Total Yards
Houston287
Tulane341
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2016)
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Tulane at Houston
Nov 12, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 11
Away
Tulane
American Athletic
Final Score
18 - 30
TH
Home
Houston
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Houston221
Tulane241
Rushing Yards
Houston66
Tulane100
Turnovers
Houston2
Tulane1
Game Conditions
Temperature75°F
Wind3 mph NE
Humidity
50%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Houston vs Tulane box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Houston28:32
Tulane31:28
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Houston beats Tulane 30-18
Houston defeated Tulane 30-18 in Week 11 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 287-341 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Houston set the terms early in a game that finished 30-18. Dane Roy punt for 51 yds , Parry Nickerson returns for no gain for a TD Parry Nickerson fumbled, recovered by Houst Jeremy Winchester for a TD, (Ty Cummings KICK) came with {'seconds': 43, 'minutes': 13} left in the first quarter, giving Houston the first major swing.
Houston's box score carried the story: 287 total yards, 66 rushing yards, and 221 passing yards. Tulane finished with 341 total yards, including 100 on the ground and 241 through the air.
Houston converted 7-18 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, Houston led 28-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Greg Ward Jr. pass complete to Steven Dunbar for 16 yds for a TD, (Ty Cummings KICK).
Key Moments
Punt
Dane Roy punt for 51 yds , Parry Nickerson returns for no gain for a TD Parry Nickerson fumbled, recovered by Houst Jeremy Winchester for a TD, (Ty Cummings KICK) (Houston led 7-0 over Tulane).
Passing Touchdown
Glen Cuiellette pass complete to Darnell Mooney for 21 yds for a TD, (Andrew DiRocco KICK) (Tulane led 7-14 over Houston).
Rushing Touchdown
Greg Ward Jr. run for 5 yds for a TD, (Ty Cummings KICK) (Houston led 14-0 over Tulane).
Field Goal Good
Andrew DiRocco 41 yd FG GOOD (Tulane led 10-14 over Houston).
Passing Touchdown
Greg Ward Jr. pass complete to Chance Allen for 6 yds for a TD, (Ty Cummings KICK) (Houston led 28-10 over Tulane).
Passing Touchdown
Greg Ward Jr. pass complete to Steven Dunbar for 16 yds for a TD, (Ty Cummings KICK) (Houston led 21-10 over Tulane).
Stat Callouts
Final score
30-18
Houston defeated Tulane.
Total yards
287-341
Houston held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
66
Houston averaged 1.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
221
Houston averaged 6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-18
Houston's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-19
Tulane's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Houston | Tulane |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 287 | 341 |
| Passing Yards | 221 | 241 |
| Rushing Yards | 66 | 100 |
| First Downs | 14 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-18 | 5-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-55 | 5-33 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-37 | 21-42 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 36 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 28:32 | 31:28 |