Total Yards
BYU356
Houston253
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Houston at BYU
Dec 1, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 14
Away
Houston
Big 12
Final Score
18 - 30
HB
Home
BYU
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
BYU167
Houston156
Rushing Yards
BYU189
Houston97
Turnovers
BYU3
Houston4
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature28°F
Wind0 mph N
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
BYU vs Houston box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
BYU27:40
Houston32:20
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
BYU beats Houston 30-18
BYU defeated Houston 30-18 in Week 14 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 356-253 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
BYU set the terms early in a game that finished 30-18. Zeon Chriss run for 3 yds for a TD (Jack Martin KICK) came with {'seconds': 47, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving Houston the first major swing.
BYU's box score carried the story: 356 total yards, 189 rushing yards, and 167 passing yards. Houston finished with 253 total yards, including 97 on the ground and 156 through the air.
BYU converted 4-10 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-4, BYU led 21-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Will Ferrin 22 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Zeon Chriss run for 3 yds for a TD (Jack Martin KICK) (Houston led 7-0 over BYU).
Kickoff Return Touchdown
Jack Martin kickoff for 8 yds , Talan Alfrey return for 58 yds for a TD (Will Ferrin KICK) (Houston led 7-7 over BYU).
Rushing Touchdown
Jake Retzlaff run for 13 yds for a TD (Will Ferrin KICK) (BYU led 21-10 over Houston).
Rushing Touchdown
Sione I Moa run for 6 yds for a TD (Will Ferrin KICK) (BYU led 14-10 over Houston).
Field Goal Good
Jack Martin 26 yd FG GOOD (Houston led 10-7 over BYU).
Field Goal Good
Will Ferrin 22 yd FG GOOD (BYU led 24-10 over Houston).
Stat Callouts
Final score
30-18
BYU defeated Houston.
Total yards
356-253
BYU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
189
BYU averaged 4.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
167
BYU averaged 8.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-10
BYU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-12
Houston's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | BYU | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 356 | 253 |
| Passing Yards | 167 | 156 |
| Rushing Yards | 189 | 97 |
| First Downs | 21 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-10 | 5-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-50 | 6-47 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 8-19 | 16-25 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 36 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 27:40 | 32:20 |