Walter runs for career-best 149 yards, Rice beats UTEP 30-16
Aston Walter ran for a touchdown and a career-best 149 yards, and Rice beat UTEP 30-16 on Saturday in the season finale for both teams.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Rice Owls
30
UTEP Miners
16
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICE | 14 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 30 |
| UTEP | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Sun Bowl · 11,776 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 4:27 30-16
JoVoni Johnson 11 Yd Run (Chris Barnes PAT blocked)
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Touchdown 2:44 24-16
JoVoni Johnson 8 Yd Run (Chris Barnes Kick)
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Field Goal 7:16 17-16
Chris Barnes 21 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 14-16
Gavin Baechle 45 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:38 14-13
Justin Garrett 12 Yd pass from Kai Locksley (Gavin Baechle Kick)
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Touchdown 0:02 14-6
Aston Walter 30 Yd Run (Chris Barnes Kick)
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Touchdown 3:07 7-6
Praise Amaewhule 0 Yd Fumble Return (Brady Viles PAT failed)
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Touchdown 11:48 7-0
Austin Trammell 3 Yd pass from Tom Stewart (Chris Barnes Kick)
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RICE
3 plays, 12 yards, 2:22 · End of Game
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UTEP 2:22
7 plays, 23 yards, 2:05 · Downs
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RICE 4:27
4 plays, 80 yards, 2:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:27 30-16
JoVoni Johnson 11 Yd Run (Chris Barnes PAT blocked)
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UTEP 7:03
11 plays, 40 yards, 5:54 · Punt
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RICE 12:57
5 plays, 21 yards, 2:39 · Interception
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UTEP 0:36
8 plays, 37 yards, 2:04 · Missed FG
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RICE 2:44
6 plays, 67 yards, 3:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:44 24-16
JoVoni Johnson 8 Yd Run (Chris Barnes Kick)
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UTEP 6:13
3 plays, -2 yards, 0:59 · Punt
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RICE 7:16
9 plays, 72 yards, 4:06 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:16 17-16
Chris Barnes 21 Yd Field Goal
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UTEP 11:22
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:50 · Punt
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RICE 12:12
5 plays, 17 yards, 2:48 · Punt
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UTEP 15:00
11 plays, 47 yards, 3:51 · Field Goal
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RICE 3:51
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:06 · Punt
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UTEP 4:57
8 plays, 34 yards, 4:16 · Punt
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RICE 9:13
6 plays, 20 yards, 2:18 · Punt
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UTEP 11:38
6 plays, 75 yards, 3:24 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 14-16
Gavin Baechle 45 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:38 14-13
Justin Garrett 12 Yd pass from Kai Locksley (Gavin Baechle Kick)
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RICE 0:02
6 plays, 67 yards, 2:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:02 14-6
Aston Walter 30 Yd Run (Chris Barnes Kick)
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RICE 3:07
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:44 · Fumble Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:07 7-6
Praise Amaewhule 0 Yd Fumble Return (Brady Viles PAT failed)
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UTEP 4:51
10 plays, 34 yards, 6:57 · Punt
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RICE 11:48
3 plays, 28 yards, 1:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:48 7-0
Austin Trammell 3 Yd pass from Tom Stewart (Chris Barnes Kick)
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UTEP 12:55
3 plays, -10 yards, 2:05 · Punt
Showing the last 29 of 29 events.
Team Stats
RICE
UTEP
16
1st Downs
18
6-11
3rd down efficiency
7-16
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-2
371
Total Yards
312
115
Passing
213
8/17
Comp/Att
19/36
6.8
Yards per pass
5.9
256
Rushing
99
35
Rushing Attempts
32
7.3
Yards per rush
3.1
2-17
Penalties
8-70
2
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
27:27
Possession
32:33
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