Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs. Rice Owls: 2022 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Rice Owls defeated Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 33–21 in Week 3, 2022. Final score: Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 21, Rice Owls 33.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns	0	6	0	6	21
Rice Owls	9	9	6	12	33

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• TJ McMahon (Rice) — 290.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.07 EPA/play +2.52 EPA
• Ben Wooldridge (Louisiana) — 92.0 yds · +0.07 EPA/play +0.84 EPA
• Chandler Fields (Louisiana) — 30.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.17 EPA/play -2.20 EPA

Rushing

• Ari Broussard (Rice) — 49.0 yds · 1 TD -0.01 EPA
• Jacob Kibodi (Louisiana) — 51.0 yds +0.47 EPA
• Chris Smith (Louisiana) — 47.0 yds · 1 TD +0.24 EPA

Receiving

• Luke McCaffrey (Rice) — 10 rec · 105.0 yds +0.37 EPA
• Bradley Rozner (Rice) — 7 rec · 48.0 yds -0.18 EPA
• Michael Jefferson (Louisiana) — 6 rec · 69.0 yds +0.74 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
TJ McMahon	Rice	38	73.7%	290	3	+0.07	+2.52
Ben Wooldridge	Louisiana	12	58.3%	92	0	+0.07	+0.84
Chandler Fields	Louisiana	13	53.8%	30	1	-0.17	-2.20
incomplete	Rice	6	0.0%	0	0	-0.71	-4.26
incomplete	Louisiana	7	0.0%	0	0	-1.54	-10.79

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Louisiana	Rice
Plays	47	81
EPA / play	-0.152	-0.131
Total EPA	-7.13	-10.63
Success rate	31.9%	42.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.380	-0.275
Rush EPA / play	+0.334	+0.048
Yards	217	513

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Louisiana	3	14	-0.88	Ended
Q1	Rice	3	3	-2.85	Ended
Q1	Louisiana	2	8	-0.02	Ended
Q1	Rice	6	33	-1.30	Ended
Q1	Louisiana	3	2	-2.98	Ended
Q1	Rice	7	36	+1.23	Ended
Q1	Louisiana	2	0	-3.84	Interception
Q1	Rice	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	Rice	1	54	-10.62	Touchdown
Q1	Rice	13	75	-2.57	Interception
Q2	Louisiana	6	2	0.00	Ended
Q2	Rice	1	2	0.00	Ended
Q2	Louisiana	6	49	-3.14	Ended
Q2	Rice	1	8	+2.91	Pass TD
Q2	Rice	1	0	-3.87	Interception
Q2	Louisiana	1	11	+4.54	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Rice Owls · Interception returned for a touchdown (-10.62 EPA)
2. Q2 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns · incomplete to Neal Johnson — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-6.66 EPA)
3. Q3 · Rice Owls · TJ McMahon pass to Isaiah Esdale for 39 yards (3rd & 13) (+4.55 EPA)
4. Q2 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns · Chandler Fields pass to Terrence Williams for a touchdown (11 yards) (+4.54 EPA)
5. Q1 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns · Chandler Fields pass intercepted (-4.02 EPA)
6. Q2 · Rice Owls · TJ McMahon pass intercepted (-3.87 EPA)
7. Q4 · Rice Owls · Kickoff (+3.73 EPA)
8. Q4 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns · Chris Smith rushes 22 yards for a touchdown (+3.56 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Rice Owls controlled the final (33–21) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: TJ McMahon (Rice) — 290.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Rice at -0.131 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 Ragin' Cajuns vs Rice Owls?

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 21, Rice Owls 33 in Week 3 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs Rice Owls?

Rice Owls won with a final score of 21–33.

Where can I find the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs Rice Owls box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401426559.

Who led Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs Rice Owls in passing?

TJ McMahon (Rice) led passers with 290.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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