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Match Report

Big days from Connors, Weigman send Houston past Rice 35-9 in crosstown rivalry

— Conner Weigman threw for 188 yards and a touchdown and rushed for a score to lead Houston to a 35-9 win over crosstown rival Rice in the on Saturday night.

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Team Stats

HOU RICE
14
1st Downs
16
9-16
3rd down efficiency
4-15
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-2
392
Total Yards
228
188
Passing
51
15/22
Comp/Att
11/13
8.5
Yards per pass
3.9
204
Rushing
177
38
Rushing Attempts
53
5.4
Yards per rush
3.3
2-23
Penalties
1-10
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
1
27:14
Possession
32:46

Top Performers

HOU

  • Liam Dougherty NO 5 · YDS 226 · AVG 45.2
  • Conner Weigman C/ATT 15/22 · YDS 188 · AVG 8.5
  • Stephon Johnson REC 1 · YDS 74 · AVG 74.0
  • Dean Connors CAR 13 · YDS 132 · AVG 10.2

RICE

  • Alex Bacchetta NO 6 · YDS 259 · AVG 43.2
  • Enock Gota FG 1/1 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 42
  • Quinton Jackson NO 2 · YDS 42 · AVG 21.0
  • Daelen Alexander CAR 10 · YDS 55 · AVG 5.5

Play by Play

  1. Touchdown 3:40 35-9

    Dean Connors 42 Yd Run (Ethan Sanchez Kick)

    Q4
  2. Touchdown 8:19 28-9

    Stephon Johnson 74 Yd pass from Conner Weigman (Ethan Sanchez Kick)

    Q4
  3. Touchdown 9:02 21-9

    Chase Jenkins 3 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)

    Q4
  4. Touchdown 14:53 21-3

    Will James 37 Yd Interception Return (Ethan Sanchez Kick)

    Q4
  5. Touchdown 6:24 14-3

    Conner Weigman 9 Yd Run (Ethan Sanchez Kick)

    Q3
  6. Touchdown 0:40 7-3

    Dean Connors 54 Yd Run (Ethan Sanchez Kick)

    Q2
  7. Field Goal 9:20 0-3

    Enock Gota 42 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  1. HOU

    3 plays, 14 yards, 1:46 · End of Game

    Q4
  2. RICE 1:46

    3 plays, 8 yards, 1:54 · Punt

    Q4
  3. HOU 3:40

    3 plays, 49 yards, 0:57 · Touchdown

    Q4
  4. Touchdown 3:40 35-9

    Dean Connors 42 Yd Run (Ethan Sanchez Kick)

    Q4
  5. RICE 4:37

    8 plays, 26 yards, 3:35 · Downs

    Q4
  6. HOU 8:19

    2 plays, 75 yards, 0:43 · Touchdown

    Q4
  7. Touchdown 8:19 28-9

    Stephon Johnson 74 Yd pass from Conner Weigman (Ethan Sanchez Kick)

    Q4
  8. RICE 9:02

    12 plays, 75 yards, 5:51 · Touchdown

    Q4
  9. Touchdown 9:02 21-9

    Chase Jenkins 3 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)

    Q4
  10. RICE 14:53

    3 plays, 6 yards, 0:51 · Interception Touchdown

    Q4
  11. Touchdown 14:53 21-3

    Will James 37 Yd Interception Return (Ethan Sanchez Kick)

    Q4
  12. HOU 0:44

    7 plays, 17 yards, 3:50 · Missed FG

    Q3
  13. RICE 4:34

    3 plays, -16 yards, 1:50 · Punt

    Q3
  14. HOU 6:24

    15 plays, 76 yards, 6:50 · Touchdown

    Q3
  15. Touchdown 6:24 14-3

    Conner Weigman 9 Yd Run (Ethan Sanchez Kick)

    Q3
  16. RICE 13:14

    4 plays, 11 yards, 1:46 · Punt

    Q3
  17. RICE

    1 play, 1 yard, 0:34 · End of Half

    Q2
  18. HOU 0:40

    5 plays, 74 yards, 0:35 · Touchdown

    Q2
  19. Touchdown 0:40 7-3

    Dean Connors 54 Yd Run (Ethan Sanchez Kick)

    Q2
  20. RICE 1:15

    3 plays, 9 yards, 0:37 · Punt

    Q2
  21. HOU 1:52

    3 plays, 5 yards, 1:49 · Punt

    Q2
  22. RICE 3:41

    7 plays, 34 yards, 3:33 · Fumble

    Q2
  23. HOU 7:14

    5 plays, 10 yards, 2:06 · Punt

    Q2
  24. RICE 9:20

    14 plays, 47 yards, 6:27 · Field Goal

    Q2
  25. Field Goal 9:20 0-3

    Enock Gota 42 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  26. HOU 0:47

    6 plays, 21 yards, 2:51 · Punt

    Q1
  27. RICE 3:38

    3 plays, 5 yards, 2:02 · Punt

    Q1
  28. HOU 5:40

    6 plays, 20 yards, 2:57 · Downs

    Q1
  29. RICE 8:37

    3 plays, 8 yards, 1:54 · Punt

    Q1
  30. HOU 10:31

    3 plays, 7 yards, 1:12 · Punt

    Q1
  31. RICE 11:43

    3 plays, 4 yards, 1:39 · Punt

    Q1
  32. HOU 13:22

    3 plays, 1 yard, 1:33 · Punt

    Q1

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