| Box Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice | 17 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| SMU | 7 | 21 | 7 | 14 | 49 |
Mustangs defeat Owls 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 | Rice | SMU |
| First Downs | 7 | 18 |
| Total Offense | 220 | 472 |
| Rushes-YDS | 28-35 | 31-78 |
| Passing YDS | 195 | 394 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 1 |
| Total Yards | 463 | 618 |
| T.O.P. | 12:32 | 15:28 |