Rice Owls vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs: 2022 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Rice Owls defeated Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 42–41 in Week 8, 2022. Final score: Rice Owls 42, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 41.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Rice Owls	0	6	12	12	6	42
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs	9	0	15	6	6	41

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• TJ McMahon (Rice) — 208.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.50 EPA/play +13.48 EPA
• Landry Lyddy (Louisiana Tech) — 38.0 yds · 2 TD · +1.00 EPA/play +3.98 EPA
• Parker McNeil (Louisiana Tech) — 23.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.01 EPA/play -0.09 EPA

Rushing

• Cameron Montgomery (Rice) — 87.0 yds +0.07 EPA
• Marquis Crosby (Louisiana Tech) — 87.0 yds +0.20 EPA
• Juma Otoviano (Rice) — 58.0 yds · 1 TD +0.47 EPA

Receiving

• Luke McCaffrey (Rice) — 10 rec · 171.0 yds +2.10 EPA
• Tre Harris (Louisiana Tech) — 8 rec · 92.0 yds +1.26 EPA
• Smoke Harris (Louisiana Tech) — 6 rec · 59.0 yds +0.74 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
TJ McMahon	Rice	27	59.3%	208	3	+0.50	+13.48
Landry Lyddy	Louisiana Tech	6	50.0%	38	2	+1.00	+3.98
Parker McNeil	Louisiana Tech	8	62.5%	23	1	-0.01	-0.09
Matthew Downing	Louisiana Tech	27	44.4%	146	2	-0.05	-1.42

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Rice	Louisiana Tech
Plays	72	75
EPA / play	+0.228	-0.050
Total EPA	+15.75	-3.58
Success rate	44.4%	32.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.499	+0.064
Rush EPA / play	+0.054	-0.189
Yards	501	360

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Rice	14	39	-2.86	Ended
Q1	Louisiana Tech	4	64	+4.98	Pass TD
Q1	Rice	2	-1	-1.84	Punt
Q1	Louisiana Tech	7	13	-2.48	Field goal
Q1	Rice	1	7	-5.06	Fumble
Q1	Louisiana Tech	5	18	-4.26	Interception
Q1	Rice	6	22	-1.46	Punt
Q2	Louisiana Tech	3	-2	-2.59	Punt
Q2	Rice	9	42	-3.13	Fumble
Q2	Louisiana Tech	4	15	-1.65	Ended
Q2	Rice	3	11	+1.09	Ended
Q2	Rice	1	32	+4.41	Pass TD
Q2	Louisiana Tech	9	58	+0.61	Missed FG
Q2	Rice	1	0	0.00	Ended
Q3	Louisiana Tech	7	34	+0.25	Pass TD
Q3	Rice	6	75	+6.73	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Rice Owls · Fumble (-5.95 EPA)
2. Q3 · Rice Owls · TJ McMahon pass to Luke McCaffrey for 66 yards (2nd & 10) (+5.36 EPA)
3. Q4 · Rice Owls · TJ McMahon rushes 64 yards for a touchdown (+5.22 EPA)
4. Q1 · Rice Owls · Fumble (-5.06 EPA)
5. Q1 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Matthew Downing pass intercepted (-4.56 EPA)
6. Q4 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Landry Lyddy pass to Cyrus Allen for a touchdown (19 yards) (+4.44 EPA)
7. Q2 · Rice Owls · TJ McMahon pass to Luke McCaffrey for a touchdown (32 yards) (+4.41 EPA)
8. Q1 · Rice Owls · Fumble (+4.04 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Rice Owls controlled the final (42–41) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: TJ McMahon (Rice) — 208.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Rice at 0.228 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 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs?

Rice Owls 42, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 41 in Week 8 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Rice Owls vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs?

Rice Owls won with a final score of 42–41.

Where can I find the Rice Owls vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401426590.

Who led Rice Owls vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in passing?

TJ McMahon (Rice) led passers with 208.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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