Owls rank 28th in total defense in '24 (54th in 2023), and on pace for their lowest Y/G and Y/P average since 1994 (322 & 4.83). Opponents are averaging 23.7 points overall this season, the lowest average since 1998 (23.3). AAC foes are scoring 24.7, the lowest average since 2012 (20.2).Rice held Tulane to 133 yards under its season average for total offense, while on the ground held the Green Wave to less than four yards a carry, and 60 yards under their season average (154). Held Navy to 127 under its average and to 3.5 per carry (came in 5.87). Held Seth Henigan of Memphis to a career-low 45.2 completion percentage.
