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Washington State at Houston
Sep 14, 2019 • Completed • Neutral Site
Away
Washington State
Pac-12

Final Score
31 - 24

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Houston
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
Top individual performers and full player box data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Possession Split
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
Washington State holds off Houston 31-24
Washington State defeated Houston 31-24 in Week 3 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 489-367 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Washington State set the terms early in a game that finished 31-24. Anthony Gordon pass complete to Easop Winston Jr. for 39 yds for a TD (Blake Mazza KICK) came with {'seconds': 36, 'minutes': 5} left in the quarter 2, giving Washington State the first major swing.
Washington State's box score carried the story: 489 total yards, 49 rushing yards, and 440 passing yards. Houston finished with 367 total yards, including 239 on the ground and 128 through the air.
Washington State converted 3-10 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Washington State led 7-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Anthony Gordon pass complete to Easop Winston Jr. for 39 yds for a TD (Blake Mazza KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Anthony Gordon pass complete to Easop Winston Jr. for 39 yds for a TD (Blake Mazza KICK) (Washington State led 7-7 over Houston).
Passing Touchdown
D'Eriq King pass complete to Marquez Stevenson for 13 yds for a TD (Dalton Witherspoon KICK) (Houston led 7-0 over Washington State).
Rushing Touchdown
D'Eriq King run for 1 yd for a TD, (Dalton Witherspoon KICK) (Houston led 14-7 over Washington State).
Passing Touchdown
Anthony Gordon pass complete to Dezmon Patmon for 39 yds for a TD, (Blake Mazza KICK) (Washington State led 21-14 over Houston).
Rushing Touchdown
Max Borghi run for 1 yd for a TD, (Blake Mazza KICK) (Washington State led 14-14 over Houston).
Field Goal Good
Blake Mazza 22 yd FG GOOD (Washington State led 31-17 over Houston).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-24
Washington State defeated Houston.
Total yards
489-367
Washington State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
49
Washington State averaged 2.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
440
Washington State averaged 9.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-10
Washington State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-12
Houston's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Houston | Washington State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 367 | 489 |
| Passing Yards | 128 | 440 |
| Rushing Yards | 239 | 49 |
| First Downs | 22 | 25 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-12 | 3-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-77 | 11-132 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-24 | 36-48 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 19 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 27:54 | 32:06 |