Rice eases past Texas Southern 59-7 behind JT Daniels' 4 touchdowns
— JT Daniels passed for 255 yards and four touchdowns, true freshman Daelen Alexander rushed for two scores and Rice eased past Texas Southern 59-7 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Texas Southern Tigers
7
Rice Owls
59
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TXSO | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| RICE | 28 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 59 |
First Community Stadium · 18,103 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs Grambling Tigers | W 23-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Southern Jaguars | W 24-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils | L 34-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Florida Atlantic Owls | L 10-66 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | @ Alcorn State Braves | L 40-43 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:13 7-59
Christian Francisco 4 Yd Run (Enock Gota Kick)
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Touchdown 6:31 7-52
Daelen Alexander 1 Yd Run (Tim Horn Kick)
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Field Goal 11:02 7-45
Tim Horn 48 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:12 7-42
Luke McCaffrey 36 Yd pass from JT Daniels (Tim Horn Kick)
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Touchdown 4:17 7-35
Jyrin Johnson 15 Yd pass from Jace Wilson (Curtis Falkenburg Kick)
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Touchdown 9:37 0-35
Dean Connors 3 Yd Run (Tim Horn Kick)
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Touchdown 5:55 0-28
Jack Bradley 1 Yd pass from JT Daniels (Tim Horn Kick)
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Touchdown 9:29 0-21
Kobie Campbell 70 Yd pass from JT Daniels (Tim Horn Kick)
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Touchdown 11:06 0-14
Braylen Walker 35 Yd pass from JT Daniels (Tim Horn Kick)
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Touchdown 13:04 0-7
Daelen Alexander 1 Yd Run (Tim Horn Kick)
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RICE
2 plays, -4 yards, 0:55 · End of 4th Quarter
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TXSO 0:55
3 plays, -2 yards, 2:18 · Punt
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RICE 3:13
2 plays, 13 yards, 0:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:13 7-59
Christian Francisco 4 Yd Run (Enock Gota Kick)
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TXSO 3:58
3 plays, -8 yards, 2:22 · Punt
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RICE 6:20
16 plays, 82 yards, 10:23 · Downs
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TXSO 1:43
11 plays, 73 yards, 4:48 · Downs
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RICE 6:31
6 plays, 73 yards, 3:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:31 7-52
Daelen Alexander 1 Yd Run (Tim Horn Kick)
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TXSO 10:09
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:53 · Punt
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RICE 11:02
9 plays, 47 yards, 3:50 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:02 7-45
Tim Horn 48 Yd Field Goal
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RICE
1 play, -2 yards, 0:03 · End of Half
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TXSO 0:03
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:01 · Punt
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RICE 1:12
7 plays, 72 yards, 3:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:12 7-42
Luke McCaffrey 36 Yd pass from JT Daniels (Tim Horn Kick)
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TXSO 4:17
5 plays, 76 yards, 1:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:17 7-35
Jyrin Johnson 15 Yd pass from Jace Wilson (Curtis Falkenburg Kick)
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RICE 6:05
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:04 · Punt
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TXSO 7:09
4 plays, 27 yards, 2:28 · Punt
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RICE 9:37
5 plays, 33 yards, 2:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:37 0-35
Dean Connors 3 Yd Run (Tim Horn Kick)
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TXSO 12:35
2 plays, 14 yards, 0:42 · Fumble
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RICE 13:17
6 plays, 19 yards, 3:47 · Punt
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TXSO 2:04
6 plays, 21 yards, 3:51 · Punt
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RICE 5:55
5 plays, 59 yards, 2:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:55 0-28
Jack Bradley 1 Yd pass from JT Daniels (Tim Horn Kick)
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TXSO 8:03
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:26 · Punt
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RICE 9:29
1 play, 70 yards, 0:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:29 0-21
Kobie Campbell 70 Yd pass from JT Daniels (Tim Horn Kick)
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TXSO 9:41
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:25 · Punt
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RICE 11:06
3 plays, 32 yards, 0:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:06 0-14
Braylen Walker 35 Yd pass from JT Daniels (Tim Horn Kick)
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TXSO 11:57
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:01 · Punt
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RICE 13:04
4 plays, 16 yards, 1:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:04 0-7
Daelen Alexander 1 Yd Run (Tim Horn Kick)
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TXSO 14:51
1 play, -9 yards, 0:09 · Fumble
Showing the last 37 of 37 events.
Team Stats
TXSO
RICE
10
1st Downs
23
2-13
3rd down efficiency
6-12
0-1
4th down efficiency
1-2
185
Total Yards
485
104
Passing
254
9/19
Comp/Att
12/18
5.5
Yards per pass
14.1
81
Rushing
231
31
Rushing Attempts
51
2.6
Yards per rush
4.5
11-94
Penalties
6-60
2
Turnovers
0
2
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
24:26
Possession
35:34
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