Total Yards
Houston392
Memphis490
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Memphis at Houston
Nov 15, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 11
Away
Memphis
American Athletic
Final Score
34 - 35
MH
Home
Houston
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Houston296
Memphis278
Rushing Yards
Houston96
Memphis212
Turnovers
Houston0
Memphis2
Game Conditions
Temperature64°F
Wind3 mph E
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Houston vs Memphis box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Houston25:28
Memphis34:32
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Houston edges Memphis 35-34
Houston defeated Memphis 35-34 in Week 11 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 392-490 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Houston set the terms early in a game that finished 35-34. Jake Elliott 41 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 32, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving Memphis the first major swing.
Houston's box score carried the story: 392 total yards, 96 rushing yards, and 296 passing yards. Memphis finished with 490 total yards, including 212 on the ground and 278 through the air.
Houston converted 6-15 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Houston led 7-20 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Kyle Postma pass complete to Linell Bonner for 30 yds for a TD, (Ty Cummings KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Jake Elliott 41 yd FG GOOD (Memphis led 3-0 over Houston).
Passing Touchdown
Paxton Lynch pass complete to Alan Cross for 38 yds for a TD, (Jake Elliott KICK) (Memphis led 10-0 over Houston).
Passing Touchdown
Paxton Lynch pass complete to Doroland Dorceus for 61 yds for a TD, (Jake Elliott KICK) (Memphis led 20-0 over Houston).
Field Goal Good
Jake Elliott 29 yd FG GOOD (Memphis led 13-0 over Houston).
Passing Touchdown
Kyle Postma pass complete to Linell Bonner for 30 yds for a TD, (Ty Cummings KICK) (Houston led 7-20 over Memphis).
Rushing Touchdown
Kenneth Farrow run for 7 yds for a TD, (Ty Cummings KICK) (Houston led 14-20 over Memphis).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-34
Houston defeated Memphis.
Total yards
392-490
Houston held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
96
Houston averaged 3.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
296
Houston averaged 6.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-15
Houston's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
12-19
Memphis's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Houston | Memphis |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 392 | 490 |
| Passing Yards | 296 | 278 |
| Rushing Yards | 96 | 212 |
| First Downs | 20 | 26 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-15 | 12-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-40 | 7-45 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 26-44 | 20-32 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 54 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 25:28 | 34:32 |