Total Yards
Navy372
Houston420
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Houston at Navy
Oct 24, 2020 • Completed
Season 2020RegularWeek 8
Away
Houston
Big 12
Final Score
37 - 21
HN
Home
Navy
American Athletic
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Navy206
Houston334
Rushing Yards
Navy166
Houston86
Turnovers
Navy1
Houston1
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature74°F
Wind6 mph NW
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Navy30:49
Houston29:11
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Houston beats Navy 37-21
Houston defeated Navy 37-21 in Week 8 of the 2020 regular slate, finishing with a 420-372 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Houston set the terms early in a game that finished 37-21. Dalen Morris run for 6 yds for a TD (Bijan Nichols KICK) came with {'seconds': 8, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving Navy the first major swing.
Houston's box score carried the story: 420 total yards, 86 rushing yards, and 334 passing yards. Navy finished with 372 total yards, including 166 on the ground and 206 through the air.
Houston converted 6-13 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Houston led 16-13 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Dalton Witherspoon 53 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Dalen Morris run for 6 yds for a TD (Bijan Nichols KICK) (Navy led 7-3 over Houston).
Field Goal Good
Dalton Witherspoon 33 yd FG GOOD (Houston led 3-0 over Navy).
Passing Touchdown
Clayton Tune pass complete to Marquez Stevenson for 51 yds for a TD (Dalton Witherspoon KICK) (Houston led 16-13 over Navy).
Field Goal Good
Dalton Witherspoon 53 yd FG GOOD (Houston led 6-7 over Navy).
Field Goal Good
Dalton Witherspoon 45 yd FG GOOD (Houston led 9-7 over Navy).
Passing Touchdown
Dalen Morris pass complete to Ryan Mitchell for 60 yds for a TD (Bijan Nichols PAT BLOCKED) (Navy led 13-9 over Houston).
Stat Callouts
Final score
37-21
Houston defeated Navy.
Total yards
420-372
Houston held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
86
Houston averaged 2.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
334
Houston averaged 9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-13
Houston's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-17
Navy's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Navy | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 372 | 420 |
| Passing Yards | 206 | 334 |
| Rushing Yards | 166 | 86 |
| First Downs | 16 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-17 | 6-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-3 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-55 | 9-77 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 10-18 | 26-37 |
| Rushing Attempts | 50 | 31 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 1 | 13 |
| Possession Time | 30:49 | 29:11 |