Sam Houston Bearkats vs. Houston Cougars: 2023 Week 4 Recap

Quick answer

Houston Cougars defeated Sam Houston Bearkats 38–7 in Week 4, 2023. Final score: Sam Houston Bearkats 7, Houston Cougars 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Sam Houston Bearkats	6	0	0	0	7
Houston Cougars	9	12	6	6	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Donovan Smith (Houston) — 294.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.17 EPA/play +6.78 EPA
• Noah Smith (Sam Houston) — 26.0 yds · +1.79 EPA/play +1.79 EPA
• Ui Ale (Houston) — 58.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.66 EPA/play +1.31 EPA

Rushing

• Parker Jenkins (Houston) — 105.0 yds · 3 TD +0.42 EPA
• Brandon Campbell (Houston) — 27.0 yds -0.40 EPA
• Tobias Weaver (Sam Houston) — 18.0 yds +0.16 EPA

Receiving

• Matthew Golden (Houston) — 9 rec · 92.0 yds +1.23 EPA
• Joseph Manjack IV (Houston) — 6 rec · 59.0 yds +0.60 EPA
• John Gentry (Sam Houston) — 5 rec · 32.0 yds -0.10 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Donovan Smith	Houston	40	77.5%	294	1	+0.17	+6.78
Noah Smith	Sam Houston	1	100.0%	26	0	+1.79	+1.79
Ui Ale	Houston	2	50.0%	58	1	+0.66	+1.31
Grant Gunnell	Sam Houston	25	56.0%	112	0	-0.66	-16.44

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Sam Houston	Houston
Plays	49	78
EPA / play	-0.408	+0.182
Total EPA	-20.01	+14.22
Success rate	18.4%	51.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.563	+0.193
Rush EPA / play	-0.233	+0.170
Yards	198	529

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Houston	12	74	+3.67	Field goal
Q1	Sam Houston	7	63	+4.43	Rush TD
Q1	Houston	9	72	+5.87	Rush TD
Q1	Sam Houston	3	2	-2.92	Punt
Q1	Houston	5	23	-4.70	Ended
Q2	Sam Houston	3	9	-2.07	Punt
Q2	Houston	9	88	+6.91	Rush TD
Q2	Sam Houston	3	4	-1.36	Punt
Q2	Houston	5	39	-0.34	Missed FG
Q2	Sam Houston	3	8	-1.00	Punt
Q2	Houston	8	56	+5.13	Rush TD
Q2	Sam Houston	1	6	-3.01	Fumble
Q2	Houston	4	22	-2.43	Ended
Q3	Sam Houston	6	23	-3.54	Punt
Q3	Houston	14	71	+4.57	Pass TD
Q3	Sam Houston	1	10	-4.49	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Grant Gunnell pass intercepted (-4.49 EPA)
2. Q3 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Grant Gunnell pass intercepted (-4.49 EPA)
3. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Ui Ale pass to Stacy Sneed for a touchdown (58 yards) (+3.57 EPA)
4. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith pass to Matthew Golden for 34 yards (2nd & 9) (+3.41 EPA)
5. Q3 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Penalty (4th & 3) (+3.32 EPA)
6. Q4 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Tobias Weaver rushes for 8 yards (4th & 2) (+3.25 EPA)
7. Q2 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.21 EPA)
8. Q2 · Houston Cougars · Parker Jenkins rushes for 31 yards (3rd & 2) (+3.11 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Houston Cougars controlled the final (38–7) in Week 4.
• Passing edge: Donovan Smith (Houston) — 294.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Houston at 0.182 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 Sam Houston Bearkats vs Houston Cougars?

Sam Houston Bearkats 7, Houston Cougars 38 in Week 4 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Sam Houston Bearkats vs Houston Cougars?

Houston Cougars won with a final score of 7–38.

Where can I find the Sam Houston Bearkats vs Houston Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520254.

Who led Sam Houston Bearkats vs Houston Cougars in passing?

Donovan Smith (Houston) led passers with 294.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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