SMU Mustangs vs. Houston Cougars: 2021 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Houston Cougars defeated SMU Mustangs 44–37 in Week 9, 2021. Final score: SMU Mustangs 37, Houston Cougars 44.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
SMU Mustangs	6	12	12	3	37
Houston Cougars	15	6	6	12	44

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Clayton Tune (248) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.48 EPA/play +17.69 EPA
• Tanner Mordecai (2567) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.40 EPA/play +14.79 EPA
• TEAM (248) — 0.0 yds · -0.26 EPA/play -0.26 EPA

Rushing

• Ta'Zhawn Henry (248) — 0.0 yds -0.36 EPA
• Tre Siggers (2567) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.01 EPA
• Clayton Tune (248) — 0.0 yds -0.45 EPA

Receiving

• Nathaniel Dell (248) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +1.25 EPA
• Rashee Rice (2567) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.81 EPA
• Reggie Roberson Jr. (2567) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.78 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Clayton Tune	248	37	70.3%	0	4	+0.48	+17.69
Tanner Mordecai	2567	37	64.9%	0	3	+0.40	+14.79
TEAM	248	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.26	-0.26

Team EPA comparison

Stat	SMU	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	2567	7	0	+6.60	Pass TD
Q1	248	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	248	8	0	-0.38	Ended
Q1	2567	6	0	-1.24	Punt
Q1	248	1	0	+2.94	Pass TD
Q1	248	1	0	+0.15	Ended
Q1	2567	3	0	-2.63	Punt
Q1	248	1	0	+2.69	Pass TD
Q1	248	18	0	+1.60	Field goal
Q2	2567	1	0	+3.27	Pass TD
Q2	2567	6	0	+0.14	Ended
Q2	248	3	0	-4.71	Fumble
Q2	2567	1	0	+4.40	Pass TD
Q2	248	4	0	-4.88	Ended
Q2	2567	4	0	-1.37	Punt
Q2	248	0	0	—	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Brendan Hall kickoff for 65 yds , Marcus Jones return for 100 yds for a TD, (Dalton Witherspoon KICK) (+6.8 EPA)
2. Q3 · SMU Mustangs · Bubba Baxa kickoff for 65 yds , Bryan Massey return for 100 yds for a TD, (Blake Mazza KICK) (+5.52 EPA)
3. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Clayton Tune pass complete to Jeremy Singleton for 55 yds to the SMU 11 for a 1ST down (+4.83 EPA)
4. Q2 · SMU Mustangs · Tanner Mordecai pass complete to Tre Siggers for 50 yds for a TD, (Blake Mazza KICK) (+4.4 EPA)
5. Q1 · SMU Mustangs · Tanner Mordecai pass complete to Jordan Kerley for 43 yds for a TD, (Blake Mazza KICK) (+4.35 EPA)
6. Q1 · SMU Mustangs · Tanner Mordecai pass complete to Reggie Roberson Jr. for 26 yds to the Houst 49 for a 1ST down (+3.64 EPA)
7. Q4 · SMU Mustangs · Tanner Mordecai pass intercepted Marcus Jones return for no gain to the Houst 39 (-3.43 EPA)
8. Q4 · SMU Mustangs · Tanner Mordecai pass complete to Danny Gray for 21 yds to the Houst 48 for a 1ST down (+3.39 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Houston Cougars controlled the final (44–37) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Clayton Tune (248) — yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: SMU 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 SMU Mustangs vs Houston Cougars?

SMU Mustangs 37, Houston Cougars 44 in Week 9 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won SMU Mustangs vs Houston Cougars?

Houston Cougars won with a final score of 37–44.

Where can I find the SMU Mustangs vs Houston Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401301034.

Who led SMU Mustangs vs Houston Cougars in passing?

Clayton Tune (248) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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