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Tulane Green Wave vs. Rice Owls: 2023 Week 9 Recap

Wave defeat Owls 30–28 in Week 9

JT Daniels paced the box score as Wave closed out a 30–28 Week 9 finish.

Tulane Green Wave 30 7-2 Winner
Final 30–28
Rice Owls 28 4-5
Winner
Tulane Green Wave
Final score
30–28
Halftime
Tulane Green Wave 24–6 Rice Owls
Top passer
JT Daniels
FantasyHQ MVP
JT Daniels

Top CFB performers · Wave

  • Michael Pratt 251.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.12 EPA/play -4.0 EPA
  • Makhi Hughes 153.0 yds +0.9 EPA
  • Michael Pratt 52.0 yds · 1 TD +6.2 EPA

Top CFB performers · Owls

  • JT Daniels 180.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.27 EPA/play +8.1 EPA
  • Juma Otoviano 42.0 yds · 2 TD +1.4 EPA
  • Dean Connors 39.0 yds +2.0 EPA

Quick answer

Tulane Green Wave defeated Rice Owls 30–28 in Week 9, 2023. Final score: Tulane Green Wave 30, Rice Owls 28.

Game summary

Tulane Green Wave edged Rice Owls 30–28 in Week 9 of the 2023 season.

  • Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 10 plays.
  • Passing leader: JT Daniels (Rice) — 180.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.27 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Makhi Hughes — 153.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Chris Brazzell II — 5 rec, 75.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Rice (+0.283/play) vs Tulane (+0.055/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Tulane Green Wave9150330
Rice Owls6012628

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

TULNTulane Green Wave
RICERice Owls

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Tulane
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 27
    Score
    3-0

    Field goal good from 44 yards

  2. Tulane
    Q1TD
    YBYulkeith Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-0

    Michael Pratt pass to Yulkeith Brown for a touchdown (26 yards)

  3. Rice
    Q1TD
    JOJuma Otoviano

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-6

    Juma Otoviano rushes 5 yards for a touchdown

  4. Tulane
    Q2TD
    MPMichael Pratt

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-6

    Michael Pratt rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

  5. Tulane
    Q2TD
    ABAlex Bauman

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-6

    Michael Pratt pass to Alex Bauman for a touchdown (1 yard)

  6. Tulane
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 24
    Score
    24-6

    Field goal good from 41 yards

  7. Rice
    Q3TD
    JOJuma Otoviano

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-12

    Juma Otoviano rushes 3 yards for a touchdown

  8. Rice
    Q3TD
    BGBoden Groen

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-18

    JT Daniels pass to Boden Groen for a touchdown (4 yards)

  9. Tulane
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 26
    Score
    27-18

    Field goal good from 43 yards

  10. Rice
    Q4TD
    LMLuke McCaffrey

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    27-24

    JT Daniels pass to Luke McCaffrey for a touchdown (35 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • JT Daniels (Rice) — 180.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.27 EPA/play +8.07 EPA
  • Michael Pratt (Tulane) — 251.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.12 EPA/play -4.01 EPA

Rushing

  • Makhi Hughes (Tulane) — 153.0 yds +0.04 EPA
  • Michael Pratt (Tulane) — 52.0 yds · 1 TD +0.62 EPA
  • Juma Otoviano (Rice) — 42.0 yds · 2 TD +0.16 EPA

Receiving

  • Chris Brazzell II (Tulane) — 5 rec · 75.0 yds +1.05 EPA
  • Landon Ransom-Goelz (Rice) — 2 rec · 17.0 yds -0.45 EPA
  • Luke McCaffrey (Rice) — 4 rec · 71.0 yds +1.17 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
JT DanielsRice3060.0%1802+0.27+8.07
Michael PrattTulane3268.8%2512-0.12-4.01

Team EPA comparison

StatTulaneRice
Plays7048
EPA / play+0.055+0.283
Total EPA+3.82+13.59
Success rate51.4%54.2%
Pass EPA / play-0.125+0.269
Rush EPA / play+0.206+0.306
Yards477277

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Tulane449+0.61Field goal
Q1Rice38-1.83Punt
Q1Tulane478+6.13Pass TD
Q1Rice767+6.27Rush TD
Q1Tulane1365+3.29Rush TD
Q2Rice37-1.13Punt
Q2Tulane749-0.55Missed FG
Q2Rice30-2.25Punt
Q2Tulane850+3.87Pass TD
Q2Rice823-1.64Interception
Q2Tulane235-1.37Field goal
Q3Rice1275+7.52Rush TD
Q3Tulane634-6.76Interception
Q3Rice25+1.48Pass TD
Q3Tulane38-1.81Punt
Q3Rice39-1.09Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · Tulane Green Wave · Michael Pratt pass intercepted (-9.07 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Rice Owls · JT Daniels pass to Luke McCaffrey for a touchdown (35 yards) (+3.56 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Tulane Green Wave · Penalty (4th & 4) (+3.45 EPA)
  4. Q1 · Tulane Green Wave · Makhi Hughes rushes for 43 yards (1st & 10) (+3.17 EPA)
  5. Q1 · Tulane Green Wave · Michael Pratt pass to Chris Brazzell II for 15 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.0 EPA)
  6. Q1 · Tulane Green Wave · Michael Pratt pass to Jha'Quan Jackson for 38 yards (1st & 10) (+2.9 EPA)
  7. Q4 · Tulane Green Wave · Michael Pratt rushes for 2 yards (4th & 1) (+2.8 EPA)
  8. Q2 · Tulane Green Wave · Field goal missed (-2.79 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Tulane Green Wave controlled the final (30–28) in Week 9.
  • Passing edge: JT Daniels (Rice) — 180.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • EPA edge: Rice at 0.283 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 Tulane Green Wave vs Rice Owls?

Tulane Green Wave 30, Rice Owls 28 in Week 9 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Tulane Green Wave vs Rice Owls?

Tulane Green Wave won with a final score of 30–28.

Where can I find the Tulane Green Wave vs Rice Owls box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401531373.

Who led Tulane Green Wave vs Rice Owls in passing?

JT Daniels (Rice) led passers with 180.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Tulane Green Wave

Entered 6-2 Now 7-2 W

Rice Owls

Entered 4-4 Now 4-5 L