Houston Christian Huskies 27–24 Indiana State Sycamores: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2024

Quick answer

Houston Christian Huskies defeated Indiana State Sycamores 27–24 in Week 5, 2024. Final score: Houston Christian Huskies 27, Indiana State Sycamores 24.

Game summary

Houston Christian Huskies edged Indiana State Sycamores 27–24 in Week 5 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Eli Brickhandler (Houston Christian) — 90.0 pass yds, 1 TD, -0.02 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Plez Lawrence — 158.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Zavion Taylor — 6 rec, 36.0 yds.
EPA edge: Houston Christian (-0.066/play) vs Indiana State (-0.071/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Houston Christian Huskies	15	6	3	0	27
Indiana State Sycamores	0	15	0	6	24

Scoring Map

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

HCUHouston Christian Huskies

+3OPP 21

INSTIndiana State Sycamores

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Houston Christian
Q1TD
DMDrake Martinez
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Eli Brickhandler pass to Drake Martinez for a touchdown (3 yards)
Houston Christian
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 3
Score
9-0
Field goal good from 20 yards
Houston Christian
Q1TD
EBEli Brickhandler
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-0
Eli Brickhandler rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Indiana State
Q2TD
PLPlez Lawrence
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-6
Plez Lawrence rushes 89 yards for a touchdown
Indiana State
Q2TD
SBShen Butler-Lawson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-12
Shen Butler-Lawson rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Houston Christian
Q2TD
CHCalvin Hill
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-12
Calvin Hill rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Indiana State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 21
Score
21-15
Field goal good from 38 yards
Houston Christian
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 4
Score
24-15
Field goal good from 21 yards
Indiana State
Q4TD
EOElijah Owens
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-21
Elijah Owens rushes 4 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Eli Brickhandler (Houston Christian) — 90.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.02 EPA/play -0.36 EPA
CJ Rogers (Houston Christian) — 9.0 yds · -0.70 EPA/play -7.75 EPA
Elijah Owens (Indiana State) — 160.0 yds · -0.47 EPA/play -14.51 EPA

Rushing

Plez Lawrence (Indiana State) — 158.0 yds · 1 TD +0.32 EPA
Darryle Evans (Houston Christian) — 54.0 yds -0.19 EPA
Elijah Owens (Indiana State) — 53.0 yds · 1 TD +0.33 EPA

Receiving

Zavion Taylor (Indiana State) — 6 rec · 36.0 yds -0.08 EPA
Plez Lawrence (Indiana State) — 5 rec · 22.0 yds -0.17 EPA
Rashad Rochelle (Indiana State) — 4 rec · 22.0 yds -0.66 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Eli Brickhandler	Houston Christian	19	57.9%	90	1	-0.02	-0.36
CJ Rogers	Houston Christian	11	18.2%	9	0	-0.70	-7.75
Elijah Owens	Indiana State	31	67.7%	160	0	-0.47	-14.51

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Houston Christian	Indiana State
Plays	77	73
EPA / play	-0.066	-0.071
Total EPA	-5.06	-5.20
Success rate	41.6%	38.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.270	-0.468
Rush EPA / play	+0.065	+0.222
Yards	333	428

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Houston Christian	9	51	+2.46	Pass TD
Q1	Indiana State	1	0	-0.95	Ended
Q1	Indiana State	2	-6	-2.78	Punt
Q1	Houston Christian	7	51	+0.14	Field goal
Q1	Indiana State	3	5	-2.55	Punt
Q1	Houston Christian	12	65	+4.47	Rush TD
Q1	Indiana State	7	20	-4.83	Ended
Q2	Houston Christian	8	16	-4.06	Punt
Q2	Indiana State	1	89	+7.91	Rush TD
Q2	Houston Christian	1	0	-0.80	Ended
Q2	Houston Christian	2	7	-1.10	Punt
Q2	Indiana State	12	60	+4.09	Rush TD
Q2	Houston Christian	9	88	+6.92	Rush TD
Q2	Indiana State	9	47	+1.51	Field goal
Q3	Indiana State	9	46	-1.75	Ended
Q3	Houston Christian	3	6	-1.53	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Indiana State Sycamores · Plez Lawrence rushes 89 yards for a touchdown (+7.91 EPA)
Q3 · Indiana State Sycamores · Elijah Owens pass intercepted (-5.55 EPA)
Q3 · Indiana State Sycamores · Elijah Owens rushes for 20 yards (3rd & 16) (+4.08 EPA)
Q3 · Indiana State Sycamores · Elijah Owens pass to Kevin Barnett for 16 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.34 EPA)
Q1 · Houston Christian Huskies · Penalty (3rd & 10) (+3.16 EPA)
Q4 · Indiana State Sycamores · Field goal missed (-3.14 EPA)
Q3 · Indiana State Sycamores · Lance Rees rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.02 EPA)
Q2 · Houston Christian Huskies · Eli Brickhandler rushes for 17 yards (3rd & 4) (+2.95 EPA)

Key takeaways

Houston Christian Huskies controlled the final (27–24) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Eli Brickhandler (Houston Christian) — 90.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Houston Christian at -0.066 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 Christian Huskies vs Indiana State Sycamores?

Houston Christian Huskies 27, Indiana State Sycamores 24 in Week 5 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Houston Christian Huskies vs Indiana State Sycamores?

Houston Christian Huskies won with a final score of 27–24.

Where can I find the Houston Christian Huskies vs Indiana State Sycamores box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401634172.

Who led Houston Christian Huskies vs Indiana State Sycamores in passing?

Eli Brickhandler (Houston Christian) led passers with 90.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Houston Christian Huskies at Indiana State Sycamores in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.