Total Yards
Memphis555
Houston624
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Houston at Memphis
Nov 25, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 13
Away
Houston
Big 12
Final Score
44 - 48
HM
Home
Memphis
American Athletic
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Memphis409
Houston487
Rushing Yards
Memphis146
Houston137
Turnovers
Memphis0
Houston2
Game Conditions
Temperature54°F
Wind6 mph NE
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Memphis vs Houston box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Memphis26:59
Houston33:01
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Memphis holds off Houston 48-44
Memphis defeated Houston 48-44 in Week 13 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 555-624 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Memphis set the terms early in a game that finished 48-44. Duke Catalon run for 10 yds for a TD, (Ty Cummings KICK) came with {'seconds': 9, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Houston the first major swing.
Memphis's box score carried the story: 555 total yards, 146 rushing yards, and 409 passing yards. Houston finished with 624 total yards, including 137 on the ground and 487 through the air.
Memphis converted 8-16 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Memphis led 34-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Riley Ferguson pass complete to Phil Mayhue for 67 yds for a TD, (Jake Elliott KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Duke Catalon run for 10 yds for a TD, (Ty Cummings KICK) (Houston led 10-14 over Memphis).
Passing Touchdown
Riley Ferguson pass complete to Phil Mayhue for 2 yds for a TD, (Jake Elliott KICK) (Memphis led 21-10 over Houston).
Rushing Touchdown
Doroland Dorceus run for 1 yd for a TD, (Jake Elliott KICK) (Memphis led 14-3 over Houston).
Passing Touchdown
Riley Ferguson pass complete to Phil Mayhue for 67 yds for a TD, (Jake Elliott KICK) (Memphis led 7-0 over Houston).
Field Goal Good
Ty Cummings 41 yd FG GOOD (Houston led 3-7 over Memphis).
Field Goal Good
Jake Elliott 40 yd FG GOOD (Memphis led 24-17 over Houston).
Stat Callouts
Final score
48-44
Memphis defeated Houston.
Total yards
555-624
Memphis held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
146
Memphis averaged 4.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
409
Memphis averaged 9.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-16
Memphis's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
11-21
Houston's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Memphis | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 555 | 624 |
| Passing Yards | 409 | 487 |
| Rushing Yards | 146 | 137 |
| First Downs | 28 | 33 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-16 | 11-21 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 3-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 10-94 | 9-69 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 30-45 | 47-69 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 32 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 14 |
| Possession Time | 26:59 | 33:01 |