Total Yards
Houston398
UCF195
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UCF at Houston
Oct 29, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 9
Away
UCF
Big 12
Final Score
24 - 31
UH
Home
Houston
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Houston240
UCF155
Rushing Yards
Houston158
UCF40
Turnovers
Houston4
UCF4
Game Conditions
Temperature81°F
Wind11 mph E
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Houston vs UCF box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Houston34:14
UCF25:46
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Houston holds off UCF 31-24
Houston defeated UCF 31-24 in Week 9 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 398-195 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Houston set the terms early in a game that finished 31-24. Adrian Killins run for 6 yds for a TD, (Matthew Wright KICK) came with {'seconds': 16, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving UCF the first major swing.
Houston's box score carried the story: 398 total yards, 158 rushing yards, and 240 passing yards. UCF finished with 195 total yards, including 40 on the ground and 155 through the air.
Houston converted 11-20 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 4-4, Houston led 3-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Ty Cummings 31 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Adrian Killins run for 6 yds for a TD, (Matthew Wright KICK) (UCF led 7-0 over Houston).
Rushing Touchdown
Dontravious Wilson run for 1 yd for a TD, (Matthew Wright KICK) (UCF led 14-3 over Houston).
Field Goal Good
Ty Cummings 31 yd FG GOOD (Houston led 3-7 over UCF).
Rushing Touchdown
Jawon Hamilton run for 28 yds for a TD, (Matthew Wright KICK) (UCF led 21-3 over Houston).
Field Goal Good
Matthew Wright 41 yd FG GOOD (UCF led 24-3 over Houston).
Rushing Touchdown
Greg Ward Jr. run for 1 yd for a TD, (Ty Cummings KICK) (Houston led 10-24 over UCF).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-24
Houston defeated UCF.
Total yards
398-195
Houston held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
158
Houston averaged 3.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
240
Houston averaged 6.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
11-20
Houston's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-15
UCF's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
4-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Houston | UCF |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 398 | 195 |
| Passing Yards | 240 | 155 |
| Rushing Yards | 158 | 40 |
| First Downs | 22 | 15 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 11-20 | 2-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-71 | 4-25 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 26-37 | 19-33 |
| Rushing Attempts | 49 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 34:14 | 25:46 |