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Owls Fall 34-14 Against UTSA - Game Recap
UTSA cruised to victory on Saturday, as they ran up a 34-14 score against Rice in Week 11 action at Alamodome.
UTSA was the ATS victor, as they covered the -13.5-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 54.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Rocko Griffin rushed for 81 yards, while Robert Henry added 63 yards in the win. Joshua Cephus and Tykee Ogle-Kellogg added 53 and 41 receiving yards respectively.
Dean Connors rushed for 34 yards for Rice, while Juma Otoviano added 16 yards. AJ Padgett threw for 182 yards for the Owls, while receivers Luke McCaffrey and Landon Ransom-Goelz had 68 and 42 yards respectively.
Rice was outgained by UTSA 381-229 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 23-17 by the Roadrunners.
Rice lost the time of possession battle 30:11-29:49, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.
UTSA looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against USF. Rice will aim to get back on the winning track at Charlotte.