After blowing an eight-point lead in the final minute of regulation, the Owls held on for...
It certainly did not come easy, but Rice finally won a football game on the road. And it was hard-earned for the Owls, who overcame three lost fumbles.
LA Tech coach Sonny Cumbie decided to end the game right then and there, and go for 2 points and the win. Lyddy’s intended pass to Harris was incomplete, giving the Owls their first road win in four tries this season and putting the team above .500 for the season and in Conference USA. Accounting for four touchdowns, McMahon threw for 208 yards on 16-of-27 passing. McCaffrey caught 10 passes for 171 yards. He had 204 total yards. Cameron Montgomery ran for 87 yards.McMahon’s 64-yard score came on a quarterback keeper. He got clearing blocks from center Shea Baker and right guard John Long.