Houston Cougars vs. SMU Mustangs: 2016 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

SMU Mustangs defeated Houston Cougars 38–16 in Week 8, 2016. Final score: Houston Cougars 16, SMU Mustangs 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Houston Cougars	0	6	6	0	16
SMU Mustangs	6	18	0	11	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ben Hicks (2567) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.35 EPA/play +8.79 EPA
• Greg Ward Jr. (248) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.00 EPA/play +0.05 EPA

Rushing

• Braeden West (2567) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.07 EPA
• Duke Catalon (248) — 0.0 yds -0.21 EPA
• Ke'Mon Freeman (2567) — 0.0 yds -0.58 EPA

Receiving

• Courtland Sutton (2567) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.48 EPA
• Linell Bonner (248) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.23 EPA
• Chance Allen (248) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.86 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ben Hicks	2567	25	64.0%	0	3	+0.35	+8.79
Greg Ward Jr.	248	34	55.9%	0	2	+0.00	+0.05

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	2567	5	0	+1.08	Ended
Q1	248	3	0	-2.87	Punt
Q1	2567	2	0	+0.35	Missed FG
Q1	248	5	0	+1.91	Fumble
Q1	2567	1	0	+0.95	Rush TD
Q1	2567	10	0	+5.40	Ended
Q1	248	4	0	-3.15	Fumble
Q1	2567	3	0	-2.93	Punt
Q2	248	1	0	+0.01	Ended
Q2	2567	1	0	+4.53	Pass TD
Q2	2567	2	0	+1.14	Ended
Q2	248	7	0	+1.96	Missed FG
Q2	2567	6	0	-1.07	Punt
Q2	248	1	0	+4.71	Pass TD
Q2	248	3	0	-2.77	Ended
Q2	2567	1	0	-7.63	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · SMU Mustangs · Ke'Mon Freeman run for a loss of 4 yards to the SMU 26 Ke'Mon Freeman fumbled, forced by Ed Oliver, recovered by Houst Emeke Egbule, return for 13 yds to the SMU 10 (-7.63 EPA)
2. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Ty Cummings 19 yd FG MISSED (-5.53 EPA)
3. Q2 · Houston Cougars · Steven Dunbar 5 Yd pass from Greg Ward Jr. (Ty Cummings Kick) (+4.71 EPA)
4. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Greg Ward Jr. pass complete to Chance Allen for 15 yds Chance Allen fumbled, forced by Rodney Clemons, recovered by SMU Jarvis Pruitt (-4.64 EPA)
5. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Greg Ward Jr. pass complete to Duke Catalon for 51 yds to the SMU 4 for a 1ST down (+4.63 EPA)
6. Q2 · SMU Mustangs · James Proche 28 Yd pass from Ben Hicks (Josh Williams Kick) (+4.53 EPA)
7. Q1 · SMU Mustangs · Ben Hicks pass complete to Courtland Sutton for 29 yds to the SMU 42 for a 1ST down (+3.77 EPA)
8. Q3 · SMU Mustangs · Jamie Sackville run for 12 yds to the SMU 38 for a 1ST down (+3.7 EPA)

Key takeaways

• SMU Mustangs controlled the final (38–16) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Ben Hicks (2567) — yds, 3 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 SMU Mustangs?

Houston Cougars 16, SMU Mustangs 38 in Week 8 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Houston Cougars vs SMU Mustangs?

SMU Mustangs won with a final score of 16–38.

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=400869545.

Who led Houston Cougars vs SMU Mustangs in passing?

Ben Hicks (2567) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

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.