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

The University of Houston Cougars put together a defensive masterpiece to earn coach Willie Fritz's first victory, a Bayou Bucket win over the rival Rice Owls.

Donovan Smith threw for 142 yards and accounted for three touchdowns, and Stacy Sneed rushed for 82 yards and a touchdown as Houston earned its first win under coach Willie Fritz, beating crosstown rival Rice 33-7.

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 much-improved offense led by quarterback Donovan Smith,