Kansas State Wildcats 19–24 Houston Cougars: Final Score & Recap | Week 10, 2024

Quick answer

Houston Cougars defeated Kansas State Wildcats 24–19 in Week 10, 2024. Final score: Kansas State Wildcats 19, Houston Cougars 24.

Game summary

Houston Cougars edged Kansas State Wildcats 24–19 in Week 10 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Avery Johnson (Kansas State) — 256.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.02 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Zeon Chriss — 101.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Keagan Johnson — 6 rec, 76.0 yds.
EPA edge: Kansas State (-0.178/play) vs Houston (-0.233/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Kansas State Wildcats	3	12	3	0	19
Houston Cougars	0	9	0	12	24

Scoring Map

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

KSUKansas State Wildcats

+3OPP 30

HOUHouston Cougars

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Kansas State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 23 yards
Houston
Q2TD
DSDonovan Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-6
Donovan Smith rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Houston
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 5
Score
3-9
Field goal good from 22 yards
Kansas State
Q2TD
DGDJ Giddens
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-9
DJ Giddens rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Kansas State
Q2TD
KJKeagan Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-9
Avery Johnson pass to Keagan Johnson for a touchdown (7 yards)
Kansas State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 30
Score
18-9
Field goal good from 47 yards
Houston
Q4TD
MCMaliq Carr
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-15
Zeon Chriss pass to Maliq Carr for a touchdown (1 yard)
Houston
Q4TD
ZCZeon Chriss
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-21
Zeon Chriss rushes 41 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Avery Johnson (Kansas State) — 256.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.02 EPA/play +0.63 EPA
Joseph Manjack IV (Houston) — 8.0 yds · +0.13 EPA/play +0.13 EPA
Zeon Chriss (Houston) — 77.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.09 EPA/play -1.36 EPA

Rushing

Zeon Chriss (Houston) — 101.0 yds · 1 TD +0.03 EPA
DJ Giddens (Kansas State) — 50.0 yds · 1 TD -0.26 EPA
Dylan Edwards (Kansas State) — 31.0 yds -0.36 EPA

Receiving

Keagan Johnson (Kansas State) — 6 rec · 76.0 yds +1.21 EPA
DJ Giddens (Kansas State) — 4 rec · 16.0 yds -0.97 EPA
Mekhi Mews (Houston) — 4 rec · 6.0 yds -0.85 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Avery Johnson	Kansas State	40	55.0%	256	1	+0.02	+0.63
Joseph Manjack IV	Houston	1	100.0%	8	0	+0.13	+0.13
Zeon Chriss	Houston	15	73.3%	77	1	-0.09	-1.36

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Kansas State	Houston
Plays	74	52
EPA / play	-0.178	-0.233
Total EPA	-13.14	-12.10
Success rate	35.1%	23.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.016	-0.077
Rush EPA / play	-0.405	-0.302
Yards	345	232

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Kansas State	13	59	+1.37	Field goal
Q1	Houston	6	9	-2.80	Punt
Q1	Kansas State	3	-8	-3.57	Punt
Q1	Houston	5	53	+4.17	Rush TD
Q2	Kansas State	3	0	-2.69	Punt
Q2	Houston	8	55	+0.43	Field goal
Q2	Kansas State	14	66	+4.39	Rush TD
Q2	Houston	4	23	-2.51	Fumble
Q2	Kansas State	5	48	+5.44	Pass TD
Q2	Houston	1	-2	-0.64	Ended
Q3	Houston	3	-5	-3.63	Punt
Q3	Kansas State	7	17	-4.78	Ended
Q3	Houston	4	8	-5.57	Ended
Q3	Kansas State	3	-2	-3.78	Punt
Q3	Houston	6	22	-1.84	Punt
Q3	Kansas State	4	65	+1.39	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Houston Cougars · Zeon Chriss pass to Joseph Manjack IV for 44 yards (4th & 2) (+6.09 EPA)
Q4 · Kansas State Wildcats · Avery Johnson pass intercepted (-4.87 EPA)
Q4 · Houston Cougars · Zeon Chriss rushes 41 yards for a touchdown (+4.58 EPA)
Q3 · Kansas State Wildcats · Avery Johnson pass to Jayce Brown for 61 yards (1st & 10) (+3.92 EPA)
Q3 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith rushes for a loss of 1 yard (4th & 1) (-3.69 EPA)
Q3 · Kansas State Wildcats · TEAM rushes for a loss of 10 yards (4th & 6) (-3.48 EPA)
Q2 · Houston Cougars · Fumble (-3.3 EPA)
Q2 · Kansas State Wildcats · Avery Johnson pass to Jadon Jackson for 12 yards (3rd & 7) (+3.23 EPA)

Key takeaways

Houston Cougars controlled the final (24–19) in Week 10.
Passing edge: Avery Johnson (Kansas State) — 256.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Kansas State at -0.178 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Kansas State Wildcats vs Houston Cougars?

Kansas State Wildcats 19, Houston Cougars 24 in Week 10 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Kansas State Wildcats vs Houston Cougars?

Houston Cougars won with a final score of 19–24.

Where can I find the Kansas State Wildcats vs Houston Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401636913.

Who led Kansas State Wildcats vs Houston Cougars in passing?

Avery Johnson (Kansas State) led passers with 256.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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