West Virginia Mountaineers 39–41 Houston Cougars: Final Score & Recap | Week 7, 2023

Quick answer

Houston Cougars defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 41–39 in Week 7, 2023. Final score: West Virginia Mountaineers 39, Houston Cougars 41.

Game summary

Houston Cougars edged West Virginia Mountaineers 41–39 in Week 7 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 11 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Garrett Greene (West Virginia) — 391.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.61 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: CJ Donaldson Jr. — 66.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Devin Carter — 5 rec, 116.0 yds.
EPA edge: West Virginia (+0.318/play) vs Houston (+0.284/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
West Virginia Mountaineers	9	0	6	18	39
Houston Cougars	6	6	6	18	41

Scoring Map

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

WVUWest Virginia Mountaineers

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HOUHouston Cougars

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

West Virginia
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 27 yards
Houston
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-6
Kickoff
West Virginia
Q1TD
CDCJ Donaldson Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
CJ Donaldson Jr. rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Houston
Q2TD
DSDonovan Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Donovan Smith rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
West Virginia
Q3TD
TRTraylon Ray
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-12
Garrett Greene pass to Traylon Ray for a touchdown (35 yards)
Houston
Q3TD
JMJoseph Manjack IV
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
Donovan Smith pass to Joseph Manjack IV for a touchdown (15 yards)
West Virginia
Q4TD
GGGarrett Greene
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-18
Garrett Greene rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Houston
Q4TD
SBSamuel Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-24
Donovan Smith pass to Samuel Brown for a touchdown (8 yards)
Houston
Q4TD
SJStephon Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-30
Donovan Smith pass to Stephon Johnson for a touchdown (21 yards)
West Virginia
Q4TD
GGGarrett Greene
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-30
Garrett Greene rushes 8 yards for a touchdown
West Virginia
Q4TD
HCHudson Clement
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-30
Garrett Greene pass to Hudson Clement for a touchdown (50 yards)
Houston
Q4TD
SJStephon Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-36
Donovan Smith pass to Stephon Johnson for a touchdown (49 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Garrett Greene (West Virginia) — 391.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.61 EPA/play +23.36 EPA
Donovan Smith (Houston) — 240.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.44 EPA/play +12.74 EPA

Rushing

CJ Donaldson Jr. (West Virginia) — 66.0 yds · 1 TD +0.05 EPA
Garrett Greene (West Virginia) — 47.0 yds · 2 TD +0.43 EPA
Donovan Smith (Houston) — 47.0 yds · 1 TD +0.00 EPA

Receiving

Devin Carter (West Virginia) — 5 rec · 116.0 yds +2.65 EPA
Kole Taylor (West Virginia) — 5 rec · 62.0 yds +1.18 EPA
Stephon Johnson (Houston) — 4 rec · 96.0 yds +2.72 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Garrett Greene	West Virginia	38	52.6%	391	2	+0.61	+23.36
Donovan Smith	Houston	29	72.4%	240	4	+0.44	+12.74

Team EPA comparison

Stat	West Virginia	Houston
Plays	82	53
EPA / play	+0.318	+0.284
Total EPA	+26.07	+15.08
Success rate	43.9%	50.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.615	+0.439
Rush EPA / play	+0.062	+0.097
Yards	546	393

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Houston	6	33	-0.69	Punt
Q1	West Virginia	15	87	+3.79	Field goal
Q1	Houston	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q1	West Virginia	8	69	+5.61	Rush TD
Q1	Houston	5	9	-2.70	Punt
Q2	West Virginia	9	21	-1.13	Punt
Q2	Houston	5	15	-1.34	Punt
Q2	West Virginia	3	4	-1.95	Punt
Q2	Houston	5	10	-1.76	Punt
Q2	West Virginia	3	4	-0.19	Punt
Q2	Houston	8	42	+2.83	Rush TD
Q2	West Virginia	6	68	+4.23	Pass TD
Q3	Houston	3	8	-1.90	Punt
Q3	West Virginia	6	53	-1.36	Interception
Q3	Houston	4	90	+7.50	Pass TD
Q3	West Virginia	11	83	+6.99	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith pass to Stephon Johnson for a touchdown (49 yards) (+7.0 EPA)
Q4 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Garrett Greene pass to Hudson Clement for a touchdown (50 yards) (+6.61 EPA)
Q1 · Houston Cougars · Kickoff (+6.03 EPA)
Q3 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Garrett Greene pass intercepted (-4.25 EPA)
Q3 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Garrett Greene pass to Devin Carter for 49 yards (2nd & 11) (+4.13 EPA)
Q3 · Houston Cougars · Stacy Sneed rushes for 58 yards (1st & 10) (+4.08 EPA)
Q1 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Garrett Greene pass to Preston Fox for 31 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.82 EPA)
Q1 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Garrett Greene pass to Devin Carter for 21 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.49 EPA)

Key takeaways

Houston Cougars controlled the final (41–39) in Week 7.
Passing edge: Garrett Greene (West Virginia) — 391.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: West Virginia at 0.318 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of West Virginia Mountaineers vs Houston Cougars?

West Virginia Mountaineers 39, Houston Cougars 41 in Week 7 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won West Virginia Mountaineers vs Houston Cougars?

Houston Cougars won with a final score of 39–41.

Where can I find the West Virginia Mountaineers vs Houston Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525862.

Who led West Virginia Mountaineers vs Houston Cougars in passing?

Garrett Greene (West Virginia) led passers with 391.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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