Houston Cougars vs. Arizona Wildcats: 2024 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

Arizona Wildcats defeated Houston Cougars 27–3 in Week 12, 2024. Final score: Houston Cougars 3, Arizona Wildcats 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Houston Cougars	0	3	0	0	3
Arizona Wildcats	6	3	15	0	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Holman Edwards (Houston) — 0.0 yds · -2.76 EPA/play -2.76 EPA
• Noah Fifita (Arizona) — 191.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.21 EPA/play -8.23 EPA
• Zeon Chriss (Houston) — 190.0 yds · -0.39 EPA/play -10.89 EPA

Rushing

• Zeon Chriss (Houston) — 65.0 yds -0.30 EPA
• Quali Conley (Arizona) — 107.0 yds · 1 TD +0.48 EPA
• Kedrick Reescano (Arizona) — 28.0 yds -0.23 EPA

Receiving

• Tetairoa McMillan (Arizona) — 6 rec · 70.0 yds +1.04 EPA
• Chris Hunter (Arizona) — 6 rec · 65.0 yds +0.58 EPA
• Re'Shaun Sanford II (Houston) — 4 rec · 40.0 yds -0.74 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Holman Edwards	Houston	1	0.0%	0	0	-2.76	-2.76
Noah Fifita	Arizona	40	50.0%	191	2	-0.21	-8.23
Zeon Chriss	Houston	28	53.6%	190	0	-0.39	-10.89

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Houston	Arizona
Plays	59	71
EPA / play	-0.498	-0.123
Total EPA	-29.38	-8.71
Success rate	25.4%	45.1%
Pass EPA / play	-0.471	-0.206
Rush EPA / play	-0.524	-0.015
Yards	333	337

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Arizona	3	5	-2.63	Punt
Q1	Houston	5	31	-3.43	Fumble
Q1	Arizona	7	60	+4.73	Pass TD
Q1	Houston	8	25	-4.74	Fumble
Q1	Arizona	3	2	-3.18	Punt
Q1	Houston	3	4	-2.25	Punt
Q1	Arizona	3	-8	-4.24	Punt
Q1	Houston	8	79	-0.07	Ended
Q2	Arizona	3	4	-1.51	Punt
Q2	Houston	3	2	-5.70	Interception
Q2	Arizona	10	36	-3.07	Ended
Q2	Houston	6	49	+0.48	Field goal
Q2	Arizona	5	31	+0.57	Field goal
Q3	Houston	3	5	-2.60	Punt
Q3	Arizona	10	70	+5.23	Pass TD
Q3	Houston	5	24	-3.82	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Arizona Wildcats · Noah Fifita pass intercepted (-4.47 EPA)
2. Q1 · Arizona Wildcats · Noah Fifita pass to Tetairoa McMillan for a touchdown (33 yards) (+4.12 EPA)
3. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Zeon Chriss pass to Joseph Manjack IV for 57 yards (2nd & 9) (+4.04 EPA)
4. Q2 · Houston Cougars · Zeon Chriss — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.81 EPA)
5. Q2 · Houston Cougars · Zeon Chriss pass intercepted (-3.65 EPA)
6. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Fumble (-3.62 EPA)
7. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Zeon Chriss pass to Stephon Johnson for 18 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.52 EPA)
8. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Zeon Chriss pass to Stephon Johnson for 13 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.25 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Arizona Wildcats controlled the final (27–3) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: Holman Edwards (Houston) — yds.
• EPA edge: Arizona at -0.123 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 Houston Cougars vs Arizona Wildcats?

Houston Cougars 3, Arizona Wildcats 27 in Week 12 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Houston Cougars vs Arizona Wildcats?

Arizona Wildcats won with a final score of 3–27.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401636923.

Who led Houston Cougars vs Arizona Wildcats in passing?

Holman Edwards (Houston) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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