Rice Owls vs. Troy Vikings: 2006 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Troy Vikings defeated Rice Owls 41–17 in Week 1, 2006. Final score: Rice Owls 17, Troy Vikings 41.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Rice Owls	6	3	0	6	17
Troy Vikings	18	6	3	9	41

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Joel Armstrong (242) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.32 EPA/play +15.14 EPA
• Omar Haugabook (2653) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +5.46 EPA
• Justin Bray (2653) — 0.0 yds · +0.50 EPA/play +0.50 EPA

Rushing

• Joel Armstrong (242) — 0.0 yds -0.40 EPA
• Omar Haugabook (2653) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.55 EPA
• Kenny Cattouse (2653) — 0.0 yds -0.52 EPA

Receiving

• Jarett Dillard (242) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.70 EPA
• Quinton Smith (242) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.51 EPA
• Mike Falco (242) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.50 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Joel Armstrong	242	48	4.2%	0	2	+0.32	+15.14
Omar Haugabook	2653	26	15.4%	0	4	+0.21	+5.46
Justin Bray	2653	1	0.0%	0	0	+0.50	+0.50

Team EPA comparison

Stat	RICE	TROY
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	2653	3	0	+4.68	Pass TD
Q1	242	3	0	-0.67	Punt
Q1	2653	2	0	-1.97	Punt
Q1	242	1	0	+3.33	Pass TD
Q1	242	8	0	+3.46	Ended
Q1	2653	1	0	+1.83	Pass TD
Q1	2653	3	0	-2.78	Rush TD
Q1	2653	8	0	+0.52	Ended
Q1	242	8	0	-4.77	Interception
Q2	2653	3	0	-2.12	Punt
Q2	242	3	0	-1.40	Punt
Q2	2653	3	0	-1.01	Punt
Q2	242	4	0	-1.48	Punt
Q2	2653	1	0	+2.56	Pass TD
Q2	2653	5	0	+1.38	Ended
Q2	242	0	0	—	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Rice Owls · Joel Armstrong pass intercepted by Elbert Mack at the TrySt 0, returned for no gain to the TrySt 20. (-7.19 EPA)
2. Q1 · Rice Owls · Joel Armstrong pass intercepted by Boris Lee at the Rice 24, returned for 23 yards to the Rice 1. (-6.26 EPA)
3. Q1 · Rice Owls · Joel Armstrong pass complete to Jarett Dillard for 37 yards to the TrySt 11 for a 1ST down. (+4.24 EPA)
4. Q4 · Troy Vikings · Omar Haugabook pass complete to Andrew Davis for 28 yards to the Rice 6 for a 1ST down. (+4.14 EPA)
5. Q1 · Troy Vikings · Omar Haugabook pass complete to Mykeal Terry for 39 yards to the Rice 2 for a 1ST down. (+3.48 EPA)
6. Q1 · Troy Vikings · Omar Haugabook pass complete to Mykeal Terry for 56 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.44 EPA)
7. Q3 · Rice Owls · Joel Armstrong pass complete to Mike Falco for 13 yards to the TrySt 23 for a 1ST down. (+3.44 EPA)
8. Q1 · Rice Owls · Joel Armstrong pass complete to Mike Falco for 11 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.33 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Troy Vikings controlled the final (41–17) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Joel Armstrong (242) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: RICE 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 Rice Owls vs Troy Vikings?

Rice Owls 17, Troy Vikings 41 in Week 1 of the 2006 college football season.

Who won Rice Owls vs Troy Vikings?

Troy Vikings won with a final score of 17–41.

Where can I find the Rice Owls vs Troy Vikings box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=263562653.

Who led Rice Owls vs Troy Vikings in passing?

Joel Armstrong (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 Rice Owls at Troy Vikings in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.