| Box Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 0 | 0 | 17 | 7 | 24 |
| Rice | 14 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 49 |
Owls defeat Fighting Illini 49-24
The reporter on record for this game passed out during pregame tailgating and never completed his assignment.
Players of the Game
| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Illinois | Rice |
| First Downs | 21 | 25 |
| Total Offense | 430 | 545 |
| Rushes-YDS | 31-191 | 29-177 |
| Passing YDS | 239 | 368 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 3 |
| Total Yards | 602 | 664 |
| T.O.P. | 12:46 | 11:14 |