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UAB Blazers vs. Rice Owls: 2022 Week 5 Recap

Owls defeat Blazers 28–24 in Week 5

Dylan Hopkins paced the box score as Owls closed out a 24–28 Week 5 finish.

UAB Blazers 24 2-2
Final 24–28
Rice Owls 28 3-2 Winner
Winner
Rice Owls
Final score
24–28
Halftime
UAB Blazers 15–6 Rice Owls
Top passer
Dylan Hopkins
FantasyHQ MVP
Dylan Hopkins

Top CFB performers · Blazers

  • Dylan Hopkins 214.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.29 EPA/play +6.9 EPA
  • DeWayne McBride 113.0 yds · 1 TD -1.7 EPA
  • Jermaine Brown Jr. 17.0 yds -1.7 EPA

Top CFB performers · Owls

  • TJ McMahon 79.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.09 EPA/play -1.7 EPA
  • Ari Broussard 32.0 yds · 2 TD +0.4 EPA
  • TJ McMahon 37.0 yds +2.1 EPA

Quick answer

Rice Owls defeated UAB Blazers 28–24 in Week 5, 2022. Final score: UAB Blazers 24, Rice Owls 28.

Game summary

Rice Owls edged UAB Blazers 28–24 in Week 5 of the 2022 season.

  • Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 8 plays.
  • Passing leader: Dylan Hopkins (UAB) — 214.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.29 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: DeWayne McBride — 113.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Trea Shropshire — 4 rec, 65.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: UAB (+0.077/play) vs Rice (+0.006/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
UAB Blazers6912024
Rice Owls606628

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

UABUAB Blazers
RICERice Owls

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Rice
    Q1TD
    ABAri Broussard

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Ari Broussard rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

  2. UAB
    Q1TD
    DMDeWayne McBride

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    DeWayne McBride rushes 3 yards for a touchdown

  3. UAB
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 26
    Score
    9-6

    Field goal good from 43 yards

  4. UAB
    Q2TD
    SRSamario Rudolph

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-6

    Dylan Hopkins pass to Samario Rudolph for a touchdown (8 yards)

  5. Rice
    Q3TD
    ABAri Broussard

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-12

    Ari Broussard rushes 3 yards for a touchdown

  6. UAB
    Q3TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-12

    Fumble returned for a touchdown

  7. UAB
    Q3TD
    TSTrea Shropshire

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    27-12

    Dylan Hopkins pass to Trea Shropshire for a touchdown (28 yards)

  8. Rice
    Q4TD
    DCDean Connors

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    27-18

    TJ McMahon pass to Dean Connors for a touchdown (6 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Dylan Hopkins (UAB) — 214.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.29 EPA/play +6.86 EPA
  • Jacob Zeno (UAB) — 7.0 yds · -0.23 EPA/play -0.70 EPA
  • TJ McMahon (Rice) — 79.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.09 EPA/play -1.72 EPA

Rushing

  • DeWayne McBride (UAB) — 113.0 yds · 1 TD -0.07 EPA
  • Ari Broussard (Rice) — 32.0 yds · 2 TD +0.03 EPA
  • TJ McMahon (Rice) — 37.0 yds +0.43 EPA

Receiving

  • Trea Shropshire (UAB) — 4 rec · 65.0 yds +0.24 EPA
  • Luke McCaffrey (Rice) — 5 rec · 38.0 yds +0.13 EPA
  • TJ Jones (UAB) — 4 rec · 13.0 yds -0.65 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Dylan HopkinsUAB2462.5%2142+0.29+6.86
Jacob ZenoUAB333.3%70-0.23-0.70
TJ McMahonRice2050.0%791-0.09-1.72

Team EPA comparison

StatUABRice
Plays6352
EPA / play+0.077+0.006
Total EPA+4.83+0.32
Success rate49.2%42.3%
Pass EPA / play+0.228-0.086
Rush EPA / play-0.037+0.064
Yards406203

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Rice1160+4.43Rush TD
Q1UAB426-3.23Interception
Q1Rice3-6-3.66Punt
Q1UAB540+3.53Punt
Q1Rice12-4.49Fumble
Q1UAB13+0.86Rush TD
Q1Rice3-5-3.69Punt
Q2UAB421-1.99Field goal
Q2Rice616-1.58Punt
Q2UAB9100+7.63Pass TD
Q2Rice32-1.67Punt
Q2UAB957+0.56Punt
Q2Rice160.00Ended
Q3UAB41-3.80Punt
Q3Rice848+4.22Rush TD
Q3UAB1189+3.85Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · UAB Blazers · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-7.33 EPA)
  2. Q1 · UAB Blazers · Dylan Hopkins pass intercepted (-6.17 EPA)
  3. Q2 · UAB Blazers · Dylan Hopkins pass to Tejhaun Palmer for 71 yards (3rd & 11) (+6.04 EPA)
  4. Q1 · Rice Owls · Fumble (-4.49 EPA)
  5. Q4 · Rice Owls · Ari Broussard rushes for 1 yard (4th & 1) (+3.84 EPA)
  6. Q2 · UAB Blazers · Dylan Hopkins pass to Samario Rudolph for a touchdown (8 yards) (+3.63 EPA)
  7. Q3 · UAB Blazers · Dylan Hopkins pass to Trea Shropshire for a touchdown (28 yards) (+3.2 EPA)
  8. Q1 · Rice Owls · Punt (+3.16 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Rice Owls controlled the final (28–24) in Week 5.
  • Passing edge: Dylan Hopkins (UAB) — 214.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • EPA edge: UAB at 0.077 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 UAB Blazers vs Rice Owls?

UAB Blazers 24, Rice Owls 28 in Week 5 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won UAB Blazers vs Rice Owls?

Rice Owls won with a final score of 24–28.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401426577.

Who led UAB Blazers vs Rice Owls in passing?

Dylan Hopkins (UAB) led passers with 214.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

UAB Blazers

Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L

Rice Owls

Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W