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Rice Owls vs. Army Black Knights: 2019 Week 1 Recap

Knights defeat Owls 14–7 in Week 1

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Rice Owls vs. Army Black Knights (Week 1).

Rice Owls 7 0-1
Final 7–14
Army Black Knights 14 1-0 Winner
Winner
Army Black Knights
Final score
7–14
Halftime
Rice Owls 6–6 Army Black Knights
Top passer
Kelvin Hopkins Jr.

Top CFB performers · Owls

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Quick answer

Army Black Knights defeated Rice Owls 14–7 in Week 1, 2019. Final score: Rice Owls 7, Army Black Knights 14.

Game summary

Army Black Knights beat Rice Owls 14–7 in Week 1 of the 2019 season.

  • Scoring: 3 touchdowns across 3 plays.
  • Passing leader: Kelvin Hopkins Jr. (349) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.18 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Kelvin Hopkins Jr. — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Austin Trammell — 4 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Rice Owls06007
Army Black Knights060614

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

RICERice Owls
ARMYArmy Black Knights

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Scoring timeline

3 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. RICE
    Q2TD
    NENahshon Ellerbe

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Nahshon Ellerbe run for 54 yds for a TD, (Will Harrison KICK)

  2. ARMY
    Q2TD
    KHKelvin Hopkins Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Kelvin Hopkins Jr. run for 2 yds for a TD, (Cole Talley KICK)

  3. ARMY
    Q4TD
    KWKell Walker

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-12

    Kelvin Hopkins Jr. pass complete to Kell Walker for 17 yds for a TD, (Cole Talley KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Kelvin Hopkins Jr. (349) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.18 EPA/play +1.42 EPA
  • Wiley Green (242) — 0.0 yds · -0.77 EPA/play -10.84 EPA

Rushing

  • Kelvin Hopkins Jr. (349) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.01 EPA
  • Sandon McCoy (349) — 0.0 yds -0.45 EPA
  • Aston Walter (242) — 0.0 yds +0.01 EPA

Receiving

  • Austin Trammell (242) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.73 EPA
  • Artice Hobbs IV (349) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds -0.44 EPA
  • Kell Walker (349) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.40 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Kelvin Hopkins Jr.349837.5%01+0.18+1.42
Wiley Green2421450.0%00-0.77-10.84

Team EPA comparison

StatRICEARMY
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q134950-0.61Ended
Q124230-2.44Missed FG
Q134940-2.83Punt
Q124230-2.09Ended
Q134940-4.82Ended
Q124260-2.21Missed FG
Q234910+0.07Ended
Q224250+0.49Ended
Q234950-2.65Punt
Q224210+4.32Rush TD
Q234910+0.76Rush TD
Q224230+1.57Ended
Q2349100+6.20Ended
Q324210-0.35Ended
Q334930-2.33Punt
Q324240-2.36Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · Army Black Knights · Sandon McCoy run for 5 yds to the Rice 38 Sandon McCoy fumbled, forced by Elijah Garcia, recovered by Rice Blaze Alldredge (-4.85 EPA)
  2. Q2 · Rice Owls · Nahshon Ellerbe run for 54 yds for a TD, (Will Harrison KICK) (+4.33 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Army Black Knights · Christian Hayes run for 35 yds to the Rice 22 for a 1ST down (+3.82 EPA)
  4. Q1 · Rice Owls · Will Harrison 26 yd FG MISSED (-3.73 EPA)
  5. Q2 · Rice Owls · Will Harrison 44 yd FG MISSED (-3.69 EPA)
  6. Q4 · Army Black Knights · Kelvin Hopkins Jr. pass complete to Kell Walker for 17 yds for a TD, (Cole Talley KICK) (+3.63 EPA)
  7. Q1 · Army Black Knights · Sandon McCoy run for no gain to the Army 15 (-3.28 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Rice Owls · Wiley Green pass incomplete to Jaeger Bull, broken up by Jaylon McClinton (-3.27 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Army Black Knights controlled the final (14–7) in Week 1.
  • Passing edge: Kelvin Hopkins Jr. (349) — 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 Army Black Knights?

Rice Owls 7, Army Black Knights 14 in Week 1 of the 2019 college football season.

Who won Rice Owls vs Army Black Knights?

Army Black Knights won with a final score of 7–14.

Where can I find the Rice Owls vs Army Black Knights box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401114238.

Who led Rice Owls vs Army Black Knights in passing?

Kelvin Hopkins Jr. (349) 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 Army Black Knights in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Rice Owls

Now 0-1 L

Army Black Knights

Now 1-0 W