Houston Cougars vs. Cincinnati Bearcats: 2024 Week 4 Recap

Quick answer

Cincinnati Bearcats defeated Houston Cougars 34– in Week 4, 2024. Final score: Houston Cougars , Cincinnati Bearcats 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Houston Cougars	0	0	0	0
Cincinnati Bearcats	12	9	6	3	34

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Brendan Sorsby (Cincinnati) — 183.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.80 EPA/play +12.85 EPA
• Brady Lichtenberg (Cincinnati) — 21.0 yds · -0.10 EPA/play -0.50 EPA
• Zeon Chriss (Houston) — 12.0 yds · -0.86 EPA/play -5.16 EPA

Rushing

• Corey Kiner (Cincinnati) — 78.0 yds · 1 TD -0.16 EPA
• Donovan Smith (Houston) — 27.0 yds -0.01 EPA
• Zeon Chriss (Houston) — 34.0 yds +0.45 EPA

Receiving

• Sterling Berkhalter (Cincinnati) — 3 rec · 60.0 yds +1.12 EPA
• Joe Royer (Cincinnati) — 3 rec · 41.0 yds +1.53 EPA
• Joseph Manjack IV (Houston) — 2 rec · 51.0 yds +1.62 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brendan Sorsby	Cincinnati	16	75.0%	183	2	+0.80	+12.85
Brady Lichtenberg	Cincinnati	5	60.0%	21	0	-0.10	-0.50
Zeon Chriss	Houston	6	33.3%	12	0	-0.86	-5.16
Donovan Smith	Houston	16	68.8%	74	0	-0.35	-5.60

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Houston	Cincinnati
Plays	54	57
EPA / play	-0.278	+0.147
Total EPA	-15.00	+8.39
Success rate	33.3%	47.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.489	+0.588
Rush EPA / play	-0.132	-0.110
Yards	234	362

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Cincinnati	3	7	-2.25	Punt
Q1	Houston	3	1	-4.50	Interception
Q1	Cincinnati	3	37	+3.62	Pass TD
Q1	Houston	9	13	-2.60	Punt
Q1	Cincinnati	4	74	+4.67	Rush TD
Q1	Houston	9	77	+2.76	Missed FG
Q2	Cincinnati	12	65	+5.01	Pass TD
Q2	Houston	3	-2	-1.98	Punt
Q2	Cincinnati	5	25	-1.25	Field goal
Q2	Houston	6	21	-0.27	Punt
Q2	Cincinnati	1	0	-0.51	Ended
Q3	Houston	5	49	-1.60	Fumble
Q3	Cincinnati	8	89	+5.85	Rush TD
Q3	Houston	10	30	-3.04	Ended
Q3	Cincinnati	3	2	-2.73	Punt
Q3	Houston	6	45	-2.33	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith pass to Joseph Manjack IV for 52 yards (1st & 10) (+3.91 EPA)
2. Q2 · Houston Cougars · Field goal missed (-3.67 EPA)
3. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Zeon Chriss rushes for 3 yards (4th & 2) (+3.48 EPA)
4. Q1 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Brendan Sorsby pass to Xzavier Henderson for a touchdown (19 yards) (+3.2 EPA)
5. Q1 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Corey Kiner rushes 44 yards for a touchdown (+3.17 EPA)
6. Q2 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Brendan Sorsby pass to Xzavier Henderson for a touchdown (15 yards) (+2.94 EPA)
7. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Fumble (-2.9 EPA)
8. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Fumble (-2.69 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Cincinnati Bearcats controlled the final (34–) in Week 4.
• Passing edge: Brendan Sorsby (Cincinnati) — 183.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Cincinnati at 0.147 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 Cincinnati Bearcats?

Houston Cougars 0, Cincinnati Bearcats 34 in Week 4 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Houston Cougars vs Cincinnati Bearcats?

Cincinnati Bearcats won with a final score of 0–34.

Where can I find the Houston Cougars vs Cincinnati Bearcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401636873.

Who led Houston Cougars vs Cincinnati Bearcats in passing?

Brendan Sorsby (Cincinnati) led passers with 183.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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