Total Yards
Houston461
Memphis322
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Game Center
Memphis at Houston
Nov 20, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 12
Away
Memphis
American Athletic
Final Score
13 - 31
MH
Home
Houston
Big 12
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Houston264
Memphis216
Rushing Yards
Houston197
Memphis106
Turnovers
Houston2
Memphis2
Game Conditions
Temperature54°F
Wind6 mph E
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Houston vs Memphis box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Houston34:26
Memphis25:34
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Houston beats Memphis 31-13
Houston defeated Memphis 31-13 in Week 12 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 461-322 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Houston set the terms early in a game that finished 31-13. David Kemp 28 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 55, 'minutes': 2} left in the quarter 2, giving Memphis the first major swing.
Houston's box score carried the story: 461 total yards, 197 rushing yards, and 264 passing yards. Memphis finished with 322 total yards, including 106 on the ground and 216 through the air.
Houston converted 8-15 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-2, Houston led 21-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Alton McCaskill 36 Yd Run (Dalton Witherspoon Kick).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
David Kemp 28 yd FG GOOD (Memphis led 3-14 over Houston).
Rushing Touchdown
Clayton Tune run for 20 yds for a TD, (Dalton Witherspoon KICK) (Houston led 21-3 over Memphis).
Passing Touchdown
Clayton Tune pass complete to Nathaniel Dell for 19 yds for a TD, (Dalton Witherspoon KICK) (Houston led 14-0 over Memphis).
Rushing Touchdown
Alton McCaskill 36 Yd Run (Dalton Witherspoon Kick) (Houston led 7-0 over Memphis).
Passing Touchdown
Seth Henigan pass complete to Asa Martin for 5 yds for a TD, (David Kemp KICK) (Memphis led 10-21 over Houston).
Field Goal Good
David Kemp 22 yd FG GOOD (Memphis led 13-21 over Houston).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-13
Houston defeated Memphis.
Total yards
461-322
Houston held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
197
Houston averaged 5.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
264
Houston averaged 7.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-15
Houston's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-14
Memphis's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Houston | Memphis |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 461 | 322 |
| Passing Yards | 264 | 216 |
| Rushing Yards | 197 | 106 |
| First Downs | 25 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-15 | 2-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 2-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 11-122 | 5-31 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-34 | 22-46 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 28 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 34:26 | 25:34 |