Houston Cougars vs. East Carolina Pirates: 2018 Week 7 Recap

Quick answer

Houston Cougars defeated East Carolina Pirates 42–20 in Week 7, 2018. Final score: Houston Cougars 42, East Carolina Pirates 20.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Houston Cougars	12	6	0	12	42
East Carolina Pirates	0	3	3	12	20

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Holton Ahlers (151) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.49 EPA/play +8.41 EPA
• Reid Herring (151) — 0.0 yds · +0.22 EPA/play +8.23 EPA
• D'Eriq King (248) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.24 EPA/play +5.73 EPA

Rushing

• Patrick Carr (248) — 0.0 yds -0.03 EPA
• Darius Pinnix (151) — 0.0 yds -0.48 EPA
• D'Eriq King (248) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.57 EPA

Receiving

• Trevon Brown (151) — 13 rec · 0.0 yds +0.83 EPA
• Tahj Deans (151) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.02 EPA
• Leroy Henley (151) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.35 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Holton Ahlers	151	17	64.7%	0	1	+0.49	+8.41
Reid Herring	151	37	70.3%	0	0	+0.22	+8.23
D'Eriq King	248	24	54.2%	0	2	+0.24	+5.73
Bryson Smith	248	1	100.0%	0	1	+3.38	+3.38
Clayton Tune	248	4	50.0%	0	0	-0.59	-2.36
Kingsley Ifedi	151	4	25.0%	0	0	-1.60	-6.42

Team EPA comparison

Stat	HOU	ECU
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	2	0	-1.83	Ended
Q1	151	3	0	-1.82	Punt
Q1	248	6	0	-2.63	Rush TD
Q1	151	10	0	-0.38	Interception
Q1	248	10	0	+6.02	Pass TD
Q1	151	3	0	-2.61	Punt
Q1	248	6	0	+0.38	Ended
Q1	151	3	0	-3.11	Missed FG
Q2	248	1	0	+0.01	Ended
Q2	151	4	0	+1.70	Ended
Q2	248	1	0	+3.45	Pass TD
Q2	151	9	0	-0.44	Interception
Q2	248	3	0	+1.12	Ended
Q2	151	2	0	-0.74	Field goal
Q2	248	7	0	-0.41	Punt
Q2	151	11	0	+1.45	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Houston Cougars · WITHERSPOON, Da kick attempt good, PENALTY HOU false start (VAUGHAN, Zach) 5 yards to the ECU8, NO PLAY. (-6.73 EPA)
2. Q2 · East Carolina Pirates · Reid Herring pass intercepted Emeke Egbule return for no gain to the ECaro 41 (-5.15 EPA)
3. Q4 · East Carolina Pirates · Holton Ahlers pass complete to Trevon Brown for 13 yds for a TD, (Jake Verity KICK) (+5.08 EPA)
4. Q1 · East Carolina Pirates · Reid Herring pass intercepted Alexander Myres return for 9 yds to the Houst 25 (-4.47 EPA)
5. Q3 · East Carolina Pirates · Reid Herring pass complete to Leroy Henley for 25 yds to the Houst 31 for a 1ST down (+4.28 EPA)
6. Q3 · East Carolina Pirates · Kingsley Ifedi pass intercepted Isaiah Johnson return for 4 yds to the Houst 22 (-4.2 EPA)
7. Q2 · East Carolina Pirates · Reid Herring pass complete to Trevon Brown for 33 yds to the Houst 13 for a 1ST down (+4.2 EPA)
8. Q2 · East Carolina Pirates · Jake Verity 49 yd FG MISSED (-4.04 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Houston Cougars controlled the final (42–20) in Week 7.
• Passing edge: Holton Ahlers (151) — yds, 1 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 East Carolina Pirates?

Houston Cougars 42, East Carolina Pirates 20 in Week 7 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Houston Cougars vs East Carolina Pirates?

Houston Cougars won with a final score of 42–20.

Where can I find the Houston Cougars vs East Carolina Pirates box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401019507.

Who led Houston Cougars vs East Carolina Pirates in passing?

Holton Ahlers (151) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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