Rice Owls vs. Tulane Green Wave: 2024 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Tulane Green Wave defeated Rice Owls 24–10 in Week 8, 2024. Final score: Rice Owls 10, Tulane Green Wave 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Rice Owls	0	6	3	6	10
Tulane Green Wave	3	6	0	6	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Darian Mensah (Tulane) — 120.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.20 EPA/play -5.46 EPA
• E.J. Warner (Rice) — 283.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.24 EPA/play -11.18 EPA

Rushing

• Makhi Hughes (Tulane) — 122.0 yds · 1 TD -0.08 EPA
• Dean Connors (Rice) — 76.0 yds -0.38 EPA
• Arnold Barnes III (Tulane) — 15.0 yds +0.24 EPA

Receiving

• Matt Sykes (Rice) — 7 rec · 74.0 yds +0.90 EPA
• Kobie Campbell (Rice) — 6 rec · 100.0 yds +1.40 EPA
• Dean Connors (Rice) — 6 rec · 36.0 yds +0.01 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Darian Mensah	Tulane	27	44.4%	120	1	-0.20	-5.46
E.J. Warner	Rice	46	54.3%	283	1	-0.24	-11.18

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Rice	Tulane
Plays	62	64
EPA / play	-0.296	-0.125
Total EPA	-18.34	-7.99
Success rate	37.1%	37.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.243	-0.202
Rush EPA / play	-0.448	-0.068
Yards	360	288

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Rice	7	36	-0.54	Punt
Q1	Tulane	2	-16	-3.56	Punt
Q1	Rice	3	10	-4.73	Interception
Q1	Tulane	10	56	+0.97	Field goal
Q1	Rice	5	75	+5.97	Pass TD
Q2	Tulane	8	44	-2.64	Ended
Q2	Rice	4	42	-2.95	Fumble
Q2	Tulane	7	27	-0.82	Punt
Q2	Rice	3	3	-1.16	Punt
Q2	Tulane	6	67	+6.03	Pass TD
Q2	Rice	8	36	-0.08	Punt
Q2	Tulane	1	-1	0.00	Ended
Q3	Tulane	9	48	-1.98	Ended
Q3	Rice	8	61	+1.17	Field goal
Q3	Tulane	4	6	-3.05	Punt
Q3	Rice	9	36	-5.80	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Rice Owls · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-7.58 EPA)
2. Q2 · Tulane Green Wave · Darian Mensah pass to Makhi Hughes for a touchdown (29 yards) (+5.1 EPA)
3. Q1 · Rice Owls · E.J. Warner pass intercepted (-4.55 EPA)
4. Q4 · Rice Owls · E.J. Warner pass intercepted (-4.23 EPA)
5. Q4 · Rice Owls · E.J. Warner — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-4.0 EPA)
6. Q4 · Rice Owls · E.J. Warner pass intercepted (-3.36 EPA)
7. Q3 · Tulane Green Wave · Fumble (-3.27 EPA)
8. Q2 · Rice Owls · E.J. Warner pass to Elijah Mojarro for a touchdown (31 yards) (+3.16 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Tulane Green Wave controlled the final (24–10) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Darian Mensah (Tulane) — 120.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Tulane at -0.125 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 Tulane Green Wave?

Rice Owls 10, Tulane Green Wave 24 in Week 8 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Rice Owls vs Tulane Green Wave?

Tulane Green Wave won with a final score of 10–24.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401645350.

Who led Rice Owls vs Tulane Green Wave in passing?

Darian Mensah (Tulane) led passers with 120.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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