Texas Longhorns vs. Houston Cougars: 2023 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Texas Longhorns defeated Houston Cougars 31–24 in Week 8, 2023. Final score: Texas Longhorns 31, Houston Cougars 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Texas Longhorns	12	6	3	6	31
Houston Cougars	0	12	6	3	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Donovan Smith (Houston) — 375.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.23 EPA/play +11.25 EPA
• Quinn Ewers (Texas) — 194.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.07 EPA/play +2.38 EPA
• Maalik Murphy (Texas) — 7.0 yds · -0.56 EPA/play -1.13 EPA

Rushing

• Jonathon Brooks (Texas) — 99.0 yds -0.04 EPA
• Parker Jenkins (Houston) — 23.0 yds -0.37 EPA
• CJ Baxter (Texas) — 42.0 yds · 1 TD +0.90 EPA

Receiving

• Jonathon Brooks (Texas) — 8 rec · 51.0 yds +0.49 EPA
• Matthew Golden (Houston) — 7 rec · 88.0 yds +1.45 EPA
• Xavier Worthy (Texas) — 6 rec · 92.0 yds +1.43 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Donovan Smith	Houston	49	65.3%	375	3	+0.23	+11.25
Quinn Ewers	Texas	32	71.9%	194	2	+0.07	+2.38
Maalik Murphy	Texas	2	50.0%	7	0	-0.56	-1.13
Ryan Sanborn	Texas	1	100.0%	1	0	-1.67	-1.66

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Texas	Houston
Plays	69	64
EPA / play	+0.086	+0.023
Total EPA	+5.92	+1.50
Success rate	46.4%	37.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.012	+0.230
Rush EPA / play	+0.186	-0.650
Yards	362	400

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Texas	11	80	+6.82	Pass TD
Q1	Houston	3	-4	-3.58	Punt
Q1	Texas	4	62	+4.44	Pass TD
Q1	Houston	3	4	-2.70	Punt
Q1	Texas	3	7	-2.14	Punt
Q1	Houston	4	13	-2.32	Punt
Q1	Texas	9	68	+4.71	Rush TD
Q2	Houston	5	10	-3.05	Punt
Q2	Texas	3	1	-2.29	Punt
Q2	Houston	4	71	+6.60	Pass TD
Q2	Texas	7	30	-3.13	Ended
Q2	Houston	9	75	+6.63	Pass TD
Q2	Texas	1	-8	0.00	Ended
Q3	Houston	6	49	+4.36	Pass TD
Q3	Texas	10	31	-3.57	Ended
Q3	Houston	3	-6	-4.33	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith pass to Samuel Brown for 66 yards (3rd & 7) (+5.89 EPA)
2. Q2 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith pass to Joseph Manjack IV for a touchdown (21 yards) (+4.64 EPA)
3. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith pass intercepted (-4.62 EPA)
4. Q2 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith pass to Matthew Golden for a touchdown (32 yards) (+4.04 EPA)
5. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith pass to Joseph Manjack IV for 35 yards (2nd & 8) (+3.67 EPA)
6. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith pass to Joseph Manjack IV for 16 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.47 EPA)
7. Q1 · Texas Longhorns · Quinn Ewers pass to Xavier Worthy for 16 yards (4th & 2) (+3.41 EPA)
8. Q3 · Texas Longhorns · Quinn Ewers — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.27 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Texas Longhorns controlled the final (31–24) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Donovan Smith (Houston) — 375.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Texas at 0.086 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 Texas Longhorns vs Houston Cougars?

Texas Longhorns 31, Houston Cougars 24 in Week 8 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Texas Longhorns vs Houston Cougars?

Texas Longhorns won with a final score of 31–24.

Where can I find the Texas Longhorns vs Houston Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525869.

Who led Texas Longhorns vs Houston Cougars in passing?

Donovan Smith (Houston) led passers with 375.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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