Houston Cougars vs. Kansas Jayhawks: 2024 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Kansas Jayhawks defeated Houston Cougars 42–14 in Week 8, 2024. Final score: Houston Cougars 14, Kansas Jayhawks 42.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Houston Cougars	0	12	0	0	14
Kansas Jayhawks	12	12	0	12	42

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jalon Daniels (Kansas) — 255.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.88 EPA/play +18.51 EPA
• Donovan Smith (Houston) — 149.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.02 EPA/play -0.67 EPA
• Ui Ale (Houston) — 46.0 yds · -0.17 EPA/play -0.99 EPA

Rushing

• Devin Neal (Kansas) — 112.0 yds · 2 TD +0.14 EPA
• Donovan Smith (Houston) — 73.0 yds +0.26 EPA
• Jalon Daniels (Kansas) — 58.0 yds · 1 TD +0.94 EPA

Receiving

• Mekhi Mews (Houston) — 6 rec · 99.0 yds +1.94 EPA
• Lawrence Arnold (Kansas) — 4 rec · 80.0 yds +1.72 EPA
• Trevor Kardell (Kansas) — 3 rec · 47.0 yds +0.77 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jalon Daniels	Kansas	21	76.2%	255	3	+0.88	+18.51
Donovan Smith	Houston	29	51.7%	149	2	-0.02	-0.67
Ui Ale	Houston	6	50.0%	46	0	-0.17	-0.99
Zeon Chriss	Houston	5	60.0%	20	0	-0.38	-1.92

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Houston	Kansas
Plays	66	54
EPA / play	+0.003	+0.573
Total EPA	+0.18	+30.96
Success rate	40.9%	61.1%
Pass EPA / play	-0.090	+0.881
Rush EPA / play	+0.145	+0.377
Yards	358	503

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Kansas	15	71	+5.79	Pass TD
Q1	Houston	6	18	-4.26	Interception
Q1	Kansas	1	48	+3.40	Pass TD
Q1	Houston	5	15	-1.82	Punt
Q2	Kansas	6	86	+6.43	Rush TD
Q2	Houston	9	76	+7.36	Pass TD
Q2	Kansas	7	77	+6.13	Pass TD
Q2	Houston	5	75	+6.85	Pass TD
Q2	Kansas	3	7	-0.50	Punt
Q2	Houston	4	13	-1.14	Interception
Q2	Kansas	1	-1	0.00	Ended
Q3	Houston	7	44	+2.20	Interception
Q3	Kansas	3	10	-0.85	Punt
Q3	Houston	7	4	-2.58	Punt
Q3	Kansas	8	97	+6.99	Rush TD
Q4	Houston	4	10	-2.93	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith pass to Mekhi Mews for a touchdown (52 yards) (+5.64 EPA)
2. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Zeon Chriss pass intercepted (-4.44 EPA)
3. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith pass intercepted (-4.13 EPA)
4. Q2 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith pass to Stacy Sneed for a touchdown (23 yards) (+3.79 EPA)
5. Q2 · Kansas Jayhawks · Jalon Daniels pass to Lawrence Arnold for 40 yards (3rd & 4) (+3.61 EPA)
6. Q1 · Kansas Jayhawks · Jalon Daniels rushes for 2 yards (4th & 1) (+3.51 EPA)
7. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith rushes for 15 yards (3rd & 13) (+3.49 EPA)
8. Q1 · Kansas Jayhawks · Jalon Daniels pass to Quentin Skinner for a touchdown (48 yards) (+3.4 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Kansas Jayhawks controlled the final (42–14) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Jalon Daniels (Kansas) — 255.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Kansas at 0.573 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 Kansas Jayhawks?

Houston Cougars 14, Kansas Jayhawks 42 in Week 8 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Houston Cougars vs Kansas Jayhawks?

Kansas Jayhawks won with a final score of 14–42.

Where can I find the Houston Cougars vs Kansas Jayhawks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401636901.

Who led Houston Cougars vs Kansas Jayhawks in passing?

Jalon Daniels (Kansas) led passers with 255.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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