N. Texas stuffs Rice to set up UTSA rematch in title tilt
— Austin Aune threw two touchdown passes and North Texas fought off Rice for a 21-17 win Saturday to secure a bid in the Conference USA title game against UTSA in the Alamodome on Dec. 2.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Rice Owls
17
North Texas Mean Green
21
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICE | 0 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 17 |
| UNT | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
DATCU Stadium · 15,688 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 10:35 17-21
Ikaika Ragsdale 6 Yd pass from Austin Aune (Ethan Mooney Kick)
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Field Goal 14:19 17-14
Christian VanSickle 24 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:36 14-14
Braylen Walker 48 Yd pass from AJ Padgett (Christian VanSickle Kick)
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Touchdown 4:26 7-14
Ikaika Ragsdale 7 Yd Run (Ethan Mooney Kick)
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Touchdown 7:18 7-7
Uriah West 1 Yd Run (Christian VanSickle Kick)
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Touchdown 1:28 0-7
Jyaire Shorter 45 Yd pass from Austin Aune (Ethan Mooney Kick)
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UNT
2 plays, -3 yards, 1:12 · End of Game
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RICE 1:12
6 plays, 23 yards, 3:31 · Downs
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UNT 4:43
7 plays, 33 yards, 3:32 · Punt
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RICE 8:15
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:20 · Punt
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UNT 10:35
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:35 17-21
Ikaika Ragsdale 6 Yd pass from Austin Aune (Ethan Mooney Kick)
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RICE 14:19
10 plays, 55 yards, 5:24 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:19 17-14
Christian VanSickle 24 Yd Field Goal
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UNT 4:43
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:17 · Punt
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RICE 6:00
8 plays, 23 yards, 3:41 · Missed FG
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UNT 9:41
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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RICE 11:09
7 plays, 29 yards, 3:51 · Punt
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RICE
3 plays, 15 yards, 0:59 · End of Half
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UNT 0:59
6 plays, 30 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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RICE 2:36
4 plays, 75 yards, 1:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:36 14-14
Braylen Walker 48 Yd pass from AJ Padgett (Christian VanSickle Kick)
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UNT 4:26
7 plays, 66 yards, 2:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:26 7-14
Ikaika Ragsdale 7 Yd Run (Ethan Mooney Kick)
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RICE 7:18
7 plays, 64 yards, 3:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:18 7-7
Uriah West 1 Yd Run (Christian VanSickle Kick)
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UNT 11:11
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:00 · Punt
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RICE 12:11
10 plays, 42 yards, 4:09 · Missed FG
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UNT 1:28
6 plays, 88 yards, 2:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:28 0-7
Jyaire Shorter 45 Yd pass from Austin Aune (Ethan Mooney Kick)
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RICE 3:30
4 plays, 24 yards, 2:36 · Punt
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UNT 6:06
4 plays, 16 yards, 2:16 · Punt
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RICE 8:22
7 plays, 40 yards, 3:21 · Fumble
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UNT 11:43
11 plays, 46 yards, 3:17 · Missed FG
Showing the last 28 of 28 events.
Team Stats
RICE
UNT
19
1st Downs
16
4-13
3rd down efficiency
8-15
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
415
Total Yards
362
229
Passing
203
13/22
Comp/Att
16/29
10.4
Yards per pass
7.0
186
Rushing
159
44
Rushing Attempts
30
4.2
Yards per rush
5.3
5-50
Penalties
3-30
2
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
35:43
Possession
24:17
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