Total Yards
Houston615
Southern252
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Blowout
Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2008)
Game Center
Southern at Houston
Aug 30, 2008 • Completed • Neutral Site
Season 2008RegularWeek 1
Away
Southern
Road profile
Final Score
3 - 55
SH
Home
Houston
Big 12
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Houston478
Southern202
Rushing Yards
Houston148
Southern35
Turnovers
Houston1
Southern3
Game Conditions
Temperature90°F
Wind9 mph E
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
Top individual performers and full player box data.
Tackles
No tackles data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Houston vs Southern box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Houston19:02
Southern17:38
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Houston overwhelms Southern 55-3
Houston finished ahead of Southern 55-3 on Aug 31, 2008 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 of the 2008 season.
Houston finished ahead of Southern 55-3 on Aug 31, 2008 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 of the 2008 season.
Houston built the decisive edge with a 52-point margin, turning the box score into a comfortable win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Houston 615; Southern 252. Another key split was passing yards: Houston 478; Southern 202.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Houston 615; Southern 252
Passing yards
Houston 478; Southern 202
Rushing yards
Houston 148; Southern 35
Turnovers
Houston 1; Southern 3
First downs
Houston 31; Southern 13
Possession time
Houston 19:02; Southern 17:38
Third downs
Houston 10-15; Southern 2-12
Completions-attempts
Houston 39-49; Southern 25-39
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Houston | Southern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 615 | 252 |
| Passing Yards | 478 | 202 |
| Rushing Yards | 148 | 35 |
| First Downs | 31 | 13 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-15 | 2-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-50 | 8-68 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 39-49 | 25-39 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 23 |
| Passing TDs | 6 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 13 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 19:02 | 17:38 |