Live-Blogging: Washington State Cougars at Houston Cougars 09/13/2019

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Houston Cougars Depth Chart

Hello and welcome to another edition of 'Live Blogging on Shish on College Football'. Tonight it is a PAC-12/American Athletic Conference showdown between Washington State Cougars and Houston Cougars. In this battle of cougars the Washington State version is hoping to improve on last year's success and hopes to knock their in-state rival for the PAC-12 North. Meanwhile the University of Houston version wants to do win the American Athletic Conference.

It is Washington State Cougars taking on Houston Cougars, coming up shortly. 
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Wizzou is in their traveling white uniforms, with silver helmets. While Houston are in their alternate black uniforms, with red lettering, white helmets with a black U-H on the helmet.

1st Quarter:
Washington State Cougars Possession:
14:55: Houston kicks the ball to Harris, who moves the ball to WSU 23. 1st & 10.
12:34: Cougars convert a 4th Down, with a Gordon pass to Winston, who moves the ball to WSU 49. 1st & 10.
11:01: Gordon throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
10:53: Gordon throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 10.
10:47: Gordon throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 10.
10:39: Draguicevich punts the ball to B. Smith, who calls for a fair catch at HOU 11. 1st & 10.

Houston Cougars Possession:
​7:43: King throws a completed pass to Corbin, who moves the ball to WSU 32. 1st & 10.
7:10: Carr runs the ball to WSU 22. PENALTY: Holding called against Houston. Ball on WSU 39. 1st & 18.
7:10: INJURY TIMEOUT: WSU 0, HOU 0
6:03: King moves the ball to WSU 31. 4th & 9.
5:25: Witherspoon missed a 48-yard FG. Wizzou Ball! Ball on WSU 31. WSU 0, HOU 0

Washington State Cougars Possession:
​​5:16: Gordon throws a completed pass to Borghi, who is down at WSU 38. 2nd & 3.
4:30: Gordon throws a completed pass to Arconado, who is down at WSU 42. 1st & 10.
4:10: Gordon throws a completed pass to Fisher, who moves the ball to WSU 49. 2nd & 3.
3:44: Gordon throws a completed pass to Bell, who is down at HOU 47. 1st & 10.
3:05: Gordon runs the ball to HOU 39. 2nd & 2.
2:26: PENALTY: Illegal Snap called against Washington State. Ball on HOU 44. 2nd & 7.
1:55: PENALTY: Holding called against Washington State. Ball on WSU 45. 3rd & 17.
1:30: Gordon gets sacked at WSU 30. 3rd & 32.
:43: Gordon throws a completed pass to T. Harris, who moves the ball to WSU 49. 4th & 14.
:00: Draguicevich punts the ball to B. Smith, who calls for a fair catch at HOU 18. 1st & 10.

End of 1st Quarter:
WSU 0, HOU 0

2nd Quarter:
Houston Cougars Possession:
​14:50: Porter runs the ball for no gain. 2nd & 10.
14:22: King throws a completed pass to Corbin, who is down at HOU 24. 3rd & 4.
13:40: King runs the ball to HOU 29. 1st & 10.
13:05: Porter runs the ball to HOU 35. 2nd & 4.
12:41: King throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 4.
12:30: King throws a completed pass to B. Smith, who moves the ball to HOU 44. 1st & 10.
11:53: King throws a completed pass to Stephenson, who loses yardage at HOU 41. 2nd & 11.
11:15: King runs the ball to WSU 38. 1st & 10.
10:43: Carr runs the ball WSU 33. 2nd & 5.
10:09: King throws a completed pass to Trahan, who goes ob at WSU 26. 1st & 10.
9:35: King throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
9:30: King runs the ball to WSU 21. 3rd & 5.
8:47: PENALTY: Holding called against Washington State. Ball on WSU 6. 1st & Goal.
8:45: PENALTY: False Start called against Houston. Ball on WSU 11. 1st & Goal.
8:38: King runs the ball to WSU 6. 2nd & Goal.
7:59: King throws a completed pass to Porter, for a loss to WSU 13. 3rd & Goal.
7:33: TOUCHDOWN: King throws a 13-yard TD pass to Stevenson. Witherspoon kicks PAT. WSU 0, HOU 7

Washington State Cougars Possession:
5:36: TOUCHDOWN: Gordon throws a 39-yard TD pass to Winston. Mazza kicks PAT. WSU 7, HOU 7

Houston Cougars Possession:
5:36: Houston started the drive at HOU 25. They moved the ball to WSU 16. 1st & 10.
4:22: Carr runs the ball to HOU 5. 1st & Goal.
3:47: HOUSTON TIMEOUT #1: WSU 7, HOU 7
3:41: King runs the ball to HOU 2. 2nd & Goal.
3:11: Carr runs the ball to HOU 1. 3rd & Goal.
2:27: TOUCHDOWN: King uses a QB Sneak for 1 yard TD run. Witherspoon kicks PAT. WSU 7, HOU 14

Washington State Cougars Possession:
​​2:20: Witherspoon kicks the ball to Harris, who moves the ball to WSU 43. 1st & 10.
1:55: Gordon throws a complete to Arconado, who is down at Midfield. 1st & 10.
1:28: Gordon throws a completed pass to Arconado, who is down at HOU 38. 1st & 10.
1:28: HOUSTON TIMEOUT #2: WSU 7, HOU 14
1:21: Gordon throws a completed pass to Bell, who is down at WSU 21. 1st & 10.
1:03: Borghi runs the ball to WSU 20. 2nd & 9.
:32: Gordon throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 9.
:27: INTERCEPTION: Gordon gets intercepted at the Houston Endzone. Ball on HOU 20. 1st & 10.

Houston Cougars Possession:
:20: King takes a knee to end the 1st Half.
:00: The End of 1st Half. Houston will receive to start the 2nd Half.

Halftime:
WSU 7, HOU 14

Halftime Leaders:
Passing: King (HOU) 10/14, 105 yards, TD
Rushing: King (HOU) 9 carries, 65 yards, TD
Receiving: Winston (WSU) 3 receptions, 55 yards, TD

Halftime Thoughts:
Houston playing more ball-control offense than Washington State, in this showcase of the Air Raid Offense. 

NCAA FBS Scores:

3rd Quarter:
​Houston Cougars Possession:
15:00: Mazza kicks the ball ob. PENALTY: Kickoff out of bounds agaisnt WSU. Ball on HOU 35. 1st & 10.
14:55: Porter runs the ball to HOU 36. 2nd & 9.
14:20: Porter runs the ball to HOU 40. 3rd & 5.
13:34: King runs the ball to HOU 44. 4th & 1.
12:48: FUMBLE RECOVERY: King mishandled the snap. Washington State Ball! Ball on HOU 44. 1st & 10.

Washington State Cougars Possession:
12:31: Gordon throws a completed pass to Borghi, who goes ob at HOU 38. 2nd & 4.
12:16: Gordon throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 4.
12:08: Gordon throws a completed pass to Borghi, who goes ob at HOU 21. 1st & 10.
11:34: Gordon throws a completed pass to Borghi, who moves the ball to HOU 13. 2nd & 2.
10:54: Gordon throws a completed pass to Martin, who moves the ball to HOU 1. 1st & Goal.
10:25: TOUCHDOWN: Borghi scores on 1-yard TD run. Mazza kicks PAT. WSU 14, HOU 14

Houston Cougars Possession:
​10:24: Mazza kicks the ball to Houston Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on HOU 25. 1st & 10.
10:19: Carr runs the ball to HOU 32. 2nd & 3.
9:52: King throws an incomplete pass. PENALTY: Pass Interference called against WSU. Ball on HOU 47. 1st & 10.
9:47: Carr runs the ball to Midfield. 2nd & 7.
9:13: King throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 7.
9:11: HOUSTON TIMEOUT #1: WSU 14, HOU 14
9:04: King throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 7.
9:03: TARGETING REVIEW: Officials reviewing whether Taylor committed targeting against King. No Foul for targeting. 4th & 7.
8:55: Roy punts the ball to T. Harris, who calls for a fair catch at WSU 9. 1st & 10.

Washington State Cougars Possession:
8:49: Gordon throws a completed pass to Arconado, who is down at WSU 18. 2nd & 1.
8:15: Gordon throws a completed pass to Arconado, who moves the ball to WSU 33. PENALTY: Roughing the Passer against WSU. Ball on WSU 48. 1st & 10.
7:58: Gordon throws a completed pass to Arconado, who is down at HOU 39. 1st & 10.
7:32: TOUCHDOWN: Gordon throws a 39-yard TD pass to Patmon. PENALTY: Taunting called against WSU. Mazza kicks PAT. WSU 21, HOU 14

Houston Cougars Possession:
​7:24: Mazza kicks the ball to B. Smith, who moves the ball to HOU 31. 1st & 10.
7:20: King get sacked at HOU 29. 2nd & 13.
6:53: Porter runs the ball to HOU 36. 3rd & 5.
6:18: King runs the ball ob, HOU 39. PENALTY: Holding called against HOU. Penalty Declined. 4th & 2.
5:48: Roy punts the ball to WSU 2, where the ball is downed by Houston. 1st & 10.

Washington State Cougars Possession:
5:43: Gordon throws a completed pass to Winston, who is down at WSU 12. 1st & 10.
5:06: Gordon throws a completed pass to Borghi, who leaps to WSU 25. 1st & 10.
4:36: Gordon throws a completed pass to Winston, who is down at WSU 31. 2nd & 4.
4:10: Borghi runs the ball to WSU 34. 3rd & 1.
3:34: Gordon throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 1.
3:33: Washington State Timeout #1: WSU 21, HOU 14
3:28: Draguicevich punts the ball to B. Smith. PENALTY: Personal Foul called against Houston. Ball on HOU 12. 1st & 10.

Houston Cougars Possession:
3:20: Carr runs the ball to HOU 17. 2nd & 5.
2:42: King throws a completed pass to Singleton, who moves the ball to HOU 28. 1st & 10.
2:25: King throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
2:15: King appears to have a touchdown. PENALTY: Holding called against Houston. Ball on HOU 32. 2nd & 6. 
2:06: King throws an incomplete pass. PENALTY: Pass Interference called against Washington State. Ball on HOU 42. 1st & 10.
2:00: King runs the ball to HOU 47. 2nd & 5.
1:27: King gets sacked at HOU 38. 3rd & 14.
:48: King throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 14.
:40: Roy punts the ball to Harris, who calls for a fair catch at WSU 18. 1st & 10.

Washington State Cougars Possession:
:30: Gordon throws a completed pass to T. Harris, who moves the ball to WSU 23. 2nd & 5.
:00: The End of 3rd Quarter.

End of 3rd Quarter:
WSU 21, HOU 14

4th Quarter:
Washington State Cougars Possession (Con't):
​14:49: PENALTY: Pass Interference called against WSU. Ball on WSU 12. 2nd & 16.
14:43: Gordon throws a completed pass to Patton, who moves the ball to WSU 25. 3rd & 3.
14:04: Gordon runs the ball to WSU 33. 1st & 10.
13:37: Gordon throws a completed pass to McIntosh, who is down at WSU 34. 2nd & 9.
13:27: Gordon throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 9.
12:50: Gordon throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 9.
12:48: OFFICIAL REVIEW: Officials reviewing call on the field. Incomplete pass. WSU 21, HOU 14
​12:48: Call on the play stands. 
12:36: Draguicevich punts the ball to HOU 18. PENALTY: Fair Catch Interference called against WSU. Ball on HOU 46.

Houston Cougars Possession:
12:30: Porter runs the ball to WSU 40. 1st & 10.
11:58: Stevenson runs the ball ob at WSU 27. 1st & 10.
11:33: King throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
11:24: King runs the ball to WSU 26. 3rd & 9.
10:52: King throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 9.
10:45: FIELD GOAL: Witherspoon kicks 42-yard FG. WSU 21, HOU 17

Washington State Cougars Possession:
​10:41: Witherspoon kicks the ball to Borghi, who downs it at WSU 5. 1st & 10.
10:35: Gordon throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
10:27: Gordon runs the ball to WSU 15. 1st & 10.
9:53: Gordon gets sacked at WSU 14. 2nd & 11.
9:24: INJURY TIMEOUT: WSU 21, HOU 17
9:17: Gordon throws a completed pass to Arconado, who leaps to WSU 45. 1st & 10.
8:26: Gordon throws a completed pass to T. Martin, who goes ob at HOU 22. 1st & 10.
8:25: INJURY TIMEOUT: WSU 21, HOU 17
8:09: Gordon throws a completed pass to Patton, who lost yardage HOU 26. 2nd & 14.
7:25: Gordon throws a completed pass to T. Martin, who moves the ball to HOU 7. 1st & Goal.
6:43: TOUCHDOWN: Gordon throws a 7-yard TD pass to T. Harris. Mazza kicks PAT. WSU 28, HOU 17

Houston Cougars Possession:
​6:43: Mazza kicks the ball to Houston Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on HOU 25. 1st & 10.
6:37: FUMBLE RECOVERY: King throws a completed pass to Stevenson, who loses the ball. Recovered by WSU. Ball on HOU 26. 1st & 10.

Washington State Cougars Possession:
6:28: Gordon throws a completed pass to Bell, who moves the ball to HOU 14. 1st & 10. 
5:45: Gordon throws a completed pass to Arconado, who is down at HOU 3. 1st & Goal.
5:21: Borghi runs the ball for a loss at HOU 5. 2nd & Goal.
4:43: Gordon throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & Goal.
4:37: Gordon runs the ball to HOU 5. 4th & Goal.
3:55: WASHINGTON STATE TIMEOUT #2: WSU 28, HOU 17
3:51: FIELD GOAL; Mazza kicks 22-yard FG. WSU 28, HOU 17

Houston Cougars Possession:
​3:51: Mazza kicks the ball to Houston Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on HOU 25. 1st & 10.
3:43: King throws an incomplete pass. PENALTY: Personal Foul called against WSU. Ball on HOU 40. 1st & 10.
3:36: Porter runs the ball to Midfield. 1st & 10.
3:18: King throws a completed pass to Corbin, who is down at WSU 38. 1st & 10.
3:00: Porter runs the ball to WSU 37. 2nd & 9.
2:43: King throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 9.
2:29: Carr runs the ball to WSU 12. 1st & 10.
2:27: WASHINGTON STATE FINAL TIMEOUT: WSU 31, HOU 17
2:21: TOUCHDOWN: King scores on 12-yard TD run. Witherspoon kicks PAT. WSU 31, HOU 24

Washington State Cougars Possession:
2:18: Houston kicks onside kick. Recovered by WSU. Ball on WSU 47. 1st & 10.
2:08: Borghi runs the ball to HOU 41. 1st & 10.
1:35: McIntosh runs the ball to HOU 38. 2nd & 8.
1:35: HOUSTON TIMEOUT #2: WSU 31, HOU 24
1:31: Gordon throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 8.
1:26: Borghi runs the ball to HOU 29. 1st & 10.
:48: Gordon takes a knee. 2nd & 14.
:06: Gordon takes a knee to end the game. 
:00: The End of Game.

Final: 
WSU 31, HOU 24
WSU: (3-0)
HOU: (1-2)

Final Leaders:
Passing: Gordon (WSU) 36/48, 440 yards, 3 TDs, INT
Rushing: King (HOU) 17 carries, 94 yards, 2 TDs
Receiving: Arconado (WSU) 9 receptions, 115 yards

Final Thoughts:
Houston had a great game plan in the 1st Half. But it came apart in the 2nd Half. That is when Wizzou's Anthony Gordon and their Air Raid Attack took over the game. 

Washington State will host UCLA, Next Saturday. While Houston will visit New Orleans to face Tulane on Thursday. 
 
This is Paul Shishkoff, Jr. This has been 'Live Blogging on Shish on College Football'.  Thanks for visiting this page.
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