Rice Owls vs. UAB Blazers: 2009 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

UAB Blazers defeated Rice Owls 44–24 in Week 1, 2009. Final score: Rice Owls 24, UAB Blazers 44.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Rice Owls	0	0	0	0	24
UAB Blazers	0	0	0	0	44

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Nick Fanuzzi (242.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.29 EPA/play +5.82 EPA
• Joe Webb (5.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +1.79 EPA
• John Thomas Shepherd (242.0) — 0.0 yds · -0.34 EPA/play -7.46 EPA

Rushing

• Joe Webb (5.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.04 EPA
• Tyler Smith (242.0) — 0.0 yds -0.19 EPA
• Dexter Barnett (5.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.41 EPA

Receiving

• Toren Dixon (242.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.34 EPA
• Patrick Randolph (242.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.54 EPA
• N/A. (242.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.81 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nick Fanuzzi	242.0	20	5.0%	0	1	+0.29	+5.82
Joe Webb	5.0	19	10.5%	0	2	+0.09	+1.79
John Thomas Shepherd	242.0	22	0.0%	0	0	-0.34	-7.46

Team EPA comparison

Stat	RICE	UAB
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	242.0	1	0	-0.60	Interception
Q1	5.0	3	0	-1.99	Rush TD
Q1	242.0	9	0	+1.85	Ended
Q1	5.0	6	0	+4.01	Ended
Q1	242.0	4	0	-2.56	Ended
Q1	5.0	3	0	-2.22	Punt
Q1	242.0	4	0	-3.23	Ended
Q2	5.0	5	0	+1.30	Pass TD
Q2	242.0	1	0	+0.02	Ended
Q2	5.0	5	0	-0.46	Punt
Q2	242.0	4	0	-1.62	Ended
Q2	242.0	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	5.0	6	0	-1.77	Pass TD
Q2	242.0	7	0	-4.55	Ended
Q2	5.0	1	0	+4.02	Rush TD
Q2	242.0	4	0	-3.12	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · 242.0 · John Thomas Shepherd pass intercepted by Chase Daniel at the UAB 1, returned for 44 yards to the UAB 45, tackled by John Thomas Shepherd. (-6.67 EPA)
2. Q3 · 242.0 · Kyle Martens punt for 40 yards, returned by Jim Mitchell for no gain, fumbled, recovered by Rice Travis Bradshaw at the Rice 49. (+5.2 EPA)
3. Q4 · 242.0 · Nick Fanuzzi pass complete to Luke Willson for 52 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.07 EPA)
4. Q1 · 242.0 · Clark Fangmeier 23 yard field goal BLOCKED, Team for 20 yards, to the UAB 20. (-4.66 EPA)
5. Q2 · 242.0 · Nick Fanuzzi rush for 8 yards, fumbled, forced by Ferson Stafford, recovered by UAB Elliott Henigan at the Rice 44. (-4.58 EPA)
6. Q1 · 242.0 · John Thomas Shepherd pass incomplete to Patrick Randolph. (-4.49 EPA)
7. Q3 · 242.0 · Shane Turner rush for no gain to the UAB 8, tackled by Elliott Henigan. (-4.43 EPA)
8. Q3 · 242.0 · John Thomas Shepherd pass complete to Patrick Randolph for 9 yards to the UAB 28 for a 1ST down. (+4.39 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UAB Blazers controlled the final (44–24) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Nick Fanuzzi (242.0) — yds, 1 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 UAB Blazers?

Rice Owls 24, UAB Blazers 44 in Week 1 of the 2009 college football season.

Who won Rice Owls vs UAB Blazers?

UAB Blazers won with a final score of 24–44.

Where can I find the Rice Owls vs UAB Blazers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=292480005.

Who led Rice Owls vs UAB Blazers in passing?

Nick Fanuzzi (242.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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