Houston Cougars vs. Cincinnati Bearcats: 2016 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Houston Cougars defeated Cincinnati Bearcats 40–16 in Week 3, 2016. Final score: Houston Cougars 40, Cincinnati Bearcats 16.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Houston Cougars	6	3	0	12	40
Cincinnati Bearcats	6	3	2	18	16

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Greg Ward Jr. (248) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.16 EPA/play -5.93 EPA
• Ross Trail (2132) — 0.0 yds · -3.99 EPA/play -7.98 EPA
• Hayden Moore (2132) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.22 EPA/play -8.45 EPA

Rushing

• Greg Ward Jr. (248) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.42 EPA
• Duke Catalon (248) — 0.0 yds -0.09 EPA
• Mike Boone (2132) — 0.0 yds -0.66 EPA

Receiving

• Linell Bonner (248) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.81 EPA
• Nate Cole (2132) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.55 EPA
• Devin Gray (2132) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.13 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Greg Ward Jr.	248	38	60.5%	0	1	-0.16	-5.93
Ross Trail	2132	2	50.0%	0	0	-3.99	-7.98
Hayden Moore	2132	39	53.8%	0	2	-0.22	-8.45

Team EPA comparison

Stat	HOU	CIN
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	2132	1	0	-0.58	Ended
Q1	248	3	0	-2.05	Punt
Q1	2132	3	0	-1.79	Punt
Q1	248	4	0	-3.45	Punt
Q1	2132	1	0	+5.59	Pass TD
Q1	2132	4	0	-0.30	Ended
Q1	248	1	0	+2.89	Pass TD
Q1	248	1	0	+0.24	Ended
Q1	2132	3	0	-2.89	Punt
Q1	248	7	0	-0.92	Punt
Q1	2132	4	0	-1.52	Punt
Q2	248	1	0	+0.33	Ended
Q2	2132	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2132	2	0	-1.06	Ended
Q2	248	7	0	+1.54	Fumble
Q2	2132	6	0	-0.85	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Hayden Moore pass intercepted for a TD Steven Taylor return for 74 yds for a TD, (Ty Cummings KICK) (-9.51 EPA)
2. Q4 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Ross Trail pass intercepted for a TD Howard Wilson return for 28 yds for a TD, (Ty Cummings KICK) (-7.35 EPA)
3. Q1 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Devin Gray 61 Yd pass from Hayden Moore (Andrew Gantz Kick) (+5.59 EPA)
4. Q2 · Houston Cougars · Greg Ward Jr. pass intercepted Grant Coleman return for 11 yds to the Houston 21 (-5.43 EPA)
5. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Greg Ward Jr. pass intercepted Alex Thomas return for 22 yds to the Cincy 22 (-5.09 EPA)
6. Q2 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Mike Boone run for a loss of 2 yards to the Houst 14 (-4.28 EPA)
7. Q4 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Hayden Moore pass intercepted Howard Wilson return for no gain to the Houst 40 (-4.2 EPA)
8. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Greg Ward Jr. pass complete to Linell Bonner for 21 yds to the Cincy 4 for a 1ST down (+3.77 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Houston Cougars controlled the final (40–16) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Greg Ward Jr. (248) — 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 Cincinnati Bearcats?

Houston Cougars 40, Cincinnati Bearcats 16 in Week 3 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Houston Cougars vs Cincinnati Bearcats?

Houston Cougars won with a final score of 40–16.

Where can I find the Houston Cougars vs Cincinnati Bearcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869517.

Who led Houston Cougars vs Cincinnati Bearcats in passing?

Greg Ward Jr. (248) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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