Houston wide receiver Courtney Lark (9) pulls in the reception for a touchdown in front of Rice cornerback Justin Bickham, right, during the first half of a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sep. 1, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Houston wide receiver Keith Corbin, right, is caught by Rice safety Houston Robert (29), center, with defensive back Joshua Cummings (16), left, trailing during the first half of a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sep. 1, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Rice wide receiver Austin Trammell (10) makes the reception over Houston cornerback Joeal Williams (13) during the first half of a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sep. 1, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Houston defensive tackle Ed Oliver (10) works around Rice offensive lineman Uzoma Osuji (77) in the first half of a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sep. 1, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Rice offensive lineman Joseph Dill (79) holds back Houston defensive tackle Ed Oliver (10) during the first half of a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sep. 1, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Houston wide receiver Keith Corbin (2) evade the tackle attempt by Rice defensive back Joshua Cummings (16) during the first half of a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sep. 1, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Rice wide receiver Aaron Cephus (28) drops the pass in the end zone on the penalty by Houston cornerback Isaiah Johnson (14) during the first half of a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sep. 1, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)