Houston Cougars vs. Rice Owls: 2023 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Rice Owls defeated Houston Cougars 43–41 in Week 2, 2023. Final score: Houston Cougars 41, Rice Owls 43.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Houston Cougars	0	6	0	18	12	41
Rice Owls	18	6	0	0	12	43

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• JT Daniels (Rice) — 453.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.47 EPA/play +22.39 EPA
• incomplete (Houston) — 0.0 yds · -0.35 EPA/play -1.04 EPA
• incomplete (Rice) — 0.0 yds · -0.90 EPA/play -1.80 EPA

Rushing

• Juma Otoviano (Rice) — 30.0 yds -0.53 EPA
• Donovan Smith (Houston) — 61.0 yds · 3 TD +0.77 EPA
• Dean Connors (Rice) — 93.0 yds +0.17 EPA

Receiving

• Samuel Brown (Houston) — 11 rec · 145.0 yds +0.73 EPA
• Matthew Golden (Houston) — 5 rec · 62.0 yds -0.04 EPA
• Luke McCaffrey (Rice) — 6 rec · 81.0 yds +0.49 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
JT Daniels	Rice	48	64.6%	453	3	+0.47	+22.39
incomplete	Houston	3	0.0%	0	0	-0.35	-1.04
incomplete	Rice	2	0.0%	0	0	-0.90	-1.80
Donovan Smith	Houston	52	51.9%	250	2	-0.26	-13.07

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Houston	Rice
Plays	85	81
EPA / play	+0.024	+0.186
Total EPA	+2.00	+14.70
Success rate	43.5%	46.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.261	+0.412
Rush EPA / play	+0.555	-0.203
Yards	433	601

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Houston	1	0	-0.03	Ended
Q1	Rice	7	66	+4.12	Ended
Q1	Houston	2	14	+1.75	Ended
Q1	Rice	6	38	+0.04	Ended
Q1	Houston	2	0	-1.01	Ended
Q1	Rice	2	37	+0.47	Ended
Q1	Houston	7	3	-1.58	Ended
Q1	Rice	10	78	+6.38	Pass TD
Q1	Houston	3	14	-4.07	Interception
Q1	Rice	6	38	+0.02	Ended
Q1	Houston	1	0	-6.71	Interception
Q1	Rice	1	1	+2.68	Rush TD
Q1	Houston	3	0	-3.15	Punt
Q1	Rice	2	37	+0.46	Ended
Q1	Rice	1	32	+2.97	Pass TD
Q1	Houston	8	23	-0.09	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith pass intercepted (-6.71 EPA)
2. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith pass intercepted (-5.61 EPA)
3. Q2 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith pass to Matthew Golden for a touchdown (10 yards) (+4.7 EPA)
4. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith pass to Samuel Brown for 52 yards (1st & 10) (+4.55 EPA)
5. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith pass to Matthew Golden for 39 yards (4th & 6) (+4.36 EPA)
6. Q3 · Rice Owls · Fumble (-4.04 EPA)
7. Q1 · Rice Owls · Kickoff (+4.0 EPA)
8. Q3 · Rice Owls · Punt (-3.8 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Rice Owls controlled the final (43–41) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: JT Daniels (Rice) — 453.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Rice at 0.186 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 Houston Cougars vs Rice Owls?

Houston Cougars 41, Rice Owls 43 in Week 2 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Houston Cougars vs Rice Owls?

Rice Owls won with a final score of 41–43.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525831.

Who led Houston Cougars vs Rice Owls in passing?

JT Daniels (Rice) led passers with 453.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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