Hunter Watson throws for 229 yards, 2 TDs, Sam Houston beats Rice 34-14
— Hunter Watson threw two touchdown passes and Sam Houston scored twice in 50 seconds to defeat Rice 34-14 in a season-opening matchup on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Sam Houston Bearkats
34
Rice Owls
14
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHSU | 17 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 34 |
| RICE | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
First Community Stadium · 17,298 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/27/26 | @ Missouri State Bears | L 3-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/21/26 | vs New Mexico State Aggies | L 24-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/14/26 | vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | L 3-16 | NCAAF |
| 10/8/26 | @ Liberty Flames | L 3-35 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | @ Texas Tech Red Raiders | L 14-49 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 3:38 34-14
Christian Pavon 26 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:31 31-14
Dean Connors 15 Yd Run (Tim Horn Kick)
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Touchdown 10:17 31-7
John Gentry 1 Yd Run (Christian Pavon Kick)
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Touchdown 1:53 24-7
Ife Adeyi 32 Yd pass from Hunter Watson (Christian Pavon Kick)
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Touchdown 11:17 17-7
Kobie Campbell 22 Yd pass from E.J. Warner (Tim Horn Kick)
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Field Goal 3:37 17-0
Christian Pavon 52 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:52 14-0
David Fisher 30 Yd Interception Return (Christian Pavon Kick)
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Touchdown 9:42 7-0
Qua'Vez Humphreys 67 Yd pass from Hunter Watson (Christian Pavon Kick)
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SHSU
1 play, -2 yards, 0:06 · End of Game
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RICE 0:06
9 plays, 36 yards, 1:31 · Interception
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SHSU 1:37
9 plays, 24 yards, 4:37 · Missed FG
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RICE 6:14
3 plays, -4 yards, 0:53 · Punt
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SHSU 7:07
5 plays, 20 yards, 2:03 · Punt
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RICE 9:10
11 plays, 45 yards, 2:48 · Downs
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SHSU 11:58
9 plays, 26 yards, 5:12 · Punt
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RICE 2:10
3 plays, -10 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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SHSU 3:38
10 plays, 67 yards, 3:53 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:38 34-14
Christian Pavon 26 Yd Field Goal
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RICE 7:31
7 plays, 65 yards, 2:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:31 31-14
Dean Connors 15 Yd Run (Tim Horn Kick)
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SHSU 10:17
10 plays, 76 yards, 4:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:17 31-7
John Gentry 1 Yd Run (Christian Pavon Kick)
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SHSU
2 plays, 2 yards, 0:53 · End of Half
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RICE 0:53
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:00 · Punt
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SHSU 1:53
6 plays, 56 yards, 2:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:53 24-7
Ife Adeyi 32 Yd pass from Hunter Watson (Christian Pavon Kick)
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RICE 4:03
3 plays, 0 yards, 2:29 · Punt
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SHSU 6:32
8 plays, 16 yards, 4:45 · Punt
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RICE 11:17
5 plays, 50 yards, 2:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:17 17-7
Kobie Campbell 22 Yd pass from E.J. Warner (Tim Horn Kick)
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SHSU 13:57
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:57 · Punt
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RICE 14:54
8 plays, 61 yards, 3:36 · Missed FG
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SHSU 3:37
9 plays, 42 yards, 3:43 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:37 17-0
Christian Pavon 52 Yd Field Goal
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RICE 7:20
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:25 · Punt
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RICE 8:52
2 plays, 1 yard, 0:50 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:52 14-0
David Fisher 30 Yd Interception Return (Christian Pavon Kick)
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SHSU 9:42
1 play, 67 yards, 0:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:42 7-0
Qua'Vez Humphreys 67 Yd pass from Hunter Watson (Christian Pavon Kick)
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RICE 9:54
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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SHSU 11:21
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:06 · Punt
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RICE 13:27
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:26 · Punt
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
SHSU
RICE
20
1st Downs
14
6-16
3rd down efficiency
5-15
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-1
407
Total Yards
274
229
Passing
227
16/27
Comp/Att
27/44
8.5
Yards per pass
5.2
178
Rushing
47
46
Rushing Attempts
18
3.9
Yards per rush
2.6
2-20
Penalties
6-44
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
2
35:20
Possession
24:40
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