Rice Owls vs. UAB Blazers: 2021 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Rice Owls defeated UAB Blazers 30–24 in Week 8, 2021. Final score: Rice Owls 30, UAB Blazers 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Rice Owls	12	6	6	3	30
UAB Blazers	12	0	6	3	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Wiley Green (242) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.35 EPA/play +9.15 EPA
• Dylan Hopkins (5) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.11 EPA/play +3.43 EPA
• Luke McCaffrey (242) — 0.0 yds · -6.16 EPA/play -6.16 EPA

Rushing

• Ari Broussard (242) — 0.0 yds -0.22 EPA
• Jordan Myers (242) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.13 EPA
• DeWayne McBride (5) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.99 EPA

Receiving

• August Pitre III (242) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.59 EPA
• Gerrit Prince (5) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.47 EPA
• Jermaine Brown Jr. (5) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.49 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Wiley Green	242	26	65.4%	0	3	+0.35	+9.15
Dylan Hopkins	5	32	56.2%	0	1	+0.11	+3.43
Luke McCaffrey	242	1	0.0%	0	0	-6.16	-6.16

Team EPA comparison

Stat	RICE	UAB
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	-0.97	Ended
Q1	5	1	0	+3.45	Rush TD
Q1	242	3	0	-4.55	Fumble
Q1	5	2	0	+0.89	Ended
Q1	242	2	0	-0.04	Ended
Q1	5	1	0	+2.02	Rush TD
Q1	242	1	0	-0.33	Pass TD
Q1	5	4	0	+1.23	Fumble
Q1	242	5	0	+2.96	Ended
Q1	242	9	0	+5.15	Rush TD
Q1	242	3	0	-2.80	Ended
Q2	5	1	0	-0.04	Ended
Q2	5	1	0	-0.03	Punt
Q2	242	4	0	+1.90	Pass TD
Q2	5	3	0	-1.29	Ended
Q2	242	4	0	+1.30	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Rice Owls · Luke McCaffrey sacked by Justin Thomas for a loss of 8 yards to the Rice 47 Luke McCaffrey fumbled, recovered by UAB Justin Thomas , return for 0 yards (-6.16 EPA)
2. Q3 · UAB Blazers · Dylan Hopkins pass complete to Gerrit Prince for 72 yds for a TD, (Matt Quinn KICK) (+5.94 EPA)
3. Q1 · Rice Owls · Wiley Green sacked by Devodric Bynum for a loss of 4 yards to the Rice 33 Wiley Green fumbled, recovered by UAB Antonio Moultrie , return for 0 yards (-5.14 EPA)
4. Q3 · Rice Owls · Jaeger Bull run for 30 yds to the UAB 30 for a 1ST down (+4.5 EPA)
5. Q2 · UAB Blazers · Matt Quinn 33 yd FG MISSED (-3.59 EPA)
6. Q1 · UAB Blazers · Dylan Hopkins pass complete to RaJae' Johnson-Sanders for 28 yds RaJae' Johnson-Sanders fumbled, forced by Gabe Taylor, recovered by Rice Antonio Montero (-3.48 EPA)
7. Q1 · UAB Blazers · DeWayne McBride run for 26 yds for a TD, (Matt Quinn KICK) (+3.45 EPA)
8. Q4 · UAB Blazers · Dylan Hopkins pass incomplete to Gerrit Prince (-3.27 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Rice Owls controlled the final (30–24) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Wiley Green (242) — yds, 3 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 UAB Blazers?

Rice Owls 30, UAB Blazers 24 in Week 8 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Rice Owls vs UAB Blazers?

Rice Owls won with a final score of 30–24.

Where can I find the Rice Owls vs UAB Blazers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282238.

Who led Rice Owls vs UAB Blazers in passing?

Wiley Green (242) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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