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 (3 - 0) (3 - 0 - 0)
Coach Willie Fritz (4 - 8)
Avg Score : 33 - 10 (35 - 9 on Road)
Record Prediction: 6.6 - 5.4 (#69)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 1) (Good: 3) (Avg: 5) (Bad: 2)
Coach Willie Fritz (4 - 8)
Avg Score : 33 - 10 (35 - 9 on Road)
Record Prediction: 6.6 - 5.4 (#69)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 1) (Good: 3) (Avg: 5) (Bad: 2)
Our Line: Houston -13.5 (SP+ HOU -19)
Projected Score: HOU: 28 - RICE: 14 (42)
HOU Win prob: 84% | Cover: 56%
HOU Travel: 4 miles
Projected Score: HOU: 28 - RICE: 14 (42)
HOU Win prob: 84% | Cover: 56%
HOU Travel: 4 miles
Owls (2 - 1) (1 - 2 - 0)
Coach Scott Abell (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 20 - 21 (24 - 26 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 4.8 - 7.2 (#103)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 2) (Avg: 4) (Bad: 5)
Coach Scott Abell (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 20 - 21 (24 - 26 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 4.8 - 7.2 (#103)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (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 | |||||||
| Sat 9/27 | Houston at Oregon State | -5.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/4 | Houston vs Texas Tech | +16 | |||||
| Sat 10/11 | Houston at Oklahoma State | -8 | |||||
| Sat 10/18 | Houston vs Arizona | +1.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/25 | Houston at Arizona State | +12.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/1 | Houston vs West Virginia | -0.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/8 | Houston at UCF | +4 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/22 | Houston vs TCU | +10.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/29 | Houston at Baylor | +9.5 | |||||
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 | -2.5 | 42.5 | ||||
| Sat 9/27 | Rice at Navy | +14.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/4 | Rice vs Florida Atlantic | -0.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/11 | Rice at UTSA | +13.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/25 | Rice vs UConn | +11.5 | |||||
| Fri 10/31 | Rice vs Memphis | +23 | |||||
| Sat 11/8 | Rice vs UAB | -6.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/22 | Rice vs North Texas | +12.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/29 | Rice at South Florida | +16.5 | |||||
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 (2025)
| 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 | #95 (.13) | 36% (120) | 32.7 | 34% (120) | 2.69 (98) | 202 | 39% (98) | 187 | 3.67 (86) | #18 (-.04) | 29% (8) | 9.7 | 36% (47) | 23% (4) | 5.17 (125) | 41 | 0 | 2 |
| RICE | #133 (-.03) | 38% (106) | 20.3 | 44% (76) | 2.94 (73) | 243 | 21% (135) | 70 | 3.43 (99) | #60 (.11) | 29% (10) | 21.3 | 33% (24) | 26% (8) | 3.38 (62) | 52.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| 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) | 35% (130) | 2.52 (129) | 137 | 37% (115) | 153 | 2.57 (134) | #51 (.14) | 40% (41) | 40% (41) | 39% (49) | 3.52 (41) | 51.9 | 2.3 | 1.6 | ||
| RICE | #126 (.05) | 35% (127) | 36% (127) | 2.7 (118) | 115 | 35% (121) | 239 | 3.27 (119) | #60 (.16) | 37% (11) | 40% (37) | 34% (4) | 3.72 (62) | 57.4 | 1.8 | 1 |
Overall Stats 2025
| 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 | 3 | 32.7 | 35 | 35.9% | 3.67 | 0 | 18 | 390 | 202 | 187 | 4.5 | 61% | 39% | 34% | 39% | 11% | .13 |
| RICE Defense | 3 | 21.3 | 26 | 29.3% | 3.38 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | - | 54% | 44% | 33% | 26% | 14% | .11 |
| 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 | 3 | 9.7 | 9 | 29.1% | 5.17 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 51% | 47% | 36% | 23% | 18% | -.04 |
| RICE Offense | 3 | 20.3 | 23.5 | 38.1% | 3.43 | 0.7 | 21 | 313 | 243 | 70 | 4.4 | 77% | 21% | 44% | 21% | 13% | -.03 |
Additional Stats 2025
| 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 | 3 | 32:56 | 17.7 | 45% | 40% | 4.7 | 41 | 0 | 2 | 5.3 | 2.7 | 1 | 36.5 |
| Rice | 3 | 35:10 | 20.7 | 37% | 43% | 5 | 52.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 6 | 2.7 | 0 | 30.2 |
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 | 3 | 61% (17) | 34% (120) | 45.3 | 202.3 | 4.5 | 6 (49) | -.03 (116) | 2.69 (98) | 65% (95) | 7% (32) | 1.07 (47) |
| RICE Defense | 3 | 54% (102) | 33% (24) | - | - | - | - | .09 (81) | 2.89 (80) | 55% (24) | 9% (92) | 1.31 (124) |
| 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 | 3 | 51% (80) | 36% (47) | - | - | - | - | -.04 (38) | 2.28 (26) | 78% (100) | 10% (69) | 0.87 (52) |
| RICE Offense | 3 | 77% (3) | 44% (76) | 56 | 243.3 | 4.4 | 6 (49) | -.06 (124) | 2.94 (73) | 75% (52) | 11% (109) | 0.61 (132) |
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 | 3 | 39% (122) | 39% (98) | 15.3 | 24.3 | 187.3 | 7.7 | 12.2 | 4 (72) | 0 (1) | .38 (51) | 2.1 (4) | 36% (117) | 34% (52) | .46 (49) | 4% (39) | 2.2 (36) |
| RICE Defense | 3 | 44% (32) | 26% (8) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 (87) | .16 (53) | 2.1 (134) | 38% (22) | 32% (88) | .48 (112) | 6% (72) | 2.3 (111) |
| 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 | 3 | 47% (40) | 23% (4) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 (6) | .01 (22) | 1.4 (49) | 39% (13) | 14% (11) | .05 (26) | 8% (30) | 2.2 (101) |
| RICE Offense | 3 | 21% (134) | 21% (135) | 10 | 13.7 | 70 | 5.1 | 7 | 2 (102) | 1 (23) | .12 (113) | 1.7 (32) | 32% (81) | 14% (134) | -.09 (133) | 2% (8) | 1.9 (81) |
Houston's Power Ratings
Houston's Power Rating: 3.11 #72
Houston's Offense Rating: 5.45 #100
Houston's Defense Rating: 2.34 #38
2025 Talent Rating: 786.00 #58
Blue Chip Ratio: 7% #46
Houston's 2025 Expected Record: 6.6 - 5.4
Houston's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 7.8 #49
Houston's Offense SP+ Rating: 27.0 #75
Houston's Defense SP+ Rating: 19.1 #24
Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 798.25
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Houston's Power Rating: 3.11 #72
Houston's Offense Rating: 5.45 #100
Houston's Defense Rating: 2.34 #38
2025 Talent Rating: 786.00 #58
Blue Chip Ratio: 7% #46
Houston's 2025 Expected Record: 6.6 - 5.4
Houston's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 7.8 #49
Houston's Offense SP+ Rating: 27.0 #75
Houston's Defense SP+ Rating: 19.1 #24
Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 798.25
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Power Ratings Matchup
Houston: 3.11 Rice: -7.93
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Houston: 7.8 Rice: -11.2
Houston: 3.11 Rice: -7.93
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Houston: 7.8 Rice: -11.2
Rice's Power Ratings
Rice's Power Rating: -7.93 #104
Rice's Offense Rating: -0.23 #133
Rice's Defense Rating: 9.43 #78
2025 Talent Rating: 554.00 #107
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #101
Rice's 2025 Expected Record: 4.8 - 7.2
Rice's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -11.2 #109
Rice's Offense SP+ Rating: 17.7 #125
Rice's Defense SP+ Rating: 28.7 #83
Average Talent
Average American Athletic Talent Rating is 575.29
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Rice's Power Rating: -7.93 #104
Rice's Offense Rating: -0.23 #133
Rice's Defense Rating: 9.43 #78
2025 Talent Rating: 554.00 #107
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #101
Rice's 2025 Expected Record: 4.8 - 7.2
Rice's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -11.2 #109
Rice's Offense SP+ Rating: 17.7 #125
Rice's Defense SP+ Rating: 28.7 #83
Average Talent
Average American Athletic Talent Rating is 575.29
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Houston Scoring
Offense: 32.7 PPG
Offense on Road: 35
Defense: 9.7 PPG
Defense on Road: 9
Houston's 2025 Record
Record: 3 - 0
Record vs Spread: 3 - 0 - 0
Record on Road: 1 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 0 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 3 - 0 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0
Offense: 32.7 PPG
Offense on Road: 35
Defense: 9.7 PPG
Defense on Road: 9
Houston's 2025 Record
Record: 3 - 0
Record vs Spread: 3 - 0 - 0
Record on Road: 1 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 0 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 3 - 0 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Houston 28
Rice 14
Total Points: 42
Houston 28
Rice 14
Total Points: 42
Rice Scoring
Offense: 20.3 PPG
Offense at Home: 23.5
Defense: 21.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 26
Rice's 2025 Record
Record: 2 - 1
Record vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Record at home: 1 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 0 - 1 - 0
Offense: 20.3 PPG
Offense at Home: 23.5
Defense: 21.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 26
Rice's 2025 Record
Record: 2 - 1
Record vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Record at home: 1 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 0 - 1 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Winner | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 09/06 | Rice | 9 | Houston | 35 | Houston | Houston -13.5 | Houston | 38.5 | Over |
| 2024 | 09/14 | Houston | 33 | Rice | 7 | Houston | Houston -3.5 | Houston | 43.5 | Under |
| 2023 | 09/09 | Rice | 43 | Houston | 41 | Rice | Houston -7.5 | Rice | 51.0 | Over |
| 2022 | 09/24 | Houston | 34 | Rice | 27 | Houston | Houston -17.5 | Rice | 52.5 | Over |
| 2021 | 09/11 | Rice | 7 | Houston | 44 | Houston | Houston -7.5 | Houston | 50.0 | Over |
| 2018 | 09/01 | Rice | 27 | Houston | 45 | Houston | Houston -25.5 | Rice | 55.5 | Over |
| 2017 | 09/16 | Houston | 38 | Rice | 3 | Houston | Houston -23 | Houston | 53.5 | Under |
| 2013 | 09/21 | Rice | 26 | Houston | 31 | Houston | Rice -4 | Houston | 0 | |
| 2012 | 09/29 | Rice | 14 | Houston | 35 | Houston | ||||
| 2011 | 10/27 | Houston | 73 | Rice | 34 | Houston | ||||
| 2010 | 10/16 | Rice | 34 | Houston | 31 | Rice | ||||
| 2009 | 11/28 | Houston | 73 | Rice | 14 | Houston | ||||
| 2008 | 11/29 | Rice | 56 | Houston | 42 | Rice | ||||
| 2007 | 10/13 | Houston | 56 | Rice | 48 | Houston | ||||
| 2006 | 09/02 | Rice | 30 | Houston | 31 | Houston | ||||
| 2005 | 11/26 | Houston | 35 | Rice | 18 | Houston | ||||
| 2004 | 09/05 | Rice | 10 | Houston | 7 | Rice | ||||
| 2003 | 08/30 | Houston | 48 | Rice | 14 | Houston | ||||
| 2002 | 08/31 | Rice | 10 | Houston | 24 | Houston | ||||
| 2001 | 09/01 | Houston | 14 | Rice | 21 | Rice | ||||
| 2000 | 09/01 | Rice | 30 | Houston | 27 | Rice |
| 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 |
(#72) Houston Info
Power Rating: 3.11 #72
Offense Rating: 5.45 #100
Defense Rating: 2.34 #38
Overall SP+ Rating: 7.8 #49
Offense SP+ Rating: 27.0 #75
Defense SP+ Rating: 19.1 #24
Talent Rating: 786.00 #58
Blue Chip Ratio: 7% #46
Expected Record: 6.6 - 5.4
Team Profile
Very Run heavy Offense 61%, Pass: 39%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 36%
Bad Offensive Explosiveness
Bad in Scoring Position 3.67 PPO
Awful Run Success 34%
Poor Pass Success 39%
Poor OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 29%
Awful in Scoring Position 5.17 PPO
Avg Run Def Success 36%
Great Pass Def Success 23%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Houston has won 1 straight
Record on Road: 1 - 0 (1 - 0 - 0 vs Spread )
Houston Notes
(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
(5/23) New OC Nagle great w/ Fritz @ Tulane
(5/23) New DC Armstrong downgrade from Shiel Wood
(5/15) DE/Pass Rush looks like a big ? Walls (FIU) key
(5/13) TE Koziol (Ball St) huge add, @ Wisc in spring
(4/4) CB Jeremiah Wilson a top 10 CB via PFF
(3/21) QB Weigman is talented. Could be great fit
Houston Highlights
Houston is Undefeated vs Spread
Houston in Undefeated
Houston offense is explosive (#16)
Houston offense is good on 3rd downs
Houston has a really good defense (#8)
Houston defense does not give up big plays (#27)
Houston has a good pass defense (#4)
Houston Defensive Line is very good (#26)
Houston Secondary is very good (#30)
Houston has a great TO Margin (#1)
Houston defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#6)
Houston Deficiencies
Houston offense is really bad (#120)
Houston run game is really bad (#120)
Houston has a bad red zone defense (#125)
Power Rating: 3.11 #72
Offense Rating: 5.45 #100
Defense Rating: 2.34 #38
Overall SP+ Rating: 7.8 #49
Offense SP+ Rating: 27.0 #75
Defense SP+ Rating: 19.1 #24
Talent Rating: 786.00 #58
Blue Chip Ratio: 7% #46
Expected Record: 6.6 - 5.4
Team Profile
Very Run heavy Offense 61%, Pass: 39%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 36%
Bad Offensive Explosiveness
Bad in Scoring Position 3.67 PPO
Awful Run Success 34%
Poor Pass Success 39%
Poor OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 29%
Awful in Scoring Position 5.17 PPO
Avg Run Def Success 36%
Great Pass Def Success 23%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Houston has won 1 straight
Record on Road: 1 - 0 (1 - 0 - 0 vs Spread )
Houston Notes
(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
(5/23) New OC Nagle great w/ Fritz @ Tulane
(5/23) New DC Armstrong downgrade from Shiel Wood
(5/15) DE/Pass Rush looks like a big ? Walls (FIU) key
(5/13) TE Koziol (Ball St) huge add, @ Wisc in spring
(4/4) CB Jeremiah Wilson a top 10 CB via PFF
(3/21) QB Weigman is talented. Could be great fit
Houston Highlights
Houston is Undefeated vs Spread
Houston in Undefeated
Houston offense is explosive (#16)
Houston offense is good on 3rd downs
Houston has a really good defense (#8)
Houston defense does not give up big plays (#27)
Houston has a good pass defense (#4)
Houston Defensive Line is very good (#26)
Houston Secondary is very good (#30)
Houston has a great TO Margin (#1)
Houston defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#6)
Houston Deficiencies
Houston offense is really bad (#120)
Houston run game is really bad (#120)
Houston has a bad red zone defense (#125)
| Performance GradesPerf Grades | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | RICE | HOU |
| OverallOver | #65 | #29 |
| OffenseOff | #55 | #72 |
| DefenseDef | #76 | #8 |
| Special TeamsST | #81 | #8 |
| PassingPass | #48 | #92 |
| RushingRush | #61 | #62 |
| Run BlockRBLK | #51 | #27 |
| Pass BlockPBLK | #101 | #116 |
| Route RunningWR Rt | #58 | #52 |
| TacklingTkl | #26 | #4 |
| Run DefenseR Def | #97 | #16 |
| Pass Rush DefPRush | #40 | #84 |
| Coverage DefCov | #55 | #2 |
Rematch from Week 2
Houston 13.5 (38.5)
Houston won at Rice this year (35-9)
Previous Matchups
Houston beat Rice last year (33-7)
Rice beat Houston in 2023 (43-41)
Houston beat Rice in 2022 (34-27)
Weather Forecast
Playing in Rice Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Team Information
Injuries: HOU | RICE
Depth Chart: HOU | RICE
Rosters: HOU | RICE
(#104) Rice Info
Power Rating: -7.93 #104
Offense Rating: -0.23 #133
Defense Rating: 9.43 #78
Overall SP+ Rating: -11.2 #109
Offense SP+ Rating: 17.7 #125
Defense SP+ Rating: 28.7 #83
Talent Rating: 554.00 #107
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #101
Expected Record: 4.8 - 7.2
Team Profile
Option Offense 77%, Pass: 21%
Poor Offense Success Rate of 38%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Poor in Scoring Position 3.43 PPO
Bad Run Success 44%
Awful Pass Success 21%
Bad OL Grades, Bad OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Poor Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 29%
Avg in Scoring Position 3.38 PPO
Good Run Def Success 33%
Great Pass Def Success 26%
Poor Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Rice has won 1 straight
Record at home: 1 - 1 (0 - 2 - 0 vs Spread)
Rice Notes
(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
(3/24) HC Abell ran a gun-option system @ Davidson
(3/24) RB - Jackson/Atkins some exp. #1 left (Hou)
(3/24) WR rebuild. Welker/Dickman some exp
(3/24) OL 3/5 back. Bad LY. Took 1 portal
Rice Highlights
Rice has Really Good Running Game (#9)
Rice has a really good defense (#10)
Rice has a good run defense (#24)
Rice has a good pass defense (#8)
Rice has a great TO Margin (#28)
Rice Deficiencies
Rice has a really bad Offense
Rice offense is really bad (#106)
Rice offense is not Explosive (#136)
Rice pass game is really bad (#135)
Rice gives up a Lot of Explosive Plays (#133)
Rice Does Not Stuff Runs (#115)
Power Rating: -7.93 #104
Offense Rating: -0.23 #133
Defense Rating: 9.43 #78
Overall SP+ Rating: -11.2 #109
Offense SP+ Rating: 17.7 #125
Defense SP+ Rating: 28.7 #83
Talent Rating: 554.00 #107
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #101
Expected Record: 4.8 - 7.2
Team Profile
Option Offense 77%, Pass: 21%
Poor Offense Success Rate of 38%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Poor in Scoring Position 3.43 PPO
Bad Run Success 44%
Awful Pass Success 21%
Bad OL Grades, Bad OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Poor Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 29%
Avg in Scoring Position 3.38 PPO
Good Run Def Success 33%
Great Pass Def Success 26%
Poor Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Rice has won 1 straight
Record at home: 1 - 1 (0 - 2 - 0 vs Spread)
Rice Notes
(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
(3/24) HC Abell ran a gun-option system @ Davidson
(3/24) RB - Jackson/Atkins some exp. #1 left (Hou)
(3/24) WR rebuild. Welker/Dickman some exp
(3/24) OL 3/5 back. Bad LY. Took 1 portal
Rice Highlights
Rice has Really Good Running Game (#9)
Rice has a really good defense (#10)
Rice has a good run defense (#24)
Rice has a good pass defense (#8)
Rice has a great TO Margin (#28)
Rice Deficiencies
Rice has a really bad Offense
Rice offense is really bad (#106)
Rice offense is not Explosive (#136)
Rice pass game is really bad (#135)
Rice gives up a Lot of Explosive Plays (#133)
Rice Does Not Stuff Runs (#115)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conner Weigman (Tr) | 45 | 70 | 64% | 569 | 4 | 0 | 8.1 |
| Zeon Chriss | 1 | 3 | 33% | -7 | 0 | 0 | -2.3 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Connors (Tr) | 50 | 271 | 3 | 5.4 | 54 |
| Conner Weigman (Tr) | 33 | 145 | 3 | 4.4 | 49 |
| Stacy Sneed | 25 | 101 | 0 | 4.0 | 16 |
| J'Marion Burnette | 10 | 40 | 0 | 4.0 | 12 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephon Johnson Jr. | 6 | 191 | 1 | 31.8 | 74 |
| Tanner Koziol (Tr) | 17 | 148 | 1 | 8.7 | 23 |
| Amare Thomas (Tr) | 8 | 110 | 1 | 13.8 | 22 |
| J'Marion Burnette | 1 | 39 | 1 | 39.0 | 39 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Garner | 20 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Carlos Allen | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Latrell McCutchin | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kentrell Webb | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Walls III (Tr) | 13 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Corey Platt Jr. | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Mack | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Khalil Laufau (Tr) | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latreveon McCutchin | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Zelmar Vedder (Tr) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Khalil Laufau (Tr) | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Jenkins | 27 | 37 | 73% | 182 | 1 | 1 | 4.9 |
| Drew Devillier | 3 | 4 | 75% | 28 | 1 | 0 | 7.0 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton Jackson | 46 | 213 | 2 | 4.6 | 17 |
| Daelen Alexander | 32 | 149 | 0 | 4.7 | 16 |
| Chase Jenkins | 47 | 144 | 2 | 3.1 | 21 |
| Aaron Turner | 8 | 89 | 2 | 11.1 | 52 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drayden Dickmann | 11 | 84 | 0 | 7.6 | 23 |
| Landon Ransom-Goelz | 4 | 57 | 1 | 14.3 | 34 |
| Aaron Turner | 7 | 33 | 0 | 4.7 | 13 |
| Tyson Thompson | 3 | 29 | 1 | 9.7 | 22 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Anthony Morris | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Awe | 18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kane (Tr) | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Peyton Stevenson | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Daley | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Joseph Mutombo | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Ty Anthony Morris | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper King | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khary Crump | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Michael Daley | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Omari Porter | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |