SMU Mustangs vs. Houston Cougars: 2017 Week 6 Recap

Quick answer

Houston Cougars defeated SMU Mustangs 35–22 in Week 6, 2017. Final score: SMU Mustangs 22, Houston Cougars 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
SMU Mustangs	9	3	9	0	22
Houston Cougars	6	12	6	6	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Kyle Postma (248) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.20 EPA/play +5.28 EPA
• D'Eriq King (248) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.85 EPA/play +2.85 EPA
• Ben Hicks (2567) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.04 EPA/play +2.33 EPA

Rushing

• Duke Catalon (248) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.21 EPA
• Xavier Jones (2567) — 0.0 yds +0.34 EPA
• Mulbah Car (248) — 0.0 yds +0.42 EPA

Receiving

• Trey Quinn (2567) — 17 rec · 0.0 yds +0.56 EPA
• Courtland Sutton (2567) — 11 rec · 0.0 yds +0.50 EPA
• D'Eriq King (248) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.17 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kyle Postma	248	27	70.4%	0	2	+0.20	+5.28
D'Eriq King	248	1	100.0%	0	1	+2.85	+2.85
Ben Hicks	2567	57	71.9%	0	1	+0.04	+2.33
Ke'Mon Freeman	2567	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.59	-0.59

Team EPA comparison

Stat	SMU	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	2567	1	0	+0.62	Pass TD
Q1	248	5	0	+2.71	Pass TD
Q1	2567	11	0	+6.09	Field goal
Q1	248	9	0	+2.51	Ended
Q1	2567	12	0	+0.94	Missed FG
Q2	248	1	0	+1.76	Pass TD
Q2	2567	4	0	+2.53	Ended
Q2	248	9	0	+6.04	Ended
Q2	2567	3	0	-2.56	Punt
Q2	248	2	0	+0.21	Pass TD
Q2	2567	2	0	-1.83	Field goal
Q2	248	8	0	+0.99	Ended
Q2	2567	8	0	+0.79	Ended
Q2	248	1	0	-2.26	Punt
Q3	2567	0	0	—	Field goal
Q3	248	6	0	+7.42	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · SMU Mustangs · Ben Hicks pass complete to Courtland Sutton for 25 yds to the HOUSTON 29 for a 1ST down HOUSTON Penalty, personal foul (Nick Thurman) to the Houst 15 for a 1ST down (+7.47 EPA)
2. Q4 · SMU Mustangs · Ben Hicks pass intercepted Terrell Williams return for 19 yds to the Houst 25 (-5.45 EPA)
3. Q4 · SMU Mustangs · Ben Hicks pass intercepted Terrell Williams return for 12 yds to the Houst 13 (-4.59 EPA)
4. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Kyle Postma pass intercepted, touchback. Christian Davis return for no gain (-4.25 EPA)
5. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Duke Catalon run for 52 yds for a TD, (Caden Novikoff KICK) (+4.04 EPA)
6. Q1 · SMU Mustangs · Ben Hicks pass complete to Braeden West for 20 yds to the Houst 17 for a 1ST down HOUSTON Penalty, personal foul (9 Yards) to the Houst 8 for a 1ST down (+3.61 EPA)
7. Q4 · SMU Mustangs · Ben Hicks pass incomplete to Courtland Sutton, broken up by Terrell Williams (-3.18 EPA)
8. Q1 · SMU Mustangs · Ben Hicks pass complete to James Proche for 8 yds to the Houst 6 (-3.06 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Houston Cougars controlled the final (35–22) in Week 6.
• Passing edge: Kyle Postma (248) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: SMU 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 SMU Mustangs vs Houston Cougars?

SMU Mustangs 22, Houston Cougars 35 in Week 6 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won SMU Mustangs vs Houston Cougars?

Houston Cougars won with a final score of 22–35.

Where can I find the SMU Mustangs vs Houston Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400941818.

Who led SMU Mustangs vs Houston Cougars in passing?

Kyle Postma (248) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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