Houston Cougars vs. Air Force Falcons: 2008 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Houston Cougars defeated Air Force Falcons 34–28 in Week 1, 2008. Final score: Houston Cougars 34, Air Force Falcons 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Houston Cougars	15	0	6	9	34
Air Force Falcons	0	0	0	0	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tim Jefferson (2005) — 0.0 yds · -0.00 EPA/play -0.03 EPA
• Case Keenum (248) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.04 EPA/play -1.19 EPA
• Shea Smith (2005) — 0.0 yds · -0.37 EPA/play -1.49 EPA

Rushing

• Jared Tew (2005) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.30 EPA
• Bryce Beall (248) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.58 EPA
• Asher Clark (2005) — 0.0 yds -0.36 EPA

Receiving

• Chaz Rodriguez (248) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.39 EPA
• Bryce Beall (248) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +2.13 EPA
• Tyron Carrier (248) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.19 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tim Jefferson	2005	15	0.0%	0	0	-0.00	-0.03
Case Keenum	248	30	3.3%	0	1	-0.04	-1.19
Shea Smith	2005	4	0.0%	0	0	-0.37	-1.49

Team EPA comparison

Stat	HOU	AFA
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	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	248	6	0	-5.64	Ended
Q1	2005	2	0	-5.06	Fumble
Q1	248	3	0	-2.40	Punt
Q1	2005	9	0	-3.42	Ended
Q1	248	1	0	+0.87	Rush TD
Q1	248	7	0	+1.46	Ended
Q1	2005	1	0	+0.58	Rush TD
Q1	2005	5	0	+5.90	Ended
Q1	248	1	0	+0.77	Rush TD
Q1	248	8	0	-3.82	Ended
Q2	2005	10	0	-3.36	Field goal
Q2	248	3	0	-2.34	Punt
Q2	2005	6	0	+0.03	Missed FG
Q2	248	2	0	-1.98	Punt
Q2	2005	16	0	+4.95	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Bryce Beall rush for no gain, fumbled, recovered by AFA in the endzone. (-7.01 EPA)
2. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Case Keenum pass intercepted by Aaron Kirchoff at the Houst 49, returned for 19 yards to the Houst 30. (-5.82 EPA)
3. Q1 · Air Force Falcons · Asher Clark rush, fumbled, recovered by Houst Phillip Hunt at the AFA 24, Phillip Hunt for 10 yards, to the AFA 14. (-4.59 EPA)
4. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Bryce Beall rush for 8 yards to the AFA 17. (-4.33 EPA)
5. Q2 · Houston Cougars · Ryan Harrison kickoff for 67 yards returned by Tyron Carrier for 18 yards, fumbled, recovered by AFA at the Houst 29. (-4.33 EPA)
6. Q2 · Air Force Falcons · Tim Jefferson pass complete to Spencer Armstrong for 46 yards to the Houst 9 for a 1ST down. (+3.93 EPA)
7. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Case Keenum pass complete to Bryce Beall for 40 yards to the AFA 21 for a 1ST down. (+3.87 EPA)
8. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Case Keenum pass incomplete to Mark Hafner. (-3.78 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Houston Cougars controlled the final (34–28) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Tim Jefferson (2005) — yds.
• 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 Air Force Falcons?

Houston Cougars 34, Air Force Falcons 28 in Week 1 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Houston Cougars vs Air Force Falcons?

Houston Cougars won with a final score of 34–28.

Where can I find the Houston Cougars vs Air Force Falcons box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=283662005.

Who led Houston Cougars vs Air Force Falcons in passing?

Tim Jefferson (2005) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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