Houston Cougars vs. Rice Owls: 2006 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Houston Cougars defeated Rice Owls 31–30 in Week 1, 2006. Final score: Houston Cougars 31, Rice Owls 30.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Houston Cougars	12	0	3	6	31
Rice Owls	0	24	3	0	30

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Chase Clement (242) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.17 EPA/play +3.72 EPA
• TEAM (242) — 0.0 yds · -1.02 EPA/play -1.02 EPA
• Kevin Kolb (248) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.14 EPA/play -5.01 EPA

Rushing

• Quinton Smith (242) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.12 EPA
• Jackie Battle (248) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.18 EPA
• Chase Clement (242) — 0.0 yds -0.19 EPA

Receiving

• Donnie Avery (248) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.61 EPA
• Vincent Marshall (248) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds -0.36 EPA
• Jeron Harvey (248) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.77 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Chase Clement	242	22	9.1%	0	2	+0.17	+3.72
TEAM	242	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.02	-1.02
Kevin Kolb	248	36	5.6%	0	2	-0.14	-5.01

Team EPA comparison

Stat	HOU	RICE
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	242	4	0	+3.81	Ended
Q1	248	9	0	+6.13	Rush TD
Q1	242	3	0	-3.16	Punt
Q1	248	3	0	-3.28	Punt
Q1	242	6	0	-2.09	Punt
Q1	248	5	0	-3.21	Pass TD
Q2	242	9	0	+2.76	Rush TD
Q2	248	3	0	-1.96	Punt
Q2	242	5	0	+2.64	Rush TD
Q2	248	3	0	-1.20	Punt
Q2	242	3	0	+5.76	Pass TD
Q2	248	7	0	-0.13	Punt
Q2	242	4	0	+1.18	Pass TD
Q3	248	3	0	-4.95	Field goal
Q3	242	1	0	-6.79	Fumble
Q3	248	4	0	-2.64	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Rice Owls · Chase Clement pass complete to Quinton Smith for 80 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+7.61 EPA)
2. Q3 · Rice Owls · Quinton Smith rush for 1 yard, fumbled at the Rice 4, forced by Marquay Love, recovered by Houst at the Rice 4. (-6.79 EPA)
3. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Kevin Kolb pass complete to Vincent Marshall for 6 yards to the Rice 18. (-4.4 EPA)
4. Q1 · Rice Owls · Quinton Smith rush for 52 yards to the Houst 25 for a 1ST down. (+4.23 EPA)
5. Q2 · Rice Owls · Chase Clement pass complete to Jarrett Dillard for 13 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.47 EPA)
6. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Justin Laird rush for a loss of 7 yards to the Houst 22. (-3.15 EPA)
7. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Kevin Kolb pass complete to Vincent Marshall for 8 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.02 EPA)
8. Q4 · Houston Cougars · TJ Lawrence 45 yard field goal MISSED. (-2.88 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Houston Cougars controlled the final (31–30) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Chase Clement (242) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: HOU at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Houston Cougars vs Rice Owls?

Houston Cougars 31, Rice Owls 30 in Week 1 of the 2006 college football season.

Who won Houston Cougars vs Rice Owls?

Houston Cougars won with a final score of 31–30.

Where can I find the Houston Cougars vs Rice Owls box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=262450242.

Who led Houston Cougars vs Rice Owls in passing?

Chase Clement (242) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Houston Cougars at Rice Owls in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.