Total Yards
Houston484
Rice242
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2017)
Game Center
Rice at Houston
Sep 17, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 3
Away
Rice
American Athletic
Final Score
3 - 38
RH
Home
Houston
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Houston354
Rice113
Rushing Yards
Houston130
Rice129
Turnovers
Houston0
Rice3
Game Conditions
Temperature88°F
Wind5 mph SE
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Houston vs Rice box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Houston31:57
Rice28:03
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Houston routs Rice 38-3
Houston defeated Rice 38-3 in Week 3 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 484-242 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Houston set the terms early in a game that finished 38-3. Kyle Allen pass complete to Duke Catalon for 10 yds for a TD, (Caden Novikoff KICK) came with {'seconds': 32, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving Houston the first major swing.
Houston's box score carried the story: 484 total yards, 130 rushing yards, and 354 passing yards. Rice finished with 242 total yards, including 129 on the ground and 113 through the air.
Houston converted 9-15 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-3, Houston led 38-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Caden Novikoff 20 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Kyle Allen pass complete to Duke Catalon for 10 yds for a TD, (Caden Novikoff KICK) (Houston led 7-0 over Rice).
Rushing Touchdown
Dillon Birden run for 1 yd for a TD, (Caden Novikoff KICK) (Houston led 17-0 over Rice).
Field Goal Good
Caden Novikoff 20 yd FG GOOD (Houston led 10-0 over Rice).
Passing Touchdown
Kyle Allen pass complete to John Leday for 7 yds for a TD, (Caden Novikoff KICK) (Houston led 31-0 over Rice).
Rushing Touchdown
Duke Catalon run for 1 yd for a TD, (Caden Novikoff KICK) (Houston led 24-0 over Rice).
Rushing Touchdown
Mulbah Car run for 3 yds for a TD, (Caden Novikoff KICK) (Houston led 38-0 over Rice).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-3
Houston defeated Rice.
Total yards
484-242
Houston held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
130
Houston averaged 3.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
354
Houston averaged 9.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-15
Houston's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-14
Rice's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Houston | Rice |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 484 | 242 |
| Passing Yards | 354 | 113 |
| Rushing Yards | 130 | 129 |
| First Downs | 22 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-15 | 4-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-10 | 2-15 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 34-38 | 11-25 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 31:57 | 28:03 |