On Saturday, August 31, 2024, the Rice Owls will host the Sam Houston Bearkats at Rice Stadium.
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- When: Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas
- TV: ESPN+
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Sam Houston Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score/Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2024 | at Rice | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 9/7/2024 | at UCF | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 9/14/2024 | vs. Hawaii | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 9/21/2024 | vs. New Mexico State | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 9/28/2024 | vs. Texas State | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/3/2024 | at UTEP | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/16/2024 | vs. Western Kentucky | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/22/2024 | at Florida International | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/29/2024 | vs. Louisiana Tech | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/16/2024 | at Kennesaw State | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/23/2024 | at Jacksonville State | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/29/2024 | vs. Liberty | Get tickets on StubHub |
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Sam Houston Offensive Insights
- Sam Houston averaged 8.1 fewer points per game last year (20) than Rice gave up (28.1).
- The Bearkats' offense gained 311.4 yards per game last season, 53.1 yards fewer than the 364.5 surrendered by the Owls' defense.
Top Sam Houston Players (2023)
- In addition to his 2,507 passing yards and 63% completion percentage last season, Keegan Shoemaker connected on 15 touchdowns with 11 picks.
- Noah Smith was a big contributor, compiling 783 receiving yards and six TDs via 79 receptions.
- John Gentry aided the offense by rushing for 391 yards (32.6 per game) and three scores.
- As a key cog in the pass game, Malik Phillips compiled 430 receiving yards and one TD on 35 catches.
- On D, Trevor Williams was on the field for 12 games and compiled 133 tackles, six TFL, 1.5 sacks, and two interceptions.
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Rice Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score/Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2024 | vs. Sam Houston | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 9/7/2024 | vs. Texas Southern | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 9/14/2024 | at Houston | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 9/21/2024 | at Army | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 9/28/2024 | vs. Charlotte | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/12/2024 | vs. UTSA | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/19/2024 | at Tulane | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/26/2024 | at UConn | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/2/2024 | vs. Navy | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/8/2024 | at Memphis | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/23/2024 | at UAB | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/30/2024 | vs. South Florida | Get tickets on StubHub |
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Rice Offensive Insights
- Rice put up 29.5 points per game last year, 3.3 more than Sam Houston gave up per matchup (26.2).
- When the Owls recorded over 26.2 points, they were 3-4 last season.
- The Owls collected 362.9 yards per game last year, 31.5 fewer yards than the 394.4 the Bearkats allowed per outing.
- When Rice amassed more than 394.4 yards last season, the team was 3-2.
Top Rice Players (2023)
- Luke McCaffrey reeled in 71 balls on 123 targets for 992 yards and 13 touchdowns last season.
- As part of the ground attack, Dean Connors rushed for 771 yards and seven touchdowns, averaging 6.4 YPC.
- Over 13 games played, JT Daniels piled up 2,443 yards (187.9 yards per game) with 21 touchdowns, seven interceptions and a 63.1% completion percentage.
- Juma Otoviano rushed for 326 yards (3.5 YPC) and four touchdowns in the ground attack.
- Last season in 13 games, Plae Wyatt posted 81 tackles, two TFL, and one sack.
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