Total Yards
Houston538
Northwestern State263
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Blowout
Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2009)
Game Center
Northwestern State at Houston
Sep 5, 2009 • Completed • Neutral Site
Season 2009RegularWeek 1
Away
Northwestern State
Road profile
Final Score
7 - 55
NSH
Home
Houston
Big 12
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Houston454
Northwestern State126
Rushing Yards
Houston91
Northwestern State157
Turnovers
Houston1
Northwestern State3
Game Conditions
Temperature89°F
Wind9 mph E
Humidity
53%
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 Northwestern State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Houston14:12
Northwestern State22:28
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Houston overwhelms Northwestern State 55-7
Houston finished ahead of Northwestern State 55-7 on Sep 6, 2009 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 of the 2009 season.
Houston finished ahead of Northwestern State 55-7 on Sep 6, 2009 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 of the 2009 season.
Houston built the decisive edge with a 48-point margin, turning the box score into a comfortable win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Houston 538; Northwestern State 263. Another key split was passing yards: Houston 454; Northwestern State 126.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Houston 538; Northwestern State 263
Passing yards
Houston 454; Northwestern State 126
Rushing yards
Houston 91; Northwestern State 157
Turnovers
Houston 1; Northwestern State 3
First downs
Houston 30; Northwestern State 19
Possession time
Houston 14:12; Northwestern State 22:28
Third downs
Houston 6-10; Northwestern State 6-17
Completions-attempts
Houston 32-44; Northwestern State 22-36
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Houston | Northwestern State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 538 | 263 |
| Passing Yards | 454 | 126 |
| Rushing Yards | 91 | 157 |
| First Downs | 30 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-10 | 6-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 1-6 | 8-67 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 32-44 | 22-36 |
| Rushing Attempts | 27 | 40 |
| Passing TDs | 5 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 14:12 | 22:28 |