenberry for 11 yards to the 50 yard line, tackled by Triston Wade and Blake Terry for a 1ST down.
4:231st & 10 at the 50Justin Hicks rush over right tackle for 5 yards to the TexSA 45, tackled by Will Ritter.
4:232nd & 5 at opp 45TEXASSAN penalty 15 yard pass interference on N/A accepted, no play.
4:231st & 10 at opp 30Ryan Jackson rush left for 12 yards to the TexSA 18, tackled by Triston Wade for a 1ST down.
4:231st & 10 at opp 18John O’Korn sideline pass complete to Aaron Johnson for 3 yards to the TexSA 15, tackled by Steven Kurfehs.
1:422nd & 7 at opp 15John O’Korn middle pass complete to Ryan Jackson for 15 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.UTSA 7, Houston 6
1:42Richie Leone extra point GOOD.Tied at 7
1:42Richie Leone kickoff for 65 yards returned by Kam Jones for 16 yards to the TexSA 16, tackled by George Bamfo.
UTSA Punt, 3 plays
1:421st & 10 at own 16Eric Soza rush left for no gain to the TexSA 16, tackled by Derrick Mathews.
1:422nd & 10 at own 16Eric Soza sideline pass complete to Brandon Freeman for 7 yards to the TexSA 23, tackled by Thomas Bates out-of-bounds.
1:423rd & 3 at own 23Eric Soza deep pass incomplete to N/A.
1:424th & 3 at own 23Kristian Stern punt for 36 yards, returned by Damian Payne for 1 yard to the Houst 42, tackled by Triston Wade and Brian King.
Houston Touchdown run, 9 plays
0:151st & 10 at own 42Damian Payne rush left for 7 yards to the Houst 49, tackled by Drew Douglas.
Q2 15:002nd & 3 at own 49Ryan Jackson rush right for 6 yards to the TexSA 45, tackled by Bennett Okotcha and Jens Jeters for a 1ST down.
Q2 15:001st & 10 at opp 45John O’Korn middle pass complete to Deontay Greenberry for 11 yards to the TexSA 34, tackled by Triston Wade and Cody Berry for a 1ST down.
Q2 15:001st & 10 at opp 34John O’Korn sideline pass complete to Markeith Ambles for 15 yards to the TexSA 19 for a 1ST down.
Q2 15:001st & 10 at opp 19John O’Korn sideline pass incomplete to Markeith Ambles, hurried by Brian Price.
Q2 15:002nd & 10 at opp 19Ryan Jackson rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the TexSA 20, tackled by Richard Burge.
Q2 15:003rd & 11 at opp 20John O’Korn middle pass complete to Deontay Greenberry for 14 yards to the TexSA 6, tackled by Drew Douglas and Triston Wade for a 1ST down.
Q2 15:001st & goal at opp 6John O’Korn flag pass incomplete to Deontay Greenberry, broken up by Darrien Starling.
Q2 13:072nd & goal at opp 6Greg Ward rush left for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 13, UTSA 7
Q2 13:07Richie Leone extra point GOOD.Houston 14, UTSA 7
Q2 13:07Richie Leone kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
2nd quarter5 drives, then Tied at 21
UTSA Touchdown run, 14 plays
13:071st & 10 at own 25Eric Soza sideline pass incomplete to Kam Jones, hurried by Jeremiah Farley, broken up by Steven Taylor.
13:072nd & 10 at own 25Eric Soza crossing pass complete to Earon Holmes for 24 yards to the TexSA 49, tackled by Adrian McDonald and Steven Taylor for a 1ST down.
13:071st & 10 at own 49David Glasco II rush over left guard for 3 yards to the Houst 48, tackled by Tyus Bowser.
13:072nd & 7 at opp 48Eric Soza middle pass complete to Cole Hubble for 6 yards to the Houst 42, tackled by Trevon Stewart.
13:073rd & 1 at opp 42Kenny Bias rush left for 10 yards to the Houst 32, tackled by Thomas Bates out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
13:071st & 10 at opp 32Eric Soza sideline pass complete to Brandon Freeman for a loss of 1 yard to the Houst 33, tackled by Adrian McDonald.
13:072nd & 11 at opp 33Eric Soza post pass incomplete to Kenny Bias, broken up by Thomas Bates.
13:073rd & 11 at opp 33Eric Soza sideline pass complete to Brandon Armstrong for 10 yards to the Houst 23, tackled by Efrem Oliphant and Derrick Mathews.
13:074th & 1 at opp 23Evans Okotcha rush over left tackle for 3 yards to the Houst 20, tackled by Derrick Mathews and Steven Taylor for a 1ST down.
13:071st & 10 at opp 20Eric Soza sideline pass complete to Kenny Harrison for 4 yards to the Houst 16, tackled by Thomas Bates out-of-bounds.
13:072nd & 6 at opp 16Eric Soza slant pass complete to Marcellus Mack for 9 yards to the Houst 7, tackled by Derrick Mathews for a 1ST down.
13:071st & goal at opp 7Eric Soza sideline pass complete to Jeremiah Moeller for 2 yards to the Houst 5, tackled by Efrem Oliphant.
5:452nd & goal at opp 5Jarveon Williams rush right for 4 yards to the Houst 1, tackled by Trevor Harris and Efrem Oliphant.
13:073rd & 0 at opp 1HOUSTON penalty 0 yard substitution infraction accepted.
5:453rd & goal at opp 1Eric Soza rush quarterback sneak for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 14, UTSA 13
5:45Sean Ianno extra point GOOD.Tied at 14
5:45Sean Ianno kickoff for 51 yards returned by Damian Payne for 20 yards to the Houst 34, tackled by Chase Dahlquist.
Houston Touchdown pass, 7 plays
5:451st & 10 at own 34Greg Ward rush left for 4 yards to the Houst 38, tackled by Joseph Lizcano out-of-bounds.
5:452nd & 6 at own 38Greg Ward post pass complete to Markeith Ambles for 23 yards to the TexSA 39 for a 1ST down.
5:451st & 10 at opp 39TEXASSAN penalty 15 yard roughing passer on Will Ritter accepted.
5:451st & 10 at opp 24Ryan Jackson rush left for 1 yard to the TexSA 23.
5:452nd & 9 at opp 23Greg Ward rush right for a loss of 1 yard to the TexSA 24, tackled by Joseph Lizcano and Triston Wade.
5:453rd & 10 at opp 24TEXASSAN penalty 12 yard pass interference on Triston Wade accepted, no play.
5:451st & 10 at opp 12Ryan Jackson rush over right guard for 2 yards to the TexSA 10, tackled by Cody Rogers.
5:452nd & 8 at opp 10Ryan Jackson rush up the middle for 3 yards to the TexSA 7, tackled by Steven Kurfehs.
2:303rd & 5 at opp 7John O’Korn sideline pass complete to Xavier Maxwell for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 20, UTSA 14
2:30Richie Leone extra point GOOD.Houston 21, UTSA 14
2:30Richie Leone kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
UTSA Touchdown pass, 6 plays
2:301st & 10 at own 25Eric Soza deep out pass complete to Brandon Freeman for 15 yards to the TexSA 40, tackled by Thomas Bates out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
2:301st & 10 at own 40Eric Soza deep out pass complete to Brandon Freeman for 23 yards to the Houst 37 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
1:461st & 10 at opp 37David Glasco II rush left for 2 yards to the Houst 35, tackled by Adrian McDonald and Joey Mbu.
1:462nd & 8 at opp 35Timeout UTSA, clock 01:46.
1:462nd & 8 at opp 35Eric Soza post pass complete to Kenny Bias for 24 yards to the Houst 11, tackled by Thomas Bates for a 1ST down.
1:461st & 10 at opp 11Eric Soza rush quarterback draw for 5 yards to the Houst 6, tackled by B.J. Singleton.
1:242nd & 5 at opp 6Timeout UTSA, clock 01:24.
1:182nd & 5 at opp 6Eric Soza sideline pass complete to Earon Holmes for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 21, UTSA 20
1:18Sean Ianno extra point GOOD.Tied at 21
1:18Sean Ianno kickoff for 61 yards returned by Demarcus Ayers for 15 yards to the Houst 19, tackled by Blake Terry.
Houston Punt, 5 plays
1:181st & 10 at own 19John O’Korn screen pass complete to Aaron Johnson for 20 yards to the Houst 39, tackled by Crosby Adams III and Brian King for a 1ST down.
1:181st & 10 at own 39John O’Korn rush up the middle for 15 yards to the TexSA 46, tackled by Drew Douglas and Nic Johnston for a 1ST down.
1:181st & 10 at opp 46John O’Korn crossing pass complete to Deontay Greenberry for 6 yards to the TexSA 40, tackled by Brian King.
0:332nd & 4 at opp 40Timeout Houston, clock 00:33.
0:332nd & 4 at opp 40John O’Korn slant pass incomplete to Ryan Jackson, hurried by Will Ritter, broken up by Bennett Okotcha.
0:333rd & 4 at opp 40John O’Korn middle pass incomplete to Deontay Greenberry, broken up by Richard Burge.
0:234th & 4 at opp 40Timeout UTSA, clock 00:23.
0:234th & 4 at opp 40Richie Leone punt for 31 yards, fair catch by Kenny Harrison at the TexSA 9.
UTSA End of half
0:231st & 10 at own 9N/A rush for a loss of 1 yard to the TexSA 8.
Q3 15:00Sean Ianno kickoff for 65 yards returned by Markeith Ambles for 39 yards to the Houst 39, tackled by Brian King.
3rd quarter6 drives, then Houston 31, UTSA 28
Houston Punt, 6 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 39John O’Korn sideline pass complete to Ryan Jackson for 4 yards to the Houst 43, tackled by Nic Johnston and Robert Singletary.
15:002nd & 6 at own 43HOUSTON penalty 10 yard holding on Luke Stice accepted, no play.
15:002nd & 16 at own 33John O’Korn middle pass complete to Ryan Jackson for 4 yards to the Houst 37, tackled by Drew Douglas and Joseph Lizcano.
15:003rd & 12 at own 37John O’Korn rush left for 13 yards to the 50 yard line, tackled by Steven Kurfehs and Joseph Lizcano for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at the 50Greg Ward sideline pass complete to Larry McDuffey for 6 yards to the TexSA 44, tackled by Drew Douglas.
12:062nd & 4 at opp 44Greg Ward rush quarterback draw for 2 yards to the TexSA 42 out-of-bounds.
12:063rd & 2 at opp 42Timeout Houston, clock 12:06.
12:063rd & 2 at opp 42HOUSTON penalty 10 yard holding on Zach Johnson accepted, no play.
12:063rd & 12 at own 48Greg Ward deep in pass incomplete to Larry McDuffey.
12:064th & 12 at own 48Richie Leone punt for 38 yards, downed at the TexSA 14.
UTSA Punt, 3 plays
11:241st & 10 at own 14David Glasco II rush over left guard for 1 yard to the TexSA 15, tackled by Derrick Mathews.
11:242nd & 9 at own 15Eric Soza sideline pass incomplete to Kenny Bias.
11:243rd & 9 at own 15TEXASSAN penalty 5 yard false start on Seth Grubb accepted.
11:243rd & 14 at own 10TEXASSAN penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
11:243rd & 19 at own 5Eric Soza slant pass complete to Kenny Bias for 13 yards to the TexSA 18, tackled by Derrick Mathews.
11:244th & 6 at own 18Kristian Stern punt for 40 yards, returned by Markeith Ambles for 1 yard to the Houst 43, tackled by Marcellus Mack and Chase Dahlquist.
Houston Field goal, 7 plays
11:241st & 10 at own 43Ryan Jackson rush up the middle for no gain to the Houst 43, tackled by Will Ritter.
9:572nd & 10 at own 43John O’Korn screen pass complete to Ryan Jackson for 27 yards to the TexSA 30, tackled by Blake Terry for a 1ST down.
9:571st & 10 at opp 30HOUSTON penalty 10 yard holding on Zach Johnson accepted, no play.
9:571st & 20 at opp 40John O’Korn deep pass complete to Deontay Greenberry for 24 yards to the TexSA 16 for a 1ST down.
9:571st & 10 at opp 16Ryan Jackson rush right for 4 yards to the TexSA 12, tackled by Triston Wade.
9:572nd & 6 at opp 12John O’Korn post pass incomplete to Daniel Spencer.
9:573rd & 6 at opp 12John O’Korn slant pass complete to Daniel Spencer for 5 yards to the TexSA 7, tackled by Triston Wade.
7:224th & 1 at opp 7Richie Leone 25 yard field goal GOOD.Houston 24, UTSA 21
7:22Richie Leone kickoff for 65 yards returned by Kam Jones for 25 yards to the TexSA 25, tackled by William Jackson and Earl Foster.
UTSA Result not recorded, 9 plays
7:221st & 10 at own 25Eric Soza sideline pass complete to Marcellus Mack for 9 yards to the TexSA 34, tackled by Thomas Bates out-of-bounds.
7:222nd & 1 at own 34HOUSTON penalty 5 yard offside defense on B.J. Singleton accepted.
7:221st & 10 at own 39David Glasco II rush over right end for 11 yards to the 50 yard line, tackled by Adrian McDonald for a 1ST down.
7:221st & 10 at the 50Eric Soza sideline pass complete to Kam Jones for 19 yards to the Houst 31, tackled by Adrian McDonald out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
7:221st & 10 at opp 31Evans Okotcha rush over left guard for 3 yards to the Houst 28, tackled by Steven Taylor.
7:222nd & 7 at opp 28Eric Soza sideline pass complete to David Morgan Ii for 10 yards to the Houst 18, tackled by Thomas Bates and Efrem Oliphant for a 1ST down.
7:221st & 10 at opp 18Kam Jones rush left for 6 yards to the Houst 12, tackled by Thomas Bates out-of-bounds.
7:222nd & 4 at opp 12Kam Jones sideline pass incomplete to Eric Soza.
7:223rd & 4 at opp 12Eric Soza sideline pass incomplete to Evans Okotcha, hurried by Tyus Bowser.
3:114th & 4 at opp 12Sean Ianno 29 yard field goal BLOCKED returned , Brandon Wilson for 78 yards, to the TexSA 0 for a TOUCHDOWN.
3:11Richie Leone extra point GOOD.Houston 31, UTSA 21
3:11Richie Leone kickoff for 65 yards returned by Kam Jones for 22 yards to the TexSA 22, tackled by Luke Stice and Kent Brooks.
UTSA Touchdown run, 5 plays
3:111st & 10 at own 22Eric Soza sideline pass complete to Marcellus Mack for 7 yards to the TexSA 29, tackled by Zachary McMillian out-of-bounds.
3:112nd & 3 at own 29Jarveon Williams rush left for 25 yards to the Houst 46, tackled by George Bamfo for a 1ST down.
3:111st & 10 at opp 46Eric Soza screen pass complete to Kam Jones for 18 yards to the Houst 28, tackled by Trevon Stewart for a 1ST down.
3:111st & 10 at opp 28Evans Okotcha rush over left tackle for 18 yards to the Houst 10, tackled by William Jackson and Trevon Stewart for a 1ST down.
3:111st & 0 at opp 10HOUSTON penalty 8 yard pass interference on Zachary McMillian accepted, no play.
0:471st & goal at opp 2David Glasco II rush over left guard for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 31, UTSA 27
0:47Sean Ianno extra point GOOD.Houston 31, UTSA 28
0:47Sean Ianno kickoff for 28 yards returned by Luke Stice for 4 yards to the Houst 41, tackled by Crosby Adams III.
Houston Touchdown pass, 6 plays
0:471st & 10 at own 41John O’Korn post pass complete to Deontay Greenberry for 13 yards to the TexSA 46, tackled by Triston Wade for a 1ST down.
0:471st & 10 at opp 46John O’Korn sideline pass complete to Larry McDuffey for 3 yards to the TexSA 43, tackled by Cody Rogers.
0:472nd & 7 at opp 43John O’Korn deep pass incomplete to Markeith Ambles.
Q4 15:003rd & 7 at opp 43John O’Korn sideline pass complete to Xavier Maxwell for 13 yards to the TexSA 30 for a 1ST down.
Q4 15:001st & 10 at opp 30Ryan Jackson rush left for 8 yards to the TexSA 22, tackled by Triston Wade.
Q4 14:122nd & 2 at opp 22John O’Korn sideline pass complete to Xavier Maxwell for 22 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 37, UTSA 28
Q4 14:12Richie Leone extra point GOOD.Houston 38, UTSA 28
Q4 14:12Richie Leone kickoff for 64 yards returned by Kam Jones for 14 yards to the TexSA 15, tackled by Luke Stice.
4th quarter10 drives, then Houston 59, UTSA 28
UTSA Interception, 4 plays
14:121st & 10 at own 15Eric Soza sideline pass complete to Seth Grubb for 9 yards to the TexSA 24, tackled by Thomas Bates out-of-bounds.
14:122nd & 1 at own 24David Glasco II rush over right tackle for 3 yards to the TexSA 27, tackled by Cameron Malveaux and Efrem Oliphant for a 1ST down.
14:121st & 10 at own 27Eric Soza middle pass complete to Aaron Grubb for 8 yards to the TexSA 35, tackled by Derrick Mathews.
14:122nd & 2 at own 35Eric Soza screen pass intercepted by B.J. Singleton at the TexSA 35, returned for 6 yards to the TexSA 29, tackled by William Cavanaugh.
Houston Missed FG, 7 plays
12:171st & 10 at opp 29John O’Korn middle pass complete to Deontay Greenberry for 8 yards to the TexSA 21, tackled by Blake Terry and Nic Johnston.
12:172nd & 2 at opp 21Ryan Jackson rush left for no gain to the TexSA 21, tackled by Blake Terry and Nic Johnston.
12:173rd & 2 at opp 21John O’Korn sideline pass complete to Larry McDuffey for 12 yards to the TexSA 9, tackled by Crosby Adams III for a 1ST down.
12:171st & goal at opp 9Daniel Spencer rush over right tackle for 4 yards to the TexSA 5, tackled by Blake Terry.
12:172nd & goal at opp 5Ryan Jackson rush up the middle for a loss of 3 yards to the TexSA 8, tackled by Will Ritter and Steven Kurfehs.
12:173rd & goal at opp 8John O’Korn rush up the middle for no gain to the TexSA 8, tackled by Ferrington Macon and Steven Kurfehs.
9:134th & 0 at opp 8Richie Leone 26 yard field goal MISSED.
UTSA Interception, 1 play
9:131st & 10 at own 20Eric Soza deep pass intercepted by Trevon Stewart at the Houst 46, returned for no gain to the Houst 46, tackled by Kenny Bias.
Houston Touchdown pass, 7 plays
9:041st & 10 at own 46John O’Korn sideline pass complete to Larry McDuffey for 5 yards to the TexSA 49, tackled by Crosby Adams III and Steven Kurfehs out-of-bounds.
9:042nd & 5 at opp 49Ryan Jackson rush over left guard for 12 yards to the TexSA 37, tackled by Cody Berry and Steven Kurfehs for a 1ST down.
9:041st & 10 at opp 37Kent Brooks rush up the middle for 7 yards to the TexSA 30, tackled by Ashaad Mabry.
9:042nd & 3 at opp 30John O’Korn sideline pass complete to Larry McDuffey for 8 yards to the TexSA 22, tackled by Crosby Adams III and Steven Kurfehs for a 1ST down.
9:041st & 10 at opp 22Kent Brooks rush over left tackle for 2 yards to the TexSA 20, tackled by Ferrington Macon and Robert Singletary.
9:042nd & 8 at opp 20John O’Korn sideline pass incomplete to Xavier Maxwell, hurried by Robert Singletary.
7:123rd & 8 at opp 20John O’Korn deep out pass complete to Deontay Greenberry for 20 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 44, UTSA 28
7:12Richie Leone extra point GOOD.Houston 45, UTSA 28
7:12Richie Leone kickoff for 65 yards returned by Josiah Monroe for 23 yards to the TexSA 23, tackled by Kent Brooks out-of-bounds.
UTSA Fumble, 2 plays
7:121st & 10 at own 23HOUSTON penalty 15 yard personal foul on Jon Witten accepted.
7:121st & 10 at own 38Eric Soza sideline pass incomplete to Earon Holmes, hurried by Tyus Bowser.
6:502nd & 10 at own 38Eric Soza screen pass complete to Jeremiah Moeller for 2 yards, fumbled, forced by William Jackson, recovered by Houst Efrem Oliphant at the TexSA 39.
Houston Punt, 3 plays
6:501st & 10 at opp 39Ryan Jackson rush over right tackle for 7 yards to the TexSA 32, tackled by Triston Wade.
6:502nd & 3 at opp 32Ryan Jackson rush over left tackle for no gain to the TexSA 32, tackled by Richard Burge.
6:503rd & 3 at opp 32John O’Korn sideline pass incomplete to Daniel Spencer, hurried by Blake Terry.
6:504th & 3 at opp 32HOUSTON penalty 5 yard delay of game on John O’Korn accepted.
6:504th & 8 at opp 37Richie Leone punt for 28 yards, fair catch by Josiah Monroe at the TexSA 9.
UTSA Interception, 6 plays
5:061st & 10 at own 9Eric Soza sideline pass complete to Brandon Freeman for 6 yards to the TexSA 15, tackled by Turon Walker.
5:062nd & 4 at own 15Eric Soza sideline pass complete to Aaron Grubb for 6 yards to the TexSA 21 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
5:061st & 10 at own 21Eric Soza post pass incomplete to Earon Holmes.
5:062nd & 10 at own 21Eric Soza sideline pass complete to Jarveon Williams for 15 yards to the TexSA 21, tackled by Efrem Oliphant, TEXASSAN penalty 15 yard personal foul on David Morgan Ii accepted.
5:062nd & 10 at own 21Eric Soza sideline pass complete to Evans Okotcha for 9 yards to the TexSA 30, tackled by Joey Mbu and Zachary McMillian.
5:063rd & 1 at own 30Eric Soza sideline pass intercepted by Zachary McMillian at the TexSA 24, returned for 9 yards to the TexSA 15, tackled by Kenny Bias.
Houston Touchdown run, 1 play
3:091st & 10 at opp 15Justin Hicks rush left for 15 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 51, UTSA 28
3:09Richie Leone extra point GOOD.Houston 52, UTSA 28
3:09Kyle Bullard kickoff for 62 yards returned by Josiah Monroe for 35 yards to the TexSA 38 out-of-bounds.
UTSA Pick-six, 9 plays (Houston scores)
3:091st & 10 at own 38Tucker Carter sideline pass complete to Brandon Armstrong for 8 yards to the TexSA 46 out-of-bounds.
3:092nd & 2 at own 46Tucker Carter sideline pass complete to Aaron Grubb for 10 yards to the Houst 44, tackled by William Jackson for a 1ST down.
3:091st & 10 at opp 44Tucker Carter sideline pass complete to Brandon Armstrong for 4 yards to the Houst 40 out-of-bounds.
3:092nd & 6 at opp 40Tucker Carter sideline pass complete to Brandon Armstrong for 10 yards to the Houst 30, tackled by William Jackson out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
3:091st & 10 at opp 30Tucker Carter sideline pass complete to Josiah Monroe for 7 yards to the Houst 23 out-of-bounds.
3:092nd & 3 at opp 23Tucker Carter screen pass complete to Seth Grubb for 2 yards to the Houst 21, tackled by Elandon Roberts.
3:093rd & 1 at opp 21Brian Vaughn rush left for 5 yards to the Houst 16, tackled by Earl Foster for a 1ST down.
3:091st & 10 at opp 16Tucker Carter sideline pass complete to Josiah Monroe for 8 yards to the Houst 8 out-of-bounds.
0:462nd & 2 at opp 8Tucker Carter sideline pass intercepted by William Jackson at the Houst 4, returned for 96 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 58, UTSA 28
0:461st & 0 at opp 3HOUSTON penalty 5 yard delay of game on Kyle Bullard accepted.
0:46Kyle Bullard extra point GOOD.Houston 59, UTSA 28
0:46Ty Cummings kickoff for 64 yards returned by Josiah Monroe for 26 yards to the TexSA 27, tackled by Elandon Roberts and Luke Stice.
UTSA End of game, 1 play
0:461st & 10 at own 27Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the TexSA 26.

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Houston leads 3–⁠1 in four meetings, counting the three since this game.

Recent meetings
2023Houston 17, UTSA 14
2022Houston 37, UTSA 35
2014UTSA 27, Houston 7
2013Houston 59, UTSA 28

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