Rice Owls vs. Houston Cougars: 2017 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Houston Cougars defeated Rice Owls 38–3 in Week 3, 2017. Final score: Rice Owls 3, Houston Cougars 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Rice Owls	0	0	0	3	3
Houston Cougars	15	18	0	0	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Kyle Allen (248) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +7.27 EPA
• Kyle Postma (248) — 0.0 yds · +0.14 EPA/play +0.69 EPA
• Jackson Tyner (242) — 0.0 yds · -0.02 EPA/play -0.33 EPA

Rushing

• Mulbah Car (248) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.61 EPA
• Emmanuel Esukpa (242) — 0.0 yds +0.02 EPA
• Austin Walter (242) — 0.0 yds +0.11 EPA

Receiving

• Linell Bonner (248) — 10 rec · 0.0 yds +0.94 EPA
• John Leday (248) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.39 EPA
• Steven Dunbar (248) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds -0.25 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kyle Allen	248	35	88.6%	0	2	+0.21	+7.27
Kyle Postma	248	5	60.0%	0	0	+0.14	+0.69
Jackson Tyner	242	16	37.5%	0	0	-0.02	-0.33
Sam Glaesmann	242	11	45.5%	0	0	-0.98	-10.84

Team EPA comparison

Stat	RICE	HOU
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	248	1	0	+0.82	Rush TD
Q1	242	3	0	-2.30	Ended
Q1	248	2	0	+0.33	Field goal
Q1	242	1	0	-4.71	Interception
Q1	248	4	0	-0.68	Pass TD
Q1	242	1	0	-4.79	Fumble
Q1	248	7	0	+2.26	Ended
Q1	242	3	0	-2.34	Punt
Q1	248	9	0	+0.93	Punt
Q1	242	4	0	-1.94	Punt
Q2	248	2	0	+2.55	Ended
Q2	242	4	0	+0.29	Punt
Q2	248	1	0	+1.86	Rush TD
Q2	242	2	0	-0.67	Ended
Q2	248	7	0	+5.08	Pass TD
Q2	242	3	0	-1.36	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Rice Owls · Samuel Stewart run for a loss of 4 yards to the Rice 10 Samuel Stewart fumbled, recovered by Houst Matthew Adams (-4.79 EPA)
2. Q1 · Rice Owls · Sam Glaesmann pass intercepted Payton Turner return for no gain to the Rice 9 (-4.71 EPA)
3. Q2 · Houston Cougars · Kyle Allen pass complete to Linell Bonner for 25 yds to the Rice 1 for a 1ST down (+3.21 EPA)
4. Q3 · Rice Owls · Will Harrison 43 yd FG MISSED (-3.14 EPA)
5. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Kyle Allen pass complete to Steven Dunbar for 4 yds to the Rice 29 (-3.07 EPA)
6. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Davion Mitchell run for no gain to the Rice 1 (-2.85 EPA)
7. Q2 · Houston Cougars · Mulbah Car run for 3 yds to the Houst 16 (+2.58 EPA)
8. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Kyle Allen pass complete to John Leday for 23 yds to the Rice 21 for a 1ST down (+2.56 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Houston Cougars controlled the final (38–3) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Kyle Allen (248) — 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 Houston Cougars?

Rice Owls 3, Houston Cougars 38 in Week 3 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Rice Owls vs Houston Cougars?

Houston Cougars won with a final score of 3–38.

Where can I find the Rice Owls vs Houston Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400938610.

Who led Rice Owls vs Houston Cougars in passing?

Kyle Allen (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 Rice Owls at Houston Cougars in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.