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Houston at Rice
Nov 29, 2008 • Completed
Away
Houston
Big 12

Final Score
42 - 56

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Game Conditions
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Rice beats Houston 56-42
Rice finished ahead of Houston 56-42 on Nov 30, 2008. The result came in week 14 of the 2008 season.
Rice finished ahead of Houston 56-42 on Nov 30, 2008. The result came in week 14 of the 2008 season.
Rice built the decisive edge with a 14-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Rice 591; Houston 634. Another key split was passing yards: Rice 407; Houston 517.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Rice 591; Houston 634
Passing yards
Rice 407; Houston 517
Rushing yards
Rice 198; Houston 140
Turnovers
Rice 0; Houston 2
First downs
Rice 30; Houston 27
Possession time
Rice 20:13; Houston 16:27
Third downs
Rice 8-14; Houston 8-16
Completions-attempts
Rice 30-43; Houston 30-54
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Rice | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 591 | 634 |
| Passing Yards | 407 | 517 |
| Rushing Yards | 198 | 140 |
| First Downs | 30 | 27 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-14 | 8-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-44 | 3-28 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 30-43 | 30-54 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 27 |
| Passing TDs | 6 | 5 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 20:13 | 16:27 |