Houston Cougars vs. Oregon Ducks: 2007 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Oregon Ducks defeated Houston Cougars 48–27 in Week 1, 2007. Final score: Houston Cougars 27, Oregon Ducks 48.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Houston Cougars	6	9	9	0	27
Oregon Ducks	12	6	18	6	48

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Case Keenum (248) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.10 EPA/play +2.49 EPA
• Dennis Dixon (2483) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.04 EPA/play -0.65 EPA
• Blake Joseph (248) — 0.0 yds · -0.43 EPA/play -5.18 EPA

Rushing

• Anthony Alridge (248) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.13 EPA
• Jonathan Stewart (2483) — 0.0 yds -0.25 EPA
• Dennis Dixon (2483) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.47 EPA

Receiving

• Donnie Avery (248) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.05 EPA
• Jeron Harvey (248) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.23 EPA
• Brian Paysinger (2483) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.92 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Case Keenum	248	26	3.8%	0	1	+0.10	+2.49
Dennis Dixon	2483	17	11.8%	0	2	-0.04	-0.65
Blake Joseph	248	12	0.0%	0	0	-0.43	-5.18

Team EPA comparison

Stat	HOU	ORE
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	248	1	0	+0.79	Rush TD
Q1	2483	1	0	-0.66	Ended
Q1	248	6	0	+5.72	Ended
Q1	2483	1	0	+0.57	Rush TD
Q1	248	3	0	-6.40	Fumble
Q1	248	1	0	+1.28	Interception
Q1	2483	7	0	-1.34	Ended
Q1	248	1	0	-1.06	Ended
Q1	2483	3	0	-2.36	Punt
Q1	248	10	0	-2.87	Fumble
Q1	2483	4	0	+4.37	Rush TD
Q1	248	3	0	+0.33	Ended
Q2	2483	1	0	+1.15	Field goal
Q2	2483	1	0	-0.23	Ended
Q2	248	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2483	2	0	-0.64	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Case Keenum pass complete to Anthony Alridge for 86 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+8.26 EPA)
2. Q2 · Houston Cougars · Anthony Alridge rush for 60 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+7.14 EPA)
3. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Blake Joseph pass intercepted by Jairus Byrd at the Oregn 14, returned for no gain to the Oregn 14. (-5.45 EPA)
4. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Anthony Alridge rush for 21 yards, fumbled at the Oregn 17, forced by Jerome Boyd, recovered by Jairus Byrd at the Oregn 17. (-4.57 EPA)
5. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Case Keenum pass intercepted by Patrick Chung at the Oregn 0, returned for no gain to the Oregn 20. (-4.52 EPA)
6. Q3 · Oregon Ducks · Dennis Dixon rush for 80 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.5 EPA)
7. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Anthony Alridge rush for a loss of 7 yards, fumbled at the Houst 10, forced by David Faaeteete, recovered by William Tukuafu at the Houst 10. (-4.42 EPA)
8. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Blake Joseph sacked by Nick Reed at the Oregn 17 for a loss of 11 yards. (-3.87 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Oregon Ducks controlled the final (48–27) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Case Keenum (248) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: HOU at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Houston Cougars vs Oregon Ducks?

Houston Cougars 27, Oregon Ducks 48 in Week 1 of the 2007 college football season.

Who won Houston Cougars vs Oregon Ducks?

Oregon Ducks won with a final score of 27–48.

Where can I find the Houston Cougars vs Oregon Ducks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=272442483.

Who led Houston Cougars vs Oregon Ducks in passing?

Case Keenum (248) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Houston Cougars at Oregon Ducks in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.