UConn Huskies vs. Rice Owls: 2025 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Rice Owls defeated UConn Huskies 37–34 in Week 9, 2025. Final score: UConn Huskies 34, Rice Owls 37.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
UConn Huskies	6	12	3	0	9	34
Rice Owls	3	12	0	6	12	37

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• #2 J.Fagnano (UConn) — 10.0 yds · +0.83 EPA/play +0.83 EPA
• Shotgun #4 C.Jenkins (Rice) — 4.0 yds · -0.14 EPA/play -0.14 EPA
• No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.Fagnano (UConn) — 201.0 yds · -0.04 EPA/play -1.54 EPA

Receiving

• #6 D.Dickmann caught at Rice20 (Rice) — 3 rec · 26.0 yds +1.09 EPA
• #1 S.Bell caught at 31 (UConn) — 1 rec · 80.0 yds +6.25 EPA
• #10 Q.Jackson caught at 45 (Rice) — 1 rec · 75.0 yds +6.16 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
#2 J.Fagnano	UConn	1	100.0%	10	0	+0.83	+0.83
Shotgun #4 C.Jenkins	Rice	1	100.0%	4	0	-0.14	-0.14
No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.Fagnano	UConn	40	67.5%	201	0	-0.04	-1.54
Shotgun #2 J.Fagnano	UConn	3	33.3%	7	0	-0.65	-1.96
No Huddle-Shotgun #4 C.Jenkins	Rice	21	71.4%	104	0	-0.21	-4.48
No Huddle #2 J.Fagnano	UConn	1	0.0%	0	0	—	—

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UConn	Rice
Plays	74	77
EPA / play	+0.072	+0.118
Total EPA	+4.90	+8.26
Success rate	36.5%	41.6%
Pass EPA / play	+0.286	+0.067
Rush EPA / play	-0.321	+0.143
Yards	449	497

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Rice	6	19	-1.87	Punt
Q1	UConn	1	80	+6.25	Pass TD
Q1	Rice	5	18	+0.76	Punt
Q1	UConn	3	9	-0.66	Punt
Q1	Rice	8	54	+2.42	Field goal
Q1	UConn	2	14	+0.23	Ended
Q1	Rice	1	-2	-2.22	Ended
Q2	UConn	5	11	-2.20	Punt
Q2	Rice	3	80	+6.40	Rush TD
Q2	UConn	3	2	-2.45	Punt
Q2	Rice	6	12	-1.93	Punt
Q2	UConn	13	92	+7.80	Pass TD
Q2	Rice	1	75	+6.16	Pass TD
Q2	UConn	6	75	+6.15	Pass TD
Q2	Rice	7	40	-1.75	Ended
Q2	UConn	1	-2	-0.99	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Rice Owls · Rushing touchdown (+6.78 EPA)
2. Q1 · UConn Huskies · #1 S.Bell caught at 31 catch for a touchdown (80 yards) (+6.25 EPA)
3. Q2 · Rice Owls · #10 Q.Jackson caught at 45 catch for a touchdown (75 yards) (+6.16 EPA)
4. Q2 · UConn Huskies · #11 J.Vereen caught at Rice19 catch for a touchdown (34 yards) (+4.89 EPA)
5. Q2 · UConn Huskies · #0 C.Edwards caught at Rice09 catch for a touchdown (12 yards) (+4.13 EPA)
6. Q2 · UConn Huskies · Penalty (2nd & 4) (-3.89 EPA)
7. Q3 · UConn Huskies · No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.Fagnano pass to #80 J.Neider caught at 22 for 23 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.84 EPA)
8. Q1 · Rice Owls · Rush (4th & 3) (+2.9 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Rice Owls controlled the final (37–34) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: #2 J.Fagnano (UConn) — 10.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Rice at 0.118 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 UConn Huskies vs Rice Owls?

UConn Huskies 34, Rice Owls 37 in Week 9 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won UConn Huskies vs Rice Owls?

Rice Owls won with a final score of 34–37.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401757172.

Who led UConn Huskies vs Rice Owls in passing?

#2 J.Fagnano (UConn) led passers with 10.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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