Houston Cougars vs. Rice Owls: 2012 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Houston Cougars defeated Rice Owls 35–14 in Week 5, 2012. Final score: Houston Cougars 35, Rice Owls 14.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Houston Cougars	6	6	12	6	35
Rice Owls	0	0	6	6	14

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• David Piland (248) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.50 EPA/play +18.94 EPA
• Jordan Taylor (242) — 0.0 yds · -0.38 EPA/play -0.37 EPA
• Driphus Jackson (242) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.17 EPA/play -6.56 EPA

Rushing

• Charles Sims (248) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.11 EPA
• Charles Ross (242) — 0.0 yds -0.09 EPA
• Braxton Welford (248) — 0.0 yds +0.17 EPA

Receiving

• Larry McDuffey (248) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.16 EPA
• Sam McGuffie (242) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +1.75 EPA
• Daniel Spencer (248) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.98 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
David Piland	248	38	5.3%	0	2	+0.50	+18.94
Jordan Taylor	242	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.38	-0.37
Driphus Jackson	242	38	5.3%	0	2	-0.17	-6.56

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	+0.12	Ended
Q1	248	1	0	-0.41	Punt
Q1	242	1	0	+0.61	Ended
Q1	242	8	0	+0.59	Punt
Q1	248	3	0	+1.91	Ended
Q1	242	2	0	-2.36	Punt
Q1	248	2	0	+3.99	Pass TD
Q1	242	1	0	-0.03	Ended
Q1	248	5	0	+1.82	Missed FG
Q1	242	3	0	-3.56	Punt
Q1	248	2	0	-2.19	Ended
Q1	242	5	0	-4.32	Fumble
Q1	248	6	0	-2.78	Missed FG
Q2	248	1	0	+0.18	Ended
Q2	242	5	0	-0.32	Ended
Q2	248	1	0	+4.78	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Rice Owls · Driphus Jackson pass complete to Sam McGuffie for 88 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+7.79 EPA)
2. Q3 · Rice Owls · Chris Boswell punt for 39 yards, returned by Dewayne Peace for no gain, fumbled, forced by Donte Moore, recovered by Rice Michael Kutzler at the Houst 21, HOUSTON penalty illegal block declined. (+6.73 EPA)
3. Q1 · Rice Owls · Driphus Jackson sacked by Phillip Steward for a loss of 13 yards, fumbled, recovered by Houst Radermon Scypion at the Rice 31. (-5.58 EPA)
4. Q3 · Rice Owls · Driphus Jackson pass complete to Sam McGuffie for 24 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.05 EPA)
5. Q2 · Houston Cougars · David Piland pass complete to Daniel Spencer for 31 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.79 EPA)
6. Q1 · Houston Cougars · David Piland pass complete to Larry McDuffey for 25 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.14 EPA)
7. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Ryan Jackson rush for 8 yards, fumbled, forced by Julius White, recovered by Rice Cody Bauer at the Rice 2. (-3.67 EPA)
8. Q3 · Rice Owls · Chris Boswell punt for 53 yards, returned by Dewayne Peace for 8 yards to the Houst 12, tackled by Trevor Gillette, HOUSTON penalty 19 yard illegal block on Shane Ros accepted. (+3.6 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Houston Cougars controlled the final (35–14) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: David Piland (248) — yds, 2 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 35, Rice Owls 14 in Week 5 of the 2012 college football season.

Who won Houston Cougars vs Rice Owls?

Houston Cougars won with a final score of 35–14.

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=322730242.

Who led Houston Cougars vs Rice Owls in passing?

David Piland (248) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 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.