| Box Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice | 21 | 21 | 7 | 21 | 70 |
| UTEP | 7 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 35 |
Owls defeat Miners 70-35
The reporter on record for this game passed out during pregame tailgating and never completed his assignment.
Players of the Game
| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Rice | UTEP |
| First Downs | 24 | 17 |
| Total Offense | 500 | 431 |
| Rushes-YDS | 23-135 | 27-172 |
| Passing YDS | 365 | 259 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Total Yards | 820 | 606 |
| T.O.P. | 10:14 | 13:46 |