Roadrunners edge Owls as UTSA holds off late Rice rally
HOUSTON (Interstat) — Owen McCown threw for 148 yards and Texas-San Antonio defeated Rice 16-14 on Saturday in an NCAA Football Bowl Division game at Rice Stadium. The visiting Roadrunners improved to 4-1, while the Owls fell to 1-4. McCown completed 19 of 29 passes. Jacurri Brown led Rice with 88 passing yards and 96 rushing yards, scoring on runs of 38 and 1 yard. Brandon Tucker recorded seven tackles for the Roadrunners, and Caile Hogan punted twice for 70 yards. Will Henderson III ran 18 times for 90 yards and scored on a 12-yard run. David Amador II caught seven passes for 48 yards and added 44 punt-return yards. UTSA’s Michael Petro made three field goals, including a 53-yarder, and missed a 36-yard attempt late. Rice’s defense got nine tackles apiece from AJ Brown and Stone Combs, while Austin Harnetiaux added eight. Charlie Durkin punted four times for 216 yards. Rice’s final drive stalled, and UTSA escaped with the road win.