ncaaf Game Recap
Recap - Owls Defeat Navy 24-10
Rice got a 105-yard performance from Dean Connors as a key part of its 24-10 victory over the Midshipmen on Saturday at Rice Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Owls were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +13.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 48.0.
Dean Connors rushed for 105 yards, while Quinton Jackson added 11 yards in the win. Matt Sykes and Dean Connors added 93 and 34 receiving yards respectively.
Blake Horvath rushed for 64 yards for Navy, while Brandon Chatman added 33 yards. Blake Horvath threw for 120 yards for the Midshipmen, while receivers Eli Heidenreich and Amin Hassan had 56 and 23 yards respectively.
Navy was outgained by Rice 344-260 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 20-12 by the Owls.
Navy lost the time of possession battle 31:14-28:46, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.
Rice heads into a Week 11 battle against Memphis. Navy, meanwhile, will have their next action against USF.