Houston Cougars vs. San Diego State Aztecs: 2016 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

San Diego State Aztecs defeated Houston Cougars 34–10 in Week 1, 2016. Final score: Houston Cougars 10, San Diego State Aztecs 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Houston Cougars	9	0	6	0	10
San Diego State Aztecs	0	6	6	12	34

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Christian Chapman (21) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.08 EPA/play +1.18 EPA
• TEAM (248) — 0.0 yds · -8.77 EPA/play -8.77 EPA
• Greg Ward Jr. (248) — 0.0 yds · -0.33 EPA/play -13.01 EPA

Rushing

• Donnel Pumphrey (21) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.11 EPA
• Greg Ward Jr. (248) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.01 EPA
• Duke Catalon (248) — 0.0 yds -0.47 EPA

Receiving

• Linell Bonner (248) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.20 EPA
• Brandon Wilson (248) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.54 EPA
• Duke Catalon (248) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.36 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Christian Chapman	21	15	66.7%	0	1	+0.08	+1.18
TEAM	248	1	0.0%	0	0	-8.77	-8.77
Greg Ward Jr.	248	40	62.5%	0	0	-0.33	-13.01

Team EPA comparison

Stat	HOU	SDSU
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	21	3	0	-1.79	Ended
Q1	248	1	0	+0.59	Rush TD
Q1	248	9	0	+4.50	Ended
Q1	21	3	0	-2.08	Punt
Q1	248	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	248	9	0	-1.11	Ended
Q1	21	3	0	-3.74	Punt
Q1	248	3	0	-2.85	Punt
Q1	21	3	0	-3.02	Punt
Q2	248	2	0	-0.55	Ended
Q2	21	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	21	5	0	+1.40	Ended
Q2	248	3	0	-2.77	Punt
Q2	21	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	21	7	0	+0.62	Ended
Q2	248	3	0	-1.82	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Ron Smith 54 Yd Interception Return (John Baron II Kick) (-8.77 EPA)
2. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Greg Ward Jr. pass intercepted Kameron Kelly return for no gain to the SDSt 36 (-4.27 EPA)
3. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Greg Ward Jr. pass intercepted Calvin Munson return for 12 yds to the SDSt 32 (-4.21 EPA)
4. Q4 · San Diego State Aztecs · Juwan Washington 7 Yd Run (John Baron II Kick) (+3.42 EPA)
5. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Greg Ward Jr. run for a loss of 3 yards to the Houst 28 (-2.98 EPA)
6. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Greg Ward Jr. pass complete to Brandon Wilson for 14 yds to the SDSt 15 for a 1ST down (+2.9 EPA)
7. Q3 · San Diego State Aztecs · Donnel Pumphrey 32 Yd Run (John Baron II Kick) (+2.88 EPA)
8. Q2 · San Diego State Aztecs · Christian Chapman sacked by Khalil Williams for a loss of 13 yards to the SDSt 47 (-2.6 EPA)

Key takeaways

• San Diego State Aztecs controlled the final (34–10) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Christian Chapman (21) — yds, 1 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 San Diego State Aztecs?

Houston Cougars 10, San Diego State Aztecs 34 in Week 1 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Houston Cougars vs San Diego State Aztecs?

San Diego State Aztecs won with a final score of 10–34.

Where can I find the Houston Cougars vs San Diego State Aztecs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400876039.

Who led Houston Cougars vs San Diego State Aztecs in passing?

Christian Chapman (21) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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