Glaesmann with 2 TDs helps Rice beat UTEP 31-14
Sam Glaesmann threw for one touchdown and ran for another as Rice took an early lead and held it, beating UTEP 31-14 on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Rice Owls
31
UTEP Miners
14
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICE | 3 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 31 |
| UTEP | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ North Texas Mean Green | L 23-52 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Florida Atlantic Owls | L 49-51 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane | L 17-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ East Carolina Pirates | L 12-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs UTSA Roadrunners | L 14-16 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:15 31-14
Nahshon Ellerbe 3 Yd Run (Will Harrison Kick)
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Touchdown 4:56 24-14
Ryan Metz 1 Yd Run (Brady Viles Kick)
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Touchdown 8:27 24-7
Jordan Myers 3 Yd Run (Will Harrison Kick)
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Touchdown 3:47 17-7
Warren Redix 44 Yd pass from Ryan Metz (Brady Viles Kick)
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Touchdown 11:32 17-0
Aaron Cephus 52 Yd pass from Sam Glaesmann (Will Harrison Kick)
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Touchdown 11:25 10-0
Sam Glaesmann 5 Yd Run (Will Harrison Kick)
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Field Goal 11:07 3-0
Will Harrison 36 Yd Field Goal
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RICE
3 plays, 12 yards, 2:18 · End of Game
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UTEP 2:18
3 plays, -9 yards, 0:57 · Punt
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RICE 3:15
5 plays, 44 yards, 1:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:15 31-14
Nahshon Ellerbe 3 Yd Run (Will Harrison Kick)
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UTEP 4:56
10 plays, 75 yards, 3:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:56 24-14
Ryan Metz 1 Yd Run (Brady Viles Kick)
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RICE 8:27
10 plays, 87 yards, 5:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:27 24-7
Jordan Myers 3 Yd Run (Will Harrison Kick)
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UTEP 13:58
5 plays, 15 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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RICE 0:33
5 plays, 22 yards, 3:14 · Punt
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UTEP 3:47
9 plays, 78 yards, 4:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:47 17-7
Warren Redix 44 Yd pass from Ryan Metz (Brady Viles Kick)
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RICE 8:41
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:15 · Punt
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UTEP 9:56
4 plays, 14 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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RICE 11:32
4 plays, 77 yards, 2:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:32 17-0
Aaron Cephus 52 Yd pass from Sam Glaesmann (Will Harrison Kick)
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UTEP 13:35
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:25 · Punt
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UTEP
1 play, -2 yards, 0:31 · End of Half
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RICE 0:31
5 plays, 14 yards, 2:11 · Punt
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UTEP 2:42
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:08 · Punt
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RICE 3:50
10 plays, 34 yards, 5:32 · Fumble
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UTEP 9:22
4 plays, 15 yards, 2:03 · Fumble
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RICE 11:25
7 plays, 40 yards, 3:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:25 10-0
Sam Glaesmann 5 Yd Run (Will Harrison Kick)
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UTEP 14:54
3 plays, -6 yards, 0:57 · Punt
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RICE 0:51
6 plays, 36 yards, 3:15 · Punt
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UTEP 4:06
12 plays, 39 yards, 7:01 · Punt
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RICE 11:07
10 plays, 56 yards, 3:53 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:07 3-0
Will Harrison 36 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 29 of 29 events.
Team Stats
RICE
UTEP
22
1st Downs
12
4-10
3rd down efficiency
4-14
0-1
4th down efficiency
3-3
437
Total Yards
229
131
Passing
203
10/18
Comp/Att
18/33
7.3
Yards per pass
6.2
306
Rushing
26
49
Rushing Attempts
24
6.2
Yards per rush
1.1
4-31
Penalties
2-15
1
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
34:22
Possession
25:38
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