Quick answer
Memphis Tigers defeated Houston Cougars 48–44 in Week 13, 2016. Final score: Houston Cougars 44, Memphis Tigers 48.
Game summary
Memphis Tigers edged Houston Cougars 48–44 in Week 13 of the 2016 season.
- Scoring: 11 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 16 plays.
- Passing leader: Riley Ferguson (235) — 0.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.57 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Doroland Dorceus — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
- Receiving leader: Linell Bonner — 16 rec, 0.0 yds.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Houston Cougars | 9 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 44 |
 Memphis Tigers | 18 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 48 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.
HOUHouston CougarsRiley Ferguson pass complete to Phil Mayhue for 2 yds for a TD, (Jake Elliott KICK)
Duke Catalon run for 10 yds for a TD, (Ty Cummings KICK)
Doroland Dorceus run for 1 yd for a TD, (Jake Elliott KICK)
Ty Cummings 41 yd FG GOOD
Riley Ferguson pass complete to Phil Mayhue for 67 yds for a TD, (Jake Elliott KICK)
Darrell Henderson run for 2 yds for a TD, (Jake Elliott KICK)
Jake Elliott 29 yd FG GOOD
Jake Elliott 40 yd FG GOOD
Greg Ward Jr. pass complete to Tyler McCloskey for 29 yds for a TD, (Ty Cummings KICK)
Ty Cummings 25 yd FG GOOD
Greg Ward Jr. pass complete to Chance Allen for 35 yds for a TD, (Ty Cummings KICK)
Riley Ferguson pass complete to Anthony Miller for 10 yds for a TD, (Jake Elliott KICK)
Greg Ward Jr. pass complete to Chance Allen for 3 yds for a TD, (Ty Cummings KICK)
Riley Ferguson pass complete to Anthony Miller for 35 yds for a TD, (Jake Elliott KICK)
Greg Ward Jr. pass complete to Linell Bonner for 55 yds for a TD, (Ty Cummings KICK)
Ty Cummings 26 yd FG GOOD
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MEM
Q1TD PMPhil MayhuePoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 0-6
Riley Ferguson pass complete to Phil Mayhue for 2 yds for a TD, (Jake Elliott KICK)
- HOU
Q1TD DCDuke CatalonPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 6-6
Duke Catalon run for 10 yds for a TD, (Ty Cummings KICK)
- MEM
Q1TD DDDoroland DorceusPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 6-12
Doroland Dorceus run for 1 yd for a TD, (Jake Elliott KICK)
- HOU
Q1FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 33
- Score
- 9-12
Ty Cummings 41 yd FG GOOD
- MEM
Q1TD PMPhil MayhuePoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 9-18
Riley Ferguson pass complete to Phil Mayhue for 67 yds for a TD, (Jake Elliott KICK)
- MEM
Q2TD DHDarrell HendersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 9-24
Darrell Henderson run for 2 yds for a TD, (Jake Elliott KICK)
- MEM
Q2FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 33
- Score
- 9-27
Jake Elliott 29 yd FG GOOD
- MEM
Q2FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 33
- Score
- 9-30
Jake Elliott 40 yd FG GOOD
- HOU
Q2TD TMTyler McCloskeyPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 15-30
Greg Ward Jr. pass complete to Tyler McCloskey for 29 yds for a TD, (Ty Cummings KICK)
- HOU
Q3FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 33
- Score
- 18-30
Ty Cummings 25 yd FG GOOD
- HOU
Q3TD CAChance AllenPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 24-30
Greg Ward Jr. pass complete to Chance Allen for 35 yds for a TD, (Ty Cummings KICK)
- MEM
Q4TD AMAnthony MillerPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 24-36
Riley Ferguson pass complete to Anthony Miller for 10 yds for a TD, (Jake Elliott KICK)
- HOU
Q4TD CAChance AllenPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 30-36
Greg Ward Jr. pass complete to Chance Allen for 3 yds for a TD, (Ty Cummings KICK)
- MEM
Q4TD AMAnthony MillerPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 30-42
Riley Ferguson pass complete to Anthony Miller for 35 yds for a TD, (Jake Elliott KICK)
- HOU
Q4TD LBLinell BonnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 36-42
Greg Ward Jr. pass complete to Linell Bonner for 55 yds for a TD, (Ty Cummings KICK)
- HOU
Q4FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 33
- Score
- 39-42
Ty Cummings 26 yd FG GOOD
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Riley Ferguson (235) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.57 EPA/play +23.94 EPA
- Greg Ward Jr. (248) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.37 EPA/play +23.15 EPA
- TEAM (248) — 0.0 yds · +0.95 EPA/play +0.95 EPA
Rushing
- Doroland Dorceus (235) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.20 EPA
- Duke Catalon (248) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.17 EPA
- Greg Ward Jr. (248) — 0.0 yds +0.17 EPA
Receiving
- Linell Bonner (248) — 16 rec · 0.0 yds +1.28 EPA
- Anthony Miller (235) — 15 rec · 0.0 yds +0.76 EPA
- Chance Allen (248) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.54 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Ferguson | 235 | 42 | 71.4% | 0 | 4 | +0.57 | +23.94 |
| Greg Ward Jr. | 248 | 62 | 72.6% | 0 | 4 | +0.37 | +23.15 |
| TEAM | 248 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | +0.95 | +0.95 |
| Linell Bonner | 248 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | -0.61 | -0.61 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | HOU | MEM |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 | 0 | +1.27 | Ended |
| Q1 | 235 | 1 | 0 | +1.37 | Pass TD |
| Q1 | 235 | 9 | 0 | +3.07 | Ended |
| Q1 | 248 | 1 | 0 | +2.52 | Rush TD |
| Q1 | 248 | 9 | 0 | +5.51 | Ended |
| Q1 | 235 | 8 | 0 | +5.57 | Rush TD |
| Q1 | 248 | 0 | 0 | — | Field goal |
| Q1 | 248 | 10 | 0 | -1.04 | Ended |
| Q1 | 235 | 1 | 0 | +4.40 | Pass TD |
| Q1 | 235 | 1 | 0 | -0.64 | Ended |
| Q2 | 248 | 10 | 0 | +1.79 | Ended |
| Q2 | 235 | 1 | 0 | +1.38 | Rush TD |
| Q2 | 235 | 8 | 0 | +3.49 | Ended |
| Q2 | 248 | 5 | 0 | -2.67 | Interception |
| Q2 | 235 | 8 | 0 | +0.79 | Field goal |
| Q2 | 248 | 3 | 0 | -2.22 | Punt |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q4 · Houston Cougars · Greg Ward Jr. pass complete to Linell Bonner for 55 yds for a TD, (Ty Cummings KICK) (+6.48 EPA)
- Q3 · Houston Cougars · Greg Ward Jr. pass complete to Chance Allen for 35 yds for a TD, (Ty Cummings KICK) (+4.82 EPA)
- Q4 · Memphis Tigers · Riley Ferguson pass complete to Anthony Miller for 35 yds for a TD, (Jake Elliott KICK) (+4.75 EPA)
- Q4 · Houston Cougars · Greg Ward Jr. pass complete to Steven Dunbar for 6 yds to the Houst 31 lat. to Isaiah Johnson for a loss of 3 yards to the Houst 28 lat. to Duke Catalon for a loss of 3 yards to the Houst 25 lat. to Greg Ward Jr. for a loss of 2 yards Greg Ward Jr. fumbled, recovered by Memph Chris Morley (-4.44 EPA)
- Q1 · Memphis Tigers · Riley Ferguson pass complete to Phil Mayhue for 67 yds for a TD, (Jake Elliott KICK) (+4.4 EPA)
- Q1 · Houston Cougars · Greg Ward Jr. pass complete to Linell Bonner for 25 yds to the Memph 24 for a 1ST down (+3.89 EPA)
- Q4 · Memphis Tigers · Riley Ferguson pass complete to Anthony Miller for 10 yds for a TD, (Jake Elliott KICK) (+3.45 EPA)
- Q3 · Houston Cougars · Dane Roy run for 11 yds to the Houst 48 for a 1ST down (+3.31 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Memphis Tigers controlled the final (48–44) in Week 13.
- Passing edge: Riley Ferguson (235) — yds, 4 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 Memphis Tigers?
Houston Cougars 44, Memphis Tigers 48 in Week 13 of the 2016 college football season.
Who won Houston Cougars vs Memphis Tigers?
Memphis Tigers won with a final score of 44–48.
Where can I find the Houston Cougars vs Memphis Tigers box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869568.
Who led Houston Cougars vs Memphis Tigers in passing?
Riley Ferguson (235) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Houston Cougars at Memphis Tigers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Houston Cougars
Entered 9-3 Now 9-4 L
Memphis Tigers
Entered 7-5 Now 8-5 W
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