Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Rice Owls: 2012 Week 4 Recap

Quick answer

Marshall Thundering Herd defeated Rice Owls 54–51 in Week 4, 2012. Final score: Marshall Thundering Herd 54, Rice Owls 51.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Marshall Thundering Herd	12	6	12	6	12	54
Rice Owls	6	6	6	12	9	51

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Taylor McHargue (242) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.45 EPA/play +15.21 EPA
• Rakeem Cato (276) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.14 EPA/play +5.98 EPA
• Jordan Taylor (242) — 0.0 yds · -0.68 EPA/play -0.68 EPA

Rushing

• Steward Butler (276) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.54 EPA
• Taylor McHargue (242) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +1.06 EPA
• Turner Petersen (242) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.47 EPA

Receiving

• mmy Shuler (276) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.70 EPA
• Jordan Taylor (242) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.47 EPA
• Donte Moore (242) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.85 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Taylor McHargue	242	34	5.9%	0	2	+0.45	+15.21
Rakeem Cato	276	42	4.8%	0	2	+0.14	+5.98
Jordan Taylor	242	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.68	-0.68
Driphus Jackson	242	6	0.0%	0	0	-0.20	-1.22

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MRSH	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	276	1	0	+4.08	Rush TD
Q1	242	6	0	+0.05	Rush TD
Q1	276	5	0	+4.09	Rush TD
Q1	242	7	0	+4.59	Ended
Q1	276	8	0	+1.07	Ended
Q1	242	7	0	-3.15	Ended
Q1	276	4	0	-0.84	Punt
Q1	242	10	0	-0.46	Ended
Q2	276	8	0	+1.60	Punt
Q2	242	1	0	+4.38	Pass TD
Q2	276	6	0	+2.43	Pass TD
Q2	242	4	0	+1.46	Ended
Q2	276	7	0	+0.09	Ended
Q2	242	4	0	-1.01	Punt
Q2	276	6	0	-1.47	Punt
Q2	242	1	0	+1.02	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Rice Owls · Taylor McHargue pass complete to Sam McGuffie for 50 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.03 EPA)
2. Q4 · Rice Owls · Taylor McHargue rush for 43 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.75 EPA)
3. Q2 · Rice Owls · Taylor McHargue pass complete to Donte Moore for 43 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.38 EPA)
4. Q3 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Kevin Grooms rush for 45 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.2 EPA)
5. Q1 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Steward Butler rush for 57 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.08 EPA)
6. Q4 · Rice Owls · Taylor McHargue rush for 47 yards to the Marsh 2 for a 1ST down. (+4.06 EPA)
7. Q1 · Rice Owls · Turner Petersen rush for 30 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.05 EPA)
8. Q1 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Rakeem Cato pass complete to Demetrius Evans for 16 yards to the Rice 17, tackled by Bryce Callahan and Malcolm Hill for a 1ST down. (+4.05 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Marshall Thundering Herd controlled the final (54–51) in Week 4.
• Passing edge: Taylor McHargue (242) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: MRSH 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 Marshall Thundering Herd vs Rice Owls?

Marshall Thundering Herd 54, Rice Owls 51 in Week 4 of the 2012 college football season.

Who won Marshall Thundering Herd vs Rice Owls?

Marshall Thundering Herd won with a final score of 54–51.

Where can I find the Marshall Thundering Herd vs Rice Owls box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=322660242.

Who led Marshall Thundering Herd vs Rice Owls in passing?

Taylor McHargue (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 Marshall Thundering Herd at Rice Owls in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.