Houston Cougars vs. Oklahoma Sooners: 2024 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Oklahoma Sooners defeated Houston Cougars 16–12 in Week 2, 2024. Final score: Houston Cougars 12, Oklahoma Sooners 16.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Houston Cougars	3	3	6	2	12
Oklahoma Sooners	6	6	0	0	16

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Donovan Smith (Houston) — 250.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.01 EPA/play +0.38 EPA
• Jackson Arnold (Oklahoma) — 160.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.15 EPA/play -5.19 EPA

Rushing

• Jovantae Barnes (Oklahoma) — 42.0 yds -0.08 EPA
• Stacy Sneed (Houston) — 44.0 yds -0.14 EPA
• Jackson Arnold (Oklahoma) — 41.0 yds +0.11 EPA

Receiving

• Deion Burks (Oklahoma) — 8 rec · 50.0 yds +0.48 EPA
• Mekhi Mews (Houston) — 6 rec · 34.0 yds +0.52 EPA
• Stephon Johnson (Houston) — 5 rec · 57.0 yds +0.63 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Donovan Smith	Houston	32	75.0%	250	1	+0.01	+0.38
Jackson Arnold	Oklahoma	34	52.9%	160	2	-0.15	-5.19

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Houston	Oklahoma
Plays	64	60
EPA / play	-0.105	-0.139
Total EPA	-6.74	-8.32
Success rate	43.8%	30.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.012	-0.153
Rush EPA / play	-0.223	-0.120
Yards	341	250

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Oklahoma	4	10	-1.12	Pass TD
Q1	Houston	12	60	+0.62	Field goal
Q1	Oklahoma	5	19	-1.60	Punt
Q1	Houston	3	18	-0.46	Punt
Q1	Oklahoma	8	81	+6.05	Pass TD
Q2	Houston	3	1	-2.74	Punt
Q2	Oklahoma	6	16	-2.26	Punt
Q2	Houston	5	17	-0.62	Punt
Q2	Oklahoma	4	15	-1.51	Punt
Q2	Houston	3	9	+0.55	Punt
Q2	Oklahoma	3	0	-1.32	Punt
Q2	Houston	5	55	-0.54	Field goal
Q3	Houston	5	60	+0.70	Pass TD
Q3	Oklahoma	8	41	+0.79	Interception
Q3	Houston	13	36	-0.22	Punt
Q3	Oklahoma	3	1	-3.31	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith pass intercepted (-4.81 EPA)
2. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith pass to Joseph Manjack IV for a touchdown (44 yards) (+4.0 EPA)
3. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith pass to Mekhi Mews for 11 yards (3rd & 9) (+2.92 EPA)
4. Q3 · Oklahoma Sooners · Jackson Arnold pass intercepted (-2.88 EPA)
5. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith pass intercepted (-2.87 EPA)
6. Q3 · Oklahoma Sooners · Jackson Arnold rushes for 13 yards (3rd & 11) (+2.84 EPA)
7. Q2 · Oklahoma Sooners · Jackson Arnold pass to Jake Roberts for a touchdown (11 yards) (+2.71 EPA)
8. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith sacked for a loss of 11 yards (1st & 10) (-2.45 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Oklahoma Sooners controlled the final (16–12) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Donovan Smith (Houston) — 250.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Houston at -0.105 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 Oklahoma Sooners?

Houston Cougars 12, Oklahoma Sooners 16 in Week 2 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Houston Cougars vs Oklahoma Sooners?

Oklahoma Sooners won with a final score of 12–16.

Where can I find the Houston Cougars vs Oklahoma Sooners box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628345.

Who led Houston Cougars vs Oklahoma Sooners in passing?

Donovan Smith (Houston) led passers with 250.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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