Kyle Martens punt for 56 yards, returned by Travaun Nixon for 18 yards to the UTEP 29, tackled by Xavier Webb.
4th & 10 at RICE 33
1st & 10 at UTEP 29
rice drive: 6 plays 13 yards, 02:26 rice punt, 2:26
RICE penalty 15 yard roughing passer accepted, no play.