Rice Owls vs. Texas A&M Aggies: 2013 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Texas A&M Aggies defeated Rice Owls 52–31 in Week 1, 2013. Final score: Rice Owls 31, Texas A&M Aggies 52.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Rice Owls	12	6	0	3	31
Texas A&M Aggies	6	18	9	12	52

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Matt Joeckel (245) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.56 EPA/play +10.60 EPA
• Taylor McHargue (242) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.32 EPA/play +8.30 EPA
• Johnny Manziel (245) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.68 EPA/play +5.47 EPA

Rushing

• Charles Ross (242) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.06 EPA
• Tra Carson (245) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.38 EPA
• Ben Malena (245) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.26 EPA

Receiving

• Jordan Taylor (242) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.33 EPA
• Mike Evans (245) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +1.23 EPA
• Malcome Kennedy (245) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.43 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Matt Joeckel	245	19	5.3%	0	1	+0.56	+10.60
Taylor McHargue	242	26	7.7%	0	2	+0.32	+8.30
Johnny Manziel	245	8	37.5%	0	3	+0.68	+5.47
Driphus Jackson	242	7	0.0%	0	0	+0.13	+0.89
Team	242	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.03	-1.03

Team EPA comparison

Stat	RICE	TA&M
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	245	7	0	+3.05	Ended
Q1	242	8	0	+0.14	Punt
Q1	245	5	0	-1.81	Punt
Q1	242	1	0	+1.82	Pass TD
Q1	242	4	0	+1.88	Ended
Q1	245	1	0	+1.36	Rush TD
Q1	245	9	0	+4.46	Ended
Q1	242	1	0	+0.54	Rush TD
Q1	242	4	0	+5.17	Ended
Q1	245	5	0	-3.30	Punt
Q2	242	1	0	+3.09	Pass TD
Q2	242	9	0	+3.18	Ended
Q2	245	1	0	+2.76	Rush TD
Q2	245	8	0	+1.09	Ended
Q2	242	5	0	-1.15	Punt
Q2	245	1	0	+5.22	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Texas A&M Aggies · Matt Joeckel pass complete to Ricky Seals-Jones for 71 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.22 EPA)
2. Q3 · Rice Owls · Taylor McHargue pass intercepted by Clay Honeycutt at the TexAM 48, returned for 18 yards to the Rice 34. (-4.2 EPA)
3. Q1 · Rice Owls · Taylor McHargue rush for 57 yards to the TexAM 8 for a 1ST down. (+3.69 EPA)
4. Q2 · Rice Owls · Chris Boswell 45 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.48 EPA)
5. Q2 · Rice Owls · Taylor McHargue pass complete to Jordan Taylor for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.09 EPA)
6. Q4 · Rice Owls · Charles Ross rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Rice 26. (-3.01 EPA)
7. Q2 · Rice Owls · Taylor McHargue pass complete to Jordan Taylor for 27 yards to the TexAM 5 for a 1ST down. (+2.87 EPA)
8. Q2 · Texas A&M Aggies · Tra Carson rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.76 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Texas A&M Aggies controlled the final (52–31) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Matt Joeckel (245) — 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 A&M Aggies?

Rice Owls 31, Texas A&M Aggies 52 in Week 1 of the 2013 college football season.

Who won Rice Owls vs Texas A&M Aggies?

Texas A&M Aggies won with a final score of 31–52.

Where can I find the Rice Owls vs Texas A&M Aggies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=332430245.

Who led Rice Owls vs Texas A&M Aggies in passing?

Matt Joeckel (245) 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 A&M Aggies in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.