Total Yards
Oklahoma252
Houston318
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Houston at Oklahoma
Sep 7, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 2
Away
Houston
Big 12
Final Score
12 - 16
HO
Home
Oklahoma
SEC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Oklahoma174
Houston260
Rushing Yards
Oklahoma78
Houston58
Turnovers
Oklahoma1
Houston2
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature79°F
Wind9 mph N
Humidity
34%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Oklahoma24:57
Houston35:03
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Oklahoma holds off Houston 16-12
Oklahoma defeated Houston 16-12 in Week 2 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 252-318 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Oklahoma set the terms early in a game that finished 16-12. Jackson Arnold pass complete to Brenen Thompson for 10 yds for a TD (Tyler Keltner KICK) came with {'seconds': 59, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving Oklahoma the first major swing.
Oklahoma's box score carried the story: 252 total yards, 78 rushing yards, and 174 passing yards. Houston finished with 318 total yards, including 58 on the ground and 260 through the air.
Oklahoma converted 4-14 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Oklahoma led 14-6 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jackson Arnold pass complete to Jake Roberts for 11 yds for a TD (Tyler Keltner KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Jackson Arnold pass complete to Brenen Thompson for 10 yds for a TD (Tyler Keltner KICK) (Oklahoma led 7-0 over Houston).
Field Goal Good
Joseph Kim 43 yd FG GOOD (Houston led 3-7 over Oklahoma).
Passing Touchdown
Jackson Arnold pass complete to Jake Roberts for 11 yds for a TD (Tyler Keltner KICK) (Oklahoma led 14-3 over Houston).
Field Goal Good
Joseph Kim 44 yd FG GOOD (Houston led 6-14 over Oklahoma).
Passing Touchdown
Donovan Smith pass complete to Joseph Manjack IV for 44 yds for a TD (Two-Point Conversion failed) (Houston led 12-14 over Oklahoma).
Safety
Team Safety (Houston led 12-16 over Oklahoma).
Stat Callouts
Final score
16-12
Oklahoma defeated Houston.
Total yards
252-318
Oklahoma held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
78
Oklahoma averaged 2.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
174
Oklahoma averaged 5.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-14
Oklahoma's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-15
Houston's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Oklahoma | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 252 | 318 |
| Passing Yards | 174 | 260 |
| Rushing Yards | 78 | 58 |
| First Downs | 15 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-14 | 4-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-67 | 8-70 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-32 | 24-28 |
| Rushing Attempts | 28 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 2 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 24:57 | 35:03 |