Total Yards
Baylor413
Houston366
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Houston at Baylor
Nov 4, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 10
Away
Houston
Big 12
Final Score
25 - 24
HB
Home
Baylor
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Baylor263
Houston236
Rushing Yards
Baylor150
Houston130
Turnovers
Baylor1
Houston2
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature75°F
Wind10 mph SE
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Baylor33:21
Houston26:39
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Houston edges Baylor 25-24
Houston defeated Baylor 25-24 in Week 10 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 366-413 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Houston set the terms early in a game that finished 25-24. Donovan Smith pass complete to Samuel Brown for 26 yds for a TD (Jack Martin KICK) came with {'seconds': 3, 'minutes': 8} left in the quarter 2, giving Houston the first major swing.
Houston's box score carried the story: 366 total yards, 130 rushing yards, and 236 passing yards. Baylor finished with 413 total yards, including 150 on the ground and 263 through the air.
Houston converted 3-10 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, Houston led 7-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jack Martin 31 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Donovan Smith pass complete to Samuel Brown for 26 yds for a TD (Jack Martin KICK) (Houston led 7-0 over Baylor).
Passing Touchdown
Blake Shapen pass complete to Drake Dabney for 38 yds for a TD (Isaiah Hankins KICK) (Baylor led 7-10 over Houston).
Field Goal Good
Jack Martin 31 yd FG GOOD (Houston led 10-0 over Baylor).
Passing Touchdown
Donovan Smith pass complete to Tony Mathis Jr. for 24 yds for a TD (Jack Martin KICK) (Houston led 17-10 over Baylor).
Passing Touchdown
Blake Shapen pass complete to Hawkins Polley for 1 yd for a TD (Isaiah Hankins KICK) (Baylor led 17-17 over Houston).
Field Goal Good
Isaiah Hankins 27 yd FG GOOD (Baylor led 10-10 over Houston).
Stat Callouts
Final score
25-24
Houston defeated Baylor.
Total yards
366-413
Houston held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
130
Houston averaged 4.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
236
Houston averaged 8.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-10
Houston's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-13
Baylor's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Baylor | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 413 | 366 |
| Passing Yards | 263 | 236 |
| Rushing Yards | 150 | 130 |
| First Downs | 22 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-13 | 3-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-50 | 6-50 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 29-37 | 21-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 32 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 33:21 | 26:39 |