Texas State Bobcats vs. Rice Owls: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Texas State Bobcats defeated Rice Owls 45–21 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Texas State Bobcats 45, Rice Owls 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Texas State Bobcats	12	3	6	6	45
Rice Owls	6	18	6	0	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Chase Jenkins (Rice) — 3.0 yds · -0.13 EPA/play -0.40 EPA
• Shawqi Itraish (Rice) — 66.0 yds · -1.84 EPA/play -7.35 EPA
• TJ Finley (Texas State) — 132.0 yds · -0.31 EPA/play -9.53 EPA

Rushing

• Ismail Mahdi (Texas State) — 122.0 yds -0.05 EPA
• Dean Connors (Rice) — 72.0 yds · 2 TD +0.03 EPA
• Jahmyl Jeter (Texas State) — 37.0 yds · 3 TD +0.75 EPA

Receiving

• Kole Wilson (Texas State) — 5 rec · 50.0 yds +0.03 EPA
• Ashtyn Hawkins (Texas State) — 3 rec · 55.0 yds +0.58 EPA
• Joey Hobert (Texas State) — 5 rec · 48.0 yds +0.03 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Chase Jenkins	Rice	3	33.3%	3	0	-0.13	-0.40
Shawqi Itraish	Rice	4	50.0%	66	0	-1.84	-7.35
TJ Finley	Texas State	31	48.4%	132	0	-0.31	-9.53
AJ Padgett	Rice	22	40.9%	206	1	-0.94	-20.78

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Texas State	Rice
Plays	71	57
EPA / play	-0.082	-0.521
Total EPA	-5.84	-29.67
Success rate	33.8%	29.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.307	-0.909
Rush EPA / play	+0.092	-0.089
Yards	301	400

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Texas State	7	75	+6.16	Rush TD
Q1	Rice	3	5	-2.98	Punt
Q1	Texas State	3	6	-2.09	Punt
Q1	Rice	8	42	+3.60	Pass TD
Q1	Texas State	8	85	+6.84	Rush TD
Q1	Rice	4	3	-3.61	Punt
Q1	Texas State	3	2	-2.78	Punt
Q2	Rice	1	36	-7.73	Touchdown
Q2	Rice	3	3	-3.22	Punt
Q2	Texas State	3	-3	-3.46	Punt
Q2	Rice	11	72	+1.92	Rush TD
Q2	Texas State	3	2	-1.74	Punt
Q2	Rice	3	58	+5.27	Rush TD
Q2	Texas State	14	51	0.00	Field goal
Q3	Texas State	10	30	+2.80	Rush TD
Q3	Rice	6	52	-10.95	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Rice Owls · AJ Padgett — Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.73 EPA)
2. Q3 · Rice Owls · AJ Padgett — Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.52 EPA)
3. Q3 · Rice Owls · Fumble (-4.83 EPA)
4. Q4 · Rice Owls · Shawqi Itraish pass intercepted (-4.75 EPA)
5. Q2 · Rice Owls · Dean Connors rushes 28 yards for a touchdown (+3.8 EPA)
6. Q4 · Texas State Bobcats · Punt (-3.79 EPA)
7. Q4 · Rice Owls · Shawqi Itraish pass intercepted (-3.78 EPA)
8. Q4 · Rice Owls · AJ Padgett pass intercepted (-3.26 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Texas State Bobcats controlled the final (45–21) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Chase Jenkins (Rice) — 3.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Texas State at -0.082 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 Texas State Bobcats vs Rice Owls?

Texas State Bobcats 45, Rice Owls 21 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Texas State Bobcats vs Rice Owls?

Texas State Bobcats won with a final score of 45–21.

Where can I find the Texas State Bobcats vs Rice Owls box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401551748.

Who led Texas State Bobcats vs Rice Owls in passing?

Chase Jenkins (Rice) led passers with 3.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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