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Smith throws a touchdown and runs for two more (12-21, 142 Yds) as Houston tops Rice

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Donovan Smith - Two TDs on the ground in winSmith completed 12 of 21 passes for 142 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 33-7 victory against Rice. He also had eight rushes for 36 yards with two touchdowns.

ImpactAlthough Smith regressed after a bounce-bak in the passing game last week, he was otherwise productive in Houston's second win of the season. Houston wideouts will continue to see lower numbers if Smith's volume continues to sag, but Smith's value is creeping up.

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Dean Connors - Lone bright spot in lossConnors logged 11 carries for 32 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 33-7 defeat against Houston.

ImpactDespite the team's loss, Connors had a decent outing that was saved by a four-yard touchdown run with one minute left in the game. He continued to be productive in the passing game too as he caught five passes, bringing him up to 18 through three games. Although the Rice offense has not looked great through three weeks, Connors has proved his ability to produce even when the rest of his team doesn't.

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E.J. Warner - Struggles in blowout lossWarner was 12-for-21 passing for 50 yards and one interception during Saturday's 33-7 loss to Houston.

ImpactWarner had an extremely rough outing Saturday as he threw for just 50 yards and threw his fourth interception of the season. He was benched for the last two drives and backup Drew Devillier led a touchdown drive at the end of the game. While Warner will almost certainly keep the starting job, it was a very concerning outing for him.

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Sherman Smith - Returns versus RiceSmith (foot) appeared in Saturday's 33-7 win over Rice.

ImpactSmith was on crutches and in a boot just five weeks ago and was able to play one snap in Saturday's blowout win. He did not receive a touch, but it's a great sign for him that he was able to get on the field.

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Zeon Chriss - Active in Week 3Chriss (shoulder) appeared unhindered as he warmed up ahead of Saturday's 33-7 win over Rice, Chris Baldwin of the PaperCity Magazine reports.

ImpactChriss, who was unavailable during last week's 16-12 loss against Oklahoma, appears to have recovered from the shoulder injury that held him out against the Sooners. The sophomore transfer from UL-Lafayette should continue to be Donovan Smith's primary backup option.

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Landon Ransom-Goelz - DNP Week 3Ransom-Goelz (undisclosed) did not appear in Saturday's 33-7 loss against Houston.

ImpactRansom-Goelz continued to sit out with an undisclosed injury as the Owls were defeated by the Cougars. The 6-foot sophomore tallied 26 receptions for 380 yards and three touchdowns with Rice last season, and he was expected to play a big role in the Owls' passing game this year. Ransom-Goelz's next opportunity to return will come against Army on Sept. 21, but his expected availability is unknown.

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