Houston Cougars vs. Baylor Bears: 2023 Week 10 Recap

Quick answer

Houston Cougars defeated Baylor Bears 25–24 in Week 10, 2023. Final score: Houston Cougars 25, Baylor Bears 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Houston Cougars	0	6	3	6	25
Baylor Bears	0	6	6	9	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Donovan Smith (Houston) — 200.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.23 EPA/play +5.68 EPA
• Blake Shapen (Baylor) — 207.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.15 EPA/play +5.34 EPA

Rushing

• Donovan Smith (Houston) — 69.0 yds +0.03 EPA
• Dominic Richardson (Baylor) — 51.0 yds +0.05 EPA
• Dawson Pendergrass (Baylor) — 49.0 yds +0.05 EPA

Receiving

• Samuel Brown (Houston) — 6 rec · 59.0 yds +0.30 EPA
• Drake Dabney (Baylor) — 3 rec · 53.0 yds -0.05 EPA
• Josh Cameron (Baylor) — 5 rec · 63.0 yds +1.37 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Donovan Smith	Houston	25	72.0%	200	2	+0.23	+5.68
Blake Shapen	Baylor	36	72.2%	207	2	+0.15	+5.34

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Houston	Baylor
Plays	51	66
EPA / play	+0.066	+0.268
Total EPA	+3.36	+17.71
Success rate	47.1%	56.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.227	+0.287
Rush EPA / play	-0.089	+0.245
Yards	335	411

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Baylor	11	58	+1.14	Ended
Q1	Houston	3	3	-3.12	Punt
Q1	Baylor	3	7	-2.17	Punt
Q1	Houston	10	69	-0.12	Interception
Q2	Baylor	10	36	-3.08	Ended
Q2	Houston	3	44	+3.68	Pass TD
Q2	Baylor	3	6	-1.93	Punt
Q2	Houston	2	11	-0.05	Punt
Q2	Baylor	9	64	+5.72	Missed FG
Q2	Houston	5	32	-0.76	Interception
Q2	Baylor	1	-1	0.00	Ended
Q3	Houston	13	72	-0.23	Field goal
Q3	Baylor	7	83	+7.72	Pass TD
Q3	Houston	4	22	+0.07	Punt
Q3	Baylor	11	84	+3.94	Field goal
Q4	Houston	5	75	+5.84	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Baylor Bears · Josh Cameron catch for a touchdown (21 yards) (+5.28 EPA)
2. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith pass to Tony Mathis Jr. for a touchdown (24 yards) (+4.21 EPA)
3. Q2 · Baylor Bears · Blake Shapen sacked for a loss of 13 yards (4th & 6) (-3.78 EPA)
4. Q2 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith pass intercepted (-3.5 EPA)
5. Q3 · Baylor Bears · Blake Shapen pass to Drake Dabney for a touchdown (38 yards) (+3.5 EPA)
6. Q3 · Baylor Bears · Blake Shapen pass to Jake Roberts for 13 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.06 EPA)
7. Q2 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith pass to Samuel Brown for a touchdown (26 yards) (+2.88 EPA)
8. Q2 · Baylor Bears · Field goal missed (-2.6 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Houston Cougars controlled the final (25–24) in Week 10.
• Passing edge: Donovan Smith (Houston) — 200.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Baylor at 0.268 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 Baylor Bears?

Houston Cougars 25, Baylor Bears 24 in Week 10 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Houston Cougars vs Baylor Bears?

Houston Cougars won with a final score of 25–24.

Where can I find the Houston Cougars vs Baylor Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525880.

Who led Houston Cougars vs Baylor Bears in passing?

Donovan Smith (Houston) led passers with 200.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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