Total Yards
SMU413
Houston535
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2008)
Game Center
Houston at SMU
Oct 19, 2008 • Completed
Season 2008RegularWeek 8
Away
Houston
Big 12
Final Score
44 - 38
HS
Home
SMU
ACC
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
SMU384
Houston422
Rushing Yards
SMU48
Houston131
Turnovers
SMU4
Houston2
Game Conditions
Temperature74°F
Wind5 mph E
Humidity
32%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
No tackles data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
SMU vs Houston box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
SMU18:04
Houston17:35
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Houston holds off SMU 44-38
Houston finished ahead of SMU 44-38 on Oct 19, 2008. The result came in week 8 of the 2008 season.
Houston finished ahead of SMU 44-38 on Oct 19, 2008. The result came in week 8 of the 2008 season.
Houston built the decisive edge with a 6-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Houston 535; SMU 413. Another key split was passing yards: Houston 422; SMU 384.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Houston 535; SMU 413
Passing yards
Houston 422; SMU 384
Rushing yards
Houston 131; SMU 48
Turnovers
Houston 2; SMU 4
First downs
Houston 30; SMU 26
Possession time
Houston 17:35; SMU 18:04
Third downs
Houston 6-11; SMU 6-11
Completions-attempts
Houston 28-37; SMU 29-40
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | SMU | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 413 | 535 |
| Passing Yards | 384 | 422 |
| Rushing Yards | 48 | 131 |
| First Downs | 26 | 30 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-11 | 6-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 10-75 | 7-83 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 29-40 | 28-37 |
| Rushing Attempts | 23 | 38 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 4 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 18:04 | 17:35 |