Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Houston Cougars: 2023 Week 11 Recap

Quick answer

Cincinnati Bearcats defeated Houston Cougars 24–14 in Week 11, 2023. Final score: Cincinnati Bearcats 24, Houston Cougars 14.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Cincinnati Bearcats	6	6	3	6	24
Houston Cougars	0	6	0	6	14

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Emory Jones (Cincinnati) — 110.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.22 EPA/play +4.33 EPA
• Brady Lichtenberg (Cincinnati) — 33.0 yds · -0.39 EPA/play -2.72 EPA
• Donovan Smith (Houston) — 96.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.44 EPA/play -12.67 EPA

Rushing

• Corey Kiner (Cincinnati) — 129.0 yds · 2 TD -0.14 EPA
• Donovan Smith (Houston) — 94.0 yds +0.65 EPA
• Parker Jenkins (Houston) — 50.0 yds +0.00 EPA

Receiving

• Braden Smith (Cincinnati) — 5 rec · 69.0 yds +1.25 EPA
• Samuel Brown (Houston) — 5 rec · 12.0 yds -1.22 EPA
• Joseph Manjack IV (Houston) — 4 rec · 22.0 yds +0.82 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Emory Jones	Cincinnati	20	65.0%	110	1	+0.22	+4.33
Brady Lichtenberg	Cincinnati	7	57.1%	33	0	-0.39	-2.72
Donovan Smith	Houston	29	55.2%	96	2	-0.44	-12.67

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Cincinnati	Houston
Plays	71	51
EPA / play	-0.053	-0.120
Total EPA	-3.77	-6.12
Success rate	49.3%	31.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.059	-0.437
Rush EPA / play	-0.122	+0.297
Yards	370	241

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Cincinnati	11	75	+6.17	Pass TD
Q1	Houston	4	7	-2.93	Punt
Q1	Cincinnati	5	13	-2.30	Punt
Q1	Houston	12	83	+7.03	Pass TD
Q2	Cincinnati	3	6	-2.25	Punt
Q2	Houston	4	20	-1.08	Punt
Q2	Cincinnati	6	93	+7.19	Rush TD
Q2	Houston	6	8	-2.02	Punt
Q2	Cincinnati	9	37	-3.02	Ended
Q2	Houston	3	7	-0.40	Punt
Q2	Cincinnati	2	1	-1.24	Ended
Q3	Houston	1	0	-3.57	Interception
Q3	Cincinnati	11	37	-0.56	Field goal
Q3	Houston	4	30	-0.29	Punt
Q3	Cincinnati	13	48	-3.70	Ended
Q4	Houston	4	9	-5.11	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Corey Kiner rushes for no gain (1st & 1) (-6.07 EPA)
2. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith pass intercepted (-4.27 EPA)
3. Q2 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Corey Kiner rushes for 62 yards (1st & 10) (+4.27 EPA)
4. Q4 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Brady Lichtenberg rushes for a loss of 3 yards (4th & 1) (-4.15 EPA)
5. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith rushes for 35 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.9 EPA)
6. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith pass intercepted (-3.57 EPA)
7. Q1 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Emory Jones pass to Ryan Montgomery for a touchdown (7 yards) (+3.17 EPA)
8. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith pass to Samuel Brown for 1 yard (4th & 2) (-2.91 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Cincinnati Bearcats controlled the final (24–14) in Week 11.
• Passing edge: Emory Jones (Cincinnati) — 110.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Cincinnati at -0.053 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 Cincinnati Bearcats vs Houston Cougars?

Cincinnati Bearcats 24, Houston Cougars 14 in Week 11 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Cincinnati Bearcats vs Houston Cougars?

Cincinnati Bearcats won with a final score of 24–14.

Where can I find the Cincinnati Bearcats vs Houston Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525887.

Who led Cincinnati Bearcats vs Houston Cougars in passing?

Emory Jones (Cincinnati) led passers with 110.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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