Rice Owls vs. Texas State Bobcats: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Texas State Bobcats defeated Rice Owls 41–10 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Rice Owls 10, Texas State Bobcats 41.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Rice Owls	0	6	0	3	10
Texas State Bobcats	0	9	15	12	41

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Patrick Crayton Jr. (Rice) — 2.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.11 EPA/play +3.11 EPA
• No Huddle-Shotgun #11 B.Sparks (Texas State) — 22.0 yds · +0.00 EPA/play +0.00 EPA
• o Huddle-Shotgun #10 Q.Jackson (Rice) — 8.0 yds · -0.22 EPA/play -0.65 EPA

Receiving

• #1 C.Dawn (Texas State) — 10 rec · 75.0 yds -0.13 EPA
• #1 A.Turner caught at 24 (Rice) — 2 rec · -1.0 yds -1.05 EPA
• #1 A.Turner caught at 31 (Rice) — 2 rec · -1.0 yds -1.34 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Patrick Crayton Jr.	Rice	1	100.0%	2	1	+3.11	+3.11
No Huddle-Shotgun #11 B.Sparks	Texas State	2	50.0%	22	0	+0.00	0.00
o Huddle-Shotgun #10 Q.Jackson	Rice	3	100.0%	8	0	-0.22	-0.65
No Huddle-Shotgun #15 P.Crayton Jr.	Rice	1	0.0%	-8	0	-1.81	-1.81
No Huddle-Shotgun #8 L.Scheerhorn	Rice	2	0.0%	-8	0	-1.06	-2.11
Huddle-Shotgun #8 L.Scheerhorn	Rice	9	66.7%	16	0	-0.70	-6.34

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Rice	Texas State
Plays	61	68
EPA / play	-0.401	-0.183
Total EPA	-24.49	-12.43
Success rate	19.7%	45.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.672	-0.447
Rush EPA / play	-0.226	+0.014
Yards	251	447

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Rice	3	7	-1.77	Ended
Q1	Texas State	12	43	-13.51	Ended
Q1	Rice	3	-9	-4.39	Punt
Q1	Texas State	5	7	-3.07	Punt
Q1	Rice	8	90	-4.89	Interception
Q2	Texas State	8	33	+2.10	Rush TD
Q2	Rice	3	-1	-3.12	Punt
Q2	Texas State	8	48	-1.95	Field goal
Q2	Rice	8	-3	-3.60	Punt
Q2	Texas State	3	8	-0.16	Punt
Q2	Rice	6	66	+5.37	Pass TD
Q2	Texas State	1	7	-0.72	Ended
Q3	Texas State	3	81	+6.52	Pass TD
Q3	Rice	3	0	-3.17	Punt
Q3	Texas State	5	9	-2.77	Punt
Q3	Rice	1	0	-1.59	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Texas State Bobcats · Fumble (-7.53 EPA)
2. Q2 · Rice Owls · ddle-Shotgun #15 P.Crayton Jr. pass intercepted (-6.77 EPA)
3. Q3 · Texas State Bobcats · #11 B.Sparks caught at 35 catch for a touchdown (69 yards) (+5.4 EPA)
4. Q4 · Rice Owls · Rush (4th & 3) (+5.31 EPA)
5. Q3 · Rice Owls · Fumble (-4.92 EPA)
6. Q4 · Rice Owls · Fumble (-4.0 EPA)
7. Q1 · Texas State Bobcats · No Huddle-Shotgun #8 B.Jackson to #86 T.Lyons thrown to 18 — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.81 EPA)
8. Q4 · Texas State Bobcats · Rushing touchdown (+3.79 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Texas State Bobcats controlled the final (41–10) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Patrick Crayton Jr. (Rice) — 2.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Texas State at -0.183 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 Texas State Bobcats?

Rice Owls 10, Texas State Bobcats 41 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Rice Owls vs Texas State Bobcats?

Texas State Bobcats won with a final score of 10–41.

Where can I find the Rice Owls vs Texas State Bobcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401778332.

Who led Rice Owls vs Texas State Bobcats in passing?

Patrick Crayton Jr. (Rice) led passers with 2.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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