Rice Owls vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Rice Owls defeated Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 14–12 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Rice Owls 14, Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 12.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Rice Owls	0	12	0	0	14
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns	3	3	6	0	12

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Daniel Beale (Louisiana) — 0.0 yds · -0.63 EPA/play -3.78 EPA
• Chase Jenkins (Rice) — 39.0 yds · -0.44 EPA/play -4.85 EPA
• Walker Howard (Louisiana) — 76.0 yds · -0.61 EPA/play -14.58 EPA

Rushing

• Quinton Jackson (Rice) — 108.0 yds · 1 TD +0.24 EPA
• Daelen Alexander (Rice) — 80.0 yds +0.23 EPA
• Bill Davis (Louisiana) — 58.0 yds +0.06 EPA

Receiving

• Shelton Sampson Jr. (Louisiana) — 4 rec · 59.0 yds -0.28 EPA
• Drayden Dickmann (Rice) — 3 rec · 44.0 yds +1.68 EPA
• Caden Jensen (Louisiana) — 1 rec · 4.0 yds -0.54 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Daniel Beale	Louisiana	6	0.0%	0	0	-0.63	-3.78
Chase Jenkins	Rice	11	63.6%	39	0	-0.44	-4.85
Walker Howard	Louisiana	24	41.7%	76	0	-0.61	-14.58

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Rice	Louisiana
Plays	62	58
EPA / play	-0.069	-0.209
Total EPA	-4.30	-12.10
Success rate	41.9%	31.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.441	-0.612
Rush EPA / play	+0.011	+0.224
Yards	259	251

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Rice	7	13	-2.34	Punt
Q1	Louisiana	8	48	+1.38	Field goal
Q1	Rice	13	72	+5.80	Rush TD
Q2	Louisiana	2	2	-2.23	Interception
Q2	Rice	6	17	-1.57	Punt
Q2	Louisiana	7	16	-5.18	Fumble
Q2	Rice	7	65	+5.09	Rush TD
Q2	Louisiana	9	36	+0.06	Field goal
Q2	Rice	1	2	0.00	Ended
Q3	Louisiana	4	15	-2.20	Punt
Q3	Rice	9	50	+0.86	Punt
Q3	Louisiana	11	98	+8.56	Rush TD
Q3	Rice	2	9	-0.56	Punt
Q4	Louisiana	3	6	-1.64	Punt
Q4	Rice	3	7	-2.34	Punt
Q4	Louisiana	3	-4	-3.08	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns · Fumble (-5.2 EPA)
2. Q3 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns · Walker Howard rushes 25 yards for a touchdown (+3.92 EPA)
3. Q4 · Rice Owls · Chase Jenkins rushes for a loss of 4 yards (4th & 1) (-3.75 EPA)
4. Q3 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns · Bill Davis rushes for 32 yards (2nd & 6) (+3.36 EPA)
5. Q4 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns · Walker Howard rushes for 1 yard (4th & 2) (-3.26 EPA)
6. Q1 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns · Walker Howard pass to Shelton Sampson Jr. for 19 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.2 EPA)
7. Q1 · Rice Owls · Chase Jenkins sacked for a loss of 13 yards (3rd & 7) (-3.07 EPA)
8. Q2 · Rice Owls · Aaron Turner rushes 17 yards for a touchdown (+3.02 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Rice Owls controlled the final (14–12) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Daniel Beale (Louisiana) — yds.
• EPA edge: Rice at -0.069 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 Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns?

Rice Owls 14, Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 12 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Rice Owls vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns?

Rice Owls won with a final score of 14–12.

Where can I find the Rice Owls vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401761592.

Who led Rice Owls vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in passing?

Daniel Beale (Louisiana) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Rice Owls at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.