Houston Cougars vs. Rice Owls: 2018 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Houston Cougars defeated Rice Owls 45–27 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: Houston Cougars 45, Rice Owls 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Houston Cougars	3	12	12	12	45
Rice Owls	6	15	3	0	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• D'Eriq King (248) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.62 EPA/play +14.23 EPA
• Shawn Stankavage (242) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +7.25 EPA
• Jackson Tyner (242) — 0.0 yds · +0.27 EPA/play +2.18 EPA

Rushing

• Austin Walter (242) — 0.0 yds -0.88 EPA
• Emmanuel Esukpa (242) — 0.0 yds -0.28 EPA
• Patrick Carr (248) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.21 EPA

Receiving

• Austin Trammell (242) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.41 EPA
• Aaron Cephus (242) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.45 EPA
• Courtney Lark (248) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.94 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
D'Eriq King	248	23	69.6%	0	3	+0.62	+14.23
Shawn Stankavage	242	34	58.8%	0	3	+0.21	+7.25
Jackson Tyner	242	8	50.0%	0	0	+0.27	+2.18
TEAM	242	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.41	-0.41
Bryson Smith	248	1	100.0%	0	0	-0.66	-0.66

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	+4.49	Pass TD
Q1	248	3	0	+1.74	Missed FG
Q1	242	3	0	+1.71	Ended
Q1	248	3	0	-2.24	Ended
Q1	242	2	0	-5.03	Interception
Q1	248	3	0	-1.60	Punt
Q1	242	3	0	-2.83	Punt
Q1	248	3	0	-2.46	Field goal
Q1	242	6	0	-1.94	Punt
Q1	248	7	0	-1.75	Ended
Q2	242	1	0	+1.34	Pass TD
Q2	248	1	0	+1.12	Ended
Q2	242	9	0	-0.98	Ended
Q2	248	2	0	-1.31	Punt
Q2	242	1	0	-1.56	Punt
Q2	248	1	0	+4.56	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Rice Owls · Jack Fox punt for 55 yds , Bryson Smith returns for no gain to the Houst 8 Bryson Smith fumbled, recovered by Rice Campbell Riddle (+6.23 EPA)
2. Q4 · Houston Cougars · D'Eriq King pass complete to Terry Mark for a loss of 2 yards Terry Mark fumbled, forced by Justin Bickham, recovered by Rice Houston Robert , return to the 50 yard line (-5.67 EPA)
3. Q2 · Rice Owls · Austin Walter run for 3 yds to the Rice 15 for a 1ST down HOUSTON Penalty, face mask (15 yards) (Austin Robinson) to the Rice 30 for a 1ST down (-5.6 EPA)
4. Q2 · Houston Cougars · D'Eriq King pass complete to Courtney Lark for 40 yds for a TD, (D'Eriq King pass to Bryson Smith for Two-Point Conversion) (+4.56 EPA)
5. Q1 · Rice Owls · Shawn Stankavage pass complete to Jordan Myers for 29 yds for a TD, (Jack Fox KICK) (+4.49 EPA)
6. Q3 · Rice Owls · Jackson Tyner pass complete to Aaron Cephus for 39 yds to the Houst 35 for a 1ST down (+4.37 EPA)
7. Q3 · Houston Cougars · D'Eriq King pass complete to Marquez Stevenson for 57 yds for a TD, (Dalton Witherspoon KICK) (+4.35 EPA)
8. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Patrick Carr run for 37 yds for a TD, (Dalton Witherspoon KICK) (+4.31 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Houston Cougars controlled the final (45–27) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: D'Eriq King (248) — yds, 3 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 45, Rice Owls 27 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Houston Cougars vs Rice Owls?

Houston Cougars won with a final score of 45–27.

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=401014977.

Who led Houston Cougars vs Rice Owls in passing?

D'Eriq King (248) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 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.