Total Yards
Air Force352
Houston415
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2008)
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Houston at Air Force
Dec 31, 2008 • Completed • Neutral Site
Season 2008PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Houston
Big 12
Final Score
34 - 28
HAF
Home
Air Force
Mountain West
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Air Force123
Houston261
Rushing Yards
Air Force243
Houston163
Turnovers
Air Force2
Houston3
Game Conditions
Temperature47°F
Wind14 mph N
Humidity
42%
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
Air Force vs Houston box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Air Force22:21
Houston14:29
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Houston holds off Air Force 34-28
Houston finished ahead of Air Force 34-28 on Dec 31, 2008 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 of the 2008 season.
Houston finished ahead of Air Force 34-28 on Dec 31, 2008 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 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 415; Air Force 352. Another key split was passing yards: Houston 261; Air Force 123.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Houston 415; Air Force 352
Passing yards
Houston 261; Air Force 123
Rushing yards
Houston 163; Air Force 243
Turnovers
Houston 3; Air Force 2
First downs
Houston 20; Air Force 21
Possession time
Houston 14:29; Air Force 22:21
Third downs
Houston 7-13; Air Force 11-22
Completions-attempts
Houston 22-33; Air Force 8-18
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Air Force | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 352 | 415 |
| Passing Yards | 123 | 261 |
| Rushing Yards | 243 | 163 |
| First Downs | 21 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 11-22 | 7-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-11 | 4-25 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 8-18 | 22-33 |
| Rushing Attempts | 67 | 32 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 22:21 | 14:29 |