Rice Owls vs. Charlotte Saints: 2023 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

Rice Owls defeated Charlotte Saints 28–7 in Week 12, 2023. Final score: Rice Owls 28, Charlotte Saints 7.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Rice Owls	9	3	6	6	28
Charlotte Saints	0	0	0	6	7

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• AJ Padgett (Rice) — 169.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.10 EPA/play +2.27 EPA
• Jalon Jones (Charlotte) — 13.0 yds · -0.52 EPA/play -2.58 EPA
• Dom Shoffner (Charlotte) — 11.0 yds · -1.68 EPA/play -3.35 EPA

Rushing

• Dean Connors (Rice) — 184.0 yds +0.08 EPA
• Hahsaun Wilson (Charlotte) — 47.0 yds -0.17 EPA
• Joachim Bangda (Charlotte) — 40.0 yds -0.01 EPA

Receiving

• Luke McCaffrey (Rice) — 5 rec · 54.0 yds +2.10 EPA
• Landon Ransom-Goelz (Rice) — 4 rec · 44.0 yds +1.39 EPA
• Boden Groen (Rice) — 3 rec · 35.0 yds +0.96 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
AJ Padgett	Rice	22	59.1%	169	1	+0.10	+2.27
Jalon Jones	Charlotte	5	60.0%	13	0	-0.52	-2.58
Dom Shoffner	Charlotte	2	0.0%	11	0	-1.68	-3.35
Trexler Ivey	Charlotte	20	40.0%	42	0	-0.68	-13.56

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Rice	Charlotte
Plays	63	56
EPA / play	-0.033	-0.414
Total EPA	-2.07	-23.17
Success rate	36.5%	21.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.103	-0.722
Rush EPA / play	-0.106	-0.127
Yards	422	169

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Charlotte	3	-1	-3.38	Punt
Q1	Rice	7	48	+3.90	Rush TD
Q1	Charlotte	9	37	-3.15	Ended
Q1	Rice	10	57	+0.54	Field goal
Q1	Charlotte	5	29	-1.15	Punt
Q2	Rice	5	36	-1.71	Interception
Q2	Charlotte	3	7	-2.16	Punt
Q2	Rice	3	2	-2.14	Punt
Q2	Charlotte	3	2	-1.87	Punt
Q2	Rice	4	33	-1.30	Field goal
Q2	Charlotte	6	5	-3.33	Punt
Q2	Rice	2	14	-2.94	Fumble
Q2	Charlotte	3	9	-1.01	Missed FG
Q2	Rice	1	4	0.00	Ended
Q3	Rice	6	76	+5.43	Rush TD
Q3	Charlotte	12	50	-1.89	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Rice Owls · AJ Padgett pass intercepted (-6.65 EPA)
2. Q4 · Rice Owls · AJ Padgett pass to Luke McCaffrey for a touchdown (20 yards) (+5.39 EPA)
3. Q2 · Rice Owls · AJ Padgett pass intercepted (-4.58 EPA)
4. Q4 · Charlotte Saints · Trexler Ivey rushes 12 yards for a touchdown (+3.88 EPA)
5. Q1 · Charlotte Saints · Trexler Ivey pass to Colin Weber for 16 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.42 EPA)
6. Q1 · Charlotte Saints · Trexler Ivey — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.08 EPA)
7. Q1 · Rice Owls · AJ Padgett pass to Landon Ransom-Goelz for 7 yards (4th & 2) (+3.02 EPA)
8. Q4 · Charlotte Saints · Dom Shoffner pass intercepted (-2.9 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Rice Owls controlled the final (28–7) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: AJ Padgett (Rice) — 169.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Rice at -0.033 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 Charlotte Saints?

Rice Owls 28, Charlotte Saints 7 in Week 12 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Rice Owls vs Charlotte Saints?

Rice Owls won with a final score of 28–7.

Where can I find the Rice Owls vs Charlotte Saints box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401531409.

Who led Rice Owls vs Charlotte Saints in passing?

AJ Padgett (Rice) led passers with 169.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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