Rice football falls 33-7, loses possession of Bayou Bucket
WEB4 days ago · Rice football’s quest for back-to-back Bayou Bucket titles fell short as the Owls lost to the University of Houston Cougars at TDECU Stadium, 33-7, on Saturday evening. Houston delivered a quick strike midway through the first quarter. On the second play of their third drive, they broke off a 65-yard rushing touchdown to pull ahead 7-0.
Houston handily reclaims Bayou Bucket, a piece of history
WEB3 days ago · The matchup has been interrupted three times, including 1996-98, 2014-16 and 2019-20. Currently, there are no plans for Bayou Bucket games after the 2025 season. Historically, Houston has won 33 games against the Owls and lost a lone five on their home turf. This year’s dominant win marked the Cougars’ eighth straight home victory against Rice.
Houston football dominates Rice in Bayou Bucket 50 years after …
WEB6 days ago · 50 years ago on Sept. 14, 1974, the Houston Cougars shut out the Rice Owls in the inaugural Bayou Bucket. On Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, Houston claimed its first win of the season similarly, dominating Rice with a commanding 33-7 victory, befittingly returning the Bayou Bucket to the red and white. The Cougars entered the …
Houston Cougars top Rice for Willie Fritz's first win | khou.com
WEB6 days ago · Houston earns first victory under Willie Fritz with 33-7 romp over Rice. Donovan Smith accounted for three touchdowns as Houston won the Bayou Bucket over their cross-town rival. HOUSTON ...
UH Coogs win Bayou Bucket game over Rice in first-year coach …
WEB6 days ago · Following a winless start in games against Oklahoma and UNLV, the Coogs bounced back in a major way against crosstown rival Rice to claim the Bayou Bucket trophy Saturday night at TDECU Stadium.
PREVIEW: Bayou Bucket Played 50 Years to Date
WEBSep 12, 2024 · With roster turnover, Houston returns just 21 players who competed against Rice a season ago. Just seven Cougars remain who played in the squad's last Bayou Bucket victory – a 34-27 win on Sept. 24, 2022, inside TDECU Stadium.
Week three preview: Cougars seek revenge in Bayou Bucket Classic
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Houston football will face off against Rice in the annual Bayou Bucket Classic on Saturday, Sept. 14. This will be the 46th meeting between these two teams in this historic rivalry. In the last meeting, Rice won in a double overtime shootout when Houston failed to convert on a two-point conversion. The Cougars seek to take the trophy back home by continuing the momentum they found in last week ...
Houston dominates Rice in annual Bayou Bucket game
WEBSep 15, 2024 · Sean Thomas-Imagn Images. Stacy Sneed rushed for 82 yards on seven carries and a long touchdown and Houston's defense held visiting Rice to 159 total yards in a 33-7 win in the annual Bayou Bucket game on Saturday night. Re'Shaun Sanford II added 71 rushing yards on 15 carries for the Cougars (1-2), who opened the season with losses to UNLV (27 ...
Bayou Bucket Classic Game Day Guide: Houston vs. Rice
WEBSep 14, 2024 · The most recent Bayou Bucket Classic took place on Sept. 9, 2023, at Rice Stadium. Houston entered the game following a significant win over UTSA, while Rice was seeking its first victory...
Rice holds off UH with 2OT victory to claim Bayou Bucket
WEBSep 10, 2023 · Rice Owls wide receiver JoVoni Johnson-McCray (3) celebrates with teammates after the team’s 43-41 double-overtime win over Houston to win the Bayou Bucket during an NCAA college football game...
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