Old Dominion edges past Rice 24-21
Steven Williams threw for 188 yards and ran for two touchdowns, including the game-winner with 37 seconds left, to lead Old Dominion in a 24-21 win over Rice on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Rice Owls
21
Old Dominion Monarchs
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 21 |
| ODU | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
S.B. Ballard Stadium · 20,118 att.
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 |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:37 21-24
Steven Williams 6 Yd Run (Nick Rice Kick)
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Touchdown 2:05 21-17
Miklo Smalls 3 Yd Run (Will Harrison Kick)
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Touchdown 11:45 14-17
Nahshon Ellerbe 9 Yd Run (Will Harrison Kick)
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Touchdown 2:21 7-17
Ray Lawry 5 Yd Run (Nick Rice Kick)
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Field Goal 7:53 7-10
Nick Rice 32 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:09 7-7
Steven Williams 24 Yd Run (Nick Rice Kick)
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Touchdown 10:39 7-0
Austin Walter 8 Yd Run (Will Harrison Kick)
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ODU
1 play, -2 yards, 0:21 · End of Game
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RICE 0:21
2 plays, 15 yards, 0:16 · Interception
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ODU 0:37
8 plays, 75 yards, 1:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:37 21-24
Steven Williams 6 Yd Run (Nick Rice Kick)
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RICE 2:05
10 plays, 80 yards, 5:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:05 21-17
Miklo Smalls 3 Yd Run (Will Harrison Kick)
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ODU 7:52
3 plays, 6 yards, 0:54 · Punt
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RICE 8:46
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:24 · Punt
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ODU 10:10
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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RICE 11:45
10 plays, 75 yards, 5:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:45 14-17
Nahshon Ellerbe 9 Yd Run (Will Harrison Kick)
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ODU 2:21
8 plays, 70 yards, 3:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:21 7-17
Ray Lawry 5 Yd Run (Nick Rice Kick)
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RICE 5:57
8 plays, 35 yards, 5:09 · Punt
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ODU 11:06
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:56 · Punt
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RICE 13:02
4 plays, 11 yards, 1:58 · Fumble
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RICE
1 play, -2 yards, 0:28 · End of Half
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ODU 0:28
12 plays, 46 yards, 2:48 · Missed FG
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RICE 3:16
3 plays, -6 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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ODU 5:21
4 plays, -6 yards, 0:57 · Missed FG
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RICE 6:18
4 plays, 1 yard, 1:35 · Downs
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ODU 7:53
15 plays, 65 yards, 7:07 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:53 7-10
Nick Rice 32 Yd Field Goal
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RICE
10 plays, 42 yards, 4:03 · Missed FG
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ODU 4:09
8 plays, 80 yards, 2:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:09 7-7
Steven Williams 24 Yd Run (Nick Rice Kick)
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RICE 7:01
3 plays, 6 yards, 2:24 · Punt
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ODU 9:25
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:14 · Punt
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RICE 10:39
5 plays, 53 yards, 2:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:39 7-0
Austin Walter 8 Yd Run (Will Harrison Kick)
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ODU 13:11
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:49 · Punt
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
RICE
ODU
18
1st Downs
21
5-11
3rd down efficiency
7-15
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
331
Total Yards
360
90
Passing
188
8/12
Comp/Att
20/29
7.5
Yards per pass
6.5
241
Rushing
172
50
Rushing Attempts
39
4.8
Yards per rush
4.4
4-30
Penalties
2-20
2
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
33:23
Possession
26:37
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