Total Yards
Houston259
UNLV311
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UNLV at Houston
Aug 31, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 1
Away
UNLV
Mountain West
Final Score
27 - 7
UH
Home
Houston
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Houston209
UNLV113
Rushing Yards
Houston50
UNLV198
Turnovers
Houston2
UNLV1
Game Conditions
Temperature84°F
Wind8 mph NE
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Houston vs UNLV box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Houston28:33
UNLV31:27
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
UNLV beats Houston 27-7
UNLV defeated Houston 27-7 in Week 1 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 311-259 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
UNLV set the terms early in a game that finished 27-7. Matthew Sluka pass complete to Jacob De Jesus for 13 yds for a TD (Caden Chittenden KICK) came with {'seconds': 10, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving UNLV the first major swing.
UNLV's box score carried the story: 311 total yards, 198 rushing yards, and 113 passing yards. Houston finished with 259 total yards, including 50 on the ground and 209 through the air.
UNLV converted 6-15 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, UNLV led 14-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Caden Chittenden 40 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Matthew Sluka pass complete to Jacob De Jesus for 13 yds for a TD (Caden Chittenden KICK) (UNLV led 7-0 over Houston).
Passing Touchdown
Matthew Sluka pass complete to Jacob De Jesus for 24 yds for a TD (Caden Chittenden KICK) (UNLV led 14-0 over Houston).
Field Goal Good
Caden Chittenden 40 yd FG GOOD (UNLV led 17-0 over Houston).
Interception Return Touchdown
Donovan Smith pass intercepted Jalen Catalon return for 36 yds for a TD (Caden Chittenden KICK) (Houston led 0-24 over UNLV).
Field Goal Good
Caden Chittenden 34 yd FG GOOD (UNLV led 27-0 over Houston).
Passing Touchdown
Ui Ale pass complete to Joseph Manjack IV for 2 yds for a TD (Joseph Kim KICK) (Houston led 7-27 over UNLV).
Stat Callouts
Final score
27-7
UNLV defeated Houston.
Total yards
311-259
UNLV held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
198
UNLV averaged 4.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
113
UNLV averaged 8.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-15
UNLV's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-15
Houston's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Houston | UNLV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 259 | 311 |
| Passing Yards | 209 | 113 |
| Rushing Yards | 50 | 198 |
| First Downs | 14 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-15 | 6-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 10-74 | 6-48 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-38 | 7-14 |
| Rushing Attempts | 26 | 46 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 1 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 28:33 | 31:27 |