Texas derails Houston’s last-chance drive for a 31-24 win

HOUSTON — CJ Baxter rushed 16 yards for a landing with 5½ mins left within the fourth quarter, and No. 8 Texas stopped Houston on 4th-and-1 within the ultimate minute on learn how to a 31-24 win over Houston on Saturday.

Jonathon Brooks rushed for 99 yards and Xavier Worthy had 92 receiving yards and a landing for Texas (6-1, 3-1 Big 12).

Quinn Ewers used to be 23 of 29 for 211 yards and two touchdowns, however exited after taking a hit on a scramble past due within the 3rd quarter. Ewers used to be changed via Maalik Murphy at the Longhorns’ first drive of the fourth quarter. There used to be no instant phrase on Ewers’ situation.

Texas outgained Houston 141-14 in dashing yards, however Houston (3-4, 1-3) outgained Texas 392-360 in general yards.

After the groups traded box targets, Baxter rushed for a 16-yard TD to present Texas a past due 31-24 lead. Houston had a likelihood to tie it past due, however on fourth down on the 9, Donovan Smith threw an incomplete go with 1:03 ultimate, finishing the Cougars’ disappointed bid.

Ewers threw landing passes of 14 and 42 yards within the opening quarters, and Savion Red scored on a 1-yard run as Texas constructed a 21-0 lead with 12:49 left within the first part.

Donovan Smith used to be 32 of 46 for 378 yards and 3 touchdowns. Smith threw scoring passes of 32 and three yards to Matthew Golden, and a 21-yarder to Joseph Manjack IV because the Cougars tied it at 21 with 12:29 ultimate within the 3rd quarter.

Manjack stuck six passes for 88 yards, Samuel Brown stuck 4 passes for 80 yards and Golden stuck seven passes for 88 yards for Houston.

The takeaway

Texas: The Longhorns ruled the hole 22½ mins as they constructed a 21-0 lead. … Texas’ secondary struggled towards Houston’s passing offense. … Texas dedicated six consequences for 60 yards and struggled on 3rd downs, going 3 of 12. Texas used to be 3 of five on fourth downs.

Houston: The Cougars have been ready to get again into the sport via nearly totally forsaking the run recreation. … Houston dedicated one penalty for 15 yards. … Houston additionally struggled on 3rd downs, going 4 for 13. The Cougars have been 2 of three on fourth downs.

Series historical past

Texas stepped forward to 17-7-2 towards Houston and has received 8 instantly video games. It used to be the primary assembly between the colleges since 2002.

Poll implications

Texas may just transfer up within the scores after the exciting win.

Up subsequent

Texas: Hosts BYU on Saturday.

Houston: Travels to Kansas State on Saturday.