The last win for the Owls over Houston came on October 16, 2010, when they beat the Cougars 34-31. The victory for Rice snapped a seven-game win streak for Houston in the series. To beat a Big 12 team is a big deal for our program.” “To win the bucket for the first time in 12 years and get it back was one of our goals this season,” Rice coach Mike Bloomgren said.
HOUSTON - JT Daniels tied a career high passing for 401 yards and three scores, Daelen Alexander rushed for three touchdowns and Rice defeated Houston 43-41 in double overtime in the 42nd Bayou Bucket, on Saturday.
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