Northwestern Wildcats vs. Rice Owls: 2010 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Northwestern Wildcats defeated Rice Owls 30–13 in Week 3, 2010. Final score: Northwestern Wildcats 30, Rice Owls 13.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northwestern Wildcats	3	3	12	3	30
Rice Owls	0	3	3	6	13

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Dan Persa (77) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.31 EPA/play +10.65 EPA
• Taylor Cook (242) — 0.0 yds · +0.15 EPA/play +2.33 EPA
• Nick Fanuzzi (242) — 0.0 yds · +0.05 EPA/play +1.60 EPA

Rushing

• Arby Fields (77) — 0.0 yds -0.63 EPA
• Stephen Simmons (77) — 0.0 yds -0.71 EPA
• Dan Persa (77) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.23 EPA

Receiving

• Sam McGuffie (242) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.01 EPA
• N/A. (242) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.92 EPA
• Drake Dunsmore (77) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.74 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Dan Persa	77	34	2.9%	0	1	+0.31	+10.65
Taylor Cook	242	16	0.0%	0	0	+0.15	+2.33
Nick Fanuzzi	242	30	0.0%	0	0	+0.05	+1.60
Evan Watkins	77	2	0.0%	0	0	-1.10	-2.21

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NU	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	77	4	0	+2.15	Ended
Q1	242	6	0	+0.63	Punt
Q1	77	10	0	-1.39	Punt
Q1	242	1	0	+1.10	Ended
Q1	77	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	242	3	0	-2.34	Punt
Q1	77	9	0	-1.43	Ended
Q2	242	9	0	+3.80	Field goal
Q2	77	3	0	-2.02	Punt
Q2	242	3	0	-1.47	Punt
Q2	77	3	0	-2.33	Field goal
Q2	242	3	0	-2.37	Ended
Q2	77	12	0	+0.59	Ended
Q2	242	4	0	-5.39	Fumble
Q2	77	3	0	-2.25	Punt
Q2	242	5	0	-0.62	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Rice Owls · Tyler Smith rush for a loss of 5 yards, fumbled, forced by Corbin Bryant, recovered by Nwest Jack DiNardo at the Nwest 37. (-6.22 EPA)
2. Q4 · Rice Owls · Nick Fanuzzi sacked by Vince Browne for a loss of 4 yards, fumbled, recovered by Nwest Quentin Williams at the Nwest 46. (-4.42 EPA)
3. Q3 · Rice Owls · Nick Fanuzzi pass complete to Donte Moore for 32 yards to the Nwest 19, tackled by Jordan Mabin for a 1ST down. (+4.13 EPA)
4. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Arby Fields rush for 9 yards, fumbled, forced by Brian Stacey, recovered by Rice Kevin Gaddis in the endzone. (-4.11 EPA)
5. Q3 · Rice Owls · Kyle Martens punt for 53 yards, returned by Hunter Bates for 33 yards to the Rice 27, tackled by Cody Bauer and Willie Garley. (+3.95 EPA)
6. Q4 · Rice Owls · Nick Fanuzzi pass intercepted by Hunter Bates at the Nwest 45, returned for 2 yards to the Nwest 47, tackled by Luke Willson. (-3.86 EPA)
7. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Dan Persa pass complete to Sidney Stewart for 25 yards to the Rice 46, tackled by Chris Jones for a 1ST down. (+3.57 EPA)
8. Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Stephen Simmons rush for no gain to the Rice 3, tackled by Cheta Ozougwu and Chris Jones. (-3.43 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Northwestern Wildcats controlled the final (30–13) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Dan Persa (77) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: NU 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 Northwestern Wildcats vs Rice Owls?

Northwestern Wildcats 30, Rice Owls 13 in Week 3 of the 2010 college football season.

Who won Northwestern Wildcats vs Rice Owls?

Northwestern Wildcats won with a final score of 30–13.

Where can I find the Northwestern Wildcats vs Rice Owls box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=302610242.

Who led Northwestern Wildcats vs Rice Owls in passing?

Dan Persa (77) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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