In a high-scoring affair, Tulane triumphed over Rice with a final score of 49-35. The game was marked by explosive plays and relentless action from both teams.
The first quarter saw Rice taking an early lead with Dean Conners breaking free for a 75-yard run, followed by Tim Horn's successful kick at 6:12. Tulane responded with a 6-yard pass from Ty Thompson to Mario Williams, with Ray Knott's kick tying the game at 2:27.
The second quarter continued the offensive showcase. Tulane's Makhi Hughes scored on a 7-yard run, with Knott's kick putting them ahead at 5:39. Rice answered back with a 56-yard pass from E.J. Warner to Landon Ransom-Goelz, and Horn's kick leveled the score at 2:33. However, Tulane struck again just before halftime with a 77-yard pass from Thompson to Shazz Preston, and Knott's kick made it 21-14 at the break.
In the third quarter, Tulane extended their lead with a 10-yard pass from Thompson to Yulkeith Brown, followed by Knott's kick at 3:01. Rice's defense then made a statement with Payton Stevenson returning a fumble 12 yards for a touchdown, and Horn's kick narrowing the gap at 1:58. Lamont Narcisse added another defensive score for Rice with a 53-yard fumble return, and Horn's kick brought them within striking distance at 0:53.
The fourth quarter saw Tulane pulling away again. Makhi Hughes scored on a 4-yard run, with Knott's kick at 6:10, and Reggie Brown caught a 7-yard pass from Thompson, with Knott's kick extending the lead at 4:14. Rice's Drayden Dickmann kept their hopes alive with a 60-yard pass from Warner, and Horn's kick at 3:32. However, Tulane sealed the victory with Jayden Lewis intercepting a pass and returning it 65 yards for a touchdown, with Knott's kick at 1:14.
This thrilling game highlighted the offensive firepower and defensive tenacity of both teams, with Tulane ultimately securing a well-earned victory.
1st Qtr
RICE - Dean Conners 75-yd run (Tim Horn kick) - 6:12
TUL - Mario Williams 6-yd pass from Ty Thompson (Ray Knott kick) - 2:27
2nd Qtr
TUL - Makhi Hughes 7-yd run - Ray Knott kick) - 5:39
RICE - Landon Ransom-Goelz 56-yd pass from E.J. Warner (Tim Horn kick) - 2:33
TUL - Shazz Preston 77-yd pass from Ty Thompson (Ray Knott kick) - 0:02
3rd Qtr
TUL - Yulkeith Brown 10-yd pass from Ty Thompson (Ray Knott kick) - 3:01
RICE - Payton Stevenson 12-yd fumble return (Tim Horn kick) - 1:58
RICE - Lamont Narcisse 53-yd fumble return (Tim Horn kick) - 0:53
4th Qtr
TUL - Makhi Hughes 4-yd run (Ray Knott kick) - 6:10
TUL - Reggie Brown 7-yd pass from Ty Thompson (Ray Knott kick) - 4:14
RICE - Drayden Dickmann 60-yd pass from E.J. Warner (Tim Horn kick) - 3:32
TUL - Jayden Lewis 65-yd INT return (Ray Knott kick) - 1:14
Rice came in to Tulane and got an L put on them. Tulane hasn't got much to celebrate this year but today was a big win for the program.
Makhi Hughes worked the Owls defense for 182 yds and 2 TDs. Ty Thompson continued to theow the ball well for the second week in a row. His 4TDs and 0 picks kept the offense balanced
Rice RB Dean Conners help the owls keep pace with the wave. Rice played well but EJ Warners 3 Ints didnt help the Owls.
Jayden Lewis, Lu Tillery and Jesus Machado all had picks in the game to pace the Waves defense. Next week Denton Texas is the place for Tulane.
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