Quick answer
Rice Owls defeated UTSA Roadrunners 29–27 in Week 7, 2024. Final score: UTSA Roadrunners 27, Rice Owls 29.
Game summary
Rice Owls edged UTSA Roadrunners 29–27 in Week 7 of the 2024 season.
- Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 10 plays.
- Passing leader: E.J. Warner (Rice) — 337.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.28 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Robert Henry — 50.0 yds.
- Receiving leader: Matt Sykes — 6 rec, 85.0 yds.
- EPA edge: Rice (+0.176/play) vs UTSA (+0.078/play).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UTSA Roadrunners | 0 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 27 |
 Rice Owls | 0 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 29 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.
UTSAUTSA RoadrunnersField goal good from 45 yards
E.J. Warner rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Owen McCown pass to DJ Allen for a touchdown (20 yards)
Field goal good from 46 yards
E.J. Warner pass to Dean Connors for a touchdown (69 yards)
Field goal good from 52 yards
Dean Connors rushes 8 yards for a touchdown
Owen McCown pass to Devin McCuin for a touchdown (6 yards)
Owen McCown pass to Houston Thomas for a touchdown (38 yards)
E.J. Warner pass to Matt Sykes for a touchdown (18 yards)
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- UTSA
Q2FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 28
- Score
- 3-0
Field goal good from 45 yards
- Rice
Q2TD EWE.J. WarnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 3-6
E.J. Warner rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
- UTSA
Q2TD DADJ AllenPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 9-6
Owen McCown pass to DJ Allen for a touchdown (20 yards)
- Rice
Q2FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 29
- Score
- 9-9
Field goal good from 46 yards
- Rice
Q3TD DCDean ConnorsPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 9-15
E.J. Warner pass to Dean Connors for a touchdown (69 yards)
- UTSA
Q3FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 35
- Score
- 12-15
Field goal good from 52 yards
- Rice
Q3TD DCDean ConnorsPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 12-21
Dean Connors rushes 8 yards for a touchdown
- UTSA
Q4TD DMDevin McCuinPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 18-21
Owen McCown pass to Devin McCuin for a touchdown (6 yards)
- UTSA
Q4TD HTHouston ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 24-21
Owen McCown pass to Houston Thomas for a touchdown (38 yards)
- Rice
Q4TD MSMatt SykesPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 24-27
E.J. Warner pass to Matt Sykes for a touchdown (18 yards)
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- E.J. Warner (Rice) — 337.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.28 EPA/play +11.27 EPA
- Owen McCown (UTSA) — 242.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.16 EPA/play +6.98 EPA
Rushing
- Robert Henry (UTSA) — 50.0 yds +0.36 EPA
- Brandon High Jr. (UTSA) — 22.0 yds -0.32 EPA
- Quinton Jackson (Rice) — 21.0 yds -0.46 EPA
Receiving
- Matt Sykes (Rice) — 6 rec · 85.0 yds +0.56 EPA
- Devin McCuin (UTSA) — 7 rec · 83.0 yds +1.85 EPA
- Chris Carpenter (UTSA) — 5 rec · 44.0 yds +0.25 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E.J. Warner | Rice | 40 | 60.0% | 337 | 2 | +0.28 | +11.27 |
| Owen McCown | UTSA | 44 | 61.4% | 242 | 3 | +0.16 | +6.98 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | UTSA | Rice |
|---|---|---|
| Plays | 77 | 59 |
| EPA / play | +0.078 | +0.176 |
| Total EPA | +5.98 | +10.36 |
| Success rate | 40.3% | 35.6% |
| Pass EPA / play | +0.159 | +0.282 |
| Rush EPA / play | -0.030 | -0.048 |
| Yards | 410 | 394 |
Drive chart
Key possessions and results.
| Qtr | Offense | Plays | Yards | EPA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | UTSA | 7 | 29 | -1.18 | Punt |
| Q1 | Rice | 7 | 29 | -4.48 | Fumble |
| Q1 | UTSA | 7 | 17 | -2.07 | Missed FG |
| Q1 | Rice | 5 | 20 | -1.14 | Punt |
| Q1 | UTSA | 3 | 9 | -0.84 | Punt |
| Q2 | Rice | 3 | 10 | -2.12 | Punt |
| Q2 | UTSA | 14 | 60 | -1.07 | Field goal |
| Q2 | Rice | 3 | 27 | +3.21 | Rush TD |
| Q2 | UTSA | 7 | 80 | +6.64 | Pass TD |
| Q2 | Rice | 6 | 31 | +0.71 | Field goal |
| Q3 | Rice | 3 | 79 | +6.92 | Pass TD |
| Q3 | UTSA | 6 | 18 | -2.38 | Field goal |
| Q3 | Rice | 6 | 75 | +5.79 | Rush TD |
| Q3 | UTSA | 3 | 3 | -2.27 | Punt |
| Q3 | Rice | 5 | 20 | -1.57 | Punt |
| Q3 | UTSA | 8 | 20 | -2.78 | Punt |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q3 · Rice Owls · E.J. Warner pass to Dean Connors for a touchdown (69 yards) (+7.0 EPA)
- Q4 · Rice Owls · E.J. Warner pass to Matt Sykes for a touchdown (18 yards) (+5.28 EPA)
- Q4 · UTSA Roadrunners · Owen McCown pass to Houston Thomas for a touchdown (38 yards) (+5.27 EPA)
- Q1 · Rice Owls · Fumble (-4.76 EPA)
- Q2 · UTSA Roadrunners · Owen McCown pass to DJ Allen for a touchdown (20 yards) (+4.3 EPA)
- Q1 · UTSA Roadrunners · Owen McCown pass to Devin McCuin for 6 yards (4th & 3) (+3.27 EPA)
- Q3 · UTSA Roadrunners · Field goal good from 52 yards (+3.27 EPA)
- Q4 · UTSA Roadrunners · Owen McCown rushes for 1 yard (4th & 3) (-3.12 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Rice Owls controlled the final (29–27) in Week 7.
- Passing edge: E.J. Warner (Rice) — 337.0 yds, 2 TD.
- EPA edge: Rice at 0.176 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 UTSA Roadrunners vs Rice Owls?
UTSA Roadrunners 27, Rice Owls 29 in Week 7 of the 2024 college football season.
Who won UTSA Roadrunners vs Rice Owls?
Rice Owls won with a final score of 27–29.
Where can I find the UTSA Roadrunners vs Rice Owls box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401645344.
Who led UTSA Roadrunners vs Rice Owls in passing?
E.J. Warner (Rice) led passers with 337.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for UTSA Roadrunners at Rice Owls in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
UTSA Roadrunners
Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L
Rice Owls
Entered 1-4 Now 2-4 W
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