Total Yards
Houston393
West Virginia546
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West Virginia at Houston
Oct 12, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 7
Away
West Virginia
Big 12
Final Score
39 - 41
WVH
Home
Houston
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Houston253
West Virginia391
Rushing Yards
Houston140
West Virginia155
Turnovers
Houston0
West Virginia1
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature75°F
Wind12 mph E
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Houston vs West Virginia box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Houston23:01
West Virginia36:59
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Houston edges West Virginia 41-39
Houston defeated West Virginia 41-39 in Week 7 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 393-546 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Houston set the terms early in a game that finished 41-39. Matthew Golden 100 Yd Kickoff Return (Jack Martin Kick) came with {'seconds': 3, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving West Virginia the first major swing.
Houston's box score carried the story: 393 total yards, 140 rushing yards, and 253 passing yards. West Virginia finished with 546 total yards, including 155 on the ground and 391 through the air.
Houston converted 3-9 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Houston led 14-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Donovan Smith pass complete to Stephon Johnson for 49 yds for a TD.
Key Moments
Kickoff Return Touchdown
Matthew Golden 100 Yd Kickoff Return (Jack Martin Kick) (West Virginia led 3-7 over Houston).
Field Goal Good
Michael Hayes 27 yd FG GOOD (West Virginia led 3-0 over Houston).
Rushing Touchdown
CJ Donaldson Jr. run for 5 yds for a TD (Michael Hayes KICK) (West Virginia led 10-7 over Houston).
Rushing Touchdown
Donovan Smith run for 2 yds for a TD (Jack Martin KICK) (Houston led 14-10 over West Virginia).
Passing Touchdown
Garrett Greene pass complete to Traylon Ray for 35 yds for a TD (Michael Hayes KICK) (West Virginia led 17-14 over Houston).
Passing Touchdown
Donovan Smith pass complete to Joseph Manjack IV for 15 yds for a TD (Jack Martin KICK) (Houston led 21-17 over West Virginia).
Stat Callouts
Final score
41-39
Houston defeated West Virginia.
Total yards
393-546
Houston held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
140
Houston averaged 5.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
253
Houston averaged 9.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-9
Houston's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
13-19
West Virginia's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Houston | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 393 | 546 |
| Passing Yards | 253 | 391 |
| Rushing Yards | 140 | 155 |
| First Downs | 20 | 26 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-9 | 13-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-70 | 8-84 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-27 | 20-38 |
| Rushing Attempts | 26 | 44 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 23:01 | 36:59 |