Rice Owls vs. UConn Huskies: 2024 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

UConn Huskies defeated Rice Owls 17–10 in Week 9, 2024. Final score: Rice Owls 10, UConn Huskies 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Rice Owls	3	0	0	6	10
UConn Huskies	0	0	6	9	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Nick Evers (UConn) — 107.0 yds · -0.50 EPA/play -12.90 EPA
• Drew Devillier (Rice) — 74.0 yds · -0.59 EPA/play -19.02 EPA

Rushing

• Dean Connors (Rice) — 46.0 yds -0.54 EPA
• Durell Robinson (UConn) — 127.0 yds · 1 TD +0.16 EPA
• Mel Brown (UConn) — 43.0 yds +0.04 EPA

Receiving

• Dean Connors (Rice) — 4 rec · 13.0 yds -0.34 EPA
• Skyler Bell (UConn) — 3 rec · 47.0 yds +1.08 EPA
• TJ Sheffield (UConn) — 3 rec · 41.0 yds +1.28 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nick Evers	UConn	26	34.6%	107	0	-0.50	-12.90
Drew Devillier	Rice	32	40.6%	74	0	-0.59	-19.02

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Rice	UConn
Plays	61	64
EPA / play	-0.513	-0.248
Total EPA	-31.26	-15.88
Success rate	27.9%	26.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.594	-0.496
Rush EPA / play	-0.422	-0.078
Yards	178	303

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	UConn	3	4	-2.80	Punt
Q1	Rice	3	0	-3.45	Punt
Q1	UConn	11	27	-1.22	Punt
Q1	Rice	3	8	-1.71	Punt
Q1	UConn	3	-10	-6.47	Fumble
Q1	Rice	4	20	-1.83	Field goal
Q1	UConn	5	9	-3.80	Missed FG
Q2	Rice	3	3	-2.76	Punt
Q2	UConn	1	28	+2.19	Ended
Q2	Rice	6	8	-2.93	Punt
Q2	UConn	3	1	-1.62	Punt
Q2	Rice	6	14	-2.83	Punt
Q2	UConn	3	-2	-1.58	Punt
Q2	Rice	3	-4	-1.45	Punt
Q2	UConn	4	16	-0.78	Punt
Q2	Rice	7	54	-0.72	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Rice Owls · Kickoff (+6.61 EPA)
2. Q3 · UConn Huskies · Durell Robinson rushes 68 yards for a touchdown (+5.48 EPA)
3. Q1 · UConn Huskies · Fumble (-4.64 EPA)
4. Q4 · Rice Owls · Drew Devillier sacked for a loss of 8 yards (4th & 5) (-3.28 EPA)
5. Q4 · UConn Huskies · Nick Evers pass to Skyler Bell for 34 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.04 EPA)
6. Q4 · UConn Huskies · Penalty (4th & 3) (+2.43 EPA)
7. Q1 · UConn Huskies · Nick Evers pass to TJ Sheffield for 7 yards (3rd & 7) (+2.42 EPA)
8. Q1 · Rice Owls · Fumble (-2.39 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UConn Huskies controlled the final (17–10) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Nick Evers (UConn) — 107.0 yds.
• EPA edge: UConn at -0.248 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 UConn Huskies?

Rice Owls 10, UConn Huskies 17 in Week 9 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Rice Owls vs UConn Huskies?

UConn Huskies won with a final score of 10–17.

Where can I find the Rice Owls vs UConn Huskies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401629035.

Who led Rice Owls vs UConn Huskies in passing?

Nick Evers (UConn) led passers with 107.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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