Total Yards
Houston392
Texas360
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Texas at Houston
Oct 21, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 8
Away
Texas
SEC
Final Score
31 - 24
TH
Home
Houston
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Houston378
Texas219
Rushing Yards
Houston14
Texas141
Turnovers
Houston2
Texas0
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature89°F
Wind5 mph SW
Humidity
33%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Houston vs Texas box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Houston28:02
Texas31:58
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Texas holds off Houston 31-24
Texas defeated Houston 31-24 in Week 8 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 360-392 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Texas set the terms early in a game that finished 31-24. Quinn Ewers pass complete to Xavier Worthy for 42 yds for a TD (Bert Auburn KICK) came with {'seconds': 56, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving Texas the first major swing.
Texas's box score carried the story: 360 total yards, 141 rushing yards, and 219 passing yards. Houston finished with 392 total yards, including 14 on the ground and 378 through the air.
Texas converted 3-12 on third down, went 3-5 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Texas led 21-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Quinn Ewers pass complete to Xavier Worthy for 42 yds for a TD (Bert Auburn KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Quinn Ewers pass complete to Xavier Worthy for 42 yds for a TD (Bert Auburn KICK) (Texas led 14-0 over Houston).
Passing Touchdown
Quinn Ewers pass complete to Adonai Mitchell for 14 yds for a TD (Bert Auburn KICK) (Texas led 7-0 over Houston).
Passing Touchdown
Donovan Smith pass complete to Matthew Golden for 32 yds for a TD (Jack Martin KICK) (Houston led 7-21 over Texas).
Rushing Touchdown
Savion Red 1 Yd Run (Bert Auburn Kick) (Texas led 21-0 over Houston).
Passing Touchdown
Donovan Smith pass complete to Joseph Manjack IV for 21 yds for a TD (Jack Martin KICK) (Houston led 14-21 over Texas).
Passing Touchdown
Donovan Smith pass complete to Matthew Golden for 3 yds for a TD (Jack Martin KICK) (Houston led 21-21 over Texas).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-24
Texas defeated Houston.
Total yards
360-392
Texas held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
141
Texas averaged 3.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
219
Texas averaged 6.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-12
Texas's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-13
Houston's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Houston | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 392 | 360 |
| Passing Yards | 378 | 219 |
| Rushing Yards | 14 | 141 |
| First Downs | 20 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-13 | 3-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 3-5 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 1-15 | 6-60 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 32-46 | 25-32 |
| Rushing Attempts | 19 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 28:02 | 31:58 |