The Bayou Bucket Classic, first coined in 1974 by the Touchdown Club of Houston, represents a fierce city rivalry between the Houston Cougars and the Rice Owls. Named for the bayous that ...

Houston secured its first victory under new head coach Willie Fritz, defeating crosstown rival Rice 33-7 in a dominant Bayou Bucket performance on Saturday night. The Cougars, now 1-2, showcased a ...

Houston players celebrate after defeating Rice 33-7 to win back the Bayou Bucket during a non-conference college football game at TDECU Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Houston.

IJH beats Rice, 33-7, at homeIt was a lopsided win as UH quarterback Donovan Smith passed for 142 yards and scored three touchdowns, two on the ground, and running back Stacy Sneed rushed for 82 ...

Houston earns first victory under Willie Fritz with 33-7 romp over Rice Donovan Smith accounted for three touchdowns as Houston won the Bayou Bucket over their cross-town rival.

Stacy Sneed rushed for 82 yards on seven carries and a long touchdown and Houston's defense held visiting Rice to 159 total yards in a 33-7 win in the annual Bayou Bucket game on Saturday night.

Rice managed just eight first downs and was 0-for-10 on third downs until the final drive of the game, finishing 2 for 13. The Owls (1-2) beat Houston in double-overtime last season.