Houston Cougars vs. BYU Cougars: 2024 Week 14 Recap

Quick answer

BYU Cougars defeated Houston Cougars 30–18 in Week 14, 2024. Final score: Houston Cougars 18, BYU Cougars 30.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Houston Cougars	6	3	0	6	18
BYU Cougars	6	12	3	6	30

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jake Retzlaff (BYU) — 164.0 yds · -0.02 EPA/play -0.46 EPA
• Joseph Manjack IV (Houston) — 14.0 yds · -6.12 EPA/play -6.12 EPA
• Zeon Chriss (Houston) — 122.0 yds · -0.30 EPA/play -7.71 EPA

Rushing

• LJ Martin (BYU) — 91.0 yds -0.43 EPA
• Zeon Chriss (Houston) — 54.0 yds · 2 TD -0.24 EPA
• Re'Shaun Sanford II (Houston) — 31.0 yds -0.06 EPA

Receiving

• Stephon Johnson (Houston) — 5 rec · 62.0 yds +0.06 EPA
• Stacy Sneed (Houston) — 5 rec · 46.0 yds +0.48 EPA
• Chase Roberts (BYU) — 3 rec · 76.0 yds +0.64 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jake Retzlaff	BYU	20	40.0%	164	0	-0.02	-0.46
Joseph Manjack IV	Houston	1	0.0%	14	0	-6.12	-6.12
Zeon Chriss	Houston	26	61.5%	122	0	-0.30	-7.71

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Houston	BYU
Plays	62	58
EPA / play	-0.191	-0.002
Total EPA	-11.85	-0.12
Success rate	46.8%	50.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.512	-0.023
Rush EPA / play	+0.057	+0.009
Yards	272	360

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	BYU	10	46	-5.63	Fumble
Q1	Houston	2	16	-6.46	Interception
Q1	BYU	4	19	-1.61	Punt
Q1	Houston	10	80	+6.39	Rush TD
Q1	BYU	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q1	Houston	8	60	+0.98	Field goal
Q2	BYU	7	73	+5.76	Rush TD
Q2	Houston	7	27	-0.98	Punt
Q2	BYU	4	21	+0.18	Punt
Q2	Houston	4	16	-0.55	Punt
Q2	BYU	6	80	+6.29	Rush TD
Q2	Houston	6	28	-1.41	Interception
Q3	BYU	6	36	-2.59	Fumble
Q3	Houston	6	7	-5.09	Punt
Q3	BYU	9	54	-0.79	Field goal
Q3	Houston	12	54	+4.98	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · BYU Cougars · Fumble (-8.51 EPA)
2. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Joseph Manjack IV pass intercepted (-6.12 EPA)
3. Q1 · BYU Cougars · Kickoff (+5.79 EPA)
4. Q2 · BYU Cougars · Jake Retzlaff rushes 13 yards for a touchdown (+4.56 EPA)
5. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Fumble (-4.31 EPA)
6. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Zeon Chriss pass intercepted (-4.28 EPA)
7. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Fumble (-3.7 EPA)
8. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Stephon Johnson rushes for 9 yards (3rd & 7) (+3.34 EPA)

Key takeaways

• BYU Cougars controlled the final (30–18) in Week 14.
• Passing edge: Jake Retzlaff (BYU) — 164.0 yds.
• EPA edge: BYU at -0.002 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 BYU Cougars?

Houston Cougars 18, BYU Cougars 30 in Week 14 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Houston Cougars vs BYU Cougars?

BYU Cougars won with a final score of 18–30.

Where can I find the Houston Cougars vs BYU Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401636942.

Who led Houston Cougars vs BYU Cougars in passing?

Jake Retzlaff (BYU) led passers with 164.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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