Total Yards
Memphis310
Houston409
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Houston at Memphis
Dec 12, 2020 • Completed
Season 2020RegularWeek 15
Away
Houston
Big 12
Final Score
27 - 30
HM
Home
Memphis
American Athletic
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Memphis246
Houston270
Rushing Yards
Memphis64
Houston139
Turnovers
Memphis1
Houston2
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature57°F
Wind9 mph W
Humidity
52%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Memphis vs Houston box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Memphis26:31
Houston33:29
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Memphis edges Houston 30-27
Memphis defeated Houston 30-27 in Week 15 of the 2020 regular slate, finishing with a 310-409 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Memphis set the terms early in a game that finished 30-27. Dalton Witherspoon 28 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 57, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving Houston the first major swing.
Memphis's box score carried the story: 310 total yards, 64 rushing yards, and 246 passing yards. Houston finished with 409 total yards, including 139 on the ground and 270 through the air.
Memphis converted 7-15 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Memphis led 17-6 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Riley Patterson 49 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Dalton Witherspoon 28 yd FG GOOD (Houston led 3-0 over Memphis).
Field Goal Good
Riley Patterson 34 yd FG GOOD (Memphis led 3-3 over Houston).
Fumble Recovery (Opponent)
Clayton Tune run for a loss of 4 yards Clayton Tune fumbled, recovered by Memph Jaylon Allen , return for 85 yds (Riley Patterson KICK) (Houston led 6-17 over Memphis).
Passing Touchdown
Brady White pass complete to Tahj Washington for 4 yds for a TD (Riley Patterson KICK) (Memphis led 10-6 over Houston).
Field Goal Good
Dalton Witherspoon 29 yd FG GOOD (Houston led 6-3 over Memphis).
Passing Touchdown
Brady White pass complete to Calvin Austin III for 15 yds for a TD (Riley Patterson KICK) (Memphis led 24-6 over Houston).
Stat Callouts
Final score
30-27
Memphis defeated Houston.
Total yards
310-409
Memphis held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
64
Memphis averaged 2.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
246
Memphis averaged 7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-15
Memphis's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-16
Houston's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Memphis | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 310 | 409 |
| Passing Yards | 246 | 270 |
| Rushing Yards | 64 | 139 |
| First Downs | 20 | 26 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-15 | 5-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 5-5 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 0-0 | 7-75 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-35 | 30-49 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 26:31 | 33:29 |