King throws for 413 yards to lead Houston past Navy 49-36
D'Eriq King threw for 413 yards and three touchdowns, ran for a score and deftly directed a Houston attack that amassed 570 yards in a 49-36 victory over Navy on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Houston Cougars
49
Navy Midshipmen
36
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 7 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 49 |
| NAVY | 10 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 36 |
Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium · 33,924 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Cincinnati Bearcats | W 31-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Utah Utes | L 13-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Oklahoma State Cowboys | W 35-32 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Kansas State Wildcats | W 35-16 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs UCF Knights | W 27-17 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:06 49-36
Taylor Jackson 15 Yd pass from Garret Lewis
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Touchdown 1:58 49-30
Myles Fells 14 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 6:01 49-24
Nick Watkins 50 Yd Interception Return (Dalton Witherspoon Kick)
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Touchdown 7:45 42-24
Keith Corbin 2 Yd pass from D'Eriq King (Dalton Witherspoon Kick)
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Touchdown 0:09 35-24
Marquez Stevenson 1 Yd Run (Dalton Witherspoon Kick)
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Touchdown 5:33 28-24
Romello Brooker 14 Yd pass from D'Eriq King (Dalton Witherspoon Kick)
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Touchdown 4:52 21-24
Courtney Lark 65 Yd pass from D'Eriq King (Dalton Witherspoon Kick)
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Touchdown 5:19 14-24
Tazh Maloy 32 Yd Run (Bennett Moehring Kick)
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Touchdown 6:04 14-17
D'Eriq King 17 Yd Run (Dalton Witherspoon Kick)
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Touchdown 8:05 7-17
Zach Abey 1 Yd Run (Bennett Moehring Kick)
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Touchdown 1:50 7-10
Malcolm Perry 32 Yd Run (Bennett Moehring Kick)
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Touchdown 6:48 7-3
Patrick Carr 22 Yd Run (Dalton Witherspoon Kick)
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Field Goal 8:45 0-3
Bennett Moehring 43 Yd Field Goal
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HOU
1 play, -4 yards, 0:06 · End of Game
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NAVY 0:06
3 plays, 65 yards, 0:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:06 49-36
Taylor Jackson 15 Yd pass from Garret Lewis
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HOU 0:18
3 plays, 14 yards, 1:40 · Interception
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NAVY 1:58
15 plays, 75 yards, 4:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:58 49-30
Myles Fells 14 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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NAVY 6:01
5 plays, 20 yards, 1:44 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:01 49-24
Nick Watkins 50 Yd Interception Return (Dalton Witherspoon Kick)
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HOU 7:45
9 plays, 54 yards, 3:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:45 42-24
Keith Corbin 2 Yd pass from D'Eriq King (Dalton Witherspoon Kick)
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NAVY 10:47
7 plays, 29 yards, 4:22 · Downs
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HOU 0:09
5 plays, 71 yards, 1:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:09 35-24
Marquez Stevenson 1 Yd Run (Dalton Witherspoon Kick)
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NAVY 1:34
6 plays, 9 yards, 3:59 · Punt
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HOU 5:33
10 plays, 88 yards, 3:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:33 28-24
Romello Brooker 14 Yd pass from D'Eriq King (Dalton Witherspoon Kick)
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NAVY 8:53
9 plays, 26 yards, 6:07 · Punt
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HOU
6 plays, 29 yards, 0:47 · End of Half
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NAVY 0:47
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:33 · Punt
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HOU 2:20
1 play, 25 yards, 0:08 · Fumble
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NAVY 2:28
5 plays, 29 yards, 2:24 · Punt
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HOU 4:52
2 plays, 75 yards, 0:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:52 21-24
Courtney Lark 65 Yd pass from D'Eriq King (Dalton Witherspoon Kick)
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NAVY 5:19
2 plays, 75 yards, 0:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:19 14-24
Tazh Maloy 32 Yd Run (Bennett Moehring Kick)
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HOU 6:04
8 plays, 75 yards, 2:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:04 14-17
D'Eriq King 17 Yd Run (Dalton Witherspoon Kick)
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NAVY 8:05
12 plays, 76 yards, 6:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:05 7-17
Zach Abey 1 Yd Run (Bennett Moehring Kick)
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HOU 14:55
9 plays, 51 yards, 1:55 · Missed FG
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NAVY 1:50
9 plays, 75 yards, 4:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:50 7-10
Malcolm Perry 32 Yd Run (Bennett Moehring Kick)
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HOU 6:48
8 plays, 75 yards, 1:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:48 7-3
Patrick Carr 22 Yd Run (Dalton Witherspoon Kick)
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NAVY 8:45
9 plays, 22 yards, 5:36 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:45 0-3
Bennett Moehring 43 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 14:21
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:39 · Punt
Showing the last 37 of 37 events.
Team Stats
HOU
NAVY
29
1st Downs
26
8-10
3rd down efficiency
9-18
0-0
4th down efficiency
2-3
570
Total Yards
527
413
Passing
178
25/39
Comp/Att
10/16
10.6
Yards per pass
11.1
157
Rushing
344
25
Rushing Attempts
68
6.3
Yards per rush
5.1
3-20
Penalties
3-32
2
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
17:27
Possession
42:33
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