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FINAL Saturday, September 5, 2026
Houston Christian Huskies 3
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Rice Owls 31
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Match Report

Rice rolls up 465 yards on ground in 31-3 win over Houston Christian

— Led by Tyvonn Byars with 104 yards, Rice rode a 465-yard rushing effort to a 31-3 victory over FCS opponent Houston Christian on Saturday in the first meeting between the two teams from Houston.

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Team Stats

13
1st Downs
27
4-13
3rd down efficiency
11-17
0-4
4th down efficiency
1-3
246
Total Yards
493
98
Passing
35
8/23
Comp/Att
5/11
4.3
Yards per pass
3.2
148
Rushing
458
35
Rushing Attempts
69
4.2
Yards per rush
6.6
3-25
Penalties
3-30
1
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
20:28
Possession
39:32

Top Performers

HCU

  • Julian Maceri NO 2 · YDS 96 · AVG 48.0
  • Lukasz Smolen NO 2 · YDS 93 · AVG 46.5
  • Champ Dozier CAR 8 · YDS 86 · AVG 10.8
  • Cutter Stewart C/ATT 6/17 · YDS 63 · AVG 3.7

RICE

  • Charlie Durkin NO 1 · YDS 54 · AVG 54.0
  • Tyvonn Byars CAR 16 · YDS 104 · AVG 6.5
  • Jacurri Brown CAR 13 · YDS 98 · AVG 7.5
  • D'Andre Hardeman Jr. CAR 11 · YDS 77 · AVG 7.0

Highlights

00:22 Quinton Jackson runs for 7-yard rushing touchdown Watch on ESPN 00:12 Enock Gota makes 26-yard field goal Watch on ESPN 00:28 Quinton Jackson rushes in for 12-yard touchdown Watch on ESPN 00:27 Jerrick Harper comes up with an interception Watch on ESPN

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