Sam Houston Bearkats vs. Rice Owls: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Sam Houston Bearkats defeated Rice Owls 34–14 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Sam Houston Bearkats 34, Rice Owls 14.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Sam Houston Bearkats	9	6	9	0	34
Rice Owls	6	6	6	0	14

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Hunter Watson (Sam Houston) — 200.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.11 EPA/play +3.82 EPA
• E.J. Warner (Rice) — 203.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.09 EPA/play -3.89 EPA

Rushing

• John Gentry (Sam Houston) — 58.0 yds · 1 TD -0.16 EPA
• Dean Connors (Rice) — 58.0 yds · 1 TD -0.01 EPA
• Hunter Watson (Sam Houston) — 86.0 yds +0.79 EPA

Receiving

• Dean Connors (Rice) — 9 rec · 21.0 yds -0.42 EPA
• Matt Sykes (Rice) — 6 rec · 74.0 yds +1.33 EPA
• Ife Adeyi (Sam Houston) — 5 rec · 63.0 yds +1.10 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Hunter Watson	Sam Houston	34	44.1%	200	2	+0.11	+3.82
E.J. Warner	Rice	45	60.0%	203	1	-0.09	-3.89

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Sam Houston	Rice
Plays	72	62
EPA / play	+0.071	-0.193
Total EPA	+5.08	-11.95
Success rate	36.1%	27.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.112	-0.232
Rush EPA / play	+0.033	-0.079
Yards	414	301

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Rice	3	6	-2.52	Punt
Q1	Sam Houston	3	9	-1.37	Punt
Q1	Rice	3	3	-2.93	Punt
Q1	Sam Houston	1	67	+5.28	Pass TD
Q1	Rice	2	31	-7.54	Touchdown
Q1	Rice	3	6	-2.47	Punt
Q1	Sam Houston	8	42	-0.07	Field goal
Q1	Rice	7	61	+1.55	Missed FG
Q2	Sam Houston	3	4	-2.44	Punt
Q2	Rice	5	50	+4.66	Pass TD
Q2	Sam Houston	8	26	-0.39	Punt
Q2	Rice	3	10	-0.04	Ended
Q2	Sam Houston	5	24	+0.74	Ended
Q2	Sam Houston	1	32	+4.36	Pass TD
Q2	Rice	3	7	-0.60	Punt
Q2	Sam Houston	12	78	+4.28	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Rice Owls · Interception returned for a touchdown (-6.79 EPA)
2. Q1 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Hunter Watson pass to Qua'Vez Humphreys for a touchdown (67 yards) (+5.28 EPA)
3. Q2 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Hunter Watson pass to Ife Adeyi for a touchdown (32 yards) (+4.36 EPA)
4. Q1 · Rice Owls · E.J. Warner pass to Matt Sykes for 28 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.45 EPA)
5. Q2 · Rice Owls · E.J. Warner pass to Kobie Campbell for a touchdown (22 yards) (+3.42 EPA)
6. Q2 · Rice Owls · Field goal missed (-3.3 EPA)
7. Q3 · Rice Owls · Dean Connors rushes 15 yards for a touchdown (+3.27 EPA)
8. Q2 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Hunter Watson pass to Qua'Vez Humphreys for 16 yards (3rd & 14) (+3.15 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Sam Houston Bearkats controlled the final (34–14) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Hunter Watson (Sam Houston) — 200.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Sam Houston at 0.071 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 Sam Houston Bearkats vs Rice Owls?

Sam Houston Bearkats 34, Rice Owls 14 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Sam Houston Bearkats vs Rice Owls?

Sam Houston Bearkats won with a final score of 34–14.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401641039.

Who led Sam Houston Bearkats vs Rice Owls in passing?

Hunter Watson (Sam Houston) led passers with 200.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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