Total Yards
Memphis610
Houston394
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Houston at Memphis
Nov 23, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 13
Away
Houston
Big 12
Final Score
31 - 52
HM
Home
Memphis
American Athletic
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Memphis209
Houston256
Rushing Yards
Memphis401
Houston138
Turnovers
Memphis2
Houston1
Game Conditions
ConditionLight Rain
Temperature51°F
Wind13 mph SE
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Memphis vs Houston box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Memphis33:51
Houston24:08
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Memphis pulls away from Houston 52-31
Memphis defeated Houston 52-31 in Week 13 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 610-394 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns.
Memphis set the terms early in a game that finished 52-31. Clayton Tune pass complete to Terry Mark for 33 yds for a TD MEMPHIS Penalty, offside defense ( Yards) declined (Dalton Witherspoon KICK) came with {'seconds': 37, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Houston the first major swing.
Memphis's box score carried the story: 610 total yards, 401 rushing yards, and 209 passing yards. Houston finished with 394 total yards, including 138 on the ground and 256 through the air.
Memphis converted 9-18 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, Memphis led 17-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Brady White pass intercepted for a TD Gleson Sprewell return for 63 yds for a TD (Dalton Witherspoon KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Clayton Tune pass complete to Terry Mark for 33 yds for a TD MEMPHIS Penalty, offside defense ( Yards) declined (Dalton Witherspoon KICK) (Houston led 7-0 over Memphis).
Field Goal Good
Riley Patterson 35 yd FG GOOD (Memphis led 3-7 over Houston).
Interception Return Touchdown
Brady White pass intercepted for a TD Gleson Sprewell return for 63 yds for a TD (Dalton Witherspoon KICK) (Memphis led 17-21 over Houston).
Passing Touchdown
Clayton Tune pass complete to Keith Corbin for 3 yds for a TD (Dalton Witherspoon KICK) (Houston led 14-17 over Memphis).
Passing Touchdown
Brady White pass complete to Joey Magnifico for 9 yds for a TD (Riley Patterson KICK) (Memphis led 17-7 over Houston).
Rushing Touchdown
Patrick Taylor Jr. run for 7 yds for a TD (Riley Patterson KICK) (Memphis led 10-7 over Houston).
Stat Callouts
Final score
52-31
Memphis defeated Houston.
Total yards
610-394
Memphis held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
401
Memphis averaged 6.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
209
Memphis averaged 6.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-18
Memphis's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-21
Houston's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Memphis | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 610 | 394 |
| Passing Yards | 209 | 256 |
| Rushing Yards | 401 | 138 |
| First Downs | 31 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-18 | 8-21 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 2-5 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-32 | 7-44 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-33 | 18-43 |
| Rushing Attempts | 59 | 41 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 6 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 33:51 | 24:08 |