Arizona Wildcats vs. Houston Cougars: 2018 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Houston Cougars defeated Arizona Wildcats 45–18 in Week 2, 2018. Final score: Arizona Wildcats 18, Houston Cougars 45.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Arizona Wildcats	0	0	9	6	18
Houston Cougars	18	9	6	8	45

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Khalil Tate (12) — 0.0 yds · +0.35 EPA/play +13.64 EPA
• D'Eriq King (248) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.37 EPA/play +10.64 EPA
• Bryson Smith (248) — 0.0 yds · -0.56 EPA/play -0.56 EPA

Rushing

• J.J. Taylor (12) — 0.0 yds -0.30 EPA
• Gary Brightwell (12) — 0.0 yds -0.74 EPA
• Terence Williams (248) — 0.0 yds -0.30 EPA

Receiving

• Shun Brown (12) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.09 EPA
• Shawn Poindexter (12) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.42 EPA
• Keith Corbin (248) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.02 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Khalil Tate	12	39	61.5%	0	0	+0.35	+13.64
D'Eriq King	248	29	58.6%	0	4	+0.37	+10.64
Bryson Smith	248	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.56	-0.56
Rhett Rodriguez	12	6	66.7%	0	0	-0.27	-1.61
Quinten Dormady	248	5	40.0%	0	0	-0.59	-2.93

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ARIZ	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	+0.47	Ended
Q1	12	8	0	-1.59	Missed FG
Q1	248	2	0	-2.56	Punt
Q1	12	3	0	-2.01	Punt
Q1	248	1	0	+2.68	Pass TD
Q1	248	4	0	-0.36	Ended
Q1	12	4	0	-0.12	Punt
Q1	248	1	0	+0.94	Rush TD
Q1	248	3	0	+1.92	Ended
Q1	12	6	0	-3.34	Interception
Q1	248	1	0	+3.24	Pass TD
Q1	248	9	0	+2.16	Ended
Q2	12	1	0	-3.20	Ended
Q2	248	4	0	-0.26	Punt
Q2	12	6	0	+1.16	Punt
Q2	248	1	0	+3.14	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Arizona Wildcats · Gary Brightwell run for no gain to the Houst 1 (-5.17 EPA)
2. Q4 · Arizona Wildcats · Khalil Tate pass complete to Tony Ellison for 46 yds to the Houst 1 for a 1ST down (+5.07 EPA)
3. Q2 · Arizona Wildcats · Gary Brightwell run for a loss of 6 yards to the Houst 35 Gary Brightwell fumbled, recovered by Ariz Gary Brightwell Gary Brightwell run for a loss of 3 yards to the Houst 35 (-4.71 EPA)
4. Q2 · Houston Cougars · Keith Corbin run for 4 yds to the Ariz 26 for a 1ST down (-4.51 EPA)
5. Q3 · Arizona Wildcats · Lucas Havrisik 49 yd FG GOOD (+4.41 EPA)
6. Q1 · Arizona Wildcats · Khalil Tate pass intercepted Garrett Davis return for 20 yds to the Ariz 40 (-4.31 EPA)
7. Q3 · Arizona Wildcats · Khalil Tate pass intercepted Garrett Davis return for 24 yds to the Houst 36 (-3.95 EPA)
8. Q1 · Arizona Wildcats · Khalil Tate pass complete to Shawn Poindexter for 30 yds to the Ariz 42 for a 1ST down (+3.71 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Houston Cougars controlled the final (45–18) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Khalil Tate (12) — yds.
• EPA edge: ARIZ 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 Arizona Wildcats vs Houston Cougars?

Arizona Wildcats 18, Houston Cougars 45 in Week 2 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Arizona Wildcats vs Houston Cougars?

Houston Cougars won with a final score of 18–45.

Where can I find the Arizona Wildcats vs Houston Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401012726.

Who led Arizona Wildcats vs Houston Cougars in passing?

Khalil Tate (12) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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