Houston Cougars 24–16 Arizona State Sun Devils: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2025

Quick answer

Houston Cougars defeated Arizona State Sun Devils 24–16 in Week 9, 2025. Final score: Houston Cougars 24, Arizona State Sun Devils 16.

Game summary

Houston Cougars beat Arizona State Sun Devils 24–16 in Week 9 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: o Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt (Arizona State) — 242.0 pass yds, +0.27 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #12 M.McClain caught at UH — 3 rec, 113.0 yds.
EPA edge: Arizona State (+0.237/play) vs Houston (-0.060/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Houston Cougars	9	0	18	0	24
Arizona State Sun Devils	0	0	0	15	16

Scoring Map

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

HOUHouston Cougars

+3OPP 9

OPP EZ

+3OPP 30

OPP EZ

ASUArizona State Sun Devils

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Houston
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 9
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 26 yards
Houston
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-0
Rushing touchdown
Houston
Q3TD
#T#9 T.Koziol caught at 00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-0
#9 T.Koziol caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (7 yards)
Houston
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-0
Rushing touchdown
Houston
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-0
Rushing touchdown
Arizona State
Q4TD
#C#9 C.Harpole caught at UH
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-6
#9 C.Harpole caught at UH catch for a touchdown (3 yards)
Arizona State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 30
Score
27-9
Field goal good from 47 yards
Arizona State
Q4TD
#C#7 C.Metayer caught at UH
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-15
#7 C.Metayer caught at UH catch for a touchdown (27 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

o Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt (Arizona State) — 242.0 yds · +0.27 EPA/play +8.74 EPA
No Huddle-Shotgun #1 C.Weigman (Houston) — 173.0 yds · +0.17 EPA/play +3.74 EPA
Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt (Arizona State) — 25.0 yds · +3.54 EPA/play +3.54 EPA

Receiving

#12 M.McClain caught at UH (Arizona State) — 3 rec · 113.0 yds +2.62 EPA
#9 T.Koziol caught at UH (Houston) — 3 rec · 25.0 yds +0.23 EPA
#9 T.Koziol thrown to 00 (Houston) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.96 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	EPA/play	Total EPA
o Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt	Arizona State	33	42.4%	242	+0.27	+8.74
No Huddle-Shotgun #1 C.Weigman	Houston	22	68.2%	173	+0.17	+3.74
Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt	Arizona State	1	100.0%	25	+3.54	+3.54
#1 C.Weigman	Houston	1	100.0%	13	+0.80	+0.80
2) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.Sims	Arizona State	1	100.0%	11	+0.60	+0.60
8) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.Sims	Arizona State	1	0.0%	0	+0.36	+0.36

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Houston	Arizona State
Plays	71	65
EPA / play	-0.060	+0.237
Total EPA	-4.24	+15.43
Success rate	42.3%	38.5%
Pass EPA / play	+0.274	+0.178
Rush EPA / play	-0.230	+0.420
Yards	384	408

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Houston	9	73	+0.22	Field goal
Q1	Arizona State	9	69	+7.46	Missed FG
Q1	Houston	10	80	+5.33	Rush TD
Q1	Arizona State	3	-8	-3.31	Punt
Q2	Houston	6	18	-1.28	Punt
Q2	Arizona State	3	26	+1.87	Fumble
Q2	Houston	3	3	-1.93	Punt
Q2	Arizona State	3	8	-0.21	Punt
Q2	Houston	3	5	-1.10	Punt
Q2	Arizona State	8	49	+1.05	Punt
Q2	Houston	2	14	-0.53	Ended
Q3	Arizona State	3	8	-1.95	Punt
Q3	Houston	6	62	+4.80	Pass TD
Q3	Arizona State	10	55	+1.63	Missed FG
Q3	Houston	10	77	+5.72	Rush TD
Q3	Arizona State	8	75	+6.12	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Houston Cougars · Fumble (-10.99 EPA)
Q4 · Arizona State Sun Devils · o Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt to #12 M.McClain caught at UH — Pass Completion (36 yards) (+6.66 EPA)
Q4 · Arizona State Sun Devils · #7 C.Metayer caught at UH catch for a touchdown (27 yards) (+5.02 EPA)
Q4 · Houston Cougars · Rush (1st & 3) (-5.0 EPA)
Q2 · Arizona State Sun Devils · Fumble (-4.69 EPA)
Q1 · Arizona State Sun Devils · Rush (4th & 2) (+3.84 EPA)
Q1 · Arizona State Sun Devils · Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt pass to #12 M.McClain caught at 42 for 25 yards (1st & 10) (+3.54 EPA)
Q4 · Arizona State Sun Devils · o Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt pass to #12 M.McClain caught at UH for 36 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.5 EPA)

Key takeaways

Houston Cougars controlled the final (24–16) in Week 9.
Passing edge: o Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt (Arizona State) — 242.0 yds.
EPA edge: Arizona State at 0.237 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Houston Cougars vs Arizona State Sun Devils?

Houston Cougars 24, Arizona State Sun Devils 16 in Week 9 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Houston Cougars vs Arizona State Sun Devils?

Houston Cougars won with a final score of 24–16.

Where can I find the Houston Cougars vs Arizona State Sun Devils box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401756929.

Who led Houston Cougars vs Arizona State Sun Devils in passing?

o Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt (Arizona State) led passers with 242.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Houston Cougars at Arizona State Sun Devils in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.