Houston Cougars vs. SMU Mustangs: 2012 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

SMU Mustangs defeated Houston Cougars 72–42 in Week 8, 2012. Final score: Houston Cougars 42, SMU Mustangs 72.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Houston Cougars	6	6	18	6	42
SMU Mustangs	12	6	15	6	72

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• David Piland (248) — 0.0 yds · +0.74 EPA/play +17.04 EPA
• Crawford Jones (248) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.50 EPA/play +15.52 EPA
• Garrett Gilbert (2567) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.22 EPA/play +6.93 EPA

Rushing

• Zach Line (2567) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.01 EPA
• Charles Sims (248) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.17 EPA
• David Piland (248) — 0.0 yds +0.11 EPA

Receiving

• Jeremy Johnson (2567) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.98 EPA
• Darius Johnson (2567) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +0.87 EPA
• Charles Sims (248) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +2.21 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
David Piland	248	23	0.0%	0	0	+0.74	+17.04
Crawford Jones	248	31	9.7%	0	3	+0.50	+15.52
Garrett Gilbert	2567	31	12.9%	0	4	+0.22	+6.93
Bram Kohlhausen	248	4	0.0%	0	0	+0.01	+0.03

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	248	9	0	+6.09	Ended
Q1	2567	2	0	-2.67	Interception
Q1	248	3	0	+1.06	Interception
Q1	2567	7	0	+2.99	Rush TD
Q1	248	11	0	+6.77	Rush TD
Q1	2567	1	0	+2.74	Pass TD
Q1	2567	6	0	-4.04	Ended
Q2	248	4	0	-1.14	Interception
Q2	2567	1	0	+4.09	Pass TD
Q2	2567	6	0	+3.68	Ended
Q2	248	5	0	-1.95	Punt
Q2	2567	3	0	-2.52	Punt
Q2	248	12	0	-0.03	Punt
Q2	2567	3	0	-3.14	Punt
Q2	248	1	0	+0.59	Rush TD
Q3	248	4	0	-0.30	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Crawford Jones pass complete to Charles Sims for 49 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+8.8 EPA)
2. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Mike Loftus kickoff for 65 yards returned by Ryan Jackson, fumbled, forced by Randall Joyner, recovered by SMU Kevin Pope at the Houst 20, Kevin Pope for 20 yards, to the Houst 0 for a TOUCHDOWN. (+8.4 EPA)
3. Q1 · SMU Mustangs · Mike Loftus punt for 49 yards, returned by Dewayne Peace for no gain, fumbled, recovered by SMU Kevin Pope at the Houst 11. (+6.24 EPA)
4. Q1 · SMU Mustangs · Garrett Gilbert pass intercepted by Joey Mbu at the Houst 20, returned for 8 yards to the Houst 28. (-5.49 EPA)
5. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Crawford Jones pass complete to Daniel Spencer for 42 yards to the SMU 39 for a 1ST down. (+5.24 EPA)
6. Q1 · SMU Mustangs · Mike Loftus punt for 38 yards, returned by Wayne Beadle for no gain, fumbled, recovered by SMU Randall Joyner at the Houst 19. (+5.08 EPA)
7. Q1 · Houston Cougars · David Piland pass intercepted by Brett Haness at the SMU 45, returned for a loss of 1 yards to the SMU 44. (-4.27 EPA)
8. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Crawford Jones pass complete to Charles Sims for 24 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.18 EPA)

Key takeaways

• SMU Mustangs controlled the final (72–42) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: David Piland (248) — 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 SMU Mustangs?

Houston Cougars 42, SMU Mustangs 72 in Week 8 of the 2012 college football season.

Who won Houston Cougars vs SMU Mustangs?

SMU Mustangs won with a final score of 42–72.

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=322922567.

Who led Houston Cougars vs SMU Mustangs in passing?

David Piland (248) led passers with 0.0 yards.

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.