Tulsa at Rice Week 7 College Football Matchup Tulsa at Rice Matchup - Week 7
Sat, Oct 17 2026 · Week 7 · 🏟 Rice Stadium Houston, TX · Turf · 47,000 cap
Tulsa✈ 445 miSame TZ
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Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2026 in-season data is not yet available. Edges are based on 2025 full-season performance. Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Tulsa
31
Rice
21
P&R Line Tulsa -10
P&R Total O/U 52.5
Confidence 63 Moderate
Matchup Prediction
Tulsa has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Tulsa entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
Tulsa wins
Lean
Game Control
58.3%
Tulsa wins
Lean
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Tulsa · 73.9% ATS historically
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🚌 Tulsa 2nd straight Road Game
Tulsa 2026 Schedule
Tulsa's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Tulsa vs Oklahoma State+7
Sat 9/12Tulsa at Sam Houston-17
Sat 9/19Tulsa vs East Texas A&M-20
Sat 9/26Tulsa at Arkansas+8
Thu 10/1Tulsa vs North Texas-6.5
Sat 10/10Tulsa at Navy+5.5
Sat 10/17Tulsa at Rice-10
Fri 10/23Tulsa vs Army-1
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/7Tulsa at Tulane+3
Sat 11/14Tulsa vs Florida Atlantic-6
Sat 11/21Tulsa vs Charlotte-24.5
Sat 11/28Tulsa at UTSA+5
Rice 2026 Schedule
Rice's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Rice vs Houston Christian-7.5
Sat 9/12Rice at Notre Dame+35
Sat 9/19Rice vs Western Michigan+7
Sat 9/26Rice at Fresno State+18.5
Sat 10/3Rice vs UTSA+12.5
Sat 10/10Rice at East Carolina+18
Sat 10/17Rice vs Tulsa+10
Sat 10/24Rice at Florida Atlantic+11.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/7Rice at North Texas+11
Sat 11/14Rice vs Tulane+10.5
Thu 11/19Rice at Temple+12
Sat 11/28Rice vs Army+11.5
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
Tulsa PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Tulsa
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Tulsa #105
+0.361
Rice #122
+0.211
Tulsa Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Tulsa #114
+0.516
Rice #122
+0.397
Tulsa Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Tulsa #121
0.127
Rice #110
0.135
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Rice Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Tulsa #106
+7.055
Rice #114
+6.994
Tulsa Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Tulsa #97
+0.804
Rice #122
+0.793
Tulsa Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Tulsa #115
72.6
Rice #123
73.0
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Tulsa Edge
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2025 season (prior year — 2026 data not yet available) · Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
Tulsa Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Tulsa #63
0.8
Rice #127
-17.1
Offense Rating
Tulsa #53
16.9
Rice #129
6.4
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Tulsa #75
16.1
Rice #126
23.5
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Tulsa Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Tulsa #57
0.91
Rice #109
0.50
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Tulsa #42
0.82
Rice #121
1.67
Tulsa +0.41
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Tulsa Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Tulsa #79
35.0
Rice #125
27.9
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Tulsa #103
49.9
Rice #117
57.0
Tulsa +7.1
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.3% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Tulsa
Tre Lamb #113
4–8 (33%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Ty Darlington Yr 2 #127
DC Mike Gray Yr 2 #97
Staff Rating
2.10 #120
Rice
Scott Abell #123
5–8 (39%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Vince Munch Yr 2 #124
DC Jon Kay Yr 2 #121
Staff Rating
1.82 #129
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games.

Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself