Game: UTSA Roadrunners vs. Rice Owls

Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024

Location: Rice Stadium in Houston, TX

TV: ESPN+

Odds/point distribution: Owls (+5.0)

Total/Over-Under: 48

The Rice Owls (1-4) will face the UTSA Roadrunners (2-3) on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Rice Stadium. Rice is a 5.0 point underdog. The total number is set at 48.

The UTSA Roadrunners are 2-3 heading into this matchup this year. The last time the Roadrunners took the field, they faced the East Carolina Pirates and ended up losing 30-20. When the final whistle blew, they had passed for 89 plays and 456 yards. The UTSA Roadrunners ran the rock 38 times and covered a total of 170 yards, averaging 4.5 yards per carry. Against the rush, the Roadrunners gained 47 yards on 36 attempts, an average of 1.3 yards per run given up. UTSA allowed 17 completions on 35 attempts for 294 yards and a 48.6% completion rate.

When it comes to getting to the end zone, the UTSA Roadrunners average 22.0 points per game. As a team, they average 141.6 yards on the ground, ranking 84th in Division 1. The Roadrunners have gained 1,985 total yards this season. When it comes to notching touchdowns, UTSA has compiled 9 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns. UTSA recorded 99 1st downs and was cited for 43 violations for 378 yards. They gave the ball away eight times.

In terms of passing yards, the Roadrunners have given up 1,359 yards, which ranks them 115th in D-1. They gained 271.8 yards per pass and allowed a completion rate of 59.2%. Over the course of the year, they have given up 377.8 yards per contest, ranking 85th in the country. They have given up 11 touchdowns through the air and 8 touchdowns through the ground game. The opponent has averaged 2.8 yards per rush and 106.0 rushing yards per contest so far this season. On the year, they gave up 530 rushing yards in five games. The Roadrunners rank 110th in D-1 in team defense, allowing 31.6 points per contest.

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The Owls enter this game with a record of 1-4 this year. In their last game, the Owls suffered a loss with a final score of 21-20 when they faced the Charlotte 49ers. Rice gave up 29 attempts on the ground for 67 yards (2.3 yards per carry). The Owls’ pass defense gave up a 50.0% completion rate and allowed 237 yards on 18 of 36 through the air. The Owls finished the game with 463 yards rushing on 71 plays (6.5 yards per play). Rice ended up rushing for 6.7 yards per carry and finished the game with 209 yards on 31 attempts.

When it comes to how many points they score, the Owls rank 96th nationally, averaging 24.8 points per contest. The Rice Owls are averaging 345.2 yards per game, ranking 103rd nationally. The Rice offense has recorded 230 penalty yards on 29 infractions, ranking them 89th in D-1 in terms of team violations lies. They gave away 6 picks while allowing opponents to recover 1 fumble and earned 88 1st downs. Year to date, the Owls have thrown for 1,025 passing yards and have also averaged 205.0 passing yards per game, ranking 91st in D-1. They are averaging 140.2 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 701 yards this season.

The Owls are giving up 26.4 PPG, which ranks them 88th nationally. Rice has given up 808 total rushing yards (161.6 yards/game) and 8 rushing touchdowns on the season. Overall, they allowed a total of 132 points. They have given up 8 touchdowns through the air and 155.4 yards/play, which ranks them 9th in Division 1. The Owls defense has taken the field for 323 games, which ranks 46th nationally. Their defense has had 0 fumbles and 3 picks so far this year.

Who will win the Roadrunners/Owls college football game against the spread tonight?

Tony’s Pick: Take the Roadrunners -5.0

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