Houston wins long-awaited opener despite 5 turnovers
Marquez Stevenson had a 41-yard touchdown reception and a 97-yard score on a kickoff return, and Houston rolled past Tulane 49-31 on Thursday night in its long-awaited opener.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Tulane Green Wave
31
Houston Cougars
49
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TULN | 17 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
| HOU | 7 | 14 | 21 | 7 | 49 |
TDECU Stadium · 8,164 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane | L 10-60 | NCAAF |
| 10/30/26 | @ Charlotte 49ers | W 38-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs UTSA Roadrunners | L 19-42 | NCAAF |
| 10/16/26 | vs Memphis Tigers | W 31-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Army Black Knights | L 17-20 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 14:03 31-49
Marquez Stevenson 41 Yd pass from Clayton Tune (Dalton Witherspoon Kick)
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Touchdown 0:46 31-42
Kyle Porter 1 Yd Run (Dalton Witherspoon Kick)
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Touchdown 5:36 31-35
Marquez Stevenson 97 Yd Kickoff Return (Dalton Witherspoon Kick)
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Touchdown 5:53 31-28
Jha'Quan Jackson 8 Yd pass from Michael Pratt (Merek Glover Kick)
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Touchdown 7:53 24-28
Mulbah Car 3 Yd Run (Dalton Witherspoon Kick)
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Touchdown 3:53 24-21
Ke'Andre Street 23 Yd pass from Clayton Tune (Dalton Witherspoon Kick)
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Touchdown 9:47 24-14
Clayton Tune 1 Yd Run (Dalton Witherspoon Kick)
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Touchdown 13:50 24-7
Michael Pratt 1 Yd Run (Merek Glover Kick)
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Field Goal 3:50 17-7
Merek Glover 39 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:23 14-7
Jeffery Johnson 1 Yd Fumble Return (Merek Glover Kick)
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Touchdown 11:07 7-7
Mulbah Car 5 Yd Run (Dalton Witherspoon Kick)
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Touchdown 13:42 7-0
Macon Clark 64 Yd Interception Return (Merek Glover Kick)
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HOU
1 play, 7 yards, 0:40 · End of Game
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TULN 0:40
11 plays, 37 yards, 3:50 · Downs
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HOU 4:30
4 plays, 4 yards, 1:34 · Missed FG
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TULN 6:04
5 plays, 22 yards, 1:07 · Downs
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HOU 7:11
7 plays, 17 yards, 4:32 · Punt
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TULN 11:43
4 plays, -2 yards, 1:15 · Downs
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TULN 12:58
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:05 · Fumble
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HOU 14:03
2 plays, 43 yards, 0:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:03 31-49
Marquez Stevenson 41 Yd pass from Clayton Tune (Dalton Witherspoon Kick)
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TULN 14:41
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:05 · Punt
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HOU 0:46
8 plays, 60 yards, 3:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:46 31-42
Kyle Porter 1 Yd Run (Dalton Witherspoon Kick)
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TULN 4:07
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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HOU 5:36
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:36 31-35
Marquez Stevenson 97 Yd Kickoff Return (Dalton Witherspoon Kick)
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TULN 5:53
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:53 31-28
Jha'Quan Jackson 8 Yd pass from Michael Pratt (Merek Glover Kick)
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HOU 7:53
10 plays, 57 yards, 5:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:53 24-28
Mulbah Car 3 Yd Run (Dalton Witherspoon Kick)
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TULN 13:14
5 plays, 7 yards, 1:46 · Downs
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HOU
2 plays, 6 yards, 0:05 · End of Half
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TULN 0:05
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:00 · Punt
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HOU 1:05
4 plays, -4 yards, 1:11 · Punt
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TULN 2:16
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:37 · Punt
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HOU 3:53
11 plays, 68 yards, 3:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:53 24-21
Ke'Andre Street 23 Yd pass from Clayton Tune (Dalton Witherspoon Kick)
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TULN 7:41
3 plays, -5 yards, 2:06 · Punt
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HOU 9:47
10 plays, 75 yards, 4:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:47 24-14
Clayton Tune 1 Yd Run (Dalton Witherspoon Kick)
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TULN 13:50
9 plays, 50 yards, 4:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:50 24-7
Michael Pratt 1 Yd Run (Merek Glover Kick)
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HOU 3:16
2 plays, 25 yards, 0:34 · Fumble
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TULN 3:50
10 plays, 36 yards, 4:43 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:50 17-7
Merek Glover 39 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 8:33
3 plays, 6 yards, 0:50 · Punt
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HOU 9:23
2 plays, -13 yards, 0:38 · Fumble Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:23 14-7
Jeffery Johnson 1 Yd Fumble Return (Merek Glover Kick)
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TULN 10:01
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:06 · Punt
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HOU 11:07
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:07 7-7
Mulbah Car 5 Yd Run (Dalton Witherspoon Kick)
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Team Stats
TULN
HOU
16
1st Downs
22
4-16
3rd down efficiency
6-13
0-3
4th down efficiency
2-3
211
Total Yards
476
141
Passing
319
11/25
Comp/Att
20/33
5.6
Yards per pass
9.7
70
Rushing
157
45
Rushing Attempts
43
1.6
Yards per rush
3.7
8-66
Penalties
10-84
0
Turnovers
5
0
Fumbles lost
3
0
Interceptions thrown
2
28:47
Possession
31:13
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