Houston Cougars vs. East Carolina Pirates: 2008 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Houston Cougars defeated East Carolina Pirates 41–24 in Week 5, 2008. Final score: Houston Cougars 41, East Carolina Pirates 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Houston Cougars	12	6	3	15	41
East Carolina Pirates	0	3	6	6	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Case Keenum (248) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.26 EPA/play +11.93 EPA
• Rob Kass (151) — 0.0 yds · +0.17 EPA/play +1.02 EPA
• Ben Ryan (151) — 0.0 yds · -1.18 EPA/play -1.18 EPA

Rushing

• Bryce Beall (248) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.08 EPA
• Brandon Simmons (151) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.09 EPA
• Patrick Pinkney (151) — 0.0 yds -0.23 EPA

Receiving

• Patrick Edwards (248) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.89 EPA
• Tyron Carrier (248) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.04 EPA
• Dwayne Harris (151) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.28 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Case Keenum	248	46	6.5%	0	3	+0.26	+11.93
Rob Kass	151	6	0.0%	0	0	+0.17	+1.02
Ben Ryan	151	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.18	-1.18
Patrick Pinkney	151	17	5.9%	0	1	-0.09	-1.60

Team EPA comparison

Stat	HOU	ECU
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	151	5	0	-0.74	Ended
Q1	248	3	0	-5.74	Fumble
Q1	151	2	0	-0.87	Punt
Q1	248	5	0	+6.02	Interception
Q1	248	2	0	+0.52	Ended
Q1	151	4	0	+0.43	Ended
Q1	248	1	0	+3.12	Pass TD
Q1	248	1	0	-0.45	Ended
Q1	248	5	0	-1.84	Fumble
Q1	151	3	0	-2.30	Punt
Q1	248	3	0	-4.07	Punt
Q2	151	1	0	-1.00	Ended
Q2	248	1	0	+3.20	Pass TD
Q2	248	8	0	+0.98	Ended
Q2	151	5	0	-1.04	Punt
Q2	248	7	0	+0.19	Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Case Keenum rush, fumbled, recovered by ECaro Van Eskridge in the endzone, Van Eskridge for 5 yards, to the ECaro 5. (-5.75 EPA)
2. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Case Keenum pass complete to Kierrie Johnson for 84 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.74 EPA)
3. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Case Keenum rush, fumbled, recovered by ECaro at the Houst 33, Team for 5 yards, to the Houst 28. (-4.5 EPA)
4. Q4 · East Carolina Pirates · Patrick Pinkney sacked by Tate Stewart for a loss of 5 yards, fumbled, recovered by Houst Tate Stewart at the ECaro 15. (-4.25 EPA)
5. Q4 · East Carolina Pirates · Rob Kass pass intercepted by Brian Smelek at the ECaro 46, returned for 43 yards to the ECaro 3. (-4.13 EPA)
6. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Case Keenum pass intercepted by Emanuel Davis at the Houst 11, returned for 11 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.1 EPA)
7. Q4 · East Carolina Pirates · Patrick Pinkney pass complete to Alex Taylor for 47 yards to the Houst 18 for a 1ST down. (+3.73 EPA)
8. Q1 · East Carolina Pirates · Patrick Pinkney pass intercepted by Brandon Brinkley at the ECaro 16, returned for a loss of 5 yards to the ECaro 21. (-3.54 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Houston Cougars controlled the final (41–24) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Case Keenum (248) — yds, 3 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 East Carolina Pirates?

Houston Cougars 41, East Carolina Pirates 24 in Week 5 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Houston Cougars vs East Carolina Pirates?

Houston Cougars won with a final score of 41–24.

Where can I find the Houston Cougars vs East Carolina Pirates box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282710151.

Who led Houston Cougars vs East Carolina Pirates in passing?

Case Keenum (248) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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