Rice Owls vs. Houston Cougars: 2022 Week 4 Recap

Quick answer

Houston Cougars defeated Rice Owls 34–27 in Week 4, 2022. Final score: Rice Owls 27, Houston Cougars 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Rice Owls	0	12	9	9	27
Houston Cougars	6	3	12	3	34

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Clayton Tune (Houston) — 241.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.25 EPA/play +6.72 EPA
• TJ McMahon (Rice) — 286.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.05 EPA/play -2.03 EPA

Rushing

• Ta'Zhawn Henry (Houston) — 112.0 yds · 1 TD +0.03 EPA
• Ari Broussard (Rice) — 15.0 yds · 2 TD +0.22 EPA
• Clayton Tune (Houston) — 34.0 yds -0.11 EPA

Receiving

• Nathaniel Dell (Houston) — 7 rec · 134.0 yds +1.57 EPA
• Luke McCaffrey (Rice) — 7 rec · 121.0 yds +1.81 EPA
• Isaiah Esdale (Rice) — 5 rec · 64.0 yds +0.98 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Clayton Tune	Houston	27	70.4%	241	2	+0.25	+6.72
TJ McMahon	Rice	40	60.0%	286	1	-0.05	-2.03

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Rice	Houston
Plays	62	57
EPA / play	+0.035	+0.125
Total EPA	+2.16	+7.11
Success rate	48.4%	47.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.051	+0.249
Rush EPA / play	+0.191	+0.013
Yards	394	424

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Rice	9	35	+0.40	Punt
Q1	Houston	4	19	-1.48	Punt
Q1	Rice	4	17	-1.74	Punt
Q1	Houston	8	67	+4.95	Pass TD
Q2	Rice	5	12	-2.28	Punt
Q2	Houston	3	16	-4.39	Interception
Q2	Rice	3	17	+1.53	Rush TD
Q2	Houston	3	-13	-3.49	Punt
Q2	Rice	5	63	+5.00	Rush TD
Q2	Houston	9	52	-0.24	Field goal
Q2	Rice	3	24	-0.50	Ended
Q3	Houston	4	75	+6.43	Pass TD
Q3	Rice	8	75	+6.31	Pass TD
Q3	Houston	6	95	+7.91	Rush TD
Q3	Rice	8	36	-1.43	Field goal
Q3	Houston	7	22	-4.57	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Rice Owls · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-6.07 EPA)
2. Q2 · Houston Cougars · Clayton Tune pass intercepted (-4.83 EPA)
3. Q3 · Rice Owls · TJ McMahon pass to Luke McCaffrey for a touchdown (52 yards) (+4.22 EPA)
4. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Ta'Zhawn Henry rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-4.04 EPA)
5. Q4 · Rice Owls · TJ McMahon pass intercepted (-3.92 EPA)
6. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Clayton Tune pass to Nathaniel Dell for 28 yards (3rd & 15) (+3.84 EPA)
7. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Clayton Tune pass to Nathaniel Dell for a touchdown (40 yards) (+3.56 EPA)
8. Q3 · Rice Owls · TJ McMahon pass to Luke McCaffrey for 12 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.15 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Houston Cougars controlled the final (34–27) in Week 4.
• Passing edge: Clayton Tune (Houston) — 241.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Houston at 0.125 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 Houston Cougars?

Rice Owls 27, Houston Cougars 34 in Week 4 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Rice Owls vs Houston Cougars?

Houston Cougars won with a final score of 27–34.

Where can I find the Rice Owls vs Houston Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401426570.

Who led Rice Owls vs Houston Cougars in passing?

Clayton Tune (Houston) led passers with 241.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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