Week 1, 2027

Played in Houston, TX, weather: 89 degrees, fair, calm.
Houston won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Darrin Mathews kicked off 74 yards from the TEN30. Touchback.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU20 (1Q: 15:00) Brad Barnett ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Mitch Farmer, assisted by CB Van Pavkovich.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-HOU21 (1Q: 14:25) The Sheriff Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Earl Rader. DT Victor Borders drove right through Kendrick Stevenson to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-9-HOU21 (1Q: 14:15) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Carlton Robinson for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DT Victor Borders, assisted by CB Lewis Chodzinski. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Tennessee's Bob Knotts was hurt on the play.
4-5-HOU25 (1Q: 13:46) Richie Lake punted 32 yards. John Murphy returned the kick 5 yards to the TEN48. Tackled by Kelly Madera.
Tennessee: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-TEN48 (1Q: 13:36) Shaun Hall ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Oscar Battle, assisted by CB Andy Inthapany.
Tennessee: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-HOU48 (1Q: 12:55) Shaun Hall ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Lewis Lee, assisted by ILB Raymond Wilcox.
Tennessee: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-HOU46 (1Q: 12:21) Shaun Hall ran around the left tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Keith Small. Key block delivered by Jumbo Nathan.
Tennessee: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU34 (1Q: 11:45) J.C. Devine kept the ball, running inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Dean Barber.
Tennessee: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-HOU30 (1Q: 11:16) J.C. Devine pass completed to WR Winston Wilkins for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Canas. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Tennessee: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU14 (1Q: 10:41) J.C. Devine pass completed to WR Hunter Dostoyevsky for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Wendell Giefeke. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Tennessee: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Lee is blitzing.
1-3-HOU03 (1Q: 10:07) Shaun Hall ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Joey Boose, assisted by S Harold Mason.
Tennessee: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-2-HOU02 (1Q: 09:39) Shaun Hall ran around the left tackle for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Alan Randle. Tennessee 6, Houston 0
(1Q: 09:39) Extra point by Darrin Mathews was good. Tennessee 7, Houston 0
(1Q: 09:29) Darrin Mathews kicked off 74 yards from the TEN30. Touchback.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU20 (1Q: 09:29) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Tracy Wagner. DE Dixon Garrett hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-HOU20 (1Q: 09:25) The Sheriff Brodie pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Tom Olivas. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU34 (1Q: 08:42) The Sheriff Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Earl Rader. DE Dixon Garrett hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-HOU34 (1Q: 08:34) The Sheriff Brodie pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 31 yards. Tackled by CB Tom Olivas. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Rader gained 25 yards after the catch.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-TEN35 (1Q: 07:56) Brad Barnett ran around right end for -3 yards. Tackled by DT James Hill, assisted by ILB Mitch Farmer. Houston's Jamal Lemke was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor foot injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-13-TEN38 (1Q: 07:30) Brad Barnett ran around left end for 4 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Craig Harper. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-23-TEN48 (1Q: 07:21) The Sheriff Brodie pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Lewis Chodzinski. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Rader gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Cooks is blitzing.
3-8-TEN33 (1Q: 06:55) Heath Brodie sacked by S Ike Cooks and DE Dixon Garrett for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Darryl Akiyama.
4-16-TEN41 (1Q: 06:10) Richie Lake punted 34 yards. John Murphy returned the kick 6 yards to the TEN13. Tackled by Kurt Snyder.
Tennessee: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-TEN13 (1Q: 06:02) Shaun Hall ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Keith Small.
Tennessee: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-TEN16 (1Q: 05:25) J.C. Devine scrambled for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Joey Boose.
Tennessee: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-9-TEN14 (1Q: 04:49) J.C. Devine pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jimmy Banks. DE Sam Taliancich hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-9-TEN14 (1Q: 04:43) Frankie Bertolone punted 45 yards. Earl Rader returned the kick 9 yards to the HOU50. Tackled by Ernie Bernstein.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU50 (1Q: 04:35) Brad Barnett ran around left end for 46 yards. Tackled by S Ike Cooks. Key block delivered by Nick Diaz. Diaz ran over Victor Borders to set up the play.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-4-TEN04 (1Q: 03:54) Brad Barnett ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Ike Cooks.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-TEN02 (1Q: 03:12) Brad Barnett ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Lewis Chodzinski, assisted by ILB Mitch Farmer.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Farmer and Cooks are blitzing.
3-2-TEN02 (1Q: 02:29) Heath Brodie pass completed to RB Jackie Barber for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Tennessee 7, Houston 6
(1Q: 02:29) Extra point by Darrin Borders was good. Houston 7, Tennessee 7
(1Q: 02:22) Richie Lake kicked off 64 yards from the HOU30. Lewis Chodzinski returned the ball 17 yards to the TEN23. Tackled by Kurt Snyder.
Tennessee: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-TEN23 (1Q: 02:01) Deion Mendola ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Oscar Battle.
Tennessee: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-TEN25 (1Q: 01:22) J.C. Devine sacked by DE Sam Taliancich for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by J.T. Welbourn.
Tennessee: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-13-TEN20 (1Q: 00:39) J.C. Devine pass completed to TE Sam Houston for 11 yards. Tackled by S Harold Mason, assisted by OLB Spencer Doyle. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Houston was called for Defensive Holding.
Tennessee: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Doyle is blitzing.
1-10-TEN25 (1Q: 00:29) Deion Mendola ran around the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Oscar Battle, assisted by S Harold Mason. Key block delivered by Jumbo Nathan.
Start of second quarter.
Tennessee: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-TEN36 (2Q: 15:00) J.C. Devine pass completed to WR Winston Wilkins for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Canas. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Tennessee: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-TEN40 (2Q: 14:16) Deion Mendola ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Andy Inthapany.
Tennessee: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-1-TEN45 (2Q: 13:54) Shaun Hall ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Canas, assisted by S Harold Mason. Key block delivered by Buddy Coombs.
Tennessee: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU46 (2Q: 13:14) J.C. Devine pass was dropped by TE Jimmy Banks. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Tennessee: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-HOU46 (2Q: 13:07) Shaun Hall ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Shawn Fazande. Tennessee's Curtis Almanza was hurt on the play.
Tennessee: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-HOU43 (2Q: 12:23) J.C. Devine pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Sam Houston. DE Chester Moss hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-7-HOU43 (2Q: 12:17) Frankie Bertolone punted 42 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the HOU01.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU01 (2Q: 12:08) Jackie Barber ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Dixon Garrett.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-HOU03 (2Q: 11:38) Jackie Barber ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Lewis Chodzinski, assisted by S Ike Cooks.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-HOU06 (2Q: 11:02) Jackie Barber ran around left end for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Van Pavkovich. Key block delivered by Kendrick Stevenson.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU19 (2Q: 10:22) Brad Barnett ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Donny Blackburn.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-HOU21 (2Q: 09:44) Michael Whitley ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Ike Cooks.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-6-HOU23 (2Q: 09:20) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Scottie Walters for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Tom Olivas. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU44 (2Q: 08:50) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Earl Rader. CB John Murphy defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-HOU44 (2Q: 08:42) Heath Brodie pass was dropped by WR Scottie Walters.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Cooks is blitzing.
3-10-HOU44 (2Q: 08:32) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Tom Olivas. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-TEN39 (2Q: 07:56) Brad Barnett ran a trap outside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Lewis Chodzinski.
Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-TEN36 (2Q: 07:15) Brad Barnett ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT James Hill, assisted by S Ike Cooks.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-TEN34 (2Q: 06:31) Brad Barnett ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Mitch Farmer, assisted by DE Peter Lynn.
4-1-TEN30 (2Q: 05:56) Darrin Borders attempted a 47 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar.
Tennessee: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-TEN37 (2Q: 05:49) Shaun Hall ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Lewis Lee, assisted by S Harold Mason. PENALTY: Houston was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
Tennessee: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU46 (2Q: 05:41) Shaun Hall ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Joey Boose.
Tennessee: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-HOU42 (2Q: 04:59) Deion Mendola ran a trap outside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Raymond Wilcox, assisted by DE Terrell Fulkerson.
Tennessee: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-HOU41 (2Q: 04:25) Shaun Hall ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Crusher Wilcox. PENALTY: Tennessee was called for Illegal Use of the Hands. The penalty was declined.
4-2-HOU38 (2Q: 04:15) Frankie Bertolone punted 38 yards. Touchback.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 04:10) Jackie Barber ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Mitch Farmer, assisted by DT Victor Borders. Key block delivered by Josh Buckner.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU30 (2Q: 03:25) The Sheriff Brodie pass completed to WR Dusty Bottoms Lemke for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Van Pavkovich. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Lemke gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU47 (2Q: 02:37) The Sheriff Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kurt Snyder. DE Jumbo Fein hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-HOU47 (2Q: 02:26) Brad Barnett ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Ike Cooks.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-8-HOU49 (2Q: 02:00) The Sheriff Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Scottie Walters. CB Van Pavkovich defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-8-HOU49 (2Q: 01:54) Richie Lake punted 51 yards. Touchback.
Tennessee: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-TEN20 (2Q: 01:47) J.C. Devine pass was thrown incomplete, intended for FB B.J. Sunia.
Tennessee: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Doyle is blitzing.
2-10-TEN20 (2Q: 01:39) J.C. Devine pass was dropped by TE Sam Houston. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Tennessee: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-TEN20 (2Q: 01:31) J.C. Devine pass completed to WR Winston Wilkins for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Canas, assisted by OLB Spencer Doyle. Wilkins gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Tennessee: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-TEN33 (2Q: 00:45) J.C. Devine pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jimmy Banks. CB Fred Lemons defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Tennessee: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-TEN33 (2Q: 00:38) J.C. Devine scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Harold Mason.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Richie Lake kicked off 60 yards from the HOU30. Lewis Chodzinski returned the ball 19 yards to the TEN29. Tackled by Kurt Snyder. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offsides on the Kickoff. The penalty was declined.
Tennessee: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-TEN29 (3Q: 14:25) Shaun Hall ran a trap outside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Keith Small. Key block delivered by Cory Owens.
Tennessee: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-2-TEN37 (3Q: 13:52) Deion Mendola ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Wendell Giefeke, assisted by ILB Raymond Wilcox. Key block delivered by Cory Owens.
Tennessee: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-TEN39 (3Q: 13:06) Shaun Hall ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Harold Mason.
Tennessee: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Doyle is blitzing.
2-7-TEN42 (3Q: 12:30) Deion Mendola ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Sam Taliancich. Key block delivered by Buddy Coombs. Coombs ran over Wendell Giefeke to set up the play.
Tennessee: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Lee is blitzing.
1-10-HOU50 (3Q: 12:03) J.C. Devine pass completed to WR Winston Wilkins for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Canas. Wilkins gained 3 yards after the catch.
Tennessee: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU28 (3Q: 11:17) J.C. Devine pass was dropped by WR Winston Wilkins.
Tennessee: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-HOU28 (3Q: 11:09) J.C. Devine pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Winston Wilkins. CB Joey Boose defended the pass.
Tennessee: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-10-HOU28 (3Q: 11:03) J.C. Devine pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Sam Houston. DT Wendell Giefeke hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-10-HOU28 (3Q: 10:56) Darrin Mathews attempted a 45 yard field goal and succeeded. Tennessee 10, Houston 7
(3Q: 10:51) Darrin Mathews kicked off 62 yards from the TEN30. Michael Whitley returned the ball 33 yards to the HOU41. Tackled by Paul Webber.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU41 (3Q: 10:23) Brad Barnett ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by CB John Murphy.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-11-HOU40 (3Q: 09:46) Brad Barnett ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Marty Springer, assisted by DE Dixon Garrett.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-11-HOU40 (3Q: 09:14) Jackie Barber ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Dixon Garrett, assisted by S Ike Cooks. Key block delivered by Nick Diaz.
4-3-HOU48 (3Q: 08:48) Richie Lake punted 41 yards. Hunter Dostoyevsky called for a fair catch at the TEN11.
Tennessee: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Doyle is blitzing.
1-10-TEN11 (3Q: 08:40) Shaun Hall ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Spencer Doyle, assisted by ILB Shawn Fazande.
Tennessee: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-TEN13 (3Q: 07:56) Shaun Hall ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Chester Moss.
Tennessee: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-8-TEN13 (3Q: 07:31) Deion Mendola ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Keith Small. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
4-8-TEN13 (3Q: 06:58) Frankie Bertolone punted 46 yards. Earl Rader returned the kick 19 yards to the TEN40. Tackled by B.J. Sunia.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-TEN40 (3Q: 06:48) The Sheriff Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dusty Bottoms Lemke. S Ike Cooks defended the pass.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-TEN40 (3Q: 06:39) Brad Barnett ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Mitch Farmer, assisted by OLB Marty Springer.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-6-TEN36 (3Q: 05:58) The Sheriff Brodie pass completed to FB Joey Crawford for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Mitch Farmer. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-3-TEN33 (3Q: 05:18) Darrin Borders attempted a 50 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 10, Tennessee 10
(3Q: 05:10) Richie Lake kicked off 57 yards from the HOU30. Lewis Chodzinski returned the ball 15 yards to the TEN28. Tackled by Kurt Snyder.
Tennessee: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-TEN28 (3Q: 04:46) J.C. Devine scrambled for 41 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando. PENALTY: Houston was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
Tennessee: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU16 (3Q: 04:34) J.C. Devine pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Sam Houston. DT Clay Raymer blocked the pass.
Tennessee: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-HOU16 (3Q: 04:25) J.C. Devine pass completed to TE Sam Houston for 16 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Houston gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Tennessee 16, Houston 10
(3Q: 04:25) Extra point by Darrin Mathews was good. Tennessee 17, Houston 10
(3Q: 04:15) Darrin Mathews kicked off 64 yards from the TEN30. Michael Whitley returned the ball 18 yards to the HOU24. Tackled by Deron O'Donnell.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU24 (3Q: 03:46) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Earl Rader. OLB Marty Springer defended the pass.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-HOU24 (3Q: 03:38) The Sheriff Brodie pass completed to RB Brad Barnett for 22 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Donny Blackburn. Barnett gained 22 yards after the catch.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Springer is blitzing.
1-10-HOU46 (3Q: 02:59) Brad Barnett ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Lewis Chodzinski, assisted by DT Victor Borders. Key block delivered by Kendrick Stevenson.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Sheldon is blitzing.
2-5-TEN49 (3Q: 02:28) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Dusty Bottoms Lemke for 7 yards. Tackled by S Gerald Mendelssohn. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Lemke gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Sheldon is blitzing.
1-10-TEN42 (3Q: 01:49) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Olivas is blitzing.
1-15-TEN47 (3Q: 01:42) Jackie Barber ran around left end for 6 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Ike Cooks, assisted by CB Van Pavkovich. Key block delivered by Louie Kleaver. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-25-HOU43 (3Q: 01:33) Brad Barnett ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Peter Lynn, assisted by DE Jumbo Fein. Key block delivered by Josh Buckner.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-19-HOU49 (3Q: 01:03) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kurt Snyder. OLB Marty Springer defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-19-HOU49 (3Q: 00:54) Heath Brodie pass was intended for WR Earl Rader and was intercepted by CB Lewis Chodzinski at the TEN17. The interception was returned 6 yards. Tackled by Tracy Wagner. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Tennessee: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Wilcox is blitzing.
1-10-TEN23 (3Q: 00:42) Shaun Hall ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando. Key block delivered by Alan Randle.
Tennessee: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-TEN31 (3Q: 00:09) J.C. Devine pass completed to WR Winston Wilkins for 27 yards. Tackled by CB Fred Lemons. Wilkins gained 5 yards after the catch.
Start of fourth quarter.
Tennessee: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU42 (4Q: 15:00) J.C. Devine pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Winston Wilkins. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Tennessee: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-HOU42 (4Q: 14:53) Deion Mendola ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando.
Tennessee: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-4-HOU36 (4Q: 14:16) Deion Mendola ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Lewis Lee, assisted by CB Andy Inthapany.
4-4-HOU36 (4Q: 13:41) Darrin Mathews attempted a 53 yard field goal and missed wide to the right.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Springer is blitzing.
1-10-HOU43 (4Q: 13:33) Brad Barnett ran a draw inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT James Hill, assisted by ILB Mitch Farmer.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-HOU46 (4Q: 13:00) Brad Barnett ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Dixon Garrett, assisted by OLB Marty Springer.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-HOU50 (4Q: 12:24) The Sheriff Brodie pass completed to WR Kurt Snyder for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Gerald Mendelssohn, assisted by ILB Mitch Farmer. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-4-HOU49 (4Q: 11:49) Richie Lake punted 42 yards. John Murphy returned the kick 3 yards to the TEN12. Tackled by Jackie Barber.
Tennessee: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-TEN12 (4Q: 11:40) J.C. Devine pass completed to RB Deion Mendola for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Shawn Fazande.
Tennessee: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-TEN16 (4Q: 11:09) J.C. Devine pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jimmy Banks. DE Oscar Battle hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Tennessee: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-6-TEN16 (4Q: 11:00) Shaun Hall ran inside the right tackle for 84 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by B.J. Sunia. Tennessee 23, Houston 10
(4Q: 11:00) Extra point by Darrin Mathews was good. Tennessee 24, Houston 10
(4Q: 10:45) Darrin Mathews kicked off 76 yards from the TEN30. Touchback.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 10:45) Brad Barnett ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Donny Blackburn, assisted by DT Victor Borders.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-11-HOU19 (4Q: 10:12) Brad Barnett ran around right end for 12 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT James Hill, assisted by S Donny Blackburn. Key block delivered by Kendrick Stevenson.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU31 (4Q: 09:47) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Earl Rader. S Donny Blackburn defended the pass.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-HOU31 (4Q: 09:37) Brad Barnett ran around left end for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Marty Springer, assisted by CB John Murphy. Key block delivered by Nick Diaz.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU42 (4Q: 09:04) Brad Barnett ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Marty Springer.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-HOU44 (4Q: 08:34) Brad Barnett ran outside the right tackle for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Tom Olivas. Key block delivered by Nick Diaz.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-TEN33 (4Q: 08:02) Brad Barnett ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Mitch Farmer, assisted by S Ike Cooks.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-TEN30 (4Q: 07:26) Brad Barnett ran inside the left guard for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Lewis Chodzinski, assisted by DT Craig Harper. Key block delivered by Nick Diaz.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-TEN18 (4Q: 06:41) The Sheriff Brodie pass completed to WR Jamal Lemke for 18 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Tennessee 24, Houston 16
(4Q: 06:41) Extra point by Darrin Borders was good. Tennessee 24, Houston 17
(4Q: 06:30) Richie Lake kicked off 69 yards from the HOU30. Lewis Chodzinski returned the ball 24 yards to the TEN25. Tackled by Carlton Robinson.
Tennessee: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-TEN25 (4Q: 06:04) Shaun Hall ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Joey Boose, assisted by DT Wendell Giefeke.
Tennessee: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-TEN27 (4Q: 05:16) J.C. Devine pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Sam Houston. OLB Lewis Lee defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Tennessee: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-8-TEN27 (4Q: 05:09) J.C. Devine pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jimmy Banks. DT Wendell Giefeke simply tossed Alan Randle aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
4-8-TEN27 (4Q: 05:01) Frankie Bertolone punted 40 yards. Earl Rader returned the kick 10 yards to the HOU43. Tackled by B.J. Sunia.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU43 (4Q: 04:52) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Earl Rader. DE Peter Lynn hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-HOU43 (4Q: 04:43) Michael Whitley ran around left end for 11 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Van Pavkovich. Key block delivered by Nick Diaz.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-TEN46 (4Q: 04:37) Jackie Barber ran around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by S Ike Cooks, assisted by S Gerald Mendelssohn.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-12-TEN48 (4Q: 04:00) Brad Barnett ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Kerry Pinkston.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-11-TEN47 (4Q: 03:18) Jackie Barber ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Donny Blackburn.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-11-TEN47 (4Q: 02:58) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Earl Rader. S Donny Blackburn defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
Tennessee: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-TEN47 (4Q: 02:50) Deion Mendola ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Joey Boose, assisted by ILB Raymond Wilcox.
(4Q: 02:50) Houston called a time out.
Tennessee: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-11-TEN46 (4Q: 02:42) Deion Mendola ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Dean Barber, assisted by DT Wendell Giefeke.
(4Q: 02:42) Houston called a time out.
Tennessee: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-11-TEN46 (4Q: 02:33) Shaun Hall ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Dean Barber. PENALTY: Tennessee was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
4-7-HOU50 (4Q: 02:25) Frankie Bertolone punted 41 yards. Earl Rader returned the kick 19 yards to the HOU28. PENALTY: Houston was called for an Illegal Low Block on the Punt Return.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU11 (4Q: 02:18) Heath Brodie pass completed to RB Brad Barnett for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Lewis Chodzinski. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU21 (4Q: 02:00) Heath Brodie sacked by DE Peter Lynn for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Raymond Takemura.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-19-HOU12 (4Q: 01:38) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Jackie Barber. ILB Mitch Farmer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Sheldon is blitzing.
3-19-HOU12 (4Q: 01:33) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Kurt Snyder for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Lewis Chodzinski, assisted by CB Van Pavkovich. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-6-HOU25 (4Q: 01:12) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Dusty Bottoms Lemke for 4 yards. Tackled by S Gerald Mendelssohn, assisted by CB John Murphy. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
Tennessee: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU29 (4Q: 01:04) Shaun Hall ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Tyrell Murack.
(4Q: 01:04) Houston called a time out.
Tennessee: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-8-HOU27 (4Q: 00:54) J.C. Devine dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Tennessee: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-9-HOU28 (4Q: 00:06) J.C. Devine dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Final Score: Tennessee Titans 24, Houston Texans 17