GAME DAY · WEEK 2

Houston vs Rice

Houston

2-0

Rice

1-1

Final · 35 - 9

WEEK 2 · NON-CONF Rice Stadium, Houston

Sat, Sep 6 11:00 PM Rice Stadium, Houston

Recap

Houston dominated cross-town rival Rice 35-9, fueled by Dean Connors' explosive rushing performance that included touchdown runs of 54 and 42 yards. The Cougars seized control after trailing 3-0 early, with quarterback Conner Weigman contributing both a rushing touchdown and a 74-yard scoring strike to Stephon Johnson. Will James' 37-yard pick-six early in the fourth quarter highlighted a defensive effort that held the Owls to just one touchdown despite playing in Rice Stadium.

KEY PERFORMERS

The difference-makers on both sidelines.

Houston