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Houston at UTSA
Sep 3, 2022 • Completed
Away
Houston
Big 12

Final Score
37 - 35

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Game Conditions
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
0.01 in
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Game Story
Houston edges UTSA 37-35
Houston defeated UTSA 37-35 in Week 1 of the 2022 regular slate, finishing with a 346-441 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Houston set the terms early in a game that finished 37-35. Frank Harris run for 38 yds for a TD, (Jared Sackett KICK) came with {'seconds': 30, 'minutes': 6} left in the quarter 2, giving UTSA the first major swing.
Houston's box score carried the story: 346 total yards, 140 rushing yards, and 206 passing yards. UTSA finished with 441 total yards, including 104 on the ground and 337 through the air.
Houston converted 13-21 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Houston led 7-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Bubba Baxa 35 Yd Field Goal.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Frank Harris run for 38 yds for a TD, (Jared Sackett KICK) (UTSA led 14-7 over Houston).
Passing Touchdown
Frank Harris pass complete to Joshua Cephus for 51 yds for a TD, (Jared Sackett KICK) (UTSA led 7-7 over Houston).
Passing Touchdown
Clayton Tune pass complete to Nathaniel Dell for 11 yds for a TD, (Bubba Baxa KICK) (Houston led 7-0 over UTSA).
Passing Touchdown
De'Corian Clark 15 Yd pass from Frank Harris (Jared Sackett Kick) (UTSA led 21-7 over Houston).
Passing Touchdown
Nathaniel Dell 10 Yd pass from Clayton Tune (Bubba Baxa Kick) (Houston led 14-21 over UTSA).
Field Goal Good
Bubba Baxa 35 Yd Field Goal (Houston led 24-21 over UTSA).
Stat Callouts
Final score
37-35
Houston defeated UTSA.
Total yards
346-441
Houston held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
140
Houston averaged 3.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
206
Houston averaged 6.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
13-21
Houston's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-12
UTSA's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | UTSA | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 441 | 346 |
| Passing Yards | 337 | 206 |
| Rushing Yards | 104 | 140 |
| First Downs | 24 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-12 | 13-21 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-54 | 11-75 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 28-45 | 22-32 |
| Rushing Attempts | 28 | 44 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 24:33 | 35:27 |