Total Yards
Tulane511
Houston533
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Houston at Tulane
Sep 20, 2019 • Completed
Season 2019RegularWeek 4
Away
Houston
Big 12
Final Score
31 - 38
HT
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Tulane
American Athletic
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Tulane186
Houston229
Rushing Yards
Tulane325
Houston304
Turnovers
Tulane1
Houston1
Game Conditions
ConditionLight Rain
Temperature85°F
Wind9 mph S
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Tulane vs Houston box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Tulane28:24
Houston31:36
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Tulane holds off Houston 38-31
Tulane defeated Houston 38-31 in Week 4 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 511-533 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Tulane set the terms early in a game that finished 38-31. Marquez Stevenson 75 Yd pass from D'Eriq King (Dalton Witherspoon Kick) came with {'seconds': 46, 'minutes': 14} left in the first quarter, giving Houston the first major swing.
Tulane's box score carried the story: 511 total yards, 325 rushing yards, and 186 passing yards. Houston finished with 533 total yards, including 304 on the ground and 229 through the air.
Tulane converted 4-13 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Tulane led 14-28 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jalen McCleskey 53 Yd pass from Justin McMillan (Merek Glover Kick).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Marquez Stevenson 75 Yd pass from D'Eriq King (Dalton Witherspoon Kick) (Houston led 7-0 over Tulane).
Rushing Touchdown
Kyle Porter 1 Yd Run (Dalton Witherspoon Kick) (Houston led 14-7 over Tulane).
Passing Touchdown
Jalen McCleskey 38 Yd pass from Justin McMillan (Merek Glover Kick) (Tulane led 7-7 over Houston).
Passing Touchdown
Keith Corbin 28 Yd pass from D'Eriq King (Dalton Witherspoon Kick) (Houston led 21-7 over Tulane).
Rushing Touchdown
D'Eriq King 35 Yd Run (Dalton Witherspoon Kick) (Houston led 28-7 over Tulane).
Rushing Touchdown
Stephon Huderson 9 Yd Run (Merek Glover Kick) (Tulane led 14-28 over Houston).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-31
Tulane defeated Houston.
Total yards
511-533
Tulane held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
325
Tulane averaged 6.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
186
Tulane averaged 9.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-13
Tulane's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-15
Houston's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Tulane | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 511 | 533 |
| Passing Yards | 186 | 229 |
| Rushing Yards | 325 | 304 |
| First Downs | 23 | 28 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-13 | 7-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 12-82 | 3-25 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 7-20 | 16-33 |
| Rushing Attempts | 50 | 46 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 28:24 | 31:36 |