Total Yards
Game Center
Houston at Rice
Sep 3, 2006 • Completed
Away
Houston
Big 12

Final Score
31 - 30

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Game Conditions
Humidity
46%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Houston edges Rice 31-30
Houston finished ahead of Rice 31-30 on Sep 3, 2006. The result came in week 1 of the 2006 season.
Houston finished ahead of Rice 31-30 on Sep 3, 2006. The result came in week 1 of the 2006 season.
Houston built the decisive edge with a 1-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Houston 329; Rice 283. Another key split was passing yards: Houston 258; Rice 161.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Houston 329; Rice 283
Passing yards
Houston 258; Rice 161
Rushing yards
Houston 96; Rice 131
Turnovers
Houston 0; Rice 2
First downs
Houston 17; Rice 14
Possession time
Houston 18:35; Rice 18:05
Third downs
Houston 3-12; Rice 5-13
Completions-attempts
Houston 22-35; Rice 12-26
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Rice | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 283 | 329 |
| Passing Yards | 161 | 258 |
| Rushing Yards | 131 | 96 |
| First Downs | 14 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-13 | 3-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 1-5 | 10-88 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 12-26 | 22-35 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 28 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 18:05 | 18:35 |