Houston vs. Kansas: Box score, stats and summary

The Houston Cougars (2-4, 1-2 Big 12) traveled to Kansas City to take on the Kansas Jayhawks (1-5, 0-3) in a Week 8 clash. Both teams have gotten out to lackluster starts through their first six games, with the Jayhawks looking to rebound after losing five straight games following their season-opening win over Lindenwood. Houston is coming off a win, topping TCU for a 30-19 win after a two-game skid.

This matchup began at 3:30 p.m. ET.

Houston vs. Kansas box score

Team	First Quarter	Second Quarter	Third Quarter	Fourth Quarter	Final
Houston	0	14	0	0	14
Kansas	14	14	0	14	42

Houston player stats

Quarterback:

Player	Attempts	Completions	Passing Yards	Passing TD	INT	Carries	Rushing Yards	Rushing TD
Donovan Smith	15	24	173	2	3	14	45	0
Zeon Chriss	3	4	26	0	1	2	-2	0
Ui Ale	3	5	38	0	0	2	-6	0

Rushing and receiving:

Player	Carries	Rushing Yards	Rushing TD	Receptions	Receiving Yards	Receiving TD
Re’Shaun Sanford II	3	14	0	1	-5	0
J’Marion Burnette	3	8	0	0	0	0
Stacy Sneed	3	10	0	2	26	0
Mekhi Mews	1	-2	0	6	99	1
Maliq Carr	0	0	0	2	16	0
DJ Butler	3	28	0	1	27	0
JayShon Ridgle	1	3	0	1	6	0
Devan Williams	0	0	0	3	36	0
Joseph Manjack IV	0	0	0	3	27	0
Traville Frederick Jr.	0	0	0	1	5	0
Jonah Wilson	0	0	0	1	0	0

Kicking:

Player	Field Goals	Extra Points	Total Points
Jack Martin	0/0	2/2	2

Kansas player stats

Quarterback:

Player	Attempts	Completions	Passing Yards	Passing TD	INT	Carries	Rushing Yards	Rushing TD
Jalon Daniels	16	21	247	3	0	7	58	1
Cole Ballard	0	0	0	0	0	1	16	0

Rushing and receiving:

Player	Carries	Rushing Yards	Rushing TD	Receptions	Receiving Yards	Receiving TD
Devin Neal	17	108	2	3	26	0
Luke Grimm	1	37	0	1	9	0
Daniel Hishaw Jr.	2	8	0	0	0	0
Lawrence Arnold	0	0	0	4	80	0
Quentin Skinner	0	0	0	2	59	1
Trevor Wilson	1	-11	0	1	29	0
Trevor Kardell	0	0	0	3	39	0
Jared Casey	0	0	0	2	5	2
Sevion Morrison	2	39	0	0	0	0

Kicking:

Player	Field Goals	Extra Points	Total Points
Tabor Allen	0/1	6/6	6

Houston vs. Kansas game summary

The Jayhawks drew first blood, capping off an eye-popping nine-minute drive with a touchdown pass from Jalon Daniels to go up 7-0 with six minutes remaining in the first quarter. Kansas' opening drive featured 15 plays that racked up 71 yards. Kansas' star defensive back Cobee Bryant ended Houston's opening drive with an interception to give the Jayhawks' offense the ball.

The Jayhawks quickly capitalized with a 48-yard bomb to Quentin Skinner to increase their lead to 14-0 with just over two minutes left in the opening period. After forcing a punt on Houston's second offensive drive, Kansas capped off a six-play, 84-yard drive with a third-straight touchdown to extend their lead to 21-0 with under 10 minutes remaining in the first half.

After responding with a touchdown, Houston's defense allowed a fourth-straight touchdown to bring the score to 28-7 with just three minutes remaining in the first half. The Cougars reeled it back in on their next drive, scoring their second-straight touchdown to cut Kansas' lead to 28-14. Looking to extend their lead, Houston quarterback Donovan Smith threw a second interception to Cobee Bryant, keeping the score at 28-14 going into the locker rooms at halftime.

After receiving the ball to start the second half, Houston’s Donovan Smith threw a second interception to Cobee Bryant, the Jayhawks cornerback’s third of the game.

Both Kansas and Houston entered the fourth quarter without scoring in the third period. Jalon Daniels capped off an eight-play, 87-yard drive with a six-yard rushing touchdown to extend Kansas’ lead to 35-14 in the opening minute of the fourth quarter.

On Houston’s opening drive of the fourth quarter, Smith threw his third interception of the game and the fourth for the Cougars’ offense. The Jayhawks couldn’t capitalize on the turnover, as Tabor Allen missed a 47-yard field goal in a scarce defensive stand for Houston this afternoon.

After a turnover on downs, Kansas punched in their sixth touchdown of the game as Devin Neal highlighted the drive with a 54-yard scamper and a five-yard touchdown run, extending the lead to 42-14 and sealing the win for the Jayhawks.