Rice Owls @ Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Game Leaders

186
T. StehlingQB
23/38, 2 INT
186

517
M. WhiteQB
25/31, 3 TD
517

85
T. StehlingQB
11 CAR, 1 TD
85

58
A. WalesRB
15 CAR, 2 TD
58

60
P. SmithWR
3 REC
60

165
T. TaylorWR
5 REC
165

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8
J.T. IbeDB
6 SOLO
8

12
T.J. McCollumLB
5 SOLO
12
Team Stats
291
Total Yards
649
2
Turnovers
0
21
1st Downs
23
10-62
Penalties
8-74
7/14
3rd Down
3/10
0/1
4th Down
0/1
27:45
Possession
32:15
Game Information
Bowling Green, KY


Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 21 | 23 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-14 | 3-10 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 291 | 649 |
| Passing | 186 | 552 |
| Comp/Att | 23/38 | 26/35 |
| Yards per pass | 4.9 | 15.8 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing | 105 | 97 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 30 |
| Yards per rush | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Penalties | 10-62 | 8-74 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Possession | 27:45 | 32:15 |
2025 Standings
FBS
| American ConferenceAmerican Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Tulane | 7-1 | 11-3 |
| North Texas | 7-1 | 12-2 |
| Navy | 7-1 | 11-2 |
| East Carolina | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| South Florida | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Army | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Memphis | 4-4 | 8-5 |
| UTSA | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Temple | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Florida Atlantic | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Rice | 2-6 | 5-8 |
| UAB | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Tulsa | 1-7 | 4-8 |
| Charlotte | 0-8 | 1-11 |
| Conference USAConference USA | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Kennesaw State | 7-1 | 10-4 |
| Jacksonville State | 7-1 | 9-5 |
| Western Kentucky | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Louisiana Tech | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Missouri State | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Florida International | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Delaware | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Liberty | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Middle Tennessee | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| New Mexico State | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| UTEP | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Sam Houston | 1-7 | 2-10 |
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