Rice Owls vs. South Florida Bulls: 2023 Week 4 Recap

Quick answer

South Florida Bulls defeated Rice Owls 42–29 in Week 4, 2023. Final score: Rice Owls 29, South Florida Bulls 42.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Rice Owls	6	6	6	6	29
South Florida Bulls	3	9	12	12	42

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• JT Daniels (Rice) — 409.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.52 EPA/play +22.25 EPA
• Byrum Brown (South Florida) — 418.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.64 EPA/play +20.59 EPA
• AJ Padgett (Rice) — 55.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.06 EPA/play +0.69 EPA

Rushing

• Nay'Quan Wright (South Florida) — 32.0 yds · 1 TD -0.44 EPA
• Byrum Brown (South Florida) — 99.0 yds · 1 TD +0.44 EPA
• K'Wan Powell (South Florida) — 55.0 yds · 1 TD +0.51 EPA

Receiving

• Luke McCaffrey (Rice) — 9 rec · 199.0 yds +2.05 EPA
• Naiem Simmons (South Florida) — 8 rec · 272.0 yds +2.49 EPA
• Sean Atkins (South Florida) — 8 rec · 73.0 yds +0.74 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
JT Daniels	Rice	43	62.8%	409	3	+0.52	+22.25
Byrum Brown	South Florida	32	65.6%	418	2	+0.64	+20.59
AJ Padgett	Rice	11	63.6%	55	1	+0.06	+0.69

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Rice	South Florida
Plays	70	70
EPA / play	+0.241	+0.248
Total EPA	+16.86	+17.33
Success rate	42.9%	48.6%
Pass EPA / play	+0.425	+0.643
Rush EPA / play	-0.380	-0.086
Yards	492	601

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Rice	6	27	-1.53	Punt
Q1	South Florida	11	52	-0.76	Field goal
Q1	Rice	9	80	+6.89	Pass TD
Q1	South Florida	7	53	+1.27	Field goal
Q2	Rice	11	61	+1.04	Missed FG
Q2	South Florida	3	-5	-2.33	Punt
Q2	Rice	4	26	-1.36	Missed FG
Q2	South Florida	6	88	+7.02	Rush TD
Q2	Rice	10	70	+6.05	Pass TD
Q2	South Florida	1	3	0.00	Ended
Q3	South Florida	4	75	+6.23	Rush TD
Q3	Rice	6	15	-1.93	Punt
Q3	South Florida	9	76	-4.43	Fumble
Q3	Rice	1	80	+6.81	Pass TD
Q3	South Florida	5	41	+0.10	Punt
Q3	Rice	7	50	-2.11	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Rice Owls · JT Daniels pass to Dean Connors for a touchdown (80 yards) (+6.81 EPA)
2. Q3 · South Florida Bulls · Fumble (-6.63 EPA)
3. Q3 · Rice Owls · JT Daniels pass to Luke McCaffrey for 51 yards (3rd & 6) (+5.58 EPA)
4. Q2 · South Florida Bulls · K'Wan Powell rushes 26 yards for a touchdown (+4.89 EPA)
5. Q4 · South Florida Bulls · Rush (1st & 9) (-4.81 EPA)
6. Q3 · South Florida Bulls · Byrum Brown pass to Naiem Simmons for 42 yards (2nd & 18) (+4.75 EPA)
7. Q3 · South Florida Bulls · Fumble (+4.22 EPA)
8. Q1 · Rice Owls · JT Daniels pass to Daelen Alexander for a touchdown (3 yards) (+4.13 EPA)

Key takeaways

• South Florida Bulls controlled the final (42–29) in Week 4.
• Passing edge: JT Daniels (Rice) — 409.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: South Florida at 0.248 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 South Florida Bulls?

Rice Owls 29, South Florida Bulls 42 in Week 4 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Rice Owls vs South Florida Bulls?

South Florida Bulls won with a final score of 29–42.

Where can I find the Rice Owls vs South Florida Bulls box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401531423.

Who led Rice Owls vs South Florida Bulls in passing?

JT Daniels (Rice) led passers with 409.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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