The Owls will play the Ragin' Cajuns on Saturday, August 30th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Cajun Field. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 8:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN+.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2025 college football season has begun, with Rice and Louisiana scheduled to matchup at Cajun Field. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2024 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Rice had a 93.67 conference power ranking in the 2024 season. The conference power ranking for Louisiana in the 2024 season was 98.67.
- Away Rice - At the end of the 2024 regular season, Rice had a 0-6 record as an away team, ranking them 6th in the American Conference for away team wins.
- Home Louisiana - Louisiana finished the 2024 regular season with a 4-3 record as a home team. They ranked 2nd in the Sun Belt Conference for home team wins in 2024.
- Points Scored - Rice wound up 13th (266) in the American Conference, with Louisiana ranked 3rd (433) for points scored in the 2024 Sun Belt Conference.
- Points Against - Rice finished 11th (305) in the American Conference for points scored by opponents in 2024. Louisiana wound up 5th (338) in the 2024 Sun Belt Conference for points against.
- Team Records - Rice had a 4-8 regular season overall record, with Louisiana notching a 10-4 regular season standing last year.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
It's gonna be a wild one at Cajun Field as Rice faces Louisiana.
Rice with a 4-8 record goes head to head against Louisiana with 10-4.
This Week 1 matchup is sure to be a nail-biter, so bet on this game at SportsBetting3.com and review the odds below.
Best Owls at Ragin' Cajuns Odds
| Underdog Rice | Favorite Louisiana |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Rice | Favorite Louisiana |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Louisiana is a -11.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Rice is a +11.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 47.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 47.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
Louisiana is a -450 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Rice is a +350 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Rice
Louisiana
8/30/25 8:00pm EDT | +11.5 -110-11.5 -110 |
Underdog Rice - Rice bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +11.5 Rice underdog bet wins if they lose by 11 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 12 or more.
Favorite Louisiana - Louisiana bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -11.5 Louisiana favorite bet wins if they win by 12 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 11 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Rice at Louisiana Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Rice
Louisiana
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
8/30/25 8:00pm EDT | +180-275+10000Bet |
Rice
Louisiana
Game to Overtime
8/30/25 8:00pm EDT | Yes +1400No -10000Bet |
Rice
Louisiana
Both Teams Score 10+
8/30/25 8:00pm EDT | Yes -425No +300Bet |
Rice
Louisiana
Both Teams Score 20+
8/30/25 8:00pm EDT | Yes +155No -200Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Rice
Louisiana
Both Teams Score 30+
8/30/25 8:00pm EDT | Yes +900No -2500Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Week 3 | Louisiana vs Rice Saturday, September 17th, 2022 | RICE 33, UL 21 Rice Stadium | Rice by 12 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| American | |||||||||
| Rice | 0-0 | 0.000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
| Sun Belt West | |||||||||
| Louisiana | 0-0 | 0.000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Rice & Louisiana Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Rice Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Rice | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Louisiana | +50000 Bet |
Rice & Louisiana Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Rice vs Louisiana | Saturday, August 30th, 2025 8:00 pm EDT |
| Week 2 | Houston vs Rice | Saturday, September 6th, 2025 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 3 | Prairie View A&M vs Rice | Saturday, September 13th, 2025 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 4 | Rice vs Charlotte | Thursday, September 18th, 2025 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week 5 | Rice vs Navy | Saturday, September 27th, 2025 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 6 | Florida Atlantic vs Rice | Saturday, October 4th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 7 | Rice vs UTSA | Saturday, October 11th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 9 | UConn vs Rice | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 10 | Memphis vs Rice | Friday, October 31st, 2025 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | UAB vs Rice | Saturday, November 8th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | North Texas vs Rice | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Rice vs South Florida | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Rice vs Louisiana | Saturday, August 30th, 2025 8:00 pm EDT |
| Week 2 | McNeese State vs Louisiana | Saturday, September 6th, 2025 8:00 pm EDT |
| Week 3 | Louisiana vs Missouri | Saturday, September 13th, 2025 4:00 pm EDT |
| Week 4 | Louisiana vs Eastern Michigan | Saturday, September 20th, 2025 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 5 | Marshall vs Louisiana | Saturday, September 27th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 7 | Louisiana vs James Madison | Saturday, October 11th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 8 | Southern Miss vs Louisiana | Saturday, October 18th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 9 | Louisiana vs Troy | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 10 | Louisiana vs South Alabama | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 11 | Texas State vs Louisiana | Saturday, November 8th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Louisiana vs Arkansas State | Thursday, November 20th, 2025 7:30 pm EST |
| Week 14 | Louisiana-Monroe vs Louisiana | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Rice vs Louisiana College Football Game
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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, August 30th, 2025 at 8:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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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.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Rice vs Louisiana Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Rice vs Louisiana Game.
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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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