Crosstown rivals UH Cougars and Rice Owls clashed for the 2021 Bayou Bucket Classic on Saturday night at Rice Stadium. Along with a moment of silence, both teams agreed to wear home attire in order to have a red, white and blue color scheme on the field to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. The Coogs came away with a 44-7 win as they proved to be too big of a challenge for Owls and newly minted starting quarterback Luke McCaffery. (Photos by Jack Gorman)

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    Owls fans cheer at the 2021 Bayou Bucket Classic at Rice Stadium.
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    UH Cougars come together at the 2021 Bayou Bucket Classic at Rice Stadium.
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    The 20th Anniversary of 9.11 is commemorated during 2021 Bayou Bucket Classic at Rice Stadium.
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    Jake Herslow gets ready to run out at 2021 Bayou Bucket Classic at Rice Stadium.
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    UH Coach Dana Holgerson cheers he player out to the field during 2021 Bayou Bucket Classic at Rice Stadium.
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    Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner takes part in the 2021 Bayou Bucket Classic at Rice Stadium.
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    Owl fans cheer on the 2021 Bayou Bucket Classic at Rice Stadium.
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    UH receiver Tank Dell, Jr. (1) gets a pass knocked out of his hands during the 2021 Bayou Bucket Classic at Rice Stadium.
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    The vaunted Bayou Bucket Trophy on display at the 2021 Bayou Bucket Classic at Rice Stadium.
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    Defensive tackle Elijah Garcia (92) tries to slip around a block during the 2021 Bayou Bucket Classic at Rice Stadium.
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    Safety Gerrvarious Owens (30) hits Luke McCaffery causing an interception during the 2021 Bayou Bucket Classic at Rice Stadium.
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    Rice running back Khalan Griffin breaks through the Cougar defensive line during the 2021 Bayou Bucket Classic at Rice Stadium.
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    The Rice Owls Dance Team causes mayhem on the field at the 2021 Bayou Bucket Classic at Rice Stadium.
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    The Rice student section screams witty insults at Cougar players during the 2021 Bayou Bucket Classic at Rice Stadium.
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    Cougar Derrick Parrish (0) closes in on Luke McCaffery (12) during the 2021 Bayou Bucket Classic at Rice Stadium.
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    A couple of isolated Cougar fans enjoy the 2021 Bayou Bucket Classic at Rice Stadium.
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    Rice quarterback gets swarmed by the Cougar defense during the 2021 Bayou Bucket Classic at Rice Stadium.
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    UH Captain Donovan Mutin (3) alerts the defense during the 2021 Bayou Bucket Classic at Rice Stadium.
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    Luke McCaffery (12) avoids a tackle during the 2021 Bayou Bucket Classic at Rice Stadium.
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    Logan Hall (92) elevates to block a pass attempt during the 2021 Bayou Bucket Classic at Rice Stadium.
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    Art Green (23) makes an interception during the 2021 Bayou Bucket Classic at Rice Stadium.
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    Rice linebacker Trey Schuman (7) punches the ball out of Clayton Tune’s (3) grip during the 2021 Bayou Bucket Classic at Rice Stadium.
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    Clayton Tune (3) watches the football skip away during the 2021 Bayou Bucket Classic at Rice Stadium.
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    A Rice Owl cheerleader pumps up the crowd during the 2021 Bayou Bucket Classic at Rice Stadium.
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    Fans cheer at 2021 Bayou Bucket Classic at Rice Stadium.
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    The Cougar Band cheer on at the 2021 Bayou Bucket Classic at Rice Stadium.
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    Cougar fans cheer at the 2021 Bayou Bucket Classic at Rice Stadium.Co
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    A UH Cheerleader excites the crowd at the 2021 Bayou Bucket Classic at Rice Stadium.
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    Alex Hogan (19) returns a Luke McCaffery (12( interception for a touchdown during the 2021 Bayou Bucket Classic at Rice Stadium.
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    Cougar players show off the 2021 Bayou Bucket Classic at Rice Stadium.

Jackson is a freelance photographer and writer covering a variety of music and sporting events in the Houston area. He has contributed to the Houston Press since 2013.