Clayton Tune and the UH offense look to have a bounce-back performance Saturday night against Rice in the Bayou Bucket Classic. | Armando Yanez/The Cougar

Looking to bounce back from its season-opening loss to Texas Tech, Houston travels across town to take on Rice in the Bayou Bucket Classic.

Follow along with our live scoring updates throughout the game:

First Quarter (2:19): Houston 17, Rice 0

After an interception by sophomore safety Hasaan Hypolite set the Cougars up in Owls’ territory, UH marched down the field with ease.

Tune found senior wide receiver Jake Herslow in the corner of the endzone for an 11-yard touchdown pass.

First Quarter (5:37): Houston 10, Rice 0

Following Rice’s second consecutive three-and-out, the Cougars drove down deep into the Owls’ territory before the drive stalled out, resulting in a 38-yard field goal by senior kicker Dalton Witherspoon.

First Quarter (10:08): Houston 7, Rice 0

UH started the game driving straight down the field, putting together an eight-play, 84-yard drive capped off when junior quarterback Clayton Tune found freshman running back Alton McCaskill for a 35-yard touchdown pass.

This was McCaskill’s first career collegiate touchdown.

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“Live Score: UH takes on Rice in the Bayou Bucket Classic” was originally posted on The Cougar