Week 1: Houston Christian vs Rice

Week 1: Houston Christian vs Rice
Final
September 5, 2026
Houston Christian
1-1
3
VS
3 : 31
VS
Rice
1-0
31
Score by Quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Houston Christian Huskies logo Houston Christian
30003
Rice
71001431

Scoring Plays

Q1
9:24
L. Smolen 42 yd FG GOOD
Field Goal Good
3 – 0
Q1
1:02
D. Hardeman Jr. run for 2 yds, for a TD (E. Gota KICK)
Rushing Touchdown
3 – 7
Q2
9:32
Q. Jackson run for 7 yds, for a TD (E. Gota KICK)
Rushing Touchdown
3 – 14
Q2
2:31
E. Gota 26 yd FG GOOD
Field Goal Good
3 – 17
Q4
13:19
Q. Jackson run for 12 yds, for a TD (E. Gota KICK)
Rushing Touchdown
3 – 24
Q4
10:16
G. Ochoa run for 29 yds, for a TD (E. Gota KICK)
Rushing Touchdown
3 – 31

Game Leaders

Houston Christian Huskies logoHouston Christian
Rice
C. StewartC. Stewart QB#6 · 6/17, 61 YDS, 1 INT
61
Passing Yards
G. OchoaG. Ochoa QB#4 · 2/5, 17 YDS
17
C. DozierC. Dozier RB#1 · 8 CAR, 86 YDS
86
Rushing Yards
T. ByarsT. Byars RB#26 · 16 CAR, 104 YDS
104
J. Hall IIJ. Hall II WR#14 · 2 REC, 27 YDS
27
Receiving Yards
D. LaneD. Lane WR#5 · 2 REC, 11 YDS
11
J. AndersonJ. Anderson LB#7 · 10
10
Tackles
C. NwajuakuC. Nwajuaku DL#16 · 5
5
—
Sacks
C. NwajuakuC. Nwajuaku DL#16 · 2
2

Player Box Score

Houston Christian Huskies logoHouston Christian
PlayerC/ATTYDSAVGTDINT
Cutter StewartCutter Stewart#6
6/17613.601
Maddox KoppMaddox Kopp#18
2/5357.000
Reilly GarciaReilly Garcia#12
0/100.000
Rice
PlayerC/ATTYDSAVGTDINT
Gael OchoaGael Ochoa#4
2/5173.400
Jacurri BrownJacurri Brown#11
2/5112.200
Houston Christian Huskies logoHouston Christian
PlayerCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Champ DozierChamp Dozier#1
88610.8049
Jaylen MiddletonJaylen Middleton#4
10292.9016
Elijah HarrisElijah Harris#26
6172.809
Cutter StewartCutter Stewart#6
7142.008
Corey Landers Jr.Corey Landers Jr.#9
372.305
Maddox KoppMaddox Kopp#18
1-5-5.000
Rice
PlayerCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Tyvonn ByarsTyvonn Byars#26
161046.5031
Jacurri BrownJacurri Brown#11
13987.5032
D'Andre Hardeman Jr.D'Andre Hardeman Jr.#28
11777.0116
Quinton JacksonQuinton Jackson#10
10616.1212
Carson MorganCarson Morgan#30
7547.7012
Gael OchoaGael Ochoa#4
4348.5129
Max MoseyMax Mosey#13
12424.0024
Ben GriceBen Grice#6
3124.008
Patrick Crayton Jr.Patrick Crayton Jr.#15
166.006
Justin PowellJustin Powell#33
231.502
Chris BruceChris Bruce#43
111.001
Team Team
1-9-9.009
Houston Christian Huskies logoHouston Christian
PlayerRECYDSAVGTDLONG
Jamaal Hall IIJamaal Hall II#14
22713.5015
Mason GrahamMason Graham#15
12222.0022
Terrell BradshawTerrell Bradshaw#2
12222.0022
Jarred SampleJarred Sample#19
11313.0013
Ja'Ryan WallaceJa'Ryan Wallace#3
177.007
Keith WheelerKeith Wheeler#5
144.004
Trayjen Llanas-WilcoxTrayjen Llanas-Wilcox#7
111.001
Rice
PlayerRECYDSAVGTDLONG
Jordan ClarkJordan Clark#19
11111.0011
Davis LaneDavis Lane#5
2115.506
Quinton JacksonQuinton Jackson#10
166.006
Houston Christian Huskies logoHouston Christian
PlayerTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HURTD
Jayven AndersonJayven Anderson#7
10601000
Trent ZappeTrent Zappe#4
9100000
Javon BejaranoJavon Bejarano#8
8100000
Matai TomasMatai Tomas#9
7301000
Hope TitaHope Tita#36
6200000
Darius BeanDarius Bean#3
6100000
Grady CatanzanoGrady Catanzano#6
5300000
Gabe WhiteGabe White#12
5200000
Julius DavisJulius Davis#52
5100000
Brenden BradshawBrenden Bradshaw#16
5100000
Mi'Jai MicklesMi'Jai Mickles#99
5100010
Micah HendersonMicah Henderson#14
5000000
Josh WigginsJosh Wiggins#5
4400000
Jaden KingJaden King#17
4100000
Ejike BrownEjike Brown#10
4000000
Amari DeasonAmari Deason#44
4000000
Jadon DucosJadon Ducos#23
3101000
Mike SylvalieMike Sylvalie
2000000
Cutter StewartCutter Stewart#6
1100000
Thio GeorgesThio Georges#1
1100000
Nate DavisNate Davis#20
1100000
Rufus ToeRufus Toe#32
1000000
Jeremiah QueenJeremiah Queen#27
1000000
Tobi AkintadeTobi Akintade#92
1000000
Rice
PlayerTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HURTD
Chibby NwajuakuChibby Nwajuaku#16
5222000
Beau BartonBeau Barton#14
5100.5000
Caden VerMaasCaden VerMaas#25
4301000
Matthew AribisalaMatthew Aribisala#15
3300000
AJ BrownAJ Brown#7
3200000
Koa AkuiKoa Akui#3
3200000
Austin HarnetiauxAustin Harnetiaux#54
3100000
Cooper KingCooper King#44
3100.5000
Aquantis ClemmonsAquantis Clemmons#57
3100000
Ahran OgborAhran Ogbor#18
3100000
Stone CombsStone Combs#33
3000000
Jamir BenjaminJamir Benjamin#12
2100100
Joseph MutomboJoseph Mutombo#8
2100010
Kyren CondollKyren Condoll#10
2100000
Bailey FletcherBailey Fletcher#20
2100000
Chris BruceChris Bruce#43
2100000
Christopher Clark-JolivetChristopher Clark-Jolivet#11
2001000
Braden BaysBraden Bays#94
2000000
Tyler LavallierTyler Lavallier#88
1111000
Michael Amey IIIMichael Amey III#23
1100200
Jordan ClarkJordan Clark#19
1100000
Tariq MayTariq May#13
1000000
Kaleb BlantonKaleb Blanton#34
1000000
Robert RooksRobert Rooks#98
1000.5000
Jo ChavezJo Chavez#2
1000000
Dillan BottsDillan Botts#96
1000.5000
JD SingletaryJD Singletary#21
1000000
Houston Christian Huskies logoHouston Christian
PlayerFUMLOSTREC
Cutter StewartCutter Stewart#6
100
Jadon DucosJadon Ducos#23
100
Rice
PlayerFUMLOSTREC
D'Andre Hardeman Jr.D'Andre Hardeman Jr.#28
100
Houston Christian Huskies logoHouston Christian
PlayerFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Lukasz SmolenLukasz Smolen#42
1/1100.0420/03
Rice
PlayerFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Enock GotaEnock Gota#28
1/250.0264/47
Houston Christian Huskies logoHouston Christian
PlayerNOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Julian MaceriJulian Maceri#35
29648.00256
Lukasz SmolenLukasz Smolen#42
29346.50053
Rice
PlayerNOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Charlie DurkinCharlie Durkin#29
15454.01054
Houston Christian Huskies logoHouston Christian
PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Champ DozierChamp Dozier#1
24120.5220
Trayjen Llanas-WilcoxTrayjen Llanas-Wilcox#7
11717.0170
Jadon DucosJadon Ducos#23
100.000
Rice
PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Quinton JacksonQuinton Jackson#10
12323.0230
Will SwartzWill Swartz#84
122.020
Rice
PlayerINTYDSTD
Jerrick HarperJerrick Harper#5
1340

Drive Summary

RICE
Downs
7 plays · 21 yds · RICE 27
21
HCU
Field Goal
9 plays · 24 yds · RICE 48
24
RICE
Touchdown
15 plays · 71 yds · RICE 29
71
HCU
Downs
5 plays · 22 yds · HCU 31
22
RICE
Touchdown
10 plays · 53 yds · RICE 47
53
HCU
Punt
3 plays · 2 yds · HCU 25
2
RICE
Field Goal
11 plays · 72 yds · RICE 20
72
HCU
Punt
6 plays · 9 yds · HCU 12
9
RICE
Missed FG
9 plays · 32 yds · RICE 35
32
HCU
Punt
6 plays · 31 yds · HCU 20
31
RICE
Downs
9 plays · 75 yds · RICE 9
75
HCU
Downs
7 plays · 44 yds · HCU 16
44
RICE
Touchdown
11 plays · 60 yds · RICE 40
60
HCU
Interception
6 plays · 49 yds · HCU 18
49
RICE
Touchdown
3 plays · 43 yds · HCU 37
43
HCU
Punt
5 plays · 17 yds · HCU 25
17
RICE
Punt
6 plays · 44 yds · RICE 2
44
HCU
Downs
12 plays · 44 yds · HCU 20
44
RICE
End Of Quarter
1 plays · 6 yds · RICE 36
6

Division Standings

FCS — Southland Conference

TeamWLTPctPFPAHomeAwayStrk
Stephen F. Austin000.00000———
Houston Christian0100.0003310-00-1L1
Incarnate Word000.00000———
Lamar0100.0007380-00-1L1
Nicholls0100.0003710-00-1L1
UT Rio Grande Valley0100.00016450-00-1L1
East Texas A&M000.00000———
Northwestern State0100.0006800-00-1L1
McNeese000.00000———
SE Louisiana0100.00014390-00-1L1

FBS — American Conference

TeamWLTPctPFPAHomeAwayStrk
Memphis2100.66789831-01-1L1
Army1100.50083311-10-0L1
Navy1100.50072531-00-1L1
Rice1100.50031551-00-1L1
South Florida2001.00047331-01-0W2
Temple1100.50047411-10-0L1
Tulsa2001.00047271-01-0W2
UTSA2001.00076421-01-0W2
Florida Atlantic1100.50059961-00-1W1
Charlotte0200.00050840-10-1L2
East Carolina0200.00034750-10-1L2
North Texas1100.50060581-00-1W1
Tulane1100.50031411-00-1W1
UAB1100.50049621-00-1W1

Game Information

StageWeek 1
Season2026
KickoffSat, Sep 5, 7:00 pm
VenueRice Stadium
LocationHouston, TX
SurfaceArtificial Turf
BroadcastESPN+

About the Game

Houston Christian vs Rice has finished on September 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT at Rice Stadium in Houston, TX. The final score is Houston Christian 3, Rice 31. The matchup is part of the 2026 college football regular season.

Houston Christian and Rice came into the matchup at 1-1 and 1-0, respectively. The game was broadcast on ESPN+. Score, scoring plays, team statistics and matchup details are tracked on this page.

Follow Hou Christian vs Rice here for kickoff information, live updates and the final result. College Football scores and schedule page lists additional games, schedules and results.

Houston Christian
2nd in Southland
VS
Rice
3rd in American

Quarterbacks & Specialists

#12
Reilly Garcia
Reilly GarciaQB6' 4"216 lbs
#18
Maddox Kopp
Maddox KoppQB6' 5"235 lbs
#35
Julian Maceri
Julian MaceriP6' 0"195 lbs
#6
Cutter Stewart
Cutter StewartQB6' 0"195 lbs

Receivers & Backs

#2
Terrell Bradshaw
Terrell BradshawWR6' 3"218 lbs
#1
Champ Dozier
Champ DozierRB5' 8"180 lbs
#15
Mason Graham
Mason GrahamTE6' 5"250 lbs
#14
Jamaal Hall II
Jamaal Hall IIWR6' 0"172 lbs
#26
Elijah Harris
Elijah HarrisRB5' 9"180 lbs
#9
Corey Landers Jr.
Corey Landers Jr.RB5' 8"195 lbs
#7
Trayjen Llanas-Wilcox
Trayjen Llanas-WilcoxWR5' 10"170 lbs
#4
Jaylen Middleton
Jaylen MiddletonRB6' 0"208 lbs
#19
Jarred Sample
Jarred SampleWR5' 11"190 lbs
#3
Ja'Ryan Wallace
Ja'Ryan WallaceWR6' 3"190 lbs
#5
Keith Wheeler
Keith WheelerWR6' 1"185 lbs

Defensive Line & Linebackers

#92
Tobi Akintade
Tobi AkintadeDL6' 1"290 lbs
#7
Jayven Anderson
Jayven AndersonLB6' 0"204 lbs
#10
Ejike Brown
Ejike BrownDE6' 1"290 lbs
#6
Grady Catanzano
Grady CatanzanoLB6' 2"225 lbs
#52
Julius Davis
Julius DavisDT6' 2"285 lbs
#44
Amari Deason
Amari DeasonDT6' 0"300 lbs
#23
Jadon Ducos
Jadon DucosLB5' 11"205 lbs
#99
Mi'Jai Mickles
Mi'Jai MicklesDE6' 1"255 lbs
Mike Sylvalie
Mike SylvalieLB6' 4"210 lbs
#36
Hope Tita
Hope TitaDE6' 2"220 lbs
#32
Rufus Toe
Rufus ToeDE6' 2"255 lbs
#4
Trent Zappe
Trent ZappeLB6' 0"224 lbs

Defensive Backs

#3
Darius Bean
Darius BeanS6' 0"180 lbs
#8
Javon Bejarano
Javon BejaranoS5' 10"190 lbs
#16
Brenden Bradshaw
Brenden BradshawS6' 1"202 lbs
#20
Nate Davis
Nate DavisS5' 11"175 lbs
#1
Thio Georges
Thio GeorgesCB6' 2"180 lbs
#14
Micah Henderson
Micah HendersonS6' 0"185 lbs
#17
Jaden King
Jaden KingCB5' 11"170 lbs
#27
Jeremiah Queen
Jeremiah QueenCB5' 10"185 lbs
#9
Matai Tomas
Matai TomasS5' 11"185 lbs
#12
Gabe White
Gabe WhiteS6' 0"180 lbs
#5
Josh Wiggins
Josh WigginsCB6' 0"170 lbs

Other

#42
Lukasz Smolen
Lukasz SmolenPK5' 10"184 lbs

Quarterbacks & Specialists

#11
Jacurri Brown
Jacurri BrownQB6' 4"227 lbs
#15
Patrick Crayton Jr.
Patrick Crayton Jr.QB6' 0"201 lbs
#29
Charlie Durkin
Charlie DurkinP6' 0"190 lbs
#4
Gael Ochoa
Gael OchoaQB6' 1"197 lbs

Receivers & Backs

#23
Chris Bruce
Chris BruceWR6' 3"201 lbs
#26
Tyvonn Byars
Tyvonn ByarsRB5' 10"217 lbs
#19
Jordan Clark
Jordan ClarkWR5' 10"187 lbs
#6
Ben Grice
Ben GriceWR5' 11"194 lbs
#28
DAndre Hardeman Jr.
DAndre Hardeman Jr.RB5' 8"197 lbs
#10
Quinton Jackson
Quinton JacksonRB5' 9"175 lbs
#5
Davis Lane
Davis LaneWR6' 1"201 lbs
#30
Carson Morgan
Carson MorganRB6' 0"215 lbs
#13
Max Mosey
Max MoseyWR6' 0"200 lbs
#33
Justin Powell
Justin PowellRB6' 0"210 lbs
#84
Will Swartz
Will SwartzTE6' 2"255 lbs

Defensive Line & Linebackers

#15
Matthew Aribisala
Matthew AribisalaDL6' 2"308 lbs
#14
Beau Barton
Beau BartonLB6' 2"205 lbs
#94
Braden Bays
Braden BaysDL6' 1"269 lbs
#34
Kaleb Blanton
Kaleb BlantonLB6' 1"226 lbs
#96
Dillan Botts
Dillan BottsDL6' 1"286 lbs
#7
AJ Brown
AJ BrownDL6' 0"188 lbs
#2
Jo Chavez
Jo ChavezDL6' 0"194 lbs
#11
Christopher Clark-Jolivet
Christopher Clark-JolivetDL6' 1"295 lbs
#57
Aquantis Clemmons
Aquantis ClemmonsDL5' 10"286 lbs
#33
Stone Combs
Stone CombsLB6' 1"227 lbs
#54
Austin Harnetiaux
Austin HarnetiauxLB6' 2"228 lbs
#44
Cooper King
Cooper KingLB5' 10"211 lbs
#88
Tyler Lavallier
Tyler LavallierDL6' 1"295 lbs
#8
Joseph Mutombo
Joseph MutomboDL6' 3"271 lbs
#16
Chibby Nwajuaku
Chibby NwajuakuDL6' 2"246 lbs
#98
Robert Rooks
Robert RooksDL6' 1"291 lbs
#21
JD Singletary
JD SingletaryDL6' 0"221 lbs
#25
Caden VerMaas
Caden VerMaasDL5' 11"190 lbs

Defensive Backs

#3
Koa Akui
Koa AkuiS5' 10"193 lbs
#27
Michael Amey III
Michael Amey IIIS6' 0"195 lbs
#12
Jamir Benjamin
Jamir BenjaminCB5' 10"185 lbs
#10
Kyren Condoll
Kyren CondollCB6' 1"186 lbs
#20
Bailey Fletcher
Bailey FletcherS5' 11"190 lbs
#5
Jerrick Harper
Jerrick HarperCB6' 0"191 lbs
#13
Tariq May
Tariq MayDB6' 2"244 lbs
#18
Ahran Ogbor
Ahran OgborS5' 10"205 lbs

Other

#28
Enock Gota
Enock GotaPK6' 0"209 lbs
Houston Christian
2nd in Southland
VS
Rice
3rd in American

Passing

47.5
Completion Percentage
56.5
28
Completions
13
3.40
Interception Percentage
0.00
2
Interceptions
0
76
Longest Pass
30
533
Net Passing Yards
99
177.7
Net Passing Yards Per Game
49.5
59
Passing Attempts
23
10.20
Passing Touchdown %
4.30
6
Passing Touchdowns
1
149.9
Passer Rating
107.0
3
Total Sacks
1
13
Sack Yards Lost
6
9.0
Yards Per Pass Attempt
4.3
533
Passing Yards
99
0
Passing Fumbles Lost
0
3
Team Games Played
2
372.3
Yards Per Game
310.5
41.7
Total Points Per Game
15.5
125
Total Points
31
16
Total Touchdowns
4
177.7
Passing Yards Per Game
49.5
28-59
Comp-Att
13-23
3-13
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-6

Rushing

115
Rushing Attempts
103
584
Rushing Yards
522
5.1
Yards Per Rush Attempt
5.1
49
Long Rushing
32
0
20+ Yard Rushing Plays
0
8
Rushing Touchdowns
3
194.7
Rushing Yards Per Game
261.0
0
Rushing Fumbles
0
0
Rushing Fumbles Lost
0
28
Rushing 1st downs
28
3
Team Games Played
2
1,117
Total Yards
621
177
Total Offensive Plays
127
41.7
Total Points Per Game
15.5
125
Total Points
31
16
Total Touchdowns
4

Receiving

28
Receptions
13
0
Receiving Targets
0
533
Receiving Yards
99
533
Receiving Yards
99
6
Receiving Touchdowns
1
76
Long Reception
30
0
20+ Yard Receiving Plays
0
177.7
Receiving Yards Per Game
49.5
0
Receiving Fumbles
0
0
Receiving Fumbles Lost
0
28
Receiving Yards After Catch
30
18
Receiving First Downs
6
3
Team Games Played
2
19.0
Yards Per Reception
7.6
41.7
Total Points Per Game
15.5
125
Total Points
31
16
Total Touchdowns
4

Miscellaneous

54
Total 1st downs
34
28
Rushing 1st downs
28
18
Passing 1st downs
6
8
1st downs by penalty
0
15
Third Down Conversions
13
36
Third Down Attempts
29
41.67
3rd down %
44.83
1
Fourth Down Conversions
3
5
First Downs Attempts
5
20.00
4th down %
60.00
12
Total Penalties
7
125
Total Penalty Yards
67
1422
Possession Time Seconds
2008
0.00
Red Zone Field Goal Percentage
0.00
0.00
Red Zone Scoring Percentage
0.00
0.00
Red Zone Efficiency Percentage
0.00
0.00
Red Zone Touchdown Percentage
0.00
9
Total Takeaways
0
2
Total Giveaways
4
7
Turnover Ratio
-4
15-36
3rd down efficiency
13-29
1-5
4th down efficiency
3-5
12-125
Total-Yards
7-67

Defense

100
Solo Tackles
61
166
Assist Tackles
68
266
Total Tackles
129
9
Sacks
3
76
Sack Yards
9
33
Stuffs
13
5
Passes Defended
0
0.0
Average Interception Yards
34.0
0
Long Interception
34
0
Miscellaneous Touchdowns
0
1
Kicks Blocked
0
19
Tackles For Loss
6
3
Team Games Played
2

Defensive Interceptions

1
Interceptions
1
0
Interception Yards
34
0
Interception Touchdowns
0
1-0
INT: Total
1-34

General

6
Fumbles
6
9
Forced Fumbles
1
0
Fumbles Recovered
0
0
Fumbles Touchdowns
0
3
Games Played
2
6-0
Fumbles-Lost
6-4

Returning

8
Kick Returns
3
183
Kick Return Yards
33
22.9
Yards Per Kick Return
11.0
89
Long Kick Return
23
1
Kick Return Touchdowns
0
7
Punt Returns
0
186
Punt Return Yards
0
26.6
Yards Per Punt Return
0.0
52
Long Punt Return
0
1
Punt Return Touchdowns
0
0
Punt Return Fair Catches
0
0
Kick Return Fumbles Lost
0
0
Punt Return Fumbles Lost
0
3
Team Games Played
2
7-186
Punt: Total
0-0

Kicking

4
Field Goal Made
1
4
Field Goal Attempts
2
100.0
Field Goal Percentage
50.0
42
Long Field Goal Made
26
0
Field Goal Attempts 1-19
0
1
Field Goal Attempts 20-29
1
2
Field Goal Attempts 30-39
0
1
Field Goal Attempts 40-49
0
0
Field Goal Attempts 50+
1
15
Extra Points Made
4
16
Extra Point Attempts
4
93.8
Extra Point Percentage
100.0
0
Field Goals Made 1-19
0
1
Field Goals Made 20-29
1
2
Field Goals Made 30-39
0
1
Field Goals Made 40-49
0
0
Field Goals Made 50+
0
27
Total Kicking Points
7
3
Team Games Played
2
30
Touchback Percentage
43
0.0
Average Kickoff Return Yards
0.0
0
Kickoff Return Yards
0
0
Kickoff Returns
0
0-0
Kickoffs: Total
0-0
4-4
FG: Good-Attempts
1-2

Punting

10
Punts
7
442
Punt Yards
329
56
Long Punt
58
44.2
Gross Average Punt Yards
47.0
44.2
Net Average Punt Yards
47.0
0
Punts Blocked
0
3
Punts Inside 20
0
1
Touchbacks
2
4
Fair Catches
0
2
Punt Returns
5
0
Punt Return Yards
0
0.0
Average Punt Return Yards
0.0
3
Team Games Played
2
10-442
Punt: Total Yards
7-329

Scoring

8
Rushing Touchdowns
3
6
Receiving Touchdowns
1
2
Return Touchdowns
0
16
Total Touchdowns
4
4
Field Goals
1
15
Kick Extra Points
4
0
Total Two Point Conversions
0
125
Total Points
31
41.7
Total Points Per Game
15.5