Houston Cougars vs. Rice Owls: 2008 Week 14 Recap

Quick answer

Rice Owls defeated Houston Cougars 56–42 in Week 14, 2008. Final score: Houston Cougars 42, Rice Owls 56.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Houston Cougars	6	12	6	12	42
Rice Owls	12	18	12	6	56

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Case Keenum (248) — 0.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.47 EPA/play +24.06 EPA
• Chase Clement (242) — 0.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.27 EPA/play +11.13 EPA
• Jeramy Goodson (242) — 0.0 yds · +0.53 EPA/play +0.53 EPA

Rushing

• C.J. Ugokwe (242) — 0.0 yds -0.45 EPA
• Bryce Beall (248) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.26 EPA
• Chase Clement (242) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.36 EPA

Receiving

• James Casey (242) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +1.17 EPA
• Toren Dixon (242) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.34 EPA
• Kierrie Johnson (248) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +2.82 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Case Keenum	248	51	9.8%	0	5	+0.47	+24.06
Chase Clement	242	41	12.2%	0	5	+0.27	+11.13
Jeramy Goodson	242	1	0.0%	0	0	+0.53	+0.53
James Casey	242	1	100.0%	0	1	+0.44	+0.44

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	1	0	+1.43	Rush TD
Q1	248	9	0	-0.62	Ended
Q1	242	8	0	+2.90	Ended
Q1	248	1	0	+4.14	Pass TD
Q1	242	3	0	-3.60	Punt
Q1	248	2	0	-2.49	Punt
Q1	242	2	0	+2.20	Rush TD
Q1	248	4	0	+1.48	Ended
Q1	242	7	0	-2.02	Ended
Q2	248	1	0	+0.05	Ended
Q2	248	1	0	-0.04	Ended
Q2	242	3	0	-1.38	Ended
Q2	248	1	0	+2.42	Pass TD
Q2	242	2	0	+2.90	Pass TD
Q2	248	11	0	+2.87	Missed FG
Q2	242	9	0	+3.16	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Houston Cougars · Case Keenum pass complete to L.J. Castile for 53 yards to the Rice 23, tackled by Christopher Douglas for a 1ST down. (+5.86 EPA)
2. Q3 · Rice Owls · Jeramy Goodson rush for 1 yard to the Houst 9, tackled by Kenneth Fontenette for a 1ST down. (-5.58 EPA)
3. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Case Keenum pass complete to Kierrie Johnson for 42 yards to the Rice 17, tackled by Andrew Sendejo out-of-bounds for a 1ST down. (+5.26 EPA)
4. Q2 · Houston Cougars · Case Keenum pass intercepted by Brian Raines at the Houst 35, returned for 24 yards to the Houst 11, tackled by Chance Talbert and Chaz Rodriguez. (-4.77 EPA)
5. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Case Keenum pass complete to Tyron Carrier for 26 yards, fumbled, forced by Travis Bradshaw, recovered by Rice Andrew Sendejo at the Rice 10. (-4.7 EPA)
6. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Case Keenum pass incomplete to L.J. Castile. (-4.69 EPA)
7. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Case Keenum pass complete to Tyron Carrier for 34 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.59 EPA)
8. Q1 · Rice Owls · Chase Clement pass complete to Corbin Smiter for 4 yards to the Houst 15, tackled by Cody Lubojasky. (-4.55 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Rice Owls controlled the final (56–42) in Week 14.
• Passing edge: Case Keenum (248) — yds, 5 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 42, Rice Owls 56 in Week 14 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Houston Cougars vs Rice Owls?

Rice Owls won with a final score of 42–56.

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=283340242.

Who led Houston Cougars vs Rice Owls in passing?

Case Keenum (248) led passers with 0.0 yards and 5 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.