Houston Cougars vs. Rice Owls: 2021 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Houston Cougars defeated Rice Owls 44–7 in Week 2, 2021. Final score: Houston Cougars 44, Rice Owls 7.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Houston Cougars	15	0	12	6	44
Rice Owls	0	6	0	6	7

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Clayton Tune (248) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.16 EPA/play +4.83 EPA
• Ike Ogbogu (248) — 0.0 yds · -0.29 EPA/play -0.87 EPA
• TEAM (242) — 0.0 yds · -9.50 EPA/play -9.50 EPA

Rushing

• Khalan Griffin (242) — 0.0 yds +0.09 EPA
• Alton McCaskill (248) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.17 EPA
• Ari Broussard (242) — 0.0 yds +0.01 EPA

Receiving

• Nathaniel Dell (248) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.22 EPA
• Marcus Jones (248) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.11 EPA
• Jordan Myers (242) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.93 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Clayton Tune	248	30	73.3%	0	2	+0.16	+4.83
Ike Ogbogu	248	3	33.3%	0	0	-0.29	-0.87
TEAM	242	1	0.0%	0	0	-9.50	-9.50
Luke McCaffrey	242	20	45.0%	0	1	-0.58	-11.52

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	-0.35	Ended
Q1	242	3	0	-3.12	Ended
Q1	248	1	0	+1.42	Pass TD
Q1	242	1	0	-4.86	Interception
Q1	248	5	0	+1.91	Field goal
Q1	242	1	0	+1.40	Punt
Q1	248	7	0	+3.91	Pass TD
Q1	242	3	0	-2.17	Punt
Q1	248	7	0	+1.79	Ended
Q1	242	3	0	-2.75	Ended
Q2	248	1	0	-0.06	Ended
Q2	242	1	0	+2.15	Pass TD
Q2	242	10	0	+4.64	Ended
Q2	248	2	0	-2.86	Punt
Q2	242	2	0	+1.37	Ended
Q2	248	1	0	-1.28	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Rice Owls · Alex Hogan 91 Yd Interception Return (-9.5 EPA)
2. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Clayton Tune pass complete to Alton McCaskill for 9 yds to the Rice 1 (-5.52 EPA)
3. Q1 · Rice Owls · Luke McCaffrey pass intercepted (-4.86 EPA)
4. Q1 · Rice Owls · Mendes,Charlie punt 45 yards to the HOU08 PENALTY HOU Personal Foul (Williams,Damarion) 15 yards from RIC47 to HOU38, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY. (+4.58 EPA)
5. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Clayton Tune run for 7 yds to the Rice 10 for a 1ST down (-4.52 EPA)
6. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Clayton Tune run for 42 yds to the Rice 15 for a 1ST down (+3.59 EPA)
7. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Chandler Smith run for 14 yds for a TD, (Dalton Witherspoon KICK) (+3.41 EPA)
8. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Clayton Tune pass complete to Nathaniel Dell for 22 yds to the Houst 32 for a 1ST down (+3.27 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Houston Cougars controlled the final (44–7) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Clayton Tune (248) — yds, 2 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 44, Rice Owls 7 in Week 2 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Houston Cougars vs Rice Owls?

Houston Cougars won with a final score of 44–7.

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=401282189.

Who led Houston Cougars vs Rice Owls in passing?

Clayton Tune (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 Houston Cougars at Rice Owls in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.