Lamar Cardinals 21–19 Houston Christian Huskies: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2023

Quick answer

Lamar Cardinals defeated Houston Christian Huskies 21–19 in Week 5, 2023. Final score: Lamar Cardinals 21, Houston Christian Huskies 19.

Game summary

Lamar Cardinals edged Houston Christian Huskies 21–19 in Week 5 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Colby Suits (Houston Christian) — 218.0 pass yds, +0.40 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Darryle Evans — 128.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Karl Reynolds — 5 rec, 113.0 yds.
EPA edge: Houston Christian (+0.082/play) vs Lamar (-0.086/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Lamar Cardinals	0	12	0	6	21
Houston Christian Huskies	0	3	3	12	19

Scoring Map

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

LAMLamar Cardinals

+3OPP 27

HCUHouston Christian Huskies

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Houston Christian
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 27
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 44 yards
Lamar
Q2TD
MBMajor Bowden
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-3
Robert Coleman pass to Major Bowden for a touchdown (41 yards)
Lamar
Q2TD
ADAndre Dennis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-3
Robert Coleman pass to Andre Dennis for a touchdown (16 yards)
Houston Christian
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 5
Score
12-6
Field goal good from 22 yards
Lamar
Q4TD
MBMajor Bowden
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
Major Bowden rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Houston Christian
Q4TD
JVJesse Valenzuela
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
Jesse Valenzuela rushes 12 yards for a touchdown
Houston Christian
Q4TD
JVJesse Valenzuela
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Jesse Valenzuela rushes 20 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Colby Suits (Houston Christian) — 218.0 yds · +0.40 EPA/play +11.23 EPA
Robert Coleman (Lamar) — 255.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +3.24 EPA
incomplete (Lamar) — 0.0 yds · -0.76 EPA/play -5.31 EPA

Rushing

Darryle Evans (Houston Christian) — 128.0 yds -0.06 EPA
Khalan Griffin (Lamar) — 61.0 yds -0.08 EPA
Jesse Valenzuela (Houston Christian) — 82.0 yds · 2 TD +0.52 EPA

Receiving

Karl Reynolds (Houston Christian) — 5 rec · 113.0 yds -0.27 EPA
Izaha Jones (Lamar) — 6 rec · 101.0 yds +0.04 EPA
Kyndon Fuselier (Lamar) — 4 rec · 54.0 yds -0.48 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Colby Suits	Houston Christian	28	64.3%	218	0	+0.40	+11.23
Robert Coleman	Lamar	26	69.2%	255	2	+0.12	+3.24
incomplete	Lamar	7	0.0%	0	0	-0.76	-5.31
incomplete	Houston Christian	12	0.0%	0	0	-0.75	-8.97

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Lamar	Houston Christian
Plays	67	79
EPA / play	-0.086	+0.082
Total EPA	-5.78	+6.52
Success rate	44.8%	36.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.063	+0.056
Rush EPA / play	-0.109	+0.109
Yards	382	428

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Houston Christian	6	70	+0.15	Ended
Q1	Lamar	8	44	+0.51	Punt
Q1	Houston Christian	3	-2	-2.77	Punt
Q1	Lamar	7	-14	-6.74	Punt
Q1	Houston Christian	1	19	+1.48	Ended
Q1	Houston Christian	3	19	-0.92	Ended
Q1	Lamar	2	8	-0.07	Ended
Q1	Houston Christian	1	0	-2.83	Ended
Q2	Lamar	1	1	-1.35	Punt
Q2	Houston Christian	5	50	+0.14	Field goal
Q2	Lamar	5	75	+5.92	Pass TD
Q2	Houston Christian	7	29	-0.74	Punt
Q2	Lamar	2	21	+3.18	Pass TD
Q2	Houston Christian	3	2	-1.87	Punt
Q2	Lamar	4	19	-0.99	Ended
Q2	Houston Christian	3	-1	-1.51	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Lamar Cardinals · Robert Coleman rushes for a loss of 2 yards (2nd & 4) (-4.28 EPA)
Q3 · Houston Christian Huskies · Colby Suits pass to Ismael Fuller for 25 yards (3rd & 9) (+4.16 EPA)
Q2 · Lamar Cardinals · Robert Coleman pass to Major Bowden for a touchdown (41 yards) (+3.61 EPA)
Q4 · Lamar Cardinals · Robert Coleman rushes for 9 yards (3rd & 3) (+3.46 EPA)
Q1 · Lamar Cardinals · Robert Coleman pass to Kyndon Fuselier Lamar for a loss of 15 yards (3rd & 10) (-3.36 EPA)
Q4 · Houston Christian Huskies · Jesse Valenzuela rushes 20 yards for a touchdown (+3.28 EPA)
Q3 · Lamar Cardinals · Fumble (-3.24 EPA)
Q2 · Lamar Cardinals · Robert Coleman pass to Andre Dennis for a touchdown (16 yards) (+3.18 EPA)

Key takeaways

Lamar Cardinals controlled the final (21–19) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Colby Suits (Houston Christian) — 218.0 yds.
EPA edge: Houston Christian at 0.082 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Lamar Cardinals vs Houston Christian Huskies?

Lamar Cardinals 21, Houston Christian Huskies 19 in Week 5 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Lamar Cardinals vs Houston Christian Huskies?

Lamar Cardinals won with a final score of 21–19.

Where can I find the Lamar Cardinals vs Houston Christian Huskies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540357.

Who led Lamar Cardinals vs Houston Christian Huskies in passing?

Colby Suits (Houston Christian) led passers with 218.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Lamar Cardinals at Houston Christian Huskies in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.