Kyle Martens punt for 56 yards, returned by Travaun Nixon for 5 yards to the UTEP 10, tackled by Xavier Webb.
4th & 8 at RICE 39
1st & 10 at UTEP 10
rice drive: 6 plays 19 yards, 01:21 rice punt, 1:21
James Thomas II rush left for 5 yards to the UTEP 15, tackled by Gabe Baker.