Daniels, defense help UTSA beat Rice 20-3
UTSA makes INT, converts for TD on next play
DB Cassius Grady tips and intercepts Jackson Tyner's pass, returning it all the way to the 3-yard line to set up B.J. Daniels's touchdown run.
HOUSTON -- B.J. Daniels had 13 carries for 61 yards and a score and the UTSA defense forced four turnovers to help the Roadrunners beat Rice 20-3 on Saturday night.
UTSA had just 97 total yards in the first half but took a 13-0 lead into the break. Jared Sackett opened the scoring with a 44-yard field goal late in the first quarter and, one play after Cassius Grady returned an interception 27 yards to the 3, Daniels' TD run made it 10-0 with 6:51 left in the first half.
DeQuarius Henry recovered a fumble by Jackson Tyner on the second play of Rice's ensuing drive, setting up a 40-yard field goal by Sackett that made it 13-0 at the break.
Rice (1-5, 0-2 Conference USA) which had just 78 yards before halftime, opened the third quarter with a 12-play, 65-yard drive capped by Haden Tobola's 28-yard field goal.
Jalen Rhodes scored on a 1-yard run to cap the scoring with 1:50 to play.
UTSA (3-3) is 2-0 in conference play for the first time since joining Conference USA in 2013.
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2024 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Army | 8-0 | 11-2 |
| Tulane | 7-1 | 9-5 |
| Navy | 6-2 | 9-3 |
| Memphis | 6-2 | 11-2 |
| East Carolina | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| South Florida | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| UTSA | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Charlotte | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| North Texas | 3-5 | 6-6 |
| Rice | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Temple | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| UAB | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Florida Atlantic | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| Tulsa | 1-7 | 3-9 |
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