Rice Owls vs. Texas Longhorns: 2011 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Texas Longhorns defeated Rice Owls 34–9 in Week 1, 2011. Final score: Rice Owls 9, Texas Longhorns 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Rice Owls	3	3	3	0	9
Texas Longhorns	6	9	6	12	34

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Garrett Gilbert (251) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +4.61 EPA
• John Harris (251) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.85 EPA/play +2.85 EPA
• Sam McGuffie (242) — 0.0 yds · +0.97 EPA/play +0.97 EPA

Rushing

• Malcolm Brown (251) — 0.0 yds -0.24 EPA
• Tyler Smith (242) — 0.0 yds -0.01 EPA
• Foswhitt Whittaker (251) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.07 EPA

Receiving

• Vance McDonald (242) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.17 EPA
• Foswhitt Whittaker (251) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.18 EPA
• Randy Kitchens (242) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.57 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Garrett Gilbert	251	22	4.5%	0	1	+0.21	+4.61
John Harris	251	1	100.0%	0	1	+2.85	+2.85
Sam McGuffie	242	1	0.0%	0	0	+0.97	+0.97
Case McCoy	251	2	0.0%	0	0	-0.40	-0.80
David Ash	251	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.84	-0.84
Taylor McHargue	242	25	0.0%	0	0	-0.68	-16.92

Team EPA comparison

Stat	RICE	TEX
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	251	6	0	-3.10	Ended
Q1	242	4	0	-0.93	Punt
Q1	251	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	251	5	0	+3.14	Ended
Q1	242	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	242	9	0	-2.08	Ended
Q1	251	3	0	-3.24	Punt
Q1	242	3	0	-6.36	Punt
Q2	251	4	0	+0.62	Ended
Q2	242	11	0	-0.01	Field goal
Q2	251	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	251	12	0	+0.59	Ended
Q2	242	5	0	-0.01	Punt
Q2	251	1	0	+0.86	Rush TD
Q2	251	4	0	+1.48	Ended
Q3	242	7	0	+0.46	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Texas Longhorns · Justin Tucker punt for 47 yards, returned by Xavier Webb for a loss of 2 yards, fumbled, recovered by Texas Adrian Phillips at the Rice 20. (+6.0 EPA)
2. Q4 · Texas Longhorns · Malcolm Brown rush for no gain, fumbled, recovered by Rice Dylan Klare at the Texas 34. (-4.69 EPA)
3. Q1 · Texas Longhorns · Garrett Gilbert pass complete to Mike Davis for 56 yards to the Rice 27 for a 1ST down. (+4.07 EPA)
4. Q4 · Texas Longhorns · Garrett Gilbert pass complete to Foswhitt Whittaker for 26 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.74 EPA)
5. Q1 · Rice Owls · Team rush for a loss of 14 yards, fumbled, recovered by Rice Sam McGuffie at the Rice 26. (-3.44 EPA)
6. Q4 · Rice Owls · Taylor McHargue sacked by Reggie Wilson, fumbled, recovered by Texas Cody Ramirez at the Rice 44, Cody Ramirez for 13 yards, to the Rice 31. (-3.38 EPA)
7. Q3 · Texas Longhorns · John Harris pass complete to Jaxon Shipley for 36 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.85 EPA)
8. Q3 · Texas Longhorns · Garrett Gilbert pass complete to Jaxon Shipley for 18 yards to the Texas 37 for a 1ST down. (+2.58 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Texas Longhorns controlled the final (34–9) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Garrett Gilbert (251) — 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 Texas Longhorns?

Rice Owls 9, Texas Longhorns 34 in Week 1 of the 2011 college football season.

Who won Rice Owls vs Texas Longhorns?

Texas Longhorns won with a final score of 9–34.

Where can I find the Rice Owls vs Texas Longhorns box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=312460251.

Who led Rice Owls vs Texas Longhorns in passing?

Garrett Gilbert (251) 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 Texas Longhorns in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.