Rice Owls vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane: 2023 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Rice Owls defeated Tulsa Golden Hurricane 42–10 in Week 8, 2023. Final score: Rice Owls 42, Tulsa Golden Hurricane 10.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Rice Owls	12	6	12	6	42
Tulsa Golden Hurricane	0	9	0	0	10

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• JT Daniels (Rice) — 333.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.25 EPA/play +9.59 EPA
• Cardell Williams (Tulsa) — 101.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.06 EPA/play -0.93 EPA
• Braylon Braxton (Tulsa) — 37.0 yds · -0.91 EPA/play -8.21 EPA

Rushing

• Anthony Watkins (Tulsa) — 31.0 yds -0.54 EPA
• Braylon Braxton (Tulsa) — 87.0 yds +0.44 EPA
• Dean Connors (Rice) — 120.0 yds · 3 TD +1.41 EPA

Receiving

• Luke McCaffrey (Rice) — 6 rec · 99.0 yds +0.54 EPA
• Devan Williams (Tulsa) — 3 rec · 41.0 yds -0.02 EPA
• Landon Ransom-Goelz (Rice) — 5 rec · 58.0 yds +0.94 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
JT Daniels	Rice	38	63.2%	333	2	+0.25	+9.59
Cardell Williams	Tulsa	16	43.8%	101	1	-0.06	-0.93
Braylon Braxton	Tulsa	9	44.4%	37	0	-0.91	-8.21

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Rice	Tulsa
Plays	68	62
EPA / play	+0.324	-0.229
Total EPA	+22.01	-14.19
Success rate	50.0%	37.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.252	-0.365
Rush EPA / play	+0.414	-0.137
Yards	530	308

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Rice	3	7	-2.11	Punt
Q1	Tulsa	2	1	-4.30	Interception
Q1	Rice	2	70	+5.65	Rush TD
Q1	Tulsa	12	46	-2.31	Ended
Q1	Rice	3	0	-2.72	Punt
Q1	Tulsa	5	14	-5.21	Fumble
Q1	Rice	2	53	+3.71	Pass TD
Q1	Tulsa	3	17	-4.42	Fumble
Q1	Rice	3	-5	-3.66	Punt
Q1	Tulsa	11	58	+1.25	Punt
Q2	Rice	6	13	-1.32	Punt
Q2	Tulsa	4	31	-0.62	Field goal
Q2	Rice	7	44	-2.12	Ended
Q2	Tulsa	4	71	+6.41	Pass TD
Q2	Rice	6	74	+6.11	Pass TD
Q2	Tulsa	4	15	-0.13	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · Fumble (-6.04 EPA)
2. Q2 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · Cardell Williams pass to Kamdyn Benjamin for a touchdown (30 yards) (+5.52 EPA)
3. Q1 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · Fumble (-4.6 EPA)
4. Q1 · Rice Owls · Dean Connors rushes 54 yards for a touchdown (+4.3 EPA)
5. Q2 · Rice Owls · JT Daniels pass to Landon Ransom-Goelz for a touchdown (17 yards) (+4.24 EPA)
6. Q4 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · Cardell Williams pass to Braylin Presley for 21 yards (3rd & 21) (+4.17 EPA)
7. Q1 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · Braylon Braxton pass intercepted (-3.66 EPA)
8. Q3 · Rice Owls · JT Daniels pass to Luke McCaffrey for 29 yards (3rd & 12) (+2.83 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Rice Owls controlled the final (42–10) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: JT Daniels (Rice) — 333.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Rice at 0.324 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 Tulsa Golden Hurricane?

Rice Owls 42, Tulsa Golden Hurricane 10 in Week 8 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Rice Owls vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane?

Rice Owls won with a final score of 42–10.

Where can I find the Rice Owls vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401531341.

Who led Rice Owls vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane in passing?

JT Daniels (Rice) led passers with 333.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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