Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Rice Owls: 2021 Week 13 Recap

Quick answer

Rice Owls defeated Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 35–31 in Week 13, 2021. Final score: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 31, Rice Owls 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs	9	0	12	6	31
Rice Owls	6	6	6	12	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• TJ McMahon (242) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.63 EPA/play +11.37 EPA
• JD Head (2348) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.17 EPA/play +5.49 EPA
• Tahj Magee (2348) — 0.0 yds · +1.75 EPA/play +1.75 EPA

Rushing

• Marcus Williams Jr. (2348) — 0.0 yds -0.16 EPA
• Ari Broussard (242) — 0.0 yds -0.37 EPA
• Cameron Montgomery (242) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.38 EPA

Receiving

• Cedric Patterson III (242) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.77 EPA
• Tre Harris (2348) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.42 EPA
• Smoke Harris (2348) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.69 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
TJ McMahon	242	18	66.7%	0	2	+0.63	+11.37
JD Head	2348	32	59.4%	0	3	+0.17	+5.49
Tahj Magee	2348	1	100.0%	0	0	+1.75	+1.75
Luke McCaffrey	242	8	50.0%	0	1	-0.29	-2.32

Team EPA comparison

Stat	LT	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	2348	4	0	+0.74	Ended
Q1	242	2	0	+5.72	Rush TD
Q1	2348	1	0	+3.35	Pass TD
Q1	2348	5	0	+2.93	Ended
Q1	242	6	0	-1.00	Ended
Q1	2348	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	2348	15	0	+2.06	Ended
Q2	242	1	0	-2.61	Ended
Q2	2348	1	0	-1.23	Ended
Q2	242	12	0	-4.26	Fumble
Q2	2348	1	0	-1.34	Punt
Q2	242	2	0	-1.37	Ended
Q2	2348	6	0	-2.78	Ended
Q2	242	1	0	+2.38	Pass TD
Q2	2348	1	0	-2.15	Interception
Q2	242	7	0	+2.66	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Rice Owls · Cameron Montgomery 70 Yd Run (Christian VanSickle Kick) (+6.41 EPA)
2. Q2 · Rice Owls · Luke McCaffrey run for 12 yds to the Rice 24 (-4.73 EPA)
3. Q4 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Cesar Barajas punt for 39 yds , Sean Fresch returns for 48 yds to the LaTch 18 (-3.89 EPA)
4. Q4 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · JD Head pass intercepted (-3.58 EPA)
5. Q4 · Rice Owls · August Pitre III 31 Yd pass from TJ McMahon (Christian VanSickle Kick) (+3.47 EPA)
6. Q1 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · JD Head pass complete to Tre Harris for 44 yds for a TD, (Jacob Barnes KICK) (+3.35 EPA)
7. Q3 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · JD Head run for 22 yds for a TD, (Jacob Barnes KICK) (+3.29 EPA)
8. Q1 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · JD Head pass complete to Isaiah Graham for 18 yds to the LaTch 42 for a 1ST down (+3.14 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Rice Owls controlled the final (35–31) in Week 13.
• Passing edge: TJ McMahon (242) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: LT 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 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Rice Owls?

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 31, Rice Owls 35 in Week 13 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Rice Owls?

Rice Owls won with a final score of 31–35.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282271.

Who led Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Rice Owls in passing?

TJ McMahon (242) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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