Houston Cougars vs. SMU Mustangs: 2008 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Houston Cougars defeated SMU Mustangs 44–38 in Week 8, 2008. Final score: Houston Cougars 44, SMU Mustangs 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Houston Cougars	0	12	9	18	44
SMU Mustangs	12	6	12	3	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Case Keenum (248) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.69 EPA/play +24.73 EPA
• Bo Levi Mitchell (2567) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.36 EPA/play +14.11 EPA
• Team (2567) — 0.0 yds · -0.04 EPA/play -0.04 EPA

Rushing

• Bryce Beall (248) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.19 EPA
• Andrew McKinney (2567) — 0.0 yds -0.11 EPA
• Bo Levi Mitchell (2567) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.15 EPA

Receiving

• Mark Hafner (248) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.54 EPA
• Emmanuel Sanders (2567) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +0.79 EPA
• Aldrick Robinson (2567) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +1.52 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Case Keenum	248	36	5.6%	0	2	+0.69	+24.73
Bo Levi Mitchell	2567	39	10.3%	0	4	+0.36	+14.11
Team	2567	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.04	-0.04
Blake Joseph	248	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.93	-0.93

Team EPA comparison

Stat	HOU	SMU
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	2567	1	0	+0.74	Rush TD
Q1	248	4	0	+3.39	Ended
Q1	2567	1	0	+0.83	Ended
Q1	2567	11	0	-3.29	Ended
Q1	2567	1	0	+2.77	Pass TD
Q1	248	7	0	-1.25	Ended
Q1	2567	6	0	-1.04	Interception
Q2	248	3	0	+1.78	Rush TD
Q2	2567	2	0	-0.11	Ended
Q2	248	4	0	+1.97	Ended
Q2	2567	5	0	-2.75	Pass TD
Q2	248	4	0	+0.33	Interception
Q2	2567	6	0	+4.26	Ended
Q2	248	1	0	+4.53	Pass TD
Q2	2567	2	0	-0.54	Ended
Q2	248	2	0	-1.48	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · SMU Mustangs · Thomas Morstead punt for 35 yards, downed at the SMU 45, Smu penalty 15 yard kick catching interference accepted. (-7.05 EPA)
2. Q3 · SMU Mustangs · Bo Levi Mitchell pass complete to Aldrick Robinson for 70 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+6.33 EPA)
3. Q2 · SMU Mustangs · Bo Levi Mitchell sacked by Phillip Hunt for a loss of 8 yards, fumbled, recovered by Houst Isaiah Thompson at the SMU 45. (-5.63 EPA)
4. Q1 · SMU Mustangs · Thomas Morstead punt for 38 yards, returned by Kierrie Johnson for no gain, fumbled, recovered by SMU DeMyron Martin at the Houst 13. (+5.21 EPA)
5. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Andre Kohn rush for 2 yards to the SMU 1, tackled by Pete Fleps. (-5.11 EPA)
6. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Team rush for no gain, fumbled, recovered by Houst Bryce Beall at the SMU 32. (-5.0 EPA)
7. Q2 · Houston Cougars · Case Keenum pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 29 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.53 EPA)
8. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Case Keenum pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 43 yards to the SMU 5, tackled by Rock Dennis out-of-bounds for a 1ST down. (+4.34 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Houston Cougars controlled the final (44–38) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Case Keenum (248) — yds, 2 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 SMU Mustangs?

Houston Cougars 44, SMU Mustangs 38 in Week 8 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Houston Cougars vs SMU Mustangs?

Houston Cougars won with a final score of 44–38.

Where can I find the Houston Cougars vs SMU Mustangs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282922567.

Who led Houston Cougars vs SMU Mustangs in passing?

Case Keenum (248) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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