UConn Huskies vs. Rice Owls: 2023 Week 6 Recap

Quick answer

UConn Huskies defeated Rice Owls 38–31 in Week 6, 2023. Final score: UConn Huskies 38, Rice Owls 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UConn Huskies	0	12	6	9	38
Rice Owls	12	6	6	9	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ta'Quan Roberson (UConn) — 217.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.69 EPA/play +13.17 EPA
• JT Daniels (Rice) — 352.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.14 EPA/play +6.74 EPA

Rushing

• Victor Rosa (UConn) — 93.0 yds +0.04 EPA
• Dean Connors (Rice) — 44.0 yds -0.10 EPA
• Camryn Edwards (UConn) — 8.0 yds -0.85 EPA

Receiving

• Rawson MacNeill (Rice) — 6 rec · 91.0 yds +0.19 EPA
• Luke McCaffrey (Rice) — 7 rec · 104.0 yds +1.21 EPA
• Justin Joly (UConn) — 7 rec · 98.0 yds +1.00 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ta'Quan Roberson	UConn	19	78.9%	217	2	+0.69	+13.17
JT Daniels	Rice	50	64.0%	352	2	+0.14	+6.74

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UConn	Rice
Plays	49	69
EPA / play	+0.187	+0.173
Total EPA	+9.15	+11.94
Success rate	44.9%	52.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.693	+0.135
Rush EPA / play	-0.134	+0.274
Yards	325	487

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Rice	3	4	-2.65	Punt
Q1	UConn	5	17	-1.84	Missed FG
Q1	Rice	6	75	+6.02	Rush TD
Q1	UConn	3	14	-0.75	Punt
Q1	Rice	8	73	+4.87	Rush TD
Q1	UConn	5	35	+1.03	Punt
Q2	Rice	2	-12	-6.05	Fumble
Q2	UConn	2	2	+0.68	Rush TD
Q2	Rice	4	15	-1.68	Punt
Q2	UConn	7	69	+5.57	Pass TD
Q2	Rice	9	54	+1.64	Missed FG
Q2	UConn	1	-1	0.00	Ended
Q3	UConn	10	46	+0.58	Rush TD
Q3	Rice	14	80	+6.87	Pass TD
Q3	UConn	6	50	+0.23	Field goal
Q4	Rice	7	31	-2.73	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Rice Owls · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-10.56 EPA)
2. Q2 · Rice Owls · Fumble (-5.25 EPA)
3. Q4 · UConn Huskies · Ta'Quan Roberson pass to Justin Joly for a touchdown (59 yards) (+4.96 EPA)
4. Q3 · Rice Owls · JT Daniels pass to Rawson MacNeill for 38 yards (3rd & 10) (+4.7 EPA)
5. Q2 · UConn Huskies · Ta'Quan Roberson pass to Cameron Ross for a touchdown (41 yards) (+4.29 EPA)
6. Q3 · Rice Owls · JT Daniels pass to Rawson MacNeill for 8 yards (4th & 5) (+3.54 EPA)
7. Q4 · Rice Owls · JT Daniels pass to Luke McCaffrey for a touchdown (30 yards) (+3.47 EPA)
8. Q4 · Rice Owls · JT Daniels pass intercepted (-2.77 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UConn Huskies controlled the final (38–31) in Week 6.
• Passing edge: Ta'Quan Roberson (UConn) — 217.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: UConn at 0.187 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 UConn Huskies vs Rice Owls?

UConn Huskies 38, Rice Owls 31 in Week 6 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won UConn Huskies vs Rice Owls?

UConn Huskies won with a final score of 38–31.

Where can I find the UConn Huskies vs Rice Owls box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520309.

Who led UConn Huskies vs Rice Owls in passing?

Ta'Quan Roberson (UConn) led passers with 217.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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