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Texas State at Houston
Sep 27, 2015 • Completed
Away
Texas State
Pac-12

Final Score
14 - 59

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Game Conditions
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Houston routs Texas State 59-14
Houston defeated Texas State 59-14 in Week 4 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 689-401 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Houston set the terms early in a game that finished 59-14. Tyler Jones run for 4 yds for a TD, (James Sherman KICK) came with {'seconds': 47, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving Texas State the first major swing.
Houston's box score carried the story: 689 total yards, 366 rushing yards, and 323 passing yards. Texas State finished with 401 total yards, including 99 on the ground and 302 through the air.
Houston converted 7-12 on third down, went 0-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-4, Houston led 42-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Greg Ward Jr. pass complete to Steven Dunbar for 65 yds for a TD, (Kyle Bullard KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Tyler Jones run for 4 yds for a TD, (James Sherman KICK) (Texas State led 7-7 over Houston).
Passing Touchdown
Greg Ward Jr. pass complete to Steven Dunbar for 65 yds for a TD, (Kyle Bullard KICK) (Houston led 14-7 over Texas State).
Passing Touchdown
Greg Ward Jr. pass complete to Chance Allen for 32 yds for a TD, (Kyle Bullard KICK) (Houston led 7-0 over Texas State).
Passing Touchdown
Greg Ward Jr. pass complete to Demarcus Ayers for 6 yds for a TD, (Kyle Bullard KICK) (Houston led 35-7 over Texas State).
Rushing Touchdown
Greg Ward Jr. run for 1 yd for a TD, (Kyle Bullard KICK) (Houston led 21-7 over Texas State).
Interception Return Touchdown
Tyler Jones pass intercepted for a TD William Jackson III return for 35 yds for a TD, (Kyle Bullard KICK) (Texas State led 7-42 over Houston).
Stat Callouts
Final score
59-14
Houston defeated Texas State.
Total yards
689-401
Houston held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
366
Houston averaged 6.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
323
Houston averaged 13.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-12
Houston's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-19
Texas State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Houston | Texas State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 689 | 401 |
| Passing Yards | 323 | 302 |
| Rushing Yards | 366 | 99 |
| First Downs | 29 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-12 | 7-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-2 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 10-69 | 5-38 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-24 | 31-50 |
| Rushing Attempts | 54 | 32 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 30:29 | 29:31 |