Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Houston Cougars: 2021 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Texas Tech Red Raiders defeated Houston Cougars 38–21 in Week 1, 2021. Final score: Texas Tech Red Raiders 38, Houston Cougars 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Texas Tech Red Raiders	0	6	9	12	38
Houston Cougars	12	6	6	0	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tyler Shough (2641) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.39 EPA/play +10.18 EPA
• Clayton Tune (248) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.30 EPA/play -12.35 EPA

Rushing

• Tahj Brooks (2641) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.73 EPA
• Mulbah Car (248) — 0.0 yds -0.05 EPA
• Clayton Tune (248) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.85 EPA

Receiving

• Erik Ezukanma (2641) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.62 EPA
• Nathaniel Dell (248) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.77 EPA
• Christian Trahan (248) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.11 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tyler Shough	2641	26	65.4%	0	1	+0.39	+10.18
Clayton Tune	248	41	63.4%	0	2	-0.30	-12.35

Team EPA comparison

Stat	TTU	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	2641	6	0	+3.18	Ended
Q1	248	1	0	+2.06	Pass TD
Q1	248	8	0	+3.27	Rush TD
Q1	248	14	0	+6.64	Ended
Q2	2641	1	0	+0.48	Ended
Q2	248	1	0	+3.57	Pass TD
Q2	248	12	0	+2.17	Ended
Q2	2641	4	0	-3.63	Punt
Q2	248	3	0	-3.10	Punt
Q2	2641	3	0	-2.46	Punt
Q2	248	1	0	-3.07	Interception
Q2	2641	1	0	+4.11	Rush TD
Q2	248	3	0	-2.83	Punt
Q2	2641	4	0	-1.82	Fumble
Q3	248	1	0	+0.11	Ended
Q3	2641	0	0	—	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Texas Tech Red Raiders · Xavier White run for no gain to the Houst 2 Xavier White fumbled, forced by D'Anthony Jones, recovered by Houst Donavan Mutin (-6.92 EPA)
2. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Clayton Tune pass intercepted for a TD Riko Jeffers return for 13 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Garibay KICK) (-5.61 EPA)
3. Q4 · Texas Tech Red Raiders · Tahj Brooks run for 44 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Garibay KICK) (+5.6 EPA)
4. Q2 · Texas Tech Red Raiders · Tyler Shough pass complete to Erik Ezukanma for 39 yds to the Houst 2 for a 1ST down (+5.11 EPA)
5. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Clayton Tune pass intercepted Eric Monroe return for no gain to the Houst 22 (-4.79 EPA)
6. Q2 · Texas Tech Red Raiders · Tahj Brooks run for 41 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Garibay KICK) (+4.12 EPA)
7. Q2 · Houston Cougars · Clayton Tune pass complete to Seth Green for 9 yds for a TD, (Dalton Witherspoon KICK) (+3.57 EPA)
8. Q4 · Texas Tech Red Raiders · Tyler Shough pass complete to Erik Ezukanma for 50 yds to the Houst 16 for a 1ST down (+3.33 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Texas Tech Red Raiders controlled the final (38–21) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Tyler Shough (2641) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: TTU 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 Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Houston Cougars?

Texas Tech Red Raiders 38, Houston Cougars 21 in Week 1 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Houston Cougars?

Texas Tech Red Raiders won with a final score of 38–21.

Where can I find the Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Houston Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401287886.

Who led Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Houston Cougars in passing?

Tyler Shough (2641) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Texas Tech Red Raiders at Houston Cougars in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.