Utah Utes vs. Houston Cougars: 2024 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Houston Cougars defeated Utah Utes 17–14 in Week 9, 2024. Final score: Utah Utes 14, Houston Cougars 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Utah Utes	6	0	6	0	14
Houston Cougars	0	6	0	9	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Isaac Wilson (Utah) — 158.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.27 EPA/play +4.05 EPA
• Zeon Chriss (Houston) — 61.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.05 EPA/play -0.45 EPA
• Brandon Rose (Utah) — 45.0 yds · -0.41 EPA/play -4.90 EPA

Rushing

• Re'Shaun Sanford II (Houston) — 72.0 yds -0.07 EPA
• Zeon Chriss (Houston) — 43.0 yds -0.17 EPA
• Micah Bernard (Utah) — 51.0 yds · 1 TD +0.00 EPA

Receiving

• Dorian Singer (Utah) — 6 rec · 54.0 yds +0.37 EPA
• Micah Bernard (Utah) — 4 rec · 25.0 yds -0.46 EPA
• Brant Kuithe (Utah) — 5 rec · 113.0 yds +1.47 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Isaac Wilson	Utah	15	86.7%	158	1	+0.27	+4.05
Zeon Chriss	Houston	9	77.8%	61	2	-0.05	-0.45
Brandon Rose	Utah	12	58.3%	45	0	-0.41	-4.90
incomplete	Houston	6	0.0%	0	0	-1.01	-6.07
incomplete	Utah	12	0.0%	0	0	-0.79	-9.45

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Utah	Houston
Plays	62	65
EPA / play	-0.192	-0.221
Total EPA	-11.91	-14.39
Success rate	30.6%	33.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.264	-0.434
Rush EPA / play	-0.070	-0.158
Yards	296	298

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Houston	4	16	-2.06	Punt
Q1	Utah	2	72	+5.83	Pass TD
Q1	Houston	6	31	-0.37	Punt
Q1	Utah	6	33	-0.27	Punt
Q1	Houston	3	-1	-3.08	Punt
Q1	Utah	3	-1	-7.70	Fumble
Q1	Houston	5	28	+0.17	Fumble
Q2	Utah	3	1	-2.06	Punt
Q2	Houston	3	23	+2.66	Pass TD
Q2	Utah	11	59	+2.38	Missed FG
Q2	Houston	7	13	-1.04	Punt
Q2	Utah	8	44	+0.17	Missed FG
Q2	Houston	1	-2	-0.92	Ended
Q3	Utah	3	7	-2.24	Punt
Q3	Houston	5	58	-0.98	Ended
Q3	Utah	3	8	-1.06	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Utah Utes · Isaac Wilson pass to Brant Kuithe for a touchdown (71 yards) (+6.57 EPA)
2. Q1 · Utah Utes · Fumble (-5.88 EPA)
3. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Zeon Chriss pass intercepted (-5.76 EPA)
4. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Fumble (-4.08 EPA)
5. Q2 · Houston Cougars · Zeon Chriss pass to Stephon Johnson for a touchdown (21 yards) (+3.98 EPA)
6. Q2 · Houston Cougars · Fumble (-3.69 EPA)
7. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Zeon Chriss rushes for 7 yards (4th & 6) (+3.31 EPA)
8. Q3 · Houston Cougars · J'Marion Burnette rushes for 54 yards (1st & 10) (+3.2 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Houston Cougars controlled the final (17–14) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Isaac Wilson (Utah) — 158.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Utah at -0.192 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 Utah Utes vs Houston Cougars?

Utah Utes 14, Houston Cougars 17 in Week 9 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Utah Utes vs Houston Cougars?

Houston Cougars won with a final score of 14–17.

Where can I find the Utah Utes vs Houston Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401636908.

Who led Utah Utes vs Houston Cougars in passing?

Isaac Wilson (Utah) led passers with 158.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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