Florida Atlantic at Rice - 2023 Matchup Preview
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Saturday, November 25th 2023 (1:00 PM EST)
Rice -5 (46.5) (-155)  Open: -5.0
Rice 24 - Florida Atlantic: 21  (American Athletic)

 
Owls (4 - 8) (4 - 7 - 1)
Coach Tom Herman (1 - 2)
Avg Score : 24 - 26 (31 - 28 on Road)
Record Prediction: 5.9 - 6.1 (#76)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
RICE is playing their 6th straight game
FAU is playing their 8th straight game
Our Line: Rice -6   (SP+ RICE -2)

Projected Score: FAU: 23 - RICE: 29 (52)
RICE Win prob: 63% | Cover: 48%
FAU Travel: 961 miles, 1 hrs ahead
Owls (6 - 7) (8 - 5 - 0)
Coach Mike Bloomgren (18 - 40)
Avg Score : 30 - 28 (34 - 27 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 8.1 - 4.9 (#43)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Florida Atlantic's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2 Florida Atlantic vs Monmouth-26.556.0W 42 - 20ON
Sat 9/9 Florida Atlantic vs Ohio-3.561.5L 10 - 17UN
Sat 9/16 Florida Atlantic at Clemson+25.051.5L 14 - 48ON
Sat 9/23 Florida Atlantic at Illinois+16.045.5L 17 - 23UY
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/7 Florida Atlantic vs Tulsa-3.054.5W 20 - 17UN
Sat 10/14 Florida Atlantic at South Florida+3.061.0W 56 - 14OY
Sat 10/21 Florida Atlantic vs UTSA+2.558.5L 10 - 36UN
Fri 10/27 Florida Atlantic at Charlotte-3.545.5W 38 - 16OY
Sat 11/4 Florida Atlantic at UAB+1.059.5L 42 - 45ON
Sat 11/11 Florida Atlantic vs East Carolina-7.544.5L 7 - 22UN
Sat 11/18 Florida Atlantic vs Tulane+9.546.5L 8 - 24UN
Sat 11/25 Florida Atlantic at Rice+5.046.5L 21 - 24UY

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Predictions for Florida Atlantic's Schedule
Rice's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2 Rice at Texas+35.559.0L 10 - 37UY
Sat 9/9 Rice vs Houston+7.551.0W 43 - 41OY
Sat 9/16 Rice vs Texas Southern-35.560.0W 59 - 7OY
Sat 9/23 Rice at South Florida-2.556.5L 29 - 42ON
Sat 9/30 Rice vs East Carolina-3.547.0W 24 - 17UY
Sat 10/7 Rice vs UConn-10.047.5L 31 - 38ON
BYE WEEK
Thu 10/19 Rice at Tulsa+3.056.5W 42 - 10UY
Sat 10/28 Rice vs Tulane+10.055.0L 28 - 30OY
Sat 11/4 Rice vs SMU+12.059.5L 31 - 36OY
Sat 11/11 Rice at UTSA+13.553.5L 14 - 34UN
Sat 11/18 Rice at Charlotte+0.546.5W 28 - 7UY
Sat 11/25 Rice vs Florida Atlantic-5.046.5W 24 - 21UN
Tue 12/26 Rice vs Texas State+3.558.5L 21 - 45ON

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Predictions for Rice's Schedule

Important Stats (2023)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
FAU#108 (.12)39% (107)23.843% (73)3.33 (26)11537% (104)2163.72 (83)#77 (.19)43% (85)25.541% (51)46% (122)3.44 (39)33.31.41.5
RICE#52 (.22)44% (49)29.543% (70)3.01 (87)11045% (32)2524.81 (9)#63 (.17)41% (57)28.144% (83)39% (33)3.61 (52)49.420.9
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
FAU#80 (.17)39% (108)40% (107)3.15 (48)18939% (99)2093.19 (122)#90 (.21)41% (54)43% (72)38% (39)3.72 (62)51.61.51.6
RICE#126 (.05)35% (127)36% (127)2.7 (118)11535% (121)2393.27 (119)#60 (.16)37% (11)40% (37)34% (4)3.72 (62)57.41.81



Overall Stats 2023
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
FAU Offense1223.831.339.1%3.721.4183311152163.843%55%43%37%20%.12
RICE Defense1328.127.141.2%3.610.9 - - - - - 52%48%44%39%12%.17
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
FAU Defense1225.528.343.2%3.441.5 - - - - - 51%48%41%46%15%.19
RICE Offense1329.534.343.7%4.812193631102523.741%58%43%45%17%.22

Additional Stats 2023
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Florida Atlantic1227:2417.934%38%3.433.31.41.56.92.3331.7
Rice1330:5918.838%67%5.849.420.93.81.3128.7
Run Game Stats (2023)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
FAU Offense1243% (109)43% (73)30.8115.33.816 (89).16 (67)3.33 (26)72% (85)12% (113)1.01 (59)
RICE Defense1352% (93)44% (83) - - - - .19 (99)3.15 (80)73% (66)7% (125)1.01 (79)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
FAU Defense1251% (84)41% (51) - - - - .08 (30)3.26 (102)76% (92)11% (52)0.81 (7)
RICE Offense1341% (120)43% (70)29.8110.53.721 (54).12 (86)3.01 (87)65% (118)10% (59)0.96 (89)

Pass Game Stats (2023)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
FAU Offense1255% (27)37% (104)22.134.3215.56.39.819 (78)15 (116).16 (105)1.5 (106)34% (110)24% (125).11 (125)8% (125)2 (102)
RICE Defense1348% (42)39% (33) - - - - - - 5 (126).21 (34)1.6 (53)33% (49)29% (44).24 (34)5% (109)2 (53)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
FAU Defense1248% (49)46% (122) - - - - - - 10 (67).36 (111)1.6 (57)34% (42)32% (97).34 (81)4% (125)1.9 (33)
RICE Offense1358% (13)45% (32)20.633.2252.57.612.329 (18)16 (121).34 (45)1.6 (54)32% (74)32% (60).32 (71)7% (103)2.1 (47)

Florida Atlantic's Power Ratings
Florida Atlantic's Power Rating: -4.02 #87
Florida Atlantic's Offense Rating: 11.82 #112
Florida Atlantic's Defense Rating: 9.58 #67
2023 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #75
Florida Atlantic's 2023 Expected Record: 5.90 - 6.10
Florida Atlantic's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: -9.9 #104
Florida Atlantic's Offense SP+ Rating: 19.5 #108
Florida Atlantic's Defense SP+ Rating: 28.1 #80

Average Talent
Average American Athletic Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96

Power Ratings Matchup
Florida Atlantic: -4.02   Rice: -1.09

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Florida Atlantic: -9.9   Rice: -8.3




Rice's Power Ratings
Rice's Power Rating: -1.09 #57
Rice's Offense Rating: 21.53 #29
Rice's Defense Rating: 10.32 #76
2023 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #75
Rice's 2023 Expected Record: 8.10 - 4.90
Rice's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: -8.3 #95
Rice's Offense SP+ Rating: 26.8 #63
Rice's Defense SP+ Rating: 33.2 #106

Average Talent
Average American Athletic Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96


Florida Atlantic Scoring
Offense: 23.8 PPG
Offense on Road: 31.3
Defense: 25.5 PPG
Defense on Road: 28.3

Florida Atlantic's 2023 Record
Record: 4 - 8
Record vs Spread: 4 - 7 - 1
Record on Road: 2 - 4
Record vs Spread on Road: 4 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 3 - 4 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 3 - 2 - 0
Projected Score
Rice 29
Florida Atlantic 23


Total Points: 52

Rice Scoring
Offense: 29.5 PPG
Offense at Home: 34.3
Defense: 28.1 PPG
Defense at Home: 27.1

Rice's 2023 Record
Record: 6 - 7
Record vs Spread: 8 - 5 - 0
Record at home: 4 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 5 - 2 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 2 - 3 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 2 - 2 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202311/25Rice24Florida Atlantic21RiceRice -5Florida Atlantic46.5Under
202210/15Florida Atlantic17Rice14Florida AtlanticFlorida Atlantic -5Rice54.5Under
201611/05Rice25Florida Atlantic42Florida AtlanticRice -2Florida Atlantic57.0Over
201510/10Florida Atlantic26Rice27RiceFlorida Atlantic -1.5Rice56.5Under
201309/28Rice18Florida Atlantic14RiceRice -14Florida Atlantic0
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Rice321 Overs
Florida Atlantic233 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams3 - 20 - 50 - 50 - 0
Road Teams2 - 35 - 00 - 05 - 0

(#87) Florida Atlantic Info
Power Rating: -4.02 #87
Offense Rating: 11.82 #112
Defense Rating: 9.58 #67
Overall SP+ Rating: -9.9 #104
Offense SP+ Rating: 19.5 #108
Defense SP+ Rating: 28.1 #80
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #75
Expected Record: 5.90 - 6.10


Florida Atlantic has lost 3 straight
Florida Atlantic has lost 1 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 2 - 4 (4 - 2 - 0 vs Spread )

Florida Atlantic Highlights
Florida Atlantic has a top Offensive Line (#109)
Florida Atlantic does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#48)

Florida Atlantic defense does not give up big plays (#104)
Florida Atlantic commits very few Penalties (#91)

Florida Atlantic Deficiencies
Florida Atlantic Can Not Run the Ball (#93)
Florida Atlantic throws a Lot of Interceptions (#136)
Florida Atlantic offense is really bad (#62)
Florida Atlantic pass game is really bad (#72)
Florida Atlantic offense is bad on 3rd Downs
Florida Atlantic Does Not Stuff Runs (#119)
Florida Atlantic has a bad defensive line (#10)

Performance GradesPerf Grades
CategoryCatRICEFAU
OverallOver#75#64
OffenseOff#86#80
DefenseDef#58#51
Special TeamsST#71#65
PassingPass#92#32
RushingRush#60#81
Run BlockRBLK#72#66
Pass BlockPBLK#110#46
Route RunningWR Rt#32#83
TacklingTkl#54#25
Run DefenseR Def#80#54
Pass Rush DefPRush#70#79
Coverage DefCov#37#56

Rematch from Week 13
Rice -5.0 (46.5)
Rice won vs Florida Atlantic this year (24-21)

Previous Matchups
Rice beat Florida Atlantic in 2023 (24-21)
Florida Atlantic beat Rice in 2022 (17-14)

Weather Forecast
Playing in Rice Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: FAU | RICE
Depth Chart: FAU | RICE
Rosters: FAU | RICE
(#57) Rice Info
Power Rating: -1.09 #57
Offense Rating: 21.53 #29
Defense Rating: 10.32 #76
Overall SP+ Rating: -8.3 #95
Offense SP+ Rating: 26.8 #63
Defense SP+ Rating: 33.2 #106
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #75
Expected Record: 8.10 - 4.90


Rice has won 1 straight
Rice has lost 3 straight at Home
Record at home: 4 - 3 (5 - 2 - 0 vs Spread)

Rice Highlights
Rice offense is good in red zone (#99)

Rice Deficiencies
Rice has a bad TO Margin (#28)
Rice Fumbles a Lot (#42)
Rice Can Not Run the Ball (#9)
Rice throws a Lot of Interceptions (#23)
Rice does not Sack the QB (#31)


  
Florida Atlantic's OC Charlie Frye
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Daniel Richardson (Tr)20831865%200113106.3
Casey Thompson (Tr)507963%509556.4
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Larry McCammon III14968154.640
Kobe Lewis (Tr)8440634.875
Michael Johnson Jr.2314076.127
Zuberi Mobley226202.811
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
LaJohntay Wester1081168810.876
Tony Johnson36406411.372
Je'Quan Burton24277211.539
Larry McCammon III2520508.255

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Florida Atlantic's DC Roc Bellantoni
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jackson Ambush827110
Jarron Morris (Tr)736006
Desmond Tisdol (Tr)615302
Darius McClendon605012
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Decarius Hawthorne177540
Marlon Bradley214320
Courtney McBride217321
Desmond Tisdol (Tr)615302
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jarron Morris (Tr)736006
Daedae Hill331004
Romain Mungin322003

Rice's OC Marques Tuiasosopo
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
JT Daniels (Tr)18128763%24432178.5
AJ Padgett7111761%721866.2
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Dean Connors12177176.457
Juma Otoviano9232643.524
Luke McCaffrey1511707.840
Ari Broussard299103.116
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Luke McCaffrey719921314.051
Dean Connors4340339.480
Boden Groen3938339.831
Landon Ransom-Goelz26380314.644

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Rice's DC Brian Smith
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Myron Morrison683140
Plae Wyatt653125
Gabe Taylor461128
Chris Conti453110
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Chike Anigbogu183200
De'Braylon Carroll388250
Jonathan Jean344201
DJ Arkansas312220
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Tre'Shon Devones382009
Gabe Taylor461128
Tyson Flowers232105