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Houston at Rice
Sep 21, 2013 • Completed • Neutral Site
Away
Houston
Big 12

Final Score
31 - 26

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Game Story
Houston holds off Rice 31-26
Houston finished ahead of Rice 31-26 on Sep 21, 2013 at neutral site. The result came in week 4 of the 2013 season.
Houston finished ahead of Rice 31-26 on Sep 21, 2013 at neutral site. The result came in week 4 of the 2013 season.
Houston built the decisive edge with a 5-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Houston 494; Rice 463. Another key split was passing yards: Houston 329; Rice 289.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Houston 494; Rice 463
Passing yards
Houston 329; Rice 289
Rushing yards
Houston 165; Rice 174
Turnovers
Houston 1; Rice 2
First downs
Houston 21; Rice 25
Possession time
Houston 25:04; Rice 34:56
Third downs
Houston 6-16; Rice 5-15
Completions-attempts
Houston 18-36; Rice 22-37
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Rice | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 463 | 494 |
| Passing Yards | 289 | 329 |
| Rushing Yards | 174 | 165 |
| First Downs | 25 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-15 | 6-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-25 | 3-30 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-37 | 18-36 |
| Rushing Attempts | 45 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 2 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 34:56 | 25:04 |