Total Yards
Houston527
Temple539
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Temple at Houston
Nov 11, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 11
Away
Temple
American Athletic
Final Score
59 - 49
TH
Home
Houston
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Houston322
Temple225
Rushing Yards
Houston205
Temple314
Turnovers
Houston3
Temple1
Game Conditions
ConditionOvercast
Temperature48°F
Wind7 mph N
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Houston vs Temple box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Houston25:37
Temple34:23
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Temple beats Houston 59-49
Temple defeated Houston 59-49 in Week 11 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 539-527 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 8 rushing touchdowns.
Temple set the terms early in a game that finished 59-49. D'Eriq King pass complete to Raelon Singleton for 2 yds for a TD (Dalton Witherspoon KICK) came with {'seconds': 52, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving Houston the first major swing.
Temple's box score carried the story: 539 total yards, 314 rushing yards, and 225 passing yards. Houston finished with 527 total yards, including 205 on the ground and 322 through the air.
Temple converted 6-13 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, Temple led 28-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Will Mobley 40 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
D'Eriq King pass complete to Raelon Singleton for 2 yds for a TD (Dalton Witherspoon KICK) (Houston led 7-14 over Temple).
Rushing Touchdown
Ryquell Armstead run for 5 yds for a TD (Will Mobley KICK) (Temple led 7-0 over Houston).
Rushing Touchdown
Ryquell Armstead run for 4 yds for a TD HOUSTON Penalty, Defensive offside ( Yards) declined (Will Mobley KICK) (Temple led 14-0 over Houston).
Rushing Touchdown
Rob Ritrovato run for 8 yds for a TD (Will Mobley KICK) (Temple led 21-7 over Houston).
Rushing Touchdown
Ryquell Armstead run for 2 yds for a TD (Will Mobley KICK) (Temple led 28-14 over Houston).
Rushing Touchdown
Patrick Carr run for 7 yds for a TD (Dalton Witherspoon KICK) (Houston led 14-21 over Temple).
Stat Callouts
Final score
59-49
Temple defeated Houston.
Total yards
539-527
Temple held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
314
Temple averaged 5.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
225
Temple averaged 9.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-13
Temple's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-16
Houston's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Houston | Temple |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 527 | 539 |
| Passing Yards | 322 | 225 |
| Rushing Yards | 205 | 314 |
| First Downs | 31 | 28 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-16 | 6-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 12-90 | 15-114 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 28-47 | 15-23 |
| Rushing Attempts | 44 | 57 |
| Passing TDs | 5 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 8 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 11 |
| Possession Time | 25:37 | 34:23 |