UNLV Rebels vs. Houston Cougars: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

UNLV Rebels defeated Houston Cougars 27–7 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: UNLV Rebels 27, Houston Cougars 7.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UNLV Rebels	6	6	3	3	27
Houston Cougars	0	0	6	6	7

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ui Ale (Houston) — 74.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.04 EPA/play +8.36 EPA
• DeAngelo Irvin Jr. (UNLV) — 42.0 yds · +3.06 EPA/play +3.06 EPA
• Matthew Sluka (UNLV) — 116.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.49 EPA/play -6.87 EPA

Rushing

• Michael Allen (UNLV) — 65.0 yds -0.10 EPA
• Matthew Sluka (UNLV) — 62.0 yds +0.43 EPA
• Jai'Den Thomas (UNLV) — 15.0 yds -0.67 EPA

Receiving

• Mekhi Mews (Houston) — 3 rec · 57.0 yds +0.87 EPA
• Jacob De Jesus (UNLV) — 3 rec · 42.0 yds +1.62 EPA
• Stephon Johnson (Houston) — 3 rec · 32.0 yds +0.65 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ui Ale	Houston	8	87.5%	74	1	+1.04	+8.36
DeAngelo Irvin Jr.	UNLV	1	100.0%	42	0	+3.06	+3.06
Matthew Sluka	UNLV	14	42.9%	116	2	-0.49	-6.87
Donovan Smith	Houston	34	44.1%	146	0	-0.65	-21.95

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UNLV	Houston
Plays	61	62
EPA / play	-0.170	-0.295
Total EPA	-10.38	-18.27
Success rate	31.1%	30.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.254	-0.324
Rush EPA / play	-0.143	-0.234
Yards	355	307

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	UNLV	5	21	-1.42	Punt
Q1	Houston	5	19	-1.02	Punt
Q1	UNLV	4	64	+5.52	Pass TD
Q1	Houston	4	0	-6.11	Ended
Q1	UNLV	9	39	-2.43	Ended
Q1	Houston	3	4	-2.09	Punt
Q2	UNLV	5	55	+3.84	Pass TD
Q2	Houston	5	25	-0.45	Punt
Q2	UNLV	3	14	-0.57	Punt
Q2	Houston	3	8	-0.94	Punt
Q2	UNLV	6	51	+0.88	Ended
Q2	Houston	5	15	-0.51	Punt
Q2	UNLV	3	-3	-0.61	Punt
Q2	Houston	5	-3	-3.74	Punt
Q3	UNLV	8	27	-1.49	Field goal
Q3	Houston	3	12	-1.60	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith — Interception returned for a touchdown (-6.71 EPA)
2. Q3 · UNLV Rebels · Matthew Sluka pass intercepted (-5.97 EPA)
3. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Ui Ale pass to Joseph Manjack IV for a touchdown (2 yards) (+5.3 EPA)
4. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith pass to Mekhi Mews for 57 yards (1st & 10) (+4.5 EPA)
5. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith sacked for a loss of 7 yards (4th & 3) (-3.49 EPA)
6. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith pass to Maliq Carr for 21 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.46 EPA)
7. Q2 · UNLV Rebels · Blocked Field Goal (21 yards) (-3.37 EPA)
8. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Field goal missed (-3.34 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UNLV Rebels controlled the final (27–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Ui Ale (Houston) — 74.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: UNLV at -0.17 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 UNLV Rebels vs Houston Cougars?

UNLV Rebels 27, Houston Cougars 7 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won UNLV Rebels vs Houston Cougars?

UNLV Rebels won with a final score of 27–7.

Where can I find the UNLV Rebels vs Houston Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401636611.

Who led UNLV Rebels vs Houston Cougars in passing?

Ui Ale (Houston) led passers with 74.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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