Rice claims bowl eligibility, beating Florida Atlantic behind Padgett's 3 TDs
— AJ Padgett threw for 255 yards and three touchdowns and Rice became bowl eligible by holding off Florida Atlantic for a 24-21 victory on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Florida Atlantic Owls
21
Rice Owls
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAU | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
| RICE | 7 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 24 |
First Community Stadium · 19,393 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/5/26 | vs UTSA Roadrunners | W 60-29 | NCAAF |
| 10/29/26 | @ North Texas Mean Green | L 41-48 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Rice Owls | W 51-49 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Army Black Knights | L 24-56 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Texas Southern Tigers | W 66-10 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 12:25 21-24
Michael Johnson Jr. 6 Yd Run (Carter Davis Kick)
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Touchdown 0:00 14-24
Boden Groen 11 Yd pass from AJ Padgett (Tim Horn Kick)
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Touchdown 7:27 14-17
Luke McCaffrey 7 Yd pass from AJ Padgett (Tim Horn Kick)
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Touchdown 12:36 14-10
Tony Johnson 36 Yd pass from Daniel Richardson (Carter Davis Kick)
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Field Goal 0:02 7-10
Tim Horn 20 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:04 7-7
Boden Groen 20 Yd pass from AJ Padgett (Tim Horn Kick)
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Touchdown 14:48 7-0
Kobe Lewis 75 Yd Run (Carter Davis Kick)
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RICE
2 plays, -3 yards, 1:17 · End of Game
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FAU 1:17
4 plays, 0 yards, 0:20 · Downs
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RICE 1:37
13 plays, 64 yards, 6:20 · Downs
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FAU 7:57
6 plays, 9 yards, 2:43 · Punt
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RICE 10:40
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:45 · Punt
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FAU 12:25
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:25 21-24
Michael Johnson Jr. 6 Yd Run (Carter Davis Kick)
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RICE
9 plays, 75 yards, 4:29 · Touchdown
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FAU 4:29
5 plays, 12 yards, 2:58 · Punt
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RICE 7:27
11 plays, 83 yards, 5:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:00 14-24
Boden Groen 11 Yd pass from AJ Padgett (Tim Horn Kick)
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Touchdown 7:27 14-17
Luke McCaffrey 7 Yd pass from AJ Padgett (Tim Horn Kick)
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FAU 12:36
4 plays, 61 yards, 1:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:36 14-10
Tony Johnson 36 Yd pass from Daniel Richardson (Carter Davis Kick)
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RICE 14:04
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:56 · Punt
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RICE 0:02
11 plays, 63 yards, 3:36 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:02 7-10
Tim Horn 20 Yd Field Goal
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FAU 3:38
7 plays, 30 yards, 4:38 · Punt
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RICE 8:16
12 plays, 72 yards, 6:30 · Interception
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FAU 14:46
6 plays, 4 yards, 3:18 · Punt
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RICE 3:04
6 plays, 77 yards, 3:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:04 7-7
Boden Groen 20 Yd pass from AJ Padgett (Tim Horn Kick)
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FAU 6:28
4 plays, 13 yards, 2:06 · Punt
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RICE 8:34
12 plays, 69 yards, 6:14 · Downs
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FAU 14:48
1 play, 75 yards, 0:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:48 7-0
Kobe Lewis 75 Yd Run (Carter Davis Kick)
Showing the last 26 of 26 events.
Team Stats
FAU
RICE
14
1st Downs
32
3-9
3rd down efficiency
6-12
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-2
279
Total Yards
465
128
Passing
254
13/19
Comp/Att
25/39
6.7
Yards per pass
6.5
151
Rushing
211
24
Rushing Attempts
42
6.3
Yards per rush
5.0
3-45
Penalties
3-20
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
20:18
Possession
39:42
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