Fresno State Bulldogs 33–27 Houston Cougars: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2017

Quick answer

Fresno State Bulldogs defeated Houston Cougars 33–27 in Week 1, 2017. Final score: Fresno State Bulldogs 33, Houston Cougars 27.

Game summary

Fresno State Bulldogs edged Houston Cougars 33–27 in Week 1 of the 2017 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Marcus McMaryion (278) — 0.0 pass yds, +0.20 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Duke Catalon — 0.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Steven Dunbar — 10 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Fresno State Bulldogs	0	12	6	6	33
Houston Cougars	6	3	0	12	27

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

FRESFresno State Bulldogs

+3OPP 33

OPP EZ

HOUHouston Cougars

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

HOU
Q1TD
EOEd Oliver
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Ed Oliver run for 1 yd for a TD, (Caden Novikoff KICK)
FRES
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
3-6
Jimmy Camacho 38 yd FG GOOD
HOU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
3-9
Caden Novikoff 31 yd FG GOOD
FRES
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
6-9
Jimmy Camacho 27 yd FG GOOD
FRES
Q2TD
MMMarcus McMaryion
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-9
Marcus McMaryion run for 1 yd for a TD, (Jimmy Camacho KICK)
FRES
Q3TD
MMMarcus McMaryion
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-9
Marcus McMaryion run for 6 yds for a TD, (Jimmy Camacho KICK)
HOU
Q4TD
LBLinell Bonner
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-15
D'Eriq King pass complete to Linell Bonner for 2 yds for a TD, (Caden Novikoff KICK)
HOU
Q4TD
DKD'Eriq King
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-21
D'Eriq King pass intercepted by Jaron Bryant return for 44 yds for a TD (Jimmy Camacho KICK)
FRES
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
21-21
Jimmy Camacho 33 yd FG GOOD
FRES
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
24-21
Jimmy Camacho 26 yd FG GOOD

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Marcus McMaryion (278) — 0.0 yds · +0.20 EPA/play +8.23 EPA
Josh Hokit (278) — 0.0 yds · -0.50 EPA/play -0.50 EPA
D'Eriq King (248) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.09 EPA/play -3.30 EPA

Rushing

Duke Catalon (248) — 0.0 yds -0.53 EPA
Josh Hokit (278) — 0.0 yds -0.22 EPA
Jordan Mims (278) — 0.0 yds -0.33 EPA

Receiving

Steven Dunbar (248) — 10 rec · 0.0 yds +1.28 EPA
KeeSean Johnson (278) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.32 EPA
Linell Bonner (248) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.22 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Marcus McMaryion	278	42	78.6%	0	+0.20	+8.23
Josh Hokit	278	1	0.0%	0	-0.50	-0.50
D'Eriq King	248	39	59.0%	1	-0.09	-3.30

Team EPA comparison

Stat	FRES	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	EPA	Result
Q1	278	8	+2.09	Ended
Q1	248	6	-2.28	Punt
Q1	278	3	-1.76	Punt
Q1	248	3	-2.90	Punt
Q1	278	3	-2.32	Punt
Q1	248	3	-2.80	Missed FG
Q1	278	3	-4.42	Interception
Q1	248	1	+0.41	Rush TD
Q1	248	3	+3.80	Ended
Q1	278	3	-3.16	Punt
Q1	248	3	-3.18	Punt
Q2	278	6	+3.03	Field goal
Q2	248	7	-3.58	Ended
Q2	278	6	+1.67	Missed FG
Q2	248	0	—	Field goal
Q2	248	6	+2.60	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Houston Cougars · D'Eriq King pass intercepted by Jaron Bryant return for 44 yds for a TD (Jimmy Camacho KICK) (-8.98 EPA)
Q3 · Houston Cougars · Jimmy Camacho kickoff for 62 yds , John Leday return for 7 yds to the Houst 10 John Leday fumbled, recovered by FrsSt Juju Hughes (-4.65 EPA)
Q3 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Marcus McMaryion run for 14 yds to the Houst 41 Marcus McMaryion fumbled, forced by D'Juan Hines, recovered by Houston's Terrell Williams (-4.19 EPA)
Q2 · Houston Cougars · D'Eriq King pass incomplete to Alex Leslie (-3.67 EPA)
Q3 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Marcus McMaryion pass complete to Jamire Jordan for 37 yds to the Houst 48 for a 1ST down (+3.66 EPA)
Q1 · Houston Cougars · D'Eriq King pass complete to Steven Dunbar for 48 yds to the FrsSt 1 for a 1ST down (+3.44 EPA)
Q3 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Marcus McMaryion pass complete to KeeSean Johnson for 29 yds to the Houst 41 for a 1ST down (+3.28 EPA)
Q2 · Houston Cougars · D'Eriq King pass complete to Steven Dunbar for 50 yds to the FrsSt 17 for a 1ST down (+3.25 EPA)

Key takeaways

Fresno State Bulldogs controlled the final (33–27) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Marcus McMaryion (278) — yds.
EPA edge: FRES at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Fresno State Bulldogs vs Houston Cougars?

Fresno State Bulldogs 33, Houston Cougars 27 in Week 1 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Fresno State Bulldogs vs Houston Cougars?

Fresno State Bulldogs won with a final score of 33–27.

Where can I find the Fresno State Bulldogs vs Houston Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400953393.

Who led Fresno State Bulldogs vs Houston Cougars in passing?

Marcus McMaryion (278) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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