Total Yards
Houston750
Southern Miss608
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2009)
Game Center
Southern Miss at Houston
Oct 31, 2009 • Completed
Season 2009RegularWeek 9
Away
Southern Miss
Sun Belt
Final Score
43 - 50
SMH
Home
Houston
Big 12
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Houston571
Southern Miss371
Rushing Yards
Houston191
Southern Miss248
Turnovers
Houston3
Southern Miss1
Game Conditions
Temperature68°F
Wind9 mph W
Humidity
40%
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 Miss box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Houston16:21
Southern Miss20:19
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Houston holds off Southern Miss 50-43
Houston finished ahead of Southern Miss 50-43 on Oct 31, 2009. The result came in week 9 of the 2009 season.
Houston finished ahead of Southern Miss 50-43 on Oct 31, 2009. The result came in week 9 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 750; Southern Miss 608. Another key split was passing yards: Houston 571; Southern Miss 371.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Houston 750; Southern Miss 608
Passing yards
Houston 571; Southern Miss 371
Rushing yards
Houston 191; Southern Miss 248
Turnovers
Houston 3; Southern Miss 1
First downs
Houston 39; Southern Miss 28
Possession time
Houston 16:21; Southern Miss 20:19
Third downs
Houston 6-11; Southern Miss 5-12
Completions-attempts
Houston 44-54; Southern Miss 21-35
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Houston | Southern Miss |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 750 | 608 |
| Passing Yards | 571 | 371 |
| Rushing Yards | 191 | 248 |
| First Downs | 39 | 28 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-11 | 5-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-55 | 4-40 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 44-54 | 21-35 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 47 |
| Passing TDs | 5 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 16:21 | 20:19 |