Rice Owls vs. Houston Cougars: 2024 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Houston Cougars defeated Rice Owls 33–7 in Week 3, 2024. Final score: Rice Owls 7, Houston Cougars 33.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Rice Owls	6	0	0	6	7
Houston Cougars	6	6	6	6	33

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Drew Devillier (Rice) — 34.0 yds · +0.38 EPA/play +2.26 EPA
• Donovan Smith (Houston) — 131.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.02 EPA/play +0.37 EPA
• E.J. Warner (Rice) — 39.0 yds · -0.92 EPA/play -19.30 EPA

Rushing

• Re'Shaun Sanford II (Houston) — 71.0 yds -0.14 EPA
• Dean Connors (Rice) — 32.0 yds · 1 TD +0.06 EPA
• J'Marion Burnette (Houston) — 38.0 yds -0.10 EPA

Receiving

• Dean Connors (Rice) — 5 rec · 17.0 yds -0.32 EPA
• Mekhi Mews (Houston) — 3 rec · 22.0 yds +0.43 EPA
• Kobie Campbell (Rice) — 3 rec · 22.0 yds +0.64 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Drew Devillier	Rice	6	66.7%	34	0	+0.38	+2.26
Donovan Smith	Houston	23	52.2%	131	1	+0.02	+0.37
E.J. Warner	Rice	21	52.4%	39	0	-0.92	-19.30

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Rice	Houston
Plays	50	62
EPA / play	-0.331	+0.040
Total EPA	-16.53	+2.48
Success rate	24.0%	32.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.631	+0.016
Rush EPA / play	+0.022	+0.054
Yards	160	384

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Houston	3	-9	-4.04	Punt
Q1	Rice	3	7	-2.46	Punt
Q1	Houston	6	54	+0.54	Missed FG
Q1	Rice	3	4	-2.48	Punt
Q1	Houston	2	75	+5.89	Rush TD
Q1	Rice	3	7	-2.17	Touchdown
Q1	Rice	5	17	-2.01	Punt
Q1	Houston	9	34	-0.89	Punt
Q2	Rice	5	17	-1.23	Punt
Q2	Houston	3	50	+2.76	Pass TD
Q2	Rice	3	6	-1.63	Punt
Q2	Houston	5	12	-1.34	Punt
Q2	Rice	3	1	-0.94	Punt
Q2	Houston	2	6	-0.91	Ended
Q3	Rice	5	12	-3.68	Punt
Q3	Houston	14	72	-0.76	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Rice Owls · Punt return touchdown (-5.5 EPA)
2. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Stacy Sneed rushes 65 yards for a touchdown (+5.0 EPA)
3. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith rushes 37 yards for a touchdown (+4.58 EPA)
4. Q4 · Rice Owls · Dean Connors rushes 4 yards for a touchdown (+3.95 EPA)
5. Q2 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith pass to Stephon Johnson for a touchdown (44 yards) (+3.42 EPA)
6. Q3 · Rice Owls · E.J. Warner pass intercepted (-3.0 EPA)
7. Q3 · Rice Owls · Penalty (3rd & 5) (+2.96 EPA)
8. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Field goal missed (-2.9 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Houston Cougars controlled the final (33–7) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Drew Devillier (Rice) — 34.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Houston at 0.04 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 Houston Cougars?

Rice Owls 7, Houston Cougars 33 in Week 3 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Rice Owls vs Houston Cougars?

Houston Cougars won with a final score of 7–33.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401636862.

Who led Rice Owls vs Houston Cougars in passing?

Drew Devillier (Rice) led passers with 34.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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