Rice Owls vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs: 2016 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeated Rice Owls 61–16 in Week 9, 2016. Final score: Rice Owls 16, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 61.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Rice Owls	0	0	6	6	16
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs	24	12	12	6	61

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ryan Higgins (2348) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.60 EPA/play +14.89 EPA
• J'mar Smith (2348) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.89 EPA/play +5.34 EPA
• Jackson Tyner (242) — 0.0 yds · +0.87 EPA/play +4.37 EPA

Rushing

• Boston Scott (2348) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.00 EPA
• Austin Walter (242) — 0.0 yds +0.43 EPA
• Darik Dillard (242) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.05 EPA

Receiving

• Trent Taylor (2348) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.73 EPA
• Carlos Henderson (2348) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.96 EPA
• James Mayden (242) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.29 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ryan Higgins	2348	25	72.0%	0	2	+0.60	+14.89
J'mar Smith	2348	6	100.0%	0	1	+0.89	+5.34
Jackson Tyner	242	5	80.0%	0	0	+0.87	+4.37
Price Wilson	2348	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.18	-1.18
Nate German	242	2	0.0%	0	0	-0.89	-1.77
Tyler Stehling	242	22	50.0%	0	0	-0.40	-8.87

Team EPA comparison

Stat	RICE	LT
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	2348	1	0	+4.38	Rush TD
Q1	242	3	0	+0.31	Ended
Q1	2348	3	0	0.00	Rush TD
Q1	242	3	0	-2.31	Punt
Q1	2348	8	0	+5.57	Rush TD
Q1	242	1	0	-3.40	Interception
Q1	2348	5	0	+5.06	Pass TD
Q1	242	5	0	-0.86	Punt
Q1	2348	7	0	+3.46	Ended
Q1	242	3	0	-2.38	Punt
Q2	2348	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2348	3	0	+3.03	Field goal
Q2	242	8	0	+0.32	Ended
Q2	2348	12	0	+1.42	Pass TD
Q2	242	5	0	-0.10	Punt
Q2	2348	1	0	+0.85	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Cole Thomas return for defensive PAT (-8.38 EPA)
2. Q3 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Boston Scott run for 2 yds to the Rice 6 (-5.54 EPA)
3. Q2 · Rice Owls · Hayden Tobola 43 yd FG MISSED (-4.72 EPA)
4. Q1 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Ryan Higgins run for 71 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Barnes KICK) (+4.38 EPA)
5. Q3 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · J'mar Smith run for a loss of 6 yards to the Rice 39 J'mar Smith fumbled, recovered by Rice Brian Womac RICE Penalty, illegal forward pass (Brian Womac) to the Rice 39 (-4.24 EPA)
6. Q1 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Ryan Higgins pass complete to Trent Taylor for 71 yds to the Rice 10 for a 1ST down (+4.13 EPA)
7. Q3 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · J'mar Smith pass complete to DeJuawn Oliver for 89 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Barnes KICK) (+4.04 EPA)
8. Q4 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Boston Scott run for 70 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Barnes KICK) (+3.74 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Louisiana Tech Bulldogs controlled the final (61–16) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Ryan Higgins (2348) — yds, 2 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 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs?

Rice Owls 16, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 61 in Week 9 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Rice Owls vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs?

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs won with a final score of 16–61.

Where can I find the Rice Owls vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869393.

Who led Rice Owls vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in passing?

Ryan Higgins (2348) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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