Houston Cougars vs. Rice Owls: 2025 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Houston Cougars defeated Rice Owls 35–9 in Week 2, 2025. Final score: Houston Cougars 35, Rice Owls 9.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Houston Cougars	0	6	12	12	35
Rice Owls	0	6	0	6	9

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Conner Weigman (Houston) — 242.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.07 EPA/play +2.29 EPA
• Drew Devillier (Rice) — 1.0 yds · +0.28 EPA/play +0.28 EPA
• ICE 0, for a TD, Chase Jenkins (Rice) — 37.0 yds · -2.39 EPA/play -2.39 EPA

Rushing

• Dean Connors (Houston) — 154.0 yds · 2 TD +0.23 EPA
• Quinton Jackson (Rice) — 72.0 yds -0.12 EPA
• Daelen Alexander (Rice) — 73.0 yds +0.10 EPA

Receiving

• Tanner Koziol (Houston) — 3 rec · 66.0 yds +0.16 EPA
• Drayden Dickmann (Rice) — 3 rec · 19.0 yds -0.30 EPA
• Amare Thomas (Houston) — 2 rec · 36.0 yds +1.30 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Conner Weigman	Houston	33	30.3%	242	1	+0.07	+2.29
Drew Devillier	Rice	1	100.0%	1	0	+0.28	+0.28
ICE 0, for a TD, Chase Jenkins	Rice	1	0.0%	37	0	-2.39	-2.39
Chase Jenkins	Rice	16	43.8%	44	0	-0.19	-3.06

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Houston	Rice
Plays	83	78
EPA / play	+0.058	-0.245
Total EPA	+4.85	-19.09
Success rate	30.1%	35.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.036	-0.413
Rush EPA / play	+0.074	-0.187
Yards	505	268

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Houston	3	7	-4.14	Punt
Q1	Rice	3	8	-0.16	Punt
Q1	Houston	6	20	-2.48	Ended
Q1	Rice	3	5	-1.42	Punt
Q1	Houston	6	21	-1.66	Punt
Q1	Rice	2	3	-1.43	Ended
Q1	Houston	3	1	-3.42	Ended
Q1	Rice	1	4	-0.16	Ended
Q1	Rice	2	0	-2.66	Punt
Q1	Houston	3	7	-2.40	Punt
Q1	Rice	3	8	-1.48	Punt
Q1	Houston	6	20	-4.77	Ended
Q1	Rice	3	5	-2.97	Punt
Q1	Houston	6	21	-1.73	Punt
Q1	Rice	13	47	-0.20	Field goal
Q2	Houston	5	87	+6.68	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Houston Cougars · Dean Connors rushes 54 yards for a touchdown (+6.13 EPA)
2. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Conner Weigman pass to Stephon Johnson for a touchdown (74 yards) (+5.85 EPA)
3. Q3 · Rice Owls · Punt (+4.9 EPA)
4. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Dean Connors rushes 42 yards for a touchdown (+4.56 EPA)
5. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Conner Weigman to Amare Thomas — Pass Completion (18 yards) (+3.35 EPA)
6. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Conner Weigman pass to Amare Thomas for 18 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.35 EPA)
7. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Conner Weigman sacked for a loss of 3 yards (4th & 4) (-3.28 EPA)
8. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Conner Weigman to Stacy Sneed — Pass Completion (14 yards) (+3.25 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Houston Cougars controlled the final (35–9) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Conner Weigman (Houston) — 242.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Houston at 0.058 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 Houston Cougars vs Rice Owls?

Houston Cougars 35, Rice Owls 9 in Week 2 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Houston Cougars vs Rice Owls?

Houston Cougars won with a final score of 35–9.

Where can I find the Houston Cougars vs Rice Owls box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401756884.

Who led Houston Cougars vs Rice Owls in passing?

Conner Weigman (Houston) led passers with 242.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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