The Owls will play the Longhorns on Saturday, September 2nd, 2023. The matchup takes place at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 3:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on FOX.
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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 Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2023 college football season has begun, with Rice and Texas scheduled to matchup at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2022 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Rice had a 93.33 conference power ranking in the 2022 season. The conference power ranking for Texas in the 2022 season was 98.67.
- Away Rice - At the end of the 2022 regular season, Rice had a 1-5 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the C-USA Conference for away team wins.
- Home Texas - Texas finished the 2022 regular season with a 5-2 record as a home team. They ranked 2nd in the Big 12 Conference for home team wins in 2022.
- Points Scored - Rice wound up 8th (328) in the C-USA Conference, with Texas ranked 4th (448) for points scored in the 2022 Big 12 Conference.
- Points Against - Rice finished 4th (444) in the C-USA Conference for points scored by opponents in 2022. Texas wound up 9th (281) in the 2022 Big 12 Conference for points against.
- Team Records - Rice had a 5-8 regular season overall record, with Texas notching a 8-5 regular season standing last year.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Hold on to your lucky charms, folks, because the Rice Owls are charging into Austin... (DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium) for a showdown with the Texas Longhorns on September 2nd! The 2023-24 college football season is about to kick off with a thrilling Week 1 clash!
Last season, Rice finished with a 5-8 record, but they are hungry for redemption... (Can the Owls rise above their previous shortcomings? Only time will tell.) On the other side of the field, the Texas Longhorns ended their last regular season with a solid 8-5 standing. Will they continue their winning streak into the new season?
If you're feeling lucky, head over to SportsBetting3.com to bet on this game... (Get ready to dive into the thrilling world of college football and review the odds below!) The atmosphere at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium will be electric as both teams battle it out on the gridiron. So, mark your calendars and get ready for an epic clash between the Rice Owls and the Texas Longhorns!
Best Owls at Longhorns Odds
| Underdog Rice | Favorite Texas |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Rice | Favorite Texas |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Texas is a -35.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Rice is a +35.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 58.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 58.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Texas is a -10000 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Rice is a +2000 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Rice
Texas
9/02/23 3:30pm EDT | +35.5 -110-35.5 -110 |
Underdog Rice - Rice bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +35.5 Rice underdog bet wins if they lose by 35 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 36 or more.
Favorite Texas - Texas bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -35.5 Texas favorite bet wins if they win by 36 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 35 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Rice at Texas 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.
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Rice
Texas
9/02/23 3:30pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2023 Week 1 | Rice vs Texas Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 | TEX 37, RICE 10 DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium | Texas by 27 |
| 2019 Week 3 | Texas vs Rice Saturday, September 14th, 2019 | TEX 48, RICE 13 NRG Stadium | Texas by 35 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| American | |||||||||
| Rice | 4-4 | 0.500 | 6 | 7 | 384 | 365 | 4-3 | 2-3 | L1 |
| Big 12 | |||||||||
| #3 Texas | 8-1 | 0.889 | 12 | 2 | 501 | 265 | 6-0 | 5-0 | L1 |
Rice & Texas 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 |
BetRivers |
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| Texas | +700 Bet | +700 Bet |
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Rice vs Texas | TEX 37, RICE 10 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Houston vs Rice | RICE 43, HOU 41 (2OT) Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Texas Southern vs Rice | RICE 59, TXSO 7 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Rice vs South Florida Stars | USF 42, RICE 29 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | East Carolina vs Rice | RICE 24, ECU 17 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | UConn vs Rice | CONN 38, RICE 31 Saturday, October 7th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Rice vs Tulsa | RICE 42, TLSA 10 Thursday, October 19th, 2023 |
| Week 9 | Tulane vs Rice | TULN 30, RICE 28 Saturday, October 28th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | SMU vs Rice | SMU 36, RICE 31 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Rice vs UTSA | UTSA 34, RICE 14 Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Rice vs Charlotte | RICE 28, CLT 7 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Florida Atlantic vs Rice | RICE 24, FAU 21 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
| Bowls | Texas State vs Rice Servpro First Responder Bowl | TXST 45, RICE 21 Tuesday, December 26th, 2023 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Rice vs Texas | TEX 37, RICE 10 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Texas vs Alabama | TEX 34, ALA 24 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Wyoming vs Texas | TEX 31, WYO 10 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Texas vs Baylor | TEX 38, BAY 6 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Kansas vs Texas | TEX 40, KU 14 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | Oklahoma vs Texas | OU 34, TEX 30 Saturday, October 7th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Texas vs Houston | TEX 31, HOU 24 Saturday, October 21st, 2023 |
| Week 9 | BYU vs Texas | TEX 35, BYU 6 Saturday, October 28th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Kansas State vs Texas | TEX 33, KSU 30 (OT) Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Texas vs TCU | TEX 29, TCU 26 Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Texas vs Iowa State | TEX 26, ISU 16 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Texas Tech vs Texas | TEX 57, TTU 7 Friday, November 24th, 2023 |
| Week 14 | Oklahoma State vs Texas | TEX 49, OKST 21 Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 |
| Bowls | Texas vs Washington CFP Semifinal At The Allstate Sugar Bowl | WASH 37, TEX 31 Monday, January 1st, 2024 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Rice vs Texas College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Rice vs Texas Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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