Total Yards
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Houston at Oklahoma
Sep 1, 2019 • Completed
Away
Houston
Big 12

Final Score
31 - 49

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Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Oklahoma beats Houston 49-31
Oklahoma defeated Houston 49-31 in Week 1 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 686-408 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Oklahoma set the terms early in a game that finished 49-31. Jalen Hurts pass complete to Jeremiah Hall for 14 yds for a TD, (Calum Sutherland KICK) came with {'seconds': 21, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving Oklahoma the first major swing.
Oklahoma's box score carried the story: 686 total yards, 354 rushing yards, and 332 passing yards. Houston finished with 408 total yards, including 241 on the ground and 167 through the air.
Oklahoma converted 5-8 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-0, Oklahoma led 21-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jalen Hurts pass complete to Charleston Rambo for 56 yds for a TD, (Calum Sutherland KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Jalen Hurts pass complete to Jeremiah Hall for 14 yds for a TD, (Calum Sutherland KICK) (Oklahoma led 7-0 over Houston).
Passing Touchdown
Jalen Hurts pass complete to CeeDee Lamb for 45 yds for a TD, (Calum Sutherland KICK) (Oklahoma led 21-0 over Houston).
Passing Touchdown
D'Eriq King pass complete to Kyle Porter for 23 yds for a TD, (Dalton Witherspoon KICK) (Houston led 7-21 over Oklahoma).
Field Goal Good
Dalton Witherspoon 34 yd FG GOOD (Houston led 10-21 over Oklahoma).
Rushing Touchdown
Jalen Hurts run for 1 yd for a TD, (Calum Sutherland KICK) (Oklahoma led 14-0 over Houston).
Rushing Touchdown
Jalen Hurts run for 3 yds for a TD, (Calum Sutherland KICK) (Oklahoma led 35-10 over Houston).
Stat Callouts
Final score
49-31
Oklahoma defeated Houston.
Total yards
686-408
Oklahoma held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
354
Oklahoma averaged 9.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
332
Oklahoma averaged 13.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-8
Oklahoma's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-13
Houston's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Oklahoma | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 686 | 408 |
| Passing Yards | 332 | 167 |
| Rushing Yards | 354 | 241 |
| First Downs | 30 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-8 | 5-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-94 | 6-48 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-24 | 14-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 42 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 28:20 | 31:40 |