Fresno State vs. Rice

Wednesday, December 24, 2014, Hawai’i Bowl

Rice beat Fresno State 30–⁠6. It was their seventh meeting; after it, Fresno State led the series 6–⁠1.

Neutral siteFresno State6–⁠8 in 2014
6
Neutral siteRice8–⁠5 in 2014
30

Final at Aloha Stadium, HonoluluTV: ESPN, ESPNRMAttendance 25,365Payout $650,000 (Wikipedia)

MVPs Rice QB Driphus Jackson; Fresno State LB Carl MickelsenWikipedia

At kickoff
77°F, mostly cloudy, wind 6 mph from the southWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Honolulu International Airport (PHNL), 6 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff
Officials
Referee Tony Backert; umpire Stan Jackson; head linesman Keith Johnson; line judge Jeff Chandler; side judge Bart Home; field judge DuVal West; back judge Lance Bobbitt; alternate Scott SolomonGame officials: stats.ncaa.org box scores, via SportsDataverse

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Fresno State33006
Rice1607730

Standouts

Player stats

Fresno State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Brian Burrell10/204402
Zack Greenlee7/184900
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Marteze Waller1576041
Josh Quezada1252021
Brian Burrell932021
Zack Greenlee4705
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Josh Harper42508
Justin Johnson21508
Greg Watson41407
Aaron Peck114014

Rice

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Driphus Jackson15/2431830
Luke Turner1/2800
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Jowan Davis1346024
Luke Turner642017
Driphus Jackson1341015
Brandon Hamilton2503
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Dennis Parks5109153
Mario Hull382169
Jordan Taylor561117
Darik Dillard257058
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Bryce Callahan100
J.T. Blasingame100

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

Fresno StateRice
255Total yards463
93Passing yards326
162Rushing yards137
2.4Yards per pass12.5
3.9Yards per rush3.4
15First downs16
7–⁠21Third downs3–⁠14
0–⁠4Fourth downs0–⁠1
2Turnovers0
1–⁠15Penalties12–⁠100
27:45Possession32:15

Efficiency

Fresno StateRice
29%Success rate39%
−0.23EPA per play0.27
1.05Explosiveness1.48
−0.04Rushing EPA−0.11
−0.45Passing EPA0.83
21%Passing-down success29%
−0.31First-down EPA0.19
−0.35Second-down EPA0.36
0.15Third-down EPA0.55

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings and the line, going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Rice 54% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The line

Fresno State −2.

The last line on file before kickoff: the consensus line when the books publish one, otherwise a single major sportsbook’s.

Before kickoff, the win chances were Fresno State 55%, Rice 45%. CollegeFootballData.com’s estimate from the point spread.

Every drive

Rice end zoneFresno State end zoneQ1 RiceField goal, 11 playsQ1 Fresno StatePunt, 5 playsQ1 RiceTurnover on downs, 6 playsQ1 Fresno StateField goal, 10 playsQ1 RiceTouchdown, 5 playsQ1 Fresno StateInterception, 1 playQ1 RiceTouchdown, 1 playQ1 Fresno StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 RicePunt, 3 playsQ2 Fresno StateField goal, 10 playsQ2 RiceFumble, recovered, 3 playsQ2 Fresno StateTurnover on downs, 10 playsQ2 RicePunt, 6 playsQ2 Fresno StatePunt, 4 playsQ2 RiceEnd of half, 1 playQ3 Fresno StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 RicePunt, 3 playsQ3 Fresno StateMissed FG, 6 playsQ3 RiceTouchdown, 7 playsQ3 Fresno StateInterception, 6 playsQ3 RicePunt, 4 playsQ3 Fresno StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 RicePunt, 6 playsQ4 Fresno StateTurnover on downs, 4 playsQ4 RiceTouchdown, 2 playsQ4 Fresno StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 RicePunt, 5 playsQ4 Fresno StateTurnover on downs, 7 playsQ4 RicePunt, 3 playsQ4 Fresno StateTurnover on downs, 8 playsQ4 RiceEnd of game, 1 play
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Rice drives left to right, Fresno State right to left.
  1. Q1 RiceField goal, 11 plays, 71 yards
  2. Q1 Fresno StatePunt, 5 plays, 5 yards
  3. Q1 RiceTurnover on downs, 6 plays, 25 yards
  4. Q1 Fresno StateField goal, 10 plays, 38 yards
  5. Q1 RiceTouchdown, 5 plays, 78 yards
  6. Q1 Fresno StateInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  7. Q1 RiceTouchdown, 1 play, 69 yards
  8. Q1 Fresno StatePunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  9. Q2 RicePunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  10. Q2 Fresno StateField goal, 10 plays, 51 yards
  11. Q2 RiceFumble, recovered, 3 plays, −7 yards
  12. Q2 Fresno StateTurnover on downs, 10 plays, 40 yards
  13. Q2 RicePunt, 6 plays, 0 yards
  14. Q2 Fresno StatePunt, 4 plays, 18 yards
  15. Q2 RiceEnd of half, 1 play, −2 yards
  16. Q3 Fresno StatePunt, 3 plays, −4 yards
  17. Q3 RicePunt, 3 plays, −6 yards
  18. Q3 Fresno StateMissed FG, 6 plays, 38 yards
  19. Q3 RiceTouchdown, 7 plays, 73 yards
  20. Q3 Fresno StateInterception, 6 plays, 29 yards
  21. Q3 RicePunt, 4 plays, 16 yards
  22. Q3 Fresno StatePunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  23. Q4 RicePunt, 6 plays, 18 yards
  24. Q4 Fresno StateTurnover on downs, 4 plays, 6 yards
  25. Q4 RiceTouchdown, 2 plays, 59 yards
  26. Q4 Fresno StatePunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  27. Q4 RicePunt, 5 plays, 23 yards
  28. Q4 Fresno StateTurnover on downs, 7 plays, 22 yards
  29. Q4 RicePunt, 3 plays, −1 yard
  30. Q4 Fresno StateTurnover on downs, 8 plays, 26 yards
  31. Q4 RiceEnd of game, 1 play, −1 yard

Play by play

1st quarter8 drives, then Rice 16, Fresno State 3
Rice Field goal, 11 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 35Garrett Swanson kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
14:401st & 10 at own 25Driphus Jackson pass complete to Mario Hull for 6 yds to the Rice 31
14:202nd & 4 at own 31Driphus Jackson pass complete to Jordan Taylor for 11 yds to the Rice 42 for a 1ST down
14:051st & 10 at own 42Jowan Davis run for 24 yds to the FrsSt 34 for a 1ST down
13:311st & 10 at opp 34Driphus Jackson pass incomplete
13:102nd & 10 at opp 34Driphus Jackson run for 15 yds to the FrsSt 19 for a 1ST down
12:501st & 10 at opp 19Luke Turner pass complete to Dennis Parks for 8 yds to the FrsSt 11
12:282nd & 2 at opp 11Luke Turner run for 2 yds to the FrsSt 9 for a 1ST down
12:021st & goal at opp 9Jackson, Driphus pass incomplete, PENALTY RICE holding 10 yards to the FRESNOST19, NO PLAY.
12:021st & goal at opp 19RICE Penalty, Personal Foul (-15 Yards) to the FrsSt 34
12:021st & 0 at opp 34Timeout RICE, clock 12:02
11:401st & goal at opp 34Driphus Jackson pass complete to Zach Wright for 17 yds to the FrsSt 17
11:002nd & goal at opp 17Driphus Jackson run for 13 yds to the FrsSt 4
10:363rd & goal at opp 4Driphus Jackson pass incomplete
10:324th & goal at opp 4James Hairston 21 yd FG GOODRice 3, Fresno State 0
Fresno State Punt, 5 plays
10:324th & 5 at own 35James Hairston kickoff for 58 yds , Da’Mari Scott return for 19 yds to the FrsSt 26
10:101st & 10 at own 26Marteze Waller run for 1 yd to the FrsSt 27
9:302nd & 9 at own 27Brian Burrell pass complete to Marteze Waller for no gain to the FrsSt 27
9:003rd & 9 at own 27RICE Penalty, Defensive Holding (10 Yards) to the FrsSt 37 for a 1ST down
8:201st & 10 at own 37Marteze Waller run for a loss of 1 yard to the FrsSt 36
7:502nd & 11 at own 36Marteze Waller run for a loss of 5 yards to the FrsSt 31
7:313rd & 16 at own 31Brian Burrell pass incomplete to Marteze Waller
7:204th & 16 at own 31Garrett Swanson punt for 36 yds , Bryce Callahan returns for 6 yds to the Rice 39
Rice Turnover on downs, 6 plays
7:131st & 10 at own 39Luke Turner pass incomplete
6:502nd & 10 at own 39Driphus Jackson pass complete to Jordan Taylor for 17 yds to the FrsSt 44 for a 1ST down
6:101st & 10 at opp 44Jowan Davis run for no gain to the FrsSt 44
5:522nd & 10 at opp 44Driphus Jackson pass incomplete
5:403rd & 10 at opp 44Driphus Jackson run for 8 yds to the FrsSt 36
5:274th & 2 at opp 36Driphus Jackson run for no gain to the FrsSt 36
Fresno State Field goal, 10 plays
5:271st & 10 at own 36Timeout RICE, clock 05:27
5:151st & 10 at own 36Marteze Waller run for 6 yds to the FrsSt 42
4:452nd & 4 at own 42Marteze Waller run for a loss of 1 yard to the FrsSt 41
4:303rd & 5 at own 41Brian Burrell pass complete to Josh Harper for 7 yds to the FrsSt 48 for a 1ST down
4:101st & 10 at own 48RICE Penalty, Offside Defense (5 Yards) to the Rice 47
3:551st & 5 at opp 47Josh Quezada run for 1 yd to the Rice 46
3:152nd & 4 at opp 46Brian Burrell run for 2 yds to the Rice 44
3:003rd & 2 at opp 44Josh Quezada run for 20 yds to the Rice 24 for a 1ST down
2:401st & 10 at opp 24Josh Quezada run for a loss of 2 yards to the Rice 26
2:252nd & 12 at opp 26Brian Burrell pass incomplete to Josh Quezada
2:213rd & 12 at opp 26Brian Burrell pass incomplete to Greg Watson
2:164th & 12 at opp 26Kody Kroening 44 yd FG GOODTied at 3
Rice Touchdown, 5 plays
2:164th & 12 at own 35Garrett Swanson kickoff for 61 yds , Darik Dillard return for 18 yds to the Rice 22
1:401st & 10 at own 22Jowan Davis run for 6 yds to the Rice 28
1:152nd & 4 at own 28Jowan Davis run for 2 yds to the Rice 30
0:543rd & 2 at own 30Driphus Jackson pass complete to Dennis Parks for 53 yds to the FrsSt 17 for a 1ST down
0:541st & 10 at opp 17Driphus Jackson run for 3 yds to the FrsSt 14
0:232nd & 7 at opp 14Driphus Jackson pass complete to Jordan Taylor for 14 yds for a TD, (James Hairston PAT MISSED)Rice 9, Fresno State 3
Fresno State Interception, 1 play
0:232nd & 7 at own 35James Hairston kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
0:151st & 10 at own 25Brian Burrell pass intercepted J.T. Blasingame return for no gain to the Rice 31
Rice Touchdown, 1 play
0:041st & 10 at own 31Driphus Jackson pass complete to Mario Hull for 69 yds for a TD, (James Hairston KICK)Rice 16, Fresno State 3
Fresno State Punt, 3 plays
0:041st & 10 at own 35James Hairston kickoff for 56 yds , Da’Mari Scott return for 21 yds to the FrsSt 30
Q2 14:401st & 10 at own 30Dillon Root run for 1 yd to the FrsSt 31
Q2 14:202nd & 9 at own 31Marteze Waller run for 3 yds to the FrsSt 34
Q2 13:403rd & 6 at own 34Marteze Waller run for 3 yds to the FrsSt 37
Q2 13:144th & 3 at own 37Garrett Swanson punt for 40 yds, fair catch by Mario Hull at the Rice 23
2nd quarter7 drives, then Rice 16, Fresno State 6
Rice Punt, 3 plays
12:501st & 10 at own 23Darrion Pollard run for 3 yds to the Rice 26
12:052nd & 7 at own 26Jowan Davis run for no gain to the Rice 26
11:423rd & 7 at own 26Driphus Jackson pass incomplete
11:364th & 7 at own 26James Farrimond punt for 48 yds, fair catch by Derron Smith at the FrsSt 26
Fresno State Field goal, 10 plays
11:151st & 10 at own 26Brian Burrell pass complete to Greg Watson for 7 yds to the FrsSt 33
11:002nd & 3 at own 33Brian Burrell pass complete to Chad Olsen for 7 yds to the FrsSt 40 for a 1ST down
10:501st & 10 at own 40Josh Quezada run for 21 yds to the Rice 39 for a 1ST down
10:381st & 10 at opp 39Brian Burrell pass incomplete
10:152nd & 10 at opp 39Josh Quezada run for 3 yds to the Rice 36
9:583rd & 7 at opp 36Brian Burrell pass incomplete
9:534th & 7 at opp 36Burrell, Brian pass incomplete to Olsen, Chad, PENALTY RICE holding 10 yards to the RICE26, NO PLAY, 1ST DOWN FRESNOST. for a 1ST down
9:351st & 10 at opp 26Josh Quezada run for 5 yds to the Rice 21
9:052nd & 5 at opp 21Josh Quezada run for a loss of 2 yards to the Rice 23
8:583rd & 7 at opp 23Brian Burrell pass incomplete to Greg Watson
8:534th & 7 at opp 23Kody Kroening 40 yd FG GOODRice 16, Fresno State 6
Rice Fumble, recovered, 3 plays
8:534th & 7 at own 35Garrett Swanson kickoff for 63 yds , Brandon Hamilton return for 23 yds to the Rice 25
8:301st & 10 at own 25Jowan Davis run for a loss of 2 yards to the Rice 23
7:402nd & 12 at own 23Driphus Jackson run for no gain to the Rice 23
7:143rd & 12 at own 23Driphus Jackson pass incomplete
7:144th & 12 at own 23RICE Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the Rice 18
6:524th & 17 at own 18James Farrimond punt for 40 yds , Derron Smith returns for no gain to the FrsSt 42 Derron Smith fumbled, recovered by FrsSt
Fresno State Turnover on downs, 10 plays
6:301st & 10 at own 42Josh Quezada run for no gain to the FrsSt 42
6:252nd & 10 at own 42Brian Burrell pass incomplete
6:103rd & 10 at own 42Brian Burrell run for 21 yds to the Rice 37 for a 1ST down
5:501st & 10 at opp 37Brian Burrell pass complete to Greg Watson for 4 yds to the Rice 33
5:252nd & 6 at opp 33Brian Burrell run for 2 yds to the Rice 31
5:103rd & 4 at opp 31Brian Burrell pass complete to Josh Harper for 4 yds to the Rice 27 for a 1ST down
4:401st & 10 at opp 27Brian Burrell pass complete to Greg Watson for 6 yds to the Rice 21
4:152nd & 4 at opp 21Josh Quezada run for 3 yds to the Rice 18
4:003rd & 1 at opp 18Brian Burrell run for no gain to the Rice 18
3:494th & 1 at opp 18Brian Burrell pass complete to Greg Watson for a loss of 3 yards to the Rice 21
Rice Punt, 6 plays
3:411st & 10 at own 21Driphus Jackson pass complete to Jordan Taylor for 9 yds to the Rice 30
2:552nd & 1 at own 30Driphus Jackson run for no gain to the Rice 30
2:323rd & 1 at own 30Timeout RICE, clock 02:32
2:253rd & 1 at own 30Brandon Hamilton run for 2 yds to the Rice 32 for a 1ST down
2:001st & 10 at own 32Jowan Davis run for a loss of 5 yards to the Rice 27
1:292nd & 15 at own 27Driphus Jackson pass incomplete to Mario Hull
1:253rd & 15 at own 27Driphus Jackson pass complete to Darik Dillard for a loss of 1 yard to the Rice 26
1:254th & 16 at own 26Timeout FRESNO ST, clock 01:25
1:254th & 16 at own 26RICE Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the Rice 21
1:174th & 21 at own 21James Farrimond punt for 42 yds, fair catch by Derron Smith at the FrsSt 37
Fresno State Punt, 4 plays
1:101st & 10 at own 37Brian Burrell run for 19 yds to the Rice 44 for a 1ST down
1:011st & 10 at opp 44Brian Burrell sacked by Zach Patt for a loss of 9 yards to the FrsSt 47
1:012nd & 19 at own 47Timeout FRESNO ST, clock 01:01
0:502nd & 19 at own 47Brian Burrell pass complete to Josh Harper for 8 yds to the Rice 45
0:413rd & 11 at opp 45Brian Burrell pass incomplete to Greg Watson
0:304th & 11 at opp 45Garrett Swanson punt for 39 yds, downed at the Rice 6
Rice End of half, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at own 6TEAM run for a loss of 2 yards to the Rice 4
3rd quarter7 drives, then Rice 23, Fresno State 6
Fresno State Punt, 3 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 35James Hairston kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
14:401st & 10 at own 25Josh Quezada run for 3 yds to the FrsSt 28
14:302nd & 7 at own 28Josh Quezada run for 2 yds to the FrsSt 30
14:003rd & 5 at own 30Brian Burrell sacked by Alex Lyons for a loss of 9 yards to the FrsSt 21
13:184th & 14 at own 21Garrett Swanson punt for 51 yds , Mario Hull returns for 2 yds to the Rice 30
Rice Punt, 3 plays
12:501st & 10 at own 30Driphus Jackson run for 1 yd to the Rice 31
12:372nd & 9 at own 31Driphus Jackson pass incomplete
12:153rd & 9 at own 31Driphus Jackson sacked by Karl Mickelsen for a loss of 7 yards to the Rice 24
11:554th & 16 at own 24James Farrimond punt for 41 yds, fair catch by Derron Smith at the FrsSt 35
Fresno State Missed FG, 6 plays
11:351st & 10 at own 35Marteze Waller run for no gain to the FrsSt 35
11:172nd & 10 at own 35Marteze Waller run for 41 yds to the Rice 24 for a 1ST down
10:501st & 10 at opp 24Josh Harper run for a loss of 6 yards to the Rice 30
10:002nd & 16 at opp 30Brian Burrell sacked by Dylan Klare for a loss of 1 yard to the Rice 31
9:303rd & 17 at opp 31Brian Burrell pass complete to Josh Quezada for 4 yds to the Rice 27
9:064th & 13 at opp 27Kody Kroening 44 yd FG BLOCKED blocked by Brian Nordstrom
Rice Touchdown, 7 plays
8:401st & 10 at own 27Brandon Hamilton run for 3 yds to the Rice 30
8:202nd & 7 at own 30Driphus Jackson pass complete to Jordan Taylor for 10 yds to the Rice 40 for a 1ST down
8:001st & 10 at own 40Driphus Jackson pass complete to Dennis Parks for 3 yds to the Rice 43
7:452nd & 7 at own 43Driphus Jackson run for 9 yds to the FrsSt 48 for a 1ST down
7:001st & 10 at opp 48Jowan Davis run for 1 yd to the FrsSt 47
6:302nd & 9 at opp 47Driphus Jackson pass complete to Mario Hull for 7 yds to the FrsSt 40
6:183rd & 2 at opp 40Driphus Jackson pass complete to Dennis Parks for 40 yds for a TD, (James Hairston KICK)Rice 23, Fresno State 6
Fresno State Interception, 6 plays
6:183rd & 2 at own 35James Hairston kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
5:551st & 10 at own 25Marteze Waller run for 2 yds to the FrsSt 27
5:302nd & 8 at own 27Brian Burrell run for 7 yds to the FrsSt 34
5:103rd & 1 at own 34Marteze Waller run for 2 yds to the FrsSt 36 for a 1ST down
4:401st & 10 at own 36Marteze Waller run for 16 yds to the Rice 48 for a 1ST down
4:151st & 10 at opp 48Marteze Waller run for 2 yds to the Rice 46
3:552nd & 8 at opp 46Brian Burrell pass intercepted Bryce Callahan return for no gain to the Rice 12
Rice Punt, 4 plays
3:301st & 10 at own 12Luke Turner run for 12 yds to the Rice 24 for a 1ST down
2:501st & 10 at own 24Luke Turner run for 6 yds to the Rice 30
2:002nd & 4 at own 30Darik Dillard run for no gain to the Rice 30
1:203rd & 4 at own 30Driphus Jackson run for a loss of 2 yards to the Rice 28
0:574th & 6 at own 28James Farrimond punt for 36 yds , Derron Smith returns for 3 yds to the FrsSt 39
Fresno State Punt, 3 plays
0:351st & 10 at own 39Marteze Waller run for 6 yds to the FrsSt 45
0:152nd & 4 at own 45Marteze Waller run for 2 yds to the FrsSt 47
0:003rd & 2 at own 47Josh Quezada run for a loss of 2 yards to the FrsSt 45
Q4 14:534th & 4 at own 45Garrett Swanson punt for 46 yds, fair catch by Bryce Callahan at the Rice 9
4th quarter9 drives, then Rice 30, Fresno State 6
Rice Punt, 6 plays
14:301st & 10 at own 9Jowan Davis run for 2 yds to the Rice 11
14:022nd & 8 at own 11Driphus Jackson pass complete to Dennis Parks for 5 yds to the Rice 16
13:463rd & 3 at own 16RICE Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the Rice 11
13:003rd & 8 at own 11Driphus Jackson sacked by Tyeler Davison and Tobenna Okeke for a loss of 7 yards to the Rice 4
12:354th & 15 at own 4FRESNO ST Penalty, Roughing the Kicker (15 Yards) to the Rice 19 for a 1ST down
12:301st & 10 at own 19Driphus Jackson pass incomplete
12:292nd & 10 at own 19Timeout RICE, clock 12:29
12:002nd & 10 at own 19Driphus Jackson run for 8 yds to the Rice 27
11:383rd & 2 at own 27Driphus Jackson pass incomplete
11:274th & 2 at own 27James Farrimond punt for 35 yds, fair catch by Derron Smith at the RICE 38 RICE Penalty, Kick Catching Interference (-15 Yards) to the Rice 47
Fresno State Turnover on downs, 4 plays
11:201st & 10 at opp 47Zack Greenlee pass incomplete
11:002nd & 10 at opp 47Zack Greenlee pass complete to Josh Harper for 6 yds to the Rice 41
10:503rd & 4 at opp 41Zack Greenlee pass incomplete
10:344th & 4 at opp 41Zack Greenlee pass incomplete
Rice Touchdown, 2 plays
10:201st & 10 at own 41Driphus Jackson pass complete to Darik Dillard for 58 yds to the FrsSt 1 for a 1ST down
10:071st & goal at opp 1Darik Dillard run for 1 yd for a TD, (James Hairston KICK)Rice 30, Fresno State 6
Fresno State Punt, 3 plays
10:071st & 10 at own 35James Hairston kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
10:011st & 10 at own 25Zack Greenlee run for 2 yds to the FrsSt 27
9:462nd & 8 at own 27Zack Greenlee pass incomplete
9:413rd & 8 at own 27Zack Greenlee pass incomplete
9:344th & 8 at own 27Garrett Swanson punt for 49 yds, fair catch by Mario Hull at the Rice 24
Rice Punt, 5 plays
9:001st & 10 at own 24Luke Turner run for 2 yds to the Rice 26
8:302nd & 8 at own 26Luke Turner run for 17 yds to the Rice 43 for a 1ST down
8:001st & 10 at own 43RICE Penalty, Offensive Holding (-10 Yards) to the Rice 33
7:151st & 20 at own 33Luke Turner run for 3 yds to the Rice 36
6:202nd & 17 at own 36Jowan Davis run for 3 yds to the Rice 39
5:593rd & 14 at own 39Jowan Davis run for 13 yds to the FrsSt 48
5:454th & 1 at opp 48RICE Penalty, Delay of Game (-5 Yards) to the Rice 47
5:284th & 6 at own 47James Farrimond punt for 44 yds , Derron Smith returns for 6 yds to the FrsSt 15
Fresno State Turnover on downs, 7 plays
5:001st & 10 at own 15Zack Greenlee pass complete to Brandon Connette for 4 yds to the FrsSt 19
4:302nd & 6 at own 19Zack Greenlee run for 5 yds to the FrsSt 24
4:103rd & 1 at own 24Zack Greenlee pass complete to Justin Johnson for 8 yds to the FrsSt 32 for a 1ST down
3:571st & 10 at own 32Zack Greenlee pass incomplete
3:562nd & 10 at own 32Zack Greenlee pass incomplete
3:463rd & 10 at own 32Zack Greenlee run for 5 yds to the FrsSt 37
3:194th & 5 at own 37Zack Greenlee pass incomplete
Rice Punt, 3 plays
2:501st & 10 at opp 37Jowan Davis run for no gain to the FrsSt 37
1:502nd & 10 at opp 37Jowan Davis run for 2 yds to the FrsSt 35
1:433rd & 8 at opp 35Jayson Carter run for 2 yds to the FrsSt 33
1:404th & 6 at opp 33RICE Penalty, Delay of Game (-5 Yards) to the FrsSt 38
1:334th & 11 at opp 38James Farrimond punt for 38 yds for a touchback
Fresno State Turnover on downs, 8 plays
1:301st & 10 at own 20Zack Greenlee pass incomplete
1:002nd & 10 at own 20Zack Greenlee pass complete to Delvon Hardaway for 8 yds to the FrsSt 28
0:553rd & 2 at own 28Zack Greenlee pass complete to Justin Johnson for 7 yds to the FrsSt 35 for a 1ST down
0:531st & 10 at own 35Zack Greenlee pass complete to Aaron Peck for 14 yds to the FrsSt 49 for a 1ST down
0:401st & 10 at own 49Zack Greenlee pass complete to Josh Quezada for 2 yds to the Rice 49
0:302nd & 8 at opp 49Zack Greenlee sacked by Dylan Klare for a loss of 5 yards to the FrsSt 46
0:203rd & 13 at own 46Zack Greenlee pass incomplete
0:154th & 13 at own 46Zack Greenlee pass incomplete
Rice End of game, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at opp 46TEAM run for a loss of 1 yard to the FrsSt 47

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

Fresno State leads 7–⁠1 in eight meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Fresno State 38, Rice 24
2014Rice 30, Fresno State 6Hawai’i Bowl
2004Fresno State 52, Rice 21
2003Fresno State 31, Rice 28
2002Fresno State 31, Rice 28
2001Fresno State 52, Rice 24

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