Total Yards
Texas Tech400
Houston489
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Houston at Texas Tech
Sep 30, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 5
Away
Houston
Big 12
Final Score
28 - 49
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Passing Yards
Texas Tech161
Houston335
Rushing Yards
Texas Tech239
Houston154
Turnovers
Texas Tech0
Houston0
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature85°F
Wind16 mph S
Humidity
40%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Texas Tech24:49
Houston35:11
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Game Story
Texas Tech pulls away from Houston 49-28
Texas Tech defeated Houston 49-28 in Week 5 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 400-489 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Texas Tech set the terms early in a game that finished 49-28. Donovan Smith pass complete to Bryan Henry for 6 yds for a TD (Jack Martin KICK) came with {'seconds': 40, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Houston the first major swing.
Texas Tech's box score carried the story: 400 total yards, 239 rushing yards, and 161 passing yards. Houston finished with 489 total yards, including 154 on the ground and 335 through the air.
Texas Tech converted 6-11 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-0, Texas Tech led 35-28 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Cam'Ron Valdez run for 41 yds for a TD (Gino Garcia KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Donovan Smith pass complete to Bryan Henry for 6 yds for a TD (Jack Martin KICK) (Houston led 7-0 over Texas Tech).
Kickoff
Drae McCray 100 Yd Kickoff Return (Gino Garcia Kick) (Houston led 7-7 over Texas Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Tahj Brooks run for 7 yds for a TD (Gino Garcia KICK) (Texas Tech led 14-14 over Houston).
Passing Touchdown
Samuel Brown 16 Yd pass from Donovan Smith (Jack Martin Kick) (Houston led 14-7 over Texas Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Behren Morton pass complete to Loic Fouonji for 25 yds for a TD (Gino Garcia KICK) (Texas Tech led 21-21 over Houston).
Passing Touchdown
Donovan Smith pass complete to Joseph Manjack IV for 49 yds for a TD (Jack Martin KICK) (Houston led 21-14 over Texas Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
49-28
Texas Tech defeated Houston.
Total yards
400-489
Texas Tech held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
239
Texas Tech averaged 6.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
161
Texas Tech averaged 7.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-11
Texas Tech's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
9-15
Houston's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Texas Tech | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 400 | 489 |
| Passing Yards | 161 | 335 |
| Rushing Yards | 239 | 154 |
| First Downs | 21 | 26 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-11 | 9-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 1-5 | 4-47 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-22 | 29-41 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 24:49 | 35:11 |