ncaaf Game Recap
Cougars Down Rice 35-9 - Match Report
Dean Connors ran for 132 yards as Houston handled Rice by a score of 35-9 on Saturday at Rice Stadium.
Houston was a favorite by -13.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 38.5.
Dean Connors rushed for 132 yards, while Stacy Sneed added 36 yards in the win. Stephon Johnson and Tanner Koziol added 74 and 52 receiving yards respectively.
Daelen Alexander rushed for 55 yards for Rice, while Quinton Jackson added 52 yards. Chase Jenkins threw for 50 yards for the Owls, while receivers Aaron Turner and Landon Ransom-Goelz had 24 and 11 yards respectively.
Rice lost the offensive yardage battle to Houston 392-228 yards in Saturday's game. Rice had more first downs as that total ended up 16-14.
The time of possession battle favored Rice as their offense was on the field for 32:46, longer than the 27:14 of their opponents.
Next game, Houston takes its act home to face Colorado looking for another win. For Rice, they head home to face Prairie View.