Houston Christian vs Rice Football Odds

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The Huskies will play the Owls on Saturday, September 5th, 2026. The matchup takes place at Rice Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 7:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN+.

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Key Matchup Stats

The 2026 college football season has begun, with Houston Christian and Rice scheduled to matchup at Rice Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2025 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Houston Christian had a 94.00 conference power ranking in the 2025 season. The conference power ranking for Rice in the 2025 season was 92.33.
  • Away Houston Christian - At the end of the 2025 regular season, Houston Christian had a 0-6 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the Southland Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Rice - Rice finished the 2025 regular season with a 3-4 record as a home team. They ranked 5th in the American Conference for home team wins in 2025.
  • Points Scored - Houston Christian wound up 9th (202) in the Southland Conference, with Rice ranked 13th (248) for points scored in the 2025 American Conference.
  • Points Against - Houston Christian finished 3rd (363) in the Southland Conference for points scored by opponents in 2025. Rice wound up 3rd (428) in the 2025 American Conference for points against.
  • Team Records - Houston Christian had a 2-10 regular season overall record, with Rice notching a 5-8 regular season standing last year.

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Recent Meetings Since 2022

Recent Meetings Since 2022
WeekGameResultMargin
2026
Week 1		Houston Christian vs Rice
Saturday, September 5th, 2026		RICE 31, HCU 3
Rice Stadium		Rice by 28

Team Standings

2026-2027 College Football Regular Season Standings - Houston Christian, Rice
Team Conf Conf% W L PF PA Home Away Strk
Southland
Houston Christian2-13.000331781542-01-3W1
American
Rice0-10.00014901371-20-2L4

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Houston Christian & Rice Team Pages

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2026-27 Houston Christian Games & Results
WeekMatchupDate & Result
Week 1Houston Christian vs
Rice		RICE 31, HCU 3
Saturday, September 5th, 2026
Week 4Houston Christian vs
North Texas		UNT 63, HCU 14
Saturday, September 26th, 2026


2026-27 Rice Games & Results
WeekMatchupDate & Result
Week 1Houston Christian vs
Rice		RICE 31, HCU 3
Saturday, September 5th, 2026
Week 2Rice vs
Notre Dame		ND 52, RICE 0
Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Week 3Western Michigan vs
Rice		WMU 28, RICE 21
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Week 4Rice vs
Fresno State		FRES 38, RICE 24
Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Week 5UTSA vs
Rice		UTSA 16, RICE 14
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
Week 6Rice vs
East Carolina		ECU 28, RICE 12
Saturday, October 10th, 2026
Week 7Tulsa vs
Rice		Saturday, October 17th, 2026
4:30 pm EDT
Week 8Rice vs
Florida Atlantic		Saturday, October 24th, 2026
12:00 pm EDT
Week 10Rice vs
North Texas		Saturday, November 7th, 2026
12:00 am EST
Week 11Tulane vs
Rice		Saturday, November 14th, 2026
12:00 am EST
Week 12Rice vs
Temple		Thursday, November 19th, 2026
7:30 pm EST
Week 13Army vs
Rice		Saturday, November 28th, 2026
12:00 am EST

How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Houston Christian vs Rice College Football Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, September 5th, 2026 at 7:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Houston Christian vs Rice Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston Christian vs Rice Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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