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Return to OriginalHOUSTON (AP)—Vanderbilt ran the ball 43 times for 216 yards, scored four rushing touchdowns and beat Rice 36-17 Saturday night in Houston.
Warren Norman ran the ball 11 times for a game-high 119 yards and scored a 58-yard touchdown early in the fourth quarter to break the game open for the Commodores (2-2), who snapped a two-game losing streak. Kennard Reaves, John Cole and quarterback Larry Smith each scored on the ground for Vanderbilt.
Charles Ross had seven carries for 63 yards and a touchdown for Rice (0-4).
John Thomas Shepherd was one of three quarterbacks who played for the Owls, who managed just 17 first downs and converted 3 of 18 on third-down plays in their home opener. Shepherd completed 6 of 14 passes for 58 yards and a touchdown.
Head to Head - Week 4
| Team | Total Yds | Pass Yds | Rush Yds | First Downs | 3rdD% | Pen./Yds | Turnovers | Time of Poss. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt | 484 | 268 | 216 | 23 | 40.0% | 9/74 | 1 | 30:26 |
| Rice | 282 | 122 | 160 | 14 | 16.7% | 5/40 | 4 | 29:34 |
