Texas State Bobcats vs. Houston Cougars: 2012 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Texas State Bobcats defeated Houston Cougars 30–13 in Week 1, 2012. Final score: Texas State Bobcats 30, Houston Cougars 13.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Texas State Bobcats	12	12	0	3	30
Houston Cougars	9	0	3	0	13

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Shaun Rutherford crossing (326) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.79 EPA/play +5.36 EPA
• Shaun Rutherford deep out (326) — 0.0 yds · +1.20 EPA/play +2.39 EPA
• Shaun Rutherford slant (326) — 0.0 yds · +0.94 EPA/play +1.89 EPA

Rushing

• Shaun Rutherford (326) — 0.0 yds -0.36 EPA
• Marcus Curry (326) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.38 EPA
• Charles Sims (248) — 0.0 yds +0.10 EPA

Receiving

• Daniel Spencer (248) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.37 EPA
• Isaiah Battle (326) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.13 EPA
• Ronnie Williams (248) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.25 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Shaun Rutherford crossing	326	3	33.3%	0	1	+1.79	+5.36
Shaun Rutherford deep out	326	2	0.0%	0	0	+1.20	+2.39
Shaun Rutherford slant	326	2	0.0%	0	0	+0.94	+1.89
Shaun Rutherford middle	326	1	0.0%	0	0	+1.83	+1.83
Shaun Rutherford post	326	1	0.0%	0	0	+1.08	+1.08
David Piland screen	248	2	0.0%	0	0	+0.44	+0.88

Team EPA comparison

Stat	TXST	HOU
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	326	5	0	+0.61	Ended
Q1	248	1	0	+5.26	Pass TD
Q1	248	2	0	-0.03	Ended
Q1	326	5	0	+2.80	Rush TD
Q1	248	3	0	-1.10	Field goal
Q1	326	1	0	+3.31	Pass TD
Q1	248	7	0	+0.88	Ended
Q1	326	7	0	+2.50	Ended
Q1	248	3	0	-2.99	Punt
Q2	326	8	0	-3.09	Field goal
Q2	248	5	0	-1.21	Punt
Q2	326	4	0	-0.79	Ended
Q2	248	3	0	-3.91	Fumble
Q2	326	4	0	-1.59	Rush TD
Q2	248	8	0	-0.64	Punt
Q2	326	8	0	+2.71	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Houston Cougars · David Piland slant pass complete to Larry McDuffey for 64 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.26 EPA)
2. Q1 · Texas State Bobcats · Marcus Curry rush up the middle for 73 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.64 EPA)
3. Q3 · Houston Cougars · David Piland post pass intercepted by Craig Mager at the TexSt 0, returned for no gain for a touchback. (-3.95 EPA)
4. Q4 · Texas State Bobcats · Colby Targun rush for 13 yards, fumbled, forced by Kent Brooks, recovered by Houst Kent Brooks at the Houst 24. (-3.87 EPA)
5. Q2 · Houston Cougars · David Piland slant pass complete to Daniel Spencer for 6 yards, fumbled, forced by Xavier Daniels, recovered by TexSt Brian Lilly at the Houst 22. (-3.4 EPA)
6. Q1 · Texas State Bobcats · Shaun Rutherford crossing pass complete to Marcus Curry for 21 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.31 EPA)
7. Q1 · Texas State Bobcats · Shaun Rutherford rush for 22 yards to the Houst 41, tackled by Chris Cermin for a 1ST down. (+3.11 EPA)
8. Q4 · Houston Cougars · David Piland pass incomplete to Daniel Spencer. (-2.66 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Texas State Bobcats controlled the final (30–13) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Shaun Rutherford crossing (326) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: TXST 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 Texas State Bobcats vs Houston Cougars?

Texas State Bobcats 30, Houston Cougars 13 in Week 1 of the 2012 college football season.

Who won Texas State Bobcats vs Houston Cougars?

Texas State Bobcats won with a final score of 30–13.

Where can I find the Texas State Bobcats vs Houston Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=322450248.

Who led Texas State Bobcats vs Houston Cougars in passing?

Shaun Rutherford crossing (326) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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