Final

• Houston, TX
Rice outlasts UConn's high-powered offense at home, ending their three-game win streak with a thrilling three-point victory in Houston.

Matchup

Recap

Rice pulled out a thrilling 37-34 double-overtime victory over Connecticut behind Quinton Jackson's spectacular performance that included three touchdowns, including the game-winning 23-yard dash in the second extra period. The Owls rallied to force overtime after trailing 24-17 in the third quarter, with Jackson contributing a 73-yard run and a 75-yard reception during regulation. UConn quarterback Joe Fagnano had a valiant effort with three touchdown passes, but it wasn't enough to overcome Jackson's heroics at Rice Stadium.

Key Players

Rice Owls
avatar for Quinton Jackson
QUINTON JACKSON
RB Rice Owls JR
168 Rushing Yards
3 Rushing Touchdowns
80 Receiving Yards
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Rice Owls
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CHASE JENKINS
QB Rice Owls SO
191 Passing Yards
165.2 Passer Rating
57 Rushing Yards
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Rice Owls
avatar for Tony Anyanwu
TONY ANYANWU
DL Rice Owls SR
3 Tackles
6 Assisted Tackles
 
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Connecticut Huskies
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JOE FAGNANO
QB Connecticut Huskies SR
344 Passing Yards
3 Passing Touchdowns
147.5 Passer Rating
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Connecticut Huskies
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SKYLER BELL
WR Connecticut Huskies SR
158 Receiving Yards
8 Receptions
80 Receiving Long
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Connecticut Huskies
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BRYUN PARHAM
LB Connecticut Huskies SR
7 Tackles
8 Assisted Tackles
1 Passes Defended
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