Oklahoma State Cowboys 43–30 Houston Cougars: Final Score & Recap | Week 12, 2023

Quick answer

Oklahoma State Cowboys defeated Houston Cougars 43–30 in Week 12, 2023. Final score: Oklahoma State Cowboys 43, Houston Cougars 30.

Game summary

Oklahoma State Cowboys beat Houston Cougars 43–30 in Week 12 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 13 plays.
Passing leader: Alan Bowman (Oklahoma State) — 402.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.07 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Ollie Gordon II — 163.0 yds, 3 TD.
Receiving leader: Brennan Presley — 15 rec, 189.0 yds.
EPA edge: Oklahoma State (+0.034/play) vs Houston (-0.054/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Oklahoma State Cowboys	9	17	12	9	43
Houston Cougars	6	6	0	6	30

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

OKSTOklahoma State Cowboys

+3OPP 29

+2

+3

+3OPP 27

HOUHouston Cougars

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Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Oklahoma State
Q1TD
ABAlan Bowman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Alan Bowman — Interception returned for a touchdown
Oklahoma State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 29
Score
9-0
Field goal good from 46 yards
Houston
Q1TD
JWJonah Wilson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Donovan Smith pass to Jonah Wilson for a touchdown (60 yards)
Oklahoma State
Q2TD
JBJaden Bray
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-6
Alan Bowman pass to Jaden Bray for a touchdown (23 yards)
Houston
Q2TD
DSDonovan Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-12
Joseph Manjack IV pass to Donovan Smith for a touchdown (28 yards)
Oklahoma State
Q2Safety
OGOllie Gordon II
Points+2
Yard line
Own EZ
Score
17-12
Safety
Oklahoma State
Q2TD
LJLeon Johnson III
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
23-12
Alan Bowman pass to Leon Johnson III for a touchdown (21 yards)
Oklahoma State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 4
Score
26-12
Field goal good from 21 yards
Oklahoma State
Q3TD
OGOllie Gordon II
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
32-12
Ollie Gordon II rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
Oklahoma State
Q3TD
OGOllie Gordon II
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
38-12
Ollie Gordon II rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
Oklahoma State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 27
Score
41-12
Field goal good from 44 yards
Houston
Q4TD
DSDonovan Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
41-18
Donovan Smith rushes 31 yards for a touchdown
Oklahoma State
Q4TD
OGOllie Gordon II
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
47-18
Ollie Gordon II rushes 3 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Alan Bowman (Oklahoma State) — 402.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.07 EPA/play +3.10 EPA
Joseph Manjack IV (Houston) — 28.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.67 EPA/play +2.67 EPA
Donovan Smith (Houston) — 251.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.16 EPA/play -4.76 EPA

Rushing

Ollie Gordon II (Oklahoma State) — 163.0 yds · 3 TD +0.35 EPA
Parker Jenkins (Houston) — 56.0 yds -0.26 EPA
Donovan Smith (Houston) — 81.0 yds · 1 TD +0.26 EPA

Receiving

Brennan Presley (Oklahoma State) — 15 rec · 189.0 yds +1.23 EPA
Ollie Gordon II (Oklahoma State) — 4 rec · 13.0 yds -0.35 EPA
Rashod Owens (Oklahoma State) — 3 rec · 65.0 yds +1.57 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Alan Bowman	Oklahoma State	42	66.7%	402	2	+0.07	+3.10
Joseph Manjack IV	Houston	1	100.0%	28	1	+2.67	+2.67
Donovan Smith	Houston	30	53.3%	251	1	-0.16	-4.76

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Oklahoma State	Houston
Plays	76	57
EPA / play	+0.034	-0.054
Total EPA	+2.60	-3.06
Success rate	47.4%	35.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.074	-0.067
Rush EPA / play	-0.015	-0.037
Yards	553	427

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Oklahoma State	5	17	-2.43	Punt
Q1	Houston	7	40	-4.15	Ended
Q1	Oklahoma State	5	70	-9.63	Touchdown
Q1	Oklahoma State	9	46	+0.56	Field goal
Q1	Houston	3	75	+5.58	Pass TD
Q1	Oklahoma State	9	57	+2.46	Pass TD
Q2	Houston	6	75	+5.46	Pass TD
Q2	Oklahoma State	3	5	-2.43	Punt
Q2	Houston	8	42	-0.16	Punt
Q2	Oklahoma State	1	-3	-1.38	Safety
Q2	Houston	4	44	-4.64	Interception
Q2	Oklahoma State	2	22	+3.98	Pass TD
Q2	Houston	3	2	-0.63	Punt
Q2	Oklahoma State	4	51	-1.24	Field goal
Q3	Houston	5	16	-2.41	Punt
Q3	Oklahoma State	11	74	+6.25	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Oklahoma State Cowboys · Alan Bowman — Interception returned for a touchdown (-9.82 EPA)
Q2 · Oklahoma State Cowboys · Alan Bowman pass to Leon Johnson III for a touchdown (21 yards) (+4.7 EPA)
Q2 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith pass intercepted (-4.62 EPA)
Q3 · Houston Cougars · Penalty (4th & 16) (+4.53 EPA)
Q3 · Oklahoma State Cowboys · Ollie Gordon II rushes for 62 yards (1st & 10) (+4.36 EPA)
Q1 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith pass to Jonah Wilson for a touchdown (60 yards) (+4.33 EPA)
Q4 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith rushes 31 yards for a touchdown (+4.01 EPA)
Q1 · Oklahoma State Cowboys · Penalty (3rd & 19) (+3.54 EPA)

Key takeaways

Oklahoma State Cowboys controlled the final (43–30) in Week 12.
Passing edge: Alan Bowman (Oklahoma State) — 402.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Oklahoma State at 0.034 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 Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Houston Cougars?

Oklahoma State Cowboys 43, Houston Cougars 30 in Week 12 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Houston Cougars?

Oklahoma State Cowboys won with a final score of 43–30.

Where can I find the Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Houston Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525894.

Who led Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Houston Cougars in passing?

Alan Bowman (Oklahoma State) led passers with 402.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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