Total Yards
Mississippi State490
Houston553
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2009)
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Houston at Mississippi State
Oct 10, 2009 • Completed
Season 2009RegularWeek 6
Away
Houston
Big 12
Final Score
31 - 24
HMS
Home
Mississippi State
SEC
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Mississippi State175
Houston441
Rushing Yards
Mississippi State330
Houston119
Turnovers
Mississippi State4
Houston2
Game Conditions
Temperature60°F
Wind9 mph NW
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
No tackles data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Mississippi State vs Houston box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Mississippi State19:28
Houston16:08
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Houston holds off Mississippi State 31-24
Houston finished ahead of Mississippi State 31-24 on Oct 10, 2009. The result came in week 6 of the 2009 season.
Houston finished ahead of Mississippi State 31-24 on Oct 10, 2009. The result came in week 6 of the 2009 season.
Houston built the decisive edge with a 7-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Houston 553; Mississippi State 490. Another key split was passing yards: Houston 441; Mississippi State 175.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Houston 553; Mississippi State 490
Passing yards
Houston 441; Mississippi State 175
Rushing yards
Houston 119; Mississippi State 330
Turnovers
Houston 2; Mississippi State 4
First downs
Houston 31; Mississippi State 26
Possession time
Houston 16:08; Mississippi State 19:28
Third downs
Houston 6-12; Mississippi State 6-12
Completions-attempts
Houston 39-52; Mississippi State 15-25
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Mississippi State | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 490 | 553 |
| Passing Yards | 175 | 441 |
| Rushing Yards | 330 | 119 |
| First Downs | 26 | 31 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-12 | 6-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-60 | 2-32 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-25 | 39-52 |
| Rushing Attempts | 51 | 25 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 19:28 | 16:08 |