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Rice beats UTEP, reaches 5 wins for first time since 2015

Rice coach Mike Bloomgren disputes a penalty call during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against UTEP on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke) Rice wide receiver Luke McCaffrey, middle, is tackled by UTEP linebacker Cal Wallerstedt, cornerback Amier Boyd-Matthews and safety Ty'Reke James, from left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke) UTEP wide receiver Tyrin Smith makes a reception against Rice during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke) Rice running back Dean Connors (0) looks to avoid the tackle attempt by UTEP defensive end Jadrian Taylor (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke) UTEP coach Dana Dimel walks along the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Rice on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke) UTEP quarterback Gavin Hardison (2) passes the ball while under pressure from Rice defensive end Trey Schuman (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke) Rice quarterback TJ McMahon, center, and fullback Micah Barnett, right, celebrate a touchdown by McMahon against UTEP during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Houston. At left is tight end Jack Bradley. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke) Rice wide receiver Bradley Rozner (2) pushes off the tackle attempt by UTEP safety Ty'Reke James (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke) Rice quarterback TJ McMahon (7) throws a pass as UTEP defensive end Praise Amaewhule (23) closes in during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Rice beats UTEP, reaches 5 wins for first time since 2015