Total Yards
Penn State306
Houston600
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Houston at Penn State
Jan 2, 2012 • Completed • Neutral Site
TICKETCITY BOWL
Season 2011PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Houston
Big 12
Final Score
30 - 14
HPS
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Penn State
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Penn State154
Houston546
Rushing Yards
Penn State169
Houston68
Turnovers
Penn State3
Houston0
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Penn State vs Houston box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Penn State19:18
Houston16:55
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Houston pulls away from Penn State 30-14
Houston finished ahead of Penn State 30-14 on Jan 2, 2012 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 of the 2011 season.
Houston finished ahead of Penn State 30-14 on Jan 2, 2012 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 of the 2011 season.
Houston built the decisive edge with a 16-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Houston 600; Penn State 306. Another key split was passing yards: Houston 546; Penn State 154.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Houston 600; Penn State 306
Passing yards
Houston 546; Penn State 154
Rushing yards
Houston 68; Penn State 169
Turnovers
Houston 0; Penn State 3
First downs
Houston 25; Penn State 14
Possession time
Houston 16:55; Penn State 19:18
Third downs
Houston 6-17; Penn State 6-18
Completions-attempts
Houston 45-69; Penn State 7-27
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Penn State | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 306 | 600 |
| Passing Yards | 154 | 546 |
| Rushing Yards | 169 | 68 |
| First Downs | 14 | 25 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-18 | 6-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-55 | 6-55 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 7-27 | 45-69 |
| Rushing Attempts | 44 | 16 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 2 | 12 |
| Possession Time | 19:18 | 16:55 |