Total Yards
South Florida561
Texas Tech549
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Texas Tech at South Florida
Dec 23, 2017 • Completed • Neutral Site
BIRMINGHAM BOWL
Season 2017PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Texas Tech
Big 12
Final Score
34 - 38
TTSF
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South Florida
American Athletic
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
South Florida311
Texas Tech416
Rushing Yards
South Florida250
Texas Tech133
Turnovers
South Florida2
Texas Tech2
Game Conditions
Temperature62°F
Wind14 mph W
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
0.06 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
South Florida vs Texas Tech box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
South Florida24:39
Texas Tech35:21
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
South Florida holds off Texas Tech 38-34
South Florida defeated Texas Tech 38-34 in Week 1 of the 2017 postseason slate, finishing with a 561-549 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
South Florida set the terms early in a game that finished 38-34. Clayton Hatfield 26 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 47, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving Texas Tech the first major swing.
South Florida's box score carried the story: 561 total yards, 250 rushing yards, and 311 passing yards. Texas Tech finished with 549 total yards, including 133 on the ground and 416 through the air.
South Florida converted 7-15 on third down, went 1-4 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-2, South Florida led 10-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Quinton Flowers pass complete to Marquez Valdes-Scantling for 64 yds for a TD, (Emilio Nadelman KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Clayton Hatfield 26 yd FG GOOD (Texas Tech led 3-0 over South Florida).
Passing Touchdown
Nic Shimonek pass complete to Keke Coutee for 5 yds for a TD, (Clayton Hatfield KICK) (Texas Tech led 10-3 over South Florida).
Field Goal Good
Emilio Nadelman 25 yd FG GOOD (South Florida led 3-3 over Texas Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Quinton Flowers pass complete to Tyre McCants for 21 yds for a TD, (Emilio Nadelman KICK) (South Florida led 10-10 over Texas Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Tre King run for 4 yds for a TD, (Clayton Hatfield KICK) (Texas Tech led 24-17 over South Florida).
Passing Touchdown
Quinton Flowers pass complete to Darnell Salomon for 17 yds for a TD, (Emilio Nadelman KICK) (South Florida led 17-17 over Texas Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-34
South Florida defeated Texas Tech.
Total yards
561-549
South Florida held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
250
South Florida averaged 5.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
311
South Florida averaged 9.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-15
South Florida's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
10-19
Texas Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | South Florida | Texas Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 561 | 549 |
| Passing Yards | 311 | 416 |
| Rushing Yards | 250 | 133 |
| First Downs | 27 | 28 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-15 | 10-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-4 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 10-100 | 10-107 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-34 | 32-59 |
| Rushing Attempts | 48 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 24:39 | 35:21 |