UConn Huskies vs. Houston Cougars: 2016 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Houston Cougars defeated UConn Huskies 42–14 in Week 5, 2016. Final score: UConn Huskies 14, Houston Cougars 42.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UConn Huskies	0	6	0	6	14
Houston Cougars	0	24	12	0	42

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Greg Ward Jr. (248) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.50 EPA/play +18.00 EPA
• Bryant Shirreffs (41) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.35 EPA/play +9.75 EPA
• D'Eriq King (248) — 0.0 yds · -0.70 EPA/play -0.70 EPA

Rushing

• Greg Ward Jr. (248) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.36 EPA
• Dillon Birden (248) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.19 EPA
• Bryant Shirreffs (41) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.07 EPA

Receiving

• Hergy Mayala (41) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.48 EPA
• Linell Bonner (248) — 11 rec · 0.0 yds +0.94 EPA
• Noel Thomas (41) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.95 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Greg Ward Jr.	248	36	86.1%	0	3	+0.50	+18.00
Bryant Shirreffs	41	28	46.4%	0	1	+0.35	+9.75
D'Eriq King	248	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.70	-0.70
Garrett Anderson	41	8	37.5%	0	0	-0.22	-1.79
Kyle Postma	248	11	63.6%	0	0	-0.33	-3.65

Team EPA comparison

Stat	CONN	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	248	7	0	+1.92	Ended
Q1	41	7	0	-0.80	Punt
Q1	248	3	0	-1.52	Punt
Q1	41	6	0	-1.96	Punt
Q1	248	5	0	-1.82	Punt
Q1	41	3	0	-1.99	Punt
Q2	248	1	0	+2.58	Ended
Q2	41	1	0	+6.50	Pass TD
Q2	41	3	0	+0.16	Ended
Q2	248	1	0	+2.80	Pass TD
Q2	248	5	0	+3.56	Ended
Q2	41	4	0	-0.59	Punt
Q2	248	1	0	+1.05	Pass TD
Q2	248	5	0	+2.88	Ended
Q2	41	3	0	-1.98	Punt
Q2	248	1	0	+0.50	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · UConn Huskies · Bryant Shirreffs pass complete to Noel Thomas for 62 yds for a TD, (Bobby Puyol KICK) (+6.5 EPA)
2. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Bobby Puyol kickoff for 60 yds , D'Eriq King return for 21 yds to the Houst 26 (-3.31 EPA)
3. Q2 · Houston Cougars · Greg Ward Jr. pass complete to Linell Bonner for 34 yds to the UConn 3 for a 1ST down (+3.31 EPA)
4. Q4 · UConn Huskies · Bryant Shirreffs pass complete to Hergy Mayala for 34 yds to the UConn 49 for a 1ST down (+3.25 EPA)
5. Q2 · Houston Cougars · Greg Ward Jr. pass complete to Steven Dunbar for 15 yds for a TD, (Ty Cummings KICK) (+2.8 EPA)
6. Q1 · UConn Huskies · Bryant Shirreffs pass complete to Alec Bloom for 12 yds to the UConn 37 for a 1ST down (+2.72 EPA)
7. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Greg Ward Jr. run for 10 yds for a TD, (Ty Cummings KICK) (+2.6 EPA)
8. Q4 · UConn Huskies · Bryant Shirreffs sacked by Ed Oliver for a loss of 8 yards to the UConn 47 (-2.58 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Houston Cougars controlled the final (42–14) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Greg Ward Jr. (248) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: CONN 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 UConn Huskies vs Houston Cougars?

UConn Huskies 14, Houston Cougars 42 in Week 5 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won UConn Huskies vs Houston Cougars?

Houston Cougars won with a final score of 14–42.

Where can I find the UConn Huskies vs Houston Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869527.

Who led UConn Huskies vs Houston Cougars in passing?

Greg Ward Jr. (248) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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