Houston handily reclaims Bayou Bucket, a piece of history
WEB3 days ago · On Sept. 9, 2023, a failed two-point conversion in double overtime snapped Houston’s seven-game winning streak in matchups against the Owls and led to Rice celebrating with the Bayou Bucket on their home turf.
Week three preview: Cougars seek revenge in Bayou Bucket Classic
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Houston football will face off against Rice in the annual Bayou Bucket Classic on Saturday, Sept. 14. This will be the 46th meeting between these two teams in this historic rivalry. In the last meeting, Rice won in a double overtime shootout when Houston failed to convert on a two-point conversion.
Owls Look to Retain Bucket - Rice University Athletics
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Bayou Bucket Notes. This is the 46th meeting between Rice and Houston, the 43rd to decide possession of the Bayou Bucket, and will be played 50 years to the day the two teams first battled to take possession of the trophy, which had been created by the Touchdown Club of Houston to honor the winner of the …
Houston football dominates Rice in Bayou Bucket 50 years after …
WEB6 days ago · 50 years ago on Sept. 14, 1974, the Houston Cougars shut out the Rice Owls in the inaugural Bayou Bucket. On Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, Houston claimed its first win of the season similarly, dominating Rice with a commanding 33-7 victory, befittingly returning the Bayou Bucket to the red and white.
WATCH: Houston's Donovan Smith 37-yard touchdown run vs. Rice
WEBSep 15, 2024 · Houston's dominant performance in the Bayou Bucket Classic against Rice was highlighted by the Cougars' commanding 26-0 lead, capped by a one-yard touchdown run from quarterback Donovan Smith...
Bayou Bucket Classic Game Day Guide: Houston vs. Rice
WEBSep 14, 2024 · The most recent Bayou Bucket Classic took place on Sept. 9, 2023, at Rice Stadium. Houston entered the game following a significant win over UTSA, while Rice was seeking its first victory...
Houston dominates Rice in annual Bayou Bucket game
WEBSep 15, 2024 · Stacy Sneed rushed for 82 yards on seven carries and a long touchdown and Houston's defense held visiting Rice to 159 total yards in a 33-7 win in the annual Bayou Bucket game on Saturday night.
Owls recognize residential colleges during win over TSU, look …
WEBSep 10, 2024 · On Saturday, Sept. 14, the Owls will look to spark a winning streak as they take on the University of Houston Cougars in the 43rd Bayou Bucket Classic. Last season, Rice took down Houston in a thrilling 43-41 double-overtime victory at Rice Stadium.
Owls capture Bayou Bucket after captivating overtime shootout
WEBSep 11, 2023 · The Bayou Bucket trophy is headed back to South Main for the first time since 2010. In a game that featured many ups and downs, the Rice Owls triumphed over the University of Houston Cougars in a thrilling 43-41 double-overtime victory at Rice Stadium Sept. 9.
Cougars Capture Seventh Straight Bayou Bucket
WEBSep 24, 2022 · HOUSTON -- University of Houston Football used another late rally to defeat Rice 34-27 for its seventh consecutive victory in the Bayou Bucket Classic on Saturday night at TDECU Stadium. The seven straight wins are the longest for either team in the history of the rivalry.