Memphis Tigers vs. Houston Cougars: 2017 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Memphis Tigers defeated Houston Cougars 42–38 in Week 8, 2017. Final score: Memphis Tigers 42, Houston Cougars 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Memphis Tigers	0	0	18	18	42
Houston Cougars	6	9	12	6	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Riley Ferguson (235) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.51 EPA/play +24.34 EPA
• Kyle Postma (248) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.14 EPA/play +5.51 EPA
• D'Eriq King (248) — 0.0 yds · -0.75 EPA/play -0.75 EPA

Rushing

• Duke Catalon (248) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.01 EPA
• Dillon Birden (248) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.02 EPA
• Patrick Taylor Jr. (235) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD +0.27 EPA

Receiving

• Anthony Miller (235) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +1.48 EPA
• Tony Pollard (235) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.40 EPA
• Linell Bonner (248) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.88 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Riley Ferguson	235	48	66.7%	0	1	+0.51	+24.34
Kyle Postma	248	39	71.8%	0	1	+0.14	+5.51
D'Eriq King	248	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.75	-0.75

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MEM	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	3	0	+0.62	Ended
Q1	235	6	0	-1.35	Punt
Q1	248	1	0	+0.39	Rush TD
Q1	248	3	0	+0.48	Ended
Q1	235	1	0	-3.88	Fumble
Q1	248	5	0	-1.66	Punt
Q1	235	3	0	-1.64	Punt
Q1	248	4	0	-1.19	Punt
Q1	235	7	0	+2.28	Punt
Q1	248	3	0	-1.68	Punt
Q1	235	3	0	-3.27	Punt
Q2	235	2	0	+2.55	Missed FG
Q2	248	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	248	3	0	-1.50	Ended
Q2	235	8	0	-5.10	Interception
Q2	248	3	0	-1.93	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Memphis Tigers · Riley Ferguson pass incomplete to Anthony Miller for a 1ST down HOUSTON Penalty, Unsportsmanlike Conduct (Garrett Davis) to the Houst 1 for a 1ST down (+7.49 EPA)
2. Q4 · Memphis Tigers · Riley Ferguson pass complete to Anthony Miller for 52 yds to the HOUSTON 10 for a 1ST down HOUSTON Penalty, Personal Foul (Terrell Williams) to the Houst 5 for a 1ST down (+7.04 EPA)
3. Q3 · Memphis Tigers · Tony Pollard 93 Yd Kickoff Return (Riley Patterson Kick) (+6.99 EPA)
4. Q2 · Memphis Tigers · Riley Ferguson pass intercepted Garrett Davis return for 58 yds to the Memph 16 (-6.5 EPA)
5. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Kyle Postma sacked by Tito Windham for a loss of 10 yards to the Memph 36 Kyle Postma fumbled, forced by Tito Windham, recovered by Memph John Tate , return for 0 yards (-5.22 EPA)
6. Q1 · Memphis Tigers · Riley Ferguson pass complete to Anthony Miller for 15 yds Anthony Miller fumbled, forced by D'Juan Hines, recovered by Houst Ed Oliver (-3.88 EPA)
7. Q4 · Memphis Tigers · Sean Dykes 21 Yd pass from Riley Ferguson (Riley Patterson Kick) (+3.81 EPA)
8. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Kyle Postma pass complete to Courtney Lark for 38 yds to the Memph 37 for a 1ST down (+3.47 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Memphis Tigers controlled the final (42–38) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Riley Ferguson (235) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: MEM 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 Memphis Tigers vs Houston Cougars?

Memphis Tigers 42, Houston Cougars 38 in Week 8 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Memphis Tigers vs Houston Cougars?

Memphis Tigers won with a final score of 42–38.

Where can I find the Memphis Tigers vs Houston Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400941824.

Who led Memphis Tigers vs Houston Cougars in passing?

Riley Ferguson (235) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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