Houston Cougars at Rice Owls 
Saturday, September 6th 2025 (7:00 PM EDT)
Houston -13.5 (38.5) (-550) Open: -13.5 | 41.5
Houston 35 - Rice: 9
Cougars (10 - 3) (9 - 4 - 0)
Coach Willie Fritz (4 - 8)
Avg Score : 29 - 23 (31 - 20 on Road)
Record Prediction: 9.3 - 3.7 (#30)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 3) (Avg: 5) (Bad: 2)
Coach Willie Fritz (4 - 8)
Avg Score : 29 - 23 (31 - 20 on Road)
Record Prediction: 9.3 - 3.7 (#30)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 3) (Avg: 5) (Bad: 2)
Our Line: Houston -19 (SP+ HOU -22)
Projected Score: HOU: 32 - RICE: 13 (45)
HOU Win prob: 84% | Cover: 56%
HOU Travel: 4 miles
Projected Score: HOU: 32 - RICE: 13 (45)
HOU Win prob: 84% | Cover: 56%
HOU Travel: 4 miles
Owls (5 - 8) (5 - 8 - 0)
Coach Scott Abell (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 19 - 33 (24 - 32 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 5.1 - 7.9 (#85)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 2) (Avg: 4) (Bad: 5)
Coach Scott Abell (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 19 - 33 (24 - 32 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 5.1 - 7.9 (#85)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 2) (Avg: 4) (Bad: 5)
| Houston's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Thu 8/28 | Houston vs Stephen F. Austin | -24.5 | 54.5 | W 27 - 0 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/6 | Houston at Rice | -13.5 | 38.5 | W 35 - 9 | O | Y | |
| Fri 9/12 | Houston vs Colorado | -4.0 | 45.5 | W 36 - 20 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Fri 9/26 | Houston at Oregon State | -11.5 | 48.5 | W 27 - 24 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/4 | Houston vs Texas Tech | +13.5 | 51.5 | L 11 - 35 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/11 | Houston at Oklahoma State | -14.5 | 47.5 | W 39 - 17 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/18 | Houston vs Arizona | +1.5 | 47.5 | W 31 - 28 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/25 | Houston at Arizona State | +7.0 | 46.5 | W 24 - 16 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/1 | Houston vs West Virginia | -13.5 | 48.5 | L 35 - 45 | O | N | |
| Fri 11/7 | Houston at UCF | +1.5 | 47.5 | W 30 - 27 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/22 | Houston vs TCU | +1.5 | 55.5 | L 14 - 17 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/29 | Houston at Baylor | +2.5 | 57.5 | W 31 - 24 | U | Y | |
| Sat 12/27 | Houston vs LSU | -1.5 | 43.5 | W 38 - 35 | O | Y | |
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 3, Avg 5, Bad 1, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 3, Avg 5, Bad 1, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Houston's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 3, Avg 5, Bad 1, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
| Rice's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/30 | Rice at Louisiana | +14.5 | 49.5 | W 14 - 12 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/6 | Rice vs Houston | +13.5 | 38.5 | L 9 - 35 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/13 | Rice vs Prairie View A&M | -29.5 | 48.5 | W 38 - 17 | O | N | |
| Thu 9/18 | Rice at Charlotte | -1.5 | 41.5 | W 28 - 17 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/27 | Rice at Navy | +14.0 | 45.5 | L 13 - 21 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/4 | Rice vs Florida Atlantic | -4.5 | 54.5 | L 21 - 27 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/11 | Rice at UTSA | +8.5 | 48.5 | L 13 - 61 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/25 | Rice vs UConn | +10.5 | 48.5 | W 37 - 34 | O | Y | |
| Fri 10/31 | Rice vs Memphis | +13.5 | 48.5 | L 14 - 38 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/8 | Rice vs UAB | +1.5 | 51.5 | W 24 - 17 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/22 | Rice vs North Texas | +18.5 | 57.0 | L 24 - 56 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/29 | Rice at South Florida | +28.5 | 57.5 | L 3 - 52 | U | N | |
| Fri 1/2 | Rice vs Texas State | +19.5 | 55.5 | L 10 - 41 | U | N | |
Total: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg 4, Bad 2, Poor 4
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg 4, Bad 1, Poor 4
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Rice's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg 4, Bad 1, Poor 4
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Important Stats (2024)
Overall Stats 2024
Additional Stats 2024
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | #133 (-) | 35% (129) | 29.1 | 35% (130) | 2.52 (129) | 137 | 37% (115) | 153 | 2.57 (134) | #51 (.14) | 40% (41) | 22.8 | 40% (41) | 39% (49) | 3.52 (41) | 51.9 | 2.3 | 1.6 |
| RICE | #126 (.05) | 35% (127) | 19.1 | 36% (127) | 2.7 (118) | 115 | 35% (121) | 239 | 3.27 (119) | #60 (.16) | 37% (11) | 32.9 | 40% (37) | 34% (4) | 3.72 (62) | 57.4 | 1.8 | 1 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| RICE | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Overall Stats 2024
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU Offense | 12 | 29.1 | 31 | 35.3% | 2.57 | 2.3 | 15 | 289 | 137 | 153 | 3.9 | 57% | 42% | 35% | 37% | 21% | - |
| RICE Defense | 12 | 32.9 | 32 | 37% | 3.72 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 55% | 45% | 40% | 34% | 17% | .16 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU Defense | 12 | 22.8 | 19.5 | 39.6% | 3.52 | 1.6 | - | - | - | - | - | 51% | 49% | 40% | 39% | 18% | .14 |
| RICE Offense | 12 | 19.1 | 23.9 | 35.5% | 3.27 | 1.8 | 18 | 354 | 115 | 239 | 4.6 | 37% | 62% | 36% | 35% | 20% | .05 |
Additional Stats 2024
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 12 | 30:10 | 15.1 | 28% | 38% | 5.5 | 51.9 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 5.6 | 1.8 | 2 | 27.7 |
| Rice | 12 | 28:40 | 18.3 | 35% | 35% | 7.1 | 57.4 | 1.8 | 1 | 6.3 | 2.7 | 2 | 32.6 |
Run Game Stats (2025)
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU Offense | 12 | 57% (22) | 35% (130) | 35.5 | 136.6 | 3.9 | 9 (125) | (122) | 2.52 (129) | 64% (119) | 16% (132) | 1.01 (49) |
| RICE Defense | 12 | 55% (112) | 40% (37) | - | - | - | - | .16 (85) | 3.06 (80) | 76% (83) | 11% (45) | 1.07 (103) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU Defense | 12 | 51% (76) | 40% (41) | - | - | - | - | .06 (34) | 2.8 (35) | 69% (41) | 12% (27) | 1 (75) |
| RICE Offense | 12 | 37% (132) | 36% (127) | 24.8 | 114.5 | 4.6 | 14 (98) | -.03 (126) | 2.7 (118) | 86% (3) | 10% (63) | 1 (55) |
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU Offense | 12 | 42% (114) | 37% (115) | 15.2 | 23.3 | 152.7 | 6.5 | 10.1 | 9 (128) | 17 (127) | .02 (131) | 1.4 (122) | 35% (120) | 20% (133) | -.04 (134) | 5% (45) | 1.7 (130) |
| RICE Defense | 12 | 45% (24) | 34% (4) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 (93) | .16 (33) | 1.7 (109) | 34% (30) | 24% (4) | .19 (23) | 6% (70) | 2.1 (81) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU Defense | 12 | 49% (62) | 39% (49) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 12 (39) | .23 (68) | 1.7 (95) | 33% (54) | 32% (96) | .32 (79) | 6% (71) | 2 (55) |
| RICE Offense | 12 | 62% (4) | 35% (121) | 24.3 | 39.8 | 239 | 6 | 9.8 | 17 (79) | 13 (103) | .11 (121) | 1.5 (97) | 38% (129) | 25% (119) | .17 (119) | 10% (133) | 1.9 (104) |
Houston's Power Ratings
Houston's Power Rating: 3.88 #53
Houston's Offense Rating: 14.84 #57
Houston's Defense Rating: 10.96 #52
2025 Talent Rating: 786.00 #58
Blue Chip Ratio: 7% #46
Houston's 2025 Expected Record: 9.3 - 3.7
Houston's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 7.4 #40
Houston's Offense SP+ Rating: 31.5 #44
Houston's Defense SP+ Rating: 23.0 #46
Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 798.25
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Houston's Power Rating: 3.88 #53
Houston's Offense Rating: 14.84 #57
Houston's Defense Rating: 10.96 #52
2025 Talent Rating: 786.00 #58
Blue Chip Ratio: 7% #46
Houston's 2025 Expected Record: 9.3 - 3.7
Houston's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 7.4 #40
Houston's Offense SP+ Rating: 31.5 #44
Houston's Defense SP+ Rating: 23.0 #46
Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 798.25
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Power Ratings Matchup
Houston: 3.88 Rice: -13.535
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Houston: 7.4 Rice: -14.8
Houston: 3.88 Rice: -13.535
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Houston: 7.4 Rice: -14.8
Rice's Power Ratings
Rice's Power Rating: -13.535 #126
Rice's Offense Rating: 2.31 #128
Rice's Defense Rating: 19.58 #105
2025 Talent Rating: 554.00 #107
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #101
Rice's 2025 Expected Record: 5.1 - 7.9
Rice's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -14.8 #120
Rice's Offense SP+ Rating: 17.7 #119
Rice's Defense SP+ Rating: 33.9 #112
Average Talent
Average American Athletic Talent Rating is 575.29
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Rice's Power Rating: -13.535 #126
Rice's Offense Rating: 2.31 #128
Rice's Defense Rating: 19.58 #105
2025 Talent Rating: 554.00 #107
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #101
Rice's 2025 Expected Record: 5.1 - 7.9
Rice's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -14.8 #120
Rice's Offense SP+ Rating: 17.7 #119
Rice's Defense SP+ Rating: 33.9 #112
Average Talent
Average American Athletic Talent Rating is 575.29
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Houston Scoring
Offense: 29.1 PPG
Offense on Road: 31
Defense: 22.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 19.5
Houston's 2025 Record
Record: 10 - 3
Record vs Spread: 9 - 4 - 0
Over/Under Record: 8 - 5
Record on Road: 6 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 5 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 5 - 2 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Offense: 29.1 PPG
Offense on Road: 31
Defense: 22.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 19.5
Houston's 2025 Record
Record: 10 - 3
Record vs Spread: 9 - 4 - 0
Over/Under Record: 8 - 5
Record on Road: 6 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 5 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 5 - 2 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Houston 32
Rice 13
Projected Total Points: 45
Houston 32
Rice 13
Projected Total Points: 45
Rice Scoring
Offense: 19.1 PPG
Offense at Home: 23.9
Defense: 32.9 PPG
Defense at Home: 32
Rice's 2025 Record
Record: 5 - 8
Record vs Spread: 5 - 8 - 0
Over/Under Record: 7 - 6
Record at home: 3 - 4
Record vs Spread at home: 2 - 5 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 4 - 6 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 2 - 3 - 0
Offense: 19.1 PPG
Offense at Home: 23.9
Defense: 32.9 PPG
Defense at Home: 32
Rice's 2025 Record
Record: 5 - 8
Record vs Spread: 5 - 8 - 0
Over/Under Record: 7 - 6
Record at home: 3 - 4
Record vs Spread at home: 2 - 5 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 4 - 6 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 2 - 3 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 09/06 | Rice | 9 | Houston | 35 | Houston -13.5 | Houston | 38.5 | Over |
| 2024 | 09/14 | Houston | 33 | Rice | 7 | Houston -3.5 | Houston | 43.5 | Under |
| 2023 | 09/09 | Rice | 43 | Houston | 41 | Houston -7.5 | Rice | 51.0 | Over |
| 2022 | 09/24 | Houston | 34 | Rice | 27 | Houston -17.5 | Rice | 52.5 | Over |
| 2021 | 09/11 | Rice | 7 | Houston | 44 | Houston -7.5 | Houston | 50.0 | Over |
| 2018 | 09/01 | Rice | 27 | Houston | 45 | Houston -25.5 | Rice | 55.5 | Over |
| 2017 | 09/16 | Houston | 38 | Rice | 3 | Houston -23 | Houston | 53.5 | Under |
| 2013 | 09/21 | Rice | 26 | Houston | 31 | Rice -4 | Houston | 0 | |
| 2012 | 09/29 | Rice | 14 | Houston | 35 | ||||
| 2011 | 10/27 | Houston | 73 | Rice | 34 | ||||
| 2010 | 10/16 | Rice | 34 | Houston | 31 | ||||
| 2009 | 11/28 | Houston | 73 | Rice | 14 | ||||
| 2008 | 11/29 | Rice | 56 | Houston | 42 | ||||
| 2007 | 10/13 | Houston | 56 | Rice | 48 | ||||
| 2006 | 09/02 | Rice | 30 | Houston | 31 | ||||
| 2005 | 11/26 | Houston | 35 | Rice | 18 | ||||
| 2004 | 09/05 | Rice | 10 | Houston | 7 | ||||
| 2003 | 08/30 | Houston | 48 | Rice | 14 | ||||
| 2002 | 08/31 | Rice | 10 | Houston | 24 | ||||
| 2001 | 09/01 | Houston | 14 | Rice | 21 | ||||
| 2000 | 09/01 | Rice | 30 | Houston | 27 |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice | 6 | 3 | 5 Overs |
| Houston | 15 | 5 | 2 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 13 - 8 | 4 - 4 | 2 - 2 | 2 - 2 |
| Road Teams | 8 - 13 | 4 - 4 | 2 - 2 | 2 - 2 |
| Overall StatsOvr | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | HOU | RICE |
| Net PPPPPP | NR | NR |
| Power RatePwr | #53 | #126 |
| SP+SP+ | #40 | #120 |
| Perf GradeGrade | #46 | #123 |
| OffenseOff | #73 | #107 |
| DefenseDef | #21 | #124 |
| Spec TeamsST | #83 | #96 |
| TalentTal | #58 | #107 |
| Blue ChipsBC% | #46 | #101 |
(10/26) Another huge W vs ASU, Off good, Def better
(10/18) Big W vs Zona, Run Off beter, Def held on. Bowl team
(10/18) If this Off improves, Def is nasty, could make noise
(10/7) QB Weigman left T Tech w/ concussion, ? for Pokes
(10/1) Lotta guys went down vs Oregon State, watch
(9/30) Off Success #'s lowest in P4, Run & Pass bottom 10
(9/13) Def great vs CU, Weigman can throw now?
(9/13) Determined to run but bad success, pop expl
(6/14) QB, RB, WR, TE + 3 OL upgrades via portals
(6/14) RB Connors pot. big add, workhorse w/ hands
(6/14) OL added 3 starters & depth, much better TY
(10/24) Down to QB4? Won't know QB1 till UConn game
(9/18) Option team w/ a good punter. Love 'em
(9/18) Team is really undersized, but play hard
(9/18) QB Jenkins can scoot, but passing not strong
(8/30) 200+ yds rushing in huge W over Louisiana
(8/25) QB1 Chase Jenkins starter, was WR LY at times
(6/6) RB Balthazar (CCU) hurt LY, but will be a factor
(6/6) Pass rush huge ? Have LBs, DB looks decent.
(6/6) QB - Warner left (Fresno). Who can run option?
(6/6) Def was bad, have some exp. 4 portal adds
(6/6) Really hard job, minimal portal. Option great idea
| Run heavy Offense 57%, Pass: 41% | ||
|---|---|---|
| HOU Off | RICE Def | |
| PPPOffPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | #73 | #124 |
| SuccessSuc | #129 | #11 |
| ExplosiveExp | #109 | #99 |
| PPAPPA | #133 | #60 |
| PowerPwr | #57 | #105 |
| SP+SP+ | #44 | #112 |
| Pts POPPO | #134 | #62 |
| HavocHav | #130 | #55 |
| Run heavy Offense 57%, Pass: 41% | ||
|---|---|---|
| HOU Off | RICE Def | |
| Run GameRun | #50 | #101 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #130 | #37 |
| Run ExplRExp | #49 | #103 |
| PPAExp | #122 | #85 | Run BlockR Blk | #74 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #129 | #80 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #116 | #110 |
| TackleTak | - | #115 |
| Run heavy Offense 57%, Pass: 41% | ||
|---|---|---|
| HOU Off | RICE Def | |
| Pass GamePass | #104 | #130 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #115 | #4 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #122 | #109 |
| PPAExp | #131 | #33 |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | #125 | #76 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #132 | #45 |
| DB HavocDB | #45 | #70 |
| Option Offense 71%, Pass: 28% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | RICE Off | HOU Def |
| PPPDefPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | #107 | #21 |
| SuccessSuc | #127 | #41 |
| ExplosiveExp | #36 | #94 |
| PPAPPA | #126 | #51 |
| PowerPwr | #128 | #52 |
| SP+SP+ | #119 | #46 |
| Pts POPPO | #119 | #41 |
| HavocHav | #123 | #46 |
| Option Offense 71%, Pass: 28% | ||
|---|---|---|
| RICE Off | HOU Def | |
| Run GameRun | #129 | #24 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #127 | #41 |
| Run ExplRExp | #55 | #75 |
| PPAExp | #126 | #34 | Run BlockR Blk | #90 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #118 | #35 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #81 | #38 |
| TackleTak | - | #18 |
| Option Offense 71%, Pass: 28% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | RICE Off | HOU Def |
| Pass GamePass | #77 | #17 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #121 | #49 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #97 | #95 |
| PPAExp | #121 | #68 |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | #112 | #116 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #63 | #27 |
| DB HavocDB | #133 | #71 |
Program Comparison
RICE 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg G5
'25 Profile: Remains Below Avg G5
HOU 5 Year Profile: Improving Top G5
'25 Profile: Up to Average P4
RICE 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg G5
'25 Profile: Remains Below Avg G5
HOU 5 Year Profile: Improving Top G5
'25 Profile: Up to Average P4
Weather Forecast
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Houston 13.5 (38.5)
Houston won at Rice this year (35-9)
Previous Matchups
Houston beat Rice last year (35-9)
Houston beat Rice in 2024 (33-7)
Rice beat Houston in 2023 (43-41)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conner Weigman (Tr) | 232 | 356 | 65% | 2705 | 25 | 9 | 7.6 |
| Zeon Chriss | 10 | 21 | 48% | 108 | 1 | 1 | 5.1 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Connors (Tr) | 200 | 977 | 6 | 4.9 | 54 |
| Conner Weigman (Tr) | 170 | 703 | 11 | 4.1 | 50 |
| DJ Butler | 68 | 301 | 0 | 4.4 | 15 |
| Stacy Sneed | 37 | 130 | 0 | 3.5 | 16 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amare Thomas (Tr) | 67 | 966 | 12 | 14.4 | 64 |
| Tanner Koziol (Tr) | 74 | 727 | 6 | 9.8 | 50 |
| Stephon Johnson Jr. | 13 | 275 | 2 | 21.2 | 74 |
| Dean Connors (Tr) | 34 | 254 | 3 | 7.5 | 33 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Garner | 76 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Carlos Allen | 72 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Kentrell Webb | 71 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Eddie Walls III (Tr) | 64 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 5 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Walls III (Tr) | 64 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 5 |
| Brandon Mack | 32 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Corey Platt Jr. | 41 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Wrook Brown (Tr) | 49 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latrell McCutchin | 52 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Zelmar Vedder (Tr) | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Will James (Tr) | 39 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Jenkins | 119 | 172 | 69% | 1025 | 9 | 2 | 6.0 |
| Drew Devillier | 10 | 21 | 48% | 123 | 1 | 0 | 5.9 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton Jackson | 180 | 889 | 6 | 4.9 | 73 |
| Chase Jenkins | 151 | 531 | 5 | 3.5 | 34 |
| Daelen Alexander | 74 | 392 | 3 | 5.3 | 57 |
| DAndre Hardeman Jr. | 76 | 302 | 2 | 4.0 | 36 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Turner | 63 | 398 | 4 | 6.3 | 55 |
| Drayden Dickmann | 37 | 323 | 3 | 8.7 | 46 |
| Tyson Thompson | 8 | 105 | 2 | 13.1 | 37 |
| Payton Matthews | 4 | 93 | 0 | 23.3 | 54 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Awe | 93 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Ty Anthony Morris | 79 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Tony Anyanwu | 63 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Marcus Williams | 61 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Anyanwu | 63 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Michael Daley | 15 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Andrew Awe | 93 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Ty Anthony Morris | 79 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omari Porter | 31 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| Khary Crump | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Marcus Williams | 61 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 |