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Houston at Mississippi State
Oct 22, 2005 • Completed
Away
Houston
Big 12

Final Score
28 - 16

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Game Story
Houston beats Mississippi State 28-16
Houston finished ahead of Mississippi State 28-16 on Oct 22, 2005. The result came in week 8 of the 2005 season.
Houston finished ahead of Mississippi State 28-16 on Oct 22, 2005. The result came in week 8 of the 2005 season.
Houston built the decisive edge with a 12-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Houston 370; Mississippi State 328. Another key split was passing yards: Houston 239; Mississippi State 116.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Houston 370; Mississippi State 328
Passing yards
Houston 239; Mississippi State 116
Rushing yards
Houston 152; Mississippi State 244
Turnovers
Houston 1; Mississippi State 0
First downs
Houston 19; Mississippi State 16
Possession time
Houston 10:00; Mississippi State 17:13
Third downs
Houston 6-15; Mississippi State 6-18
Completions-attempts
Houston 20-29; Mississippi State 14-31
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Mississippi State | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 328 | 370 |
| Passing Yards | 116 | 239 |
| Rushing Yards | 244 | 152 |
| First Downs | 16 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-18 | 6-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-31 | 20-29 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 17:13 | 10:00 |