Houston Cougars vs. Auburn Tigers: 2021 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Houston Cougars defeated Auburn Tigers 17–13 in Week 1, 2021. Final score: Houston Cougars 17, Auburn Tigers 13.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Houston Cougars	6	3	0	6	17
Auburn Tigers	0	3	9	0	13

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Clayton Tune (248) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.67 EPA/play +20.70 EPA
• TJ Finley (2) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.32 EPA/play +7.68 EPA
• Seth Green (248) — 0.0 yds · -5.19 EPA/play -5.19 EPA

Rushing

• Tank Bigsby (2) — 0.0 yds +0.02 EPA
• Alton McCaskill (248) — 0.0 yds -0.27 EPA
• Clayton Tune (248) — 0.0 yds -0.03 EPA

Receiving

• Nathaniel Dell (248) — 10 rec · 0.0 yds +1.76 EPA
• Jake Herslow (248) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.89 EPA
• Tank Bigsby (2) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.73 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Clayton Tune	248	31	83.9%	0	2	+0.67	+20.70
TJ Finley	2	24	79.2%	0	1	+0.32	+7.68
Seth Green	248	1	0.0%	0	0	-5.19	-5.19

Team EPA comparison

Stat	HOU	AUB
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	2	5	0	+1.00	Ended
Q1	248	5	0	-1.01	Punt
Q1	2	2	0	-0.42	Punt
Q1	248	3	0	-3.23	Punt
Q1	2	3	0	-2.81	Punt
Q1	248	1	0	+2.44	Pass TD
Q1	248	12	0	+4.49	Ended
Q2	2	4	0	+0.92	Punt
Q2	248	4	0	-1.05	Punt
Q2	2	6	0	+2.80	Field goal
Q2	248	5	0	+2.72	Field goal
Q2	2	6	0	-3.68	Ended
Q3	248	1	0	-0.22	Ended
Q3	2	4	0	+0.31	Punt
Q3	248	3	0	+1.65	Interception
Q3	2	11	0	+6.76	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Seth Green pass intercepted Chandler Wooten return for no gain to the Houst 49 (-5.19 EPA)
2. Q2 · Auburn Tigers · TJ Finley pass complete to Tank Bigsby for 51 yds to the Houst 22 for a 1ST down (+4.59 EPA)
3. Q2 · Auburn Tigers · TJ Finley pass incomplete (-4.37 EPA)
4. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Clayton Tune pass complete to Jake Herslow for 26 yds for a TD, (Dalton Witherspoon KICK) (+3.64 EPA)
5. Q3 · Auburn Tigers · TJ Finley pass complete to John Samuel Shenker for 41 yds to the Houst 33 for a 1ST down (+3.44 EPA)
6. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Clayton Tune pass complete to Nathaniel Dell for 18 yds to the Houst 39 for a 1ST down (+3.38 EPA)
7. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Clayton Tune pass complete to Nathaniel Dell for 23 yds to the Houst 27 for a 1ST down (+3.21 EPA)
8. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Alton McCaskill run for 2 yds to the Houst 8 HOUSTON Penalty, Personal Foul (-4 Yards) to the Houst 4 (-3.21 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Houston Cougars controlled the final (17–13) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Clayton Tune (248) — yds, 2 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 Auburn Tigers?

Houston Cougars 17, Auburn Tigers 13 in Week 1 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Houston Cougars vs Auburn Tigers?

Houston Cougars won with a final score of 17–13.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401331221.

Who led Houston Cougars vs Auburn Tigers in passing?

Clayton Tune (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 Houston Cougars at Auburn Tigers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.