The Roadrunners will play the Owls on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026. The matchup takes place at First Community Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 5 matchup at 7:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN+.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
We're now well into the 2026 college football season. Week 5 action features a matchup between UTSA and Rice taking place at Rice Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - UTSA has a 97.00 conference power ranking for the 2026 season. The conference power ranking for Rice is 92.33.
- Away UTSA - Heading into Week 5, UTSA currently has a 1-1 record as an away team for the 2026 regular season. This ranks them 2nd in the American Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Rice - Rice has a 1-1 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2026 Week 5 matchup, they rank 2nd in the American Conference for home team wins. Like the UTSA away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2026 season, UTSA ranks 2nd (141) in the American Conference, with Rice currently ranking 12th (76) for points scored in the American Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2026, UTSA stands 4th (117) in the American Conference for points scored by opponents in 2026. Rice sits at 3rd (121) in the American Conference for points against in the 2026 season so far.
- Team Records - UTSA has a 3-1 overall record for the 2026 regular season, with Rice currently 1-3 for the 2026 NCAAF regular season.
Best Roadrunners at Owls Odds
| Underdog Rice | Favorite UTSA |
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| Underdog Rice | Favorite UTSA |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
What is the point spread for the UTSA vs Rice College Football game on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026?
UTSA is a -11.5 -113 point spread favorite at BetRivers, while Rice is a +11.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetRivers.
What is the moneyline for the UTSA vs Rice College Football game on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026?
UTSA is a -625 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and Rice is a +430 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
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UTSA
Rice
10/03/26 7:00pm EDT | -11.5 -113+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 UTSA - UTSA bettors risk $100 to win $88.5 at -113 odds.
A -11.5 UTSA favorite bet wins if they win by 12 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 11 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
UTSA at Rice 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
Team Total Points
UTSA at RICE 10/03/26 7:00pm EDT | 21.5 o -12021.5 u -121Bet |
UTSA
Team Total Points
UTSA at RICE 10/03/26 7:00pm EDT | 34.5 o -10934.5 u -132Bet |
Rice
To Score First & Win
UTSA at RICE 10/03/26 7:00pm EDT | Yes +600No -1667Bet |
UTSA
To Score First & Win
UTSA at RICE 10/03/26 7:00pm EDT | Yes -157No +108Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2022
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2026 Week 5 | UTSA vs Rice Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 | UTSA 16, RICE 14 First Community Stadium | UTSA by 2 |
| 2025 Week 7 | Rice vs UTSA Saturday, October 11th, 2025 | UTSA 61, RICE 13 Alamodome | UTSA by 48 |
| 2024 Week 7 | UTSA vs Rice Saturday, October 12th, 2024 | RICE 29, UTSA 27 Rice Stadium | Rice by 2 |
| 2023 Week 11 | Rice vs UTSA Saturday, November 11th, 2023 | UTSA 34, RICE 14 Alamodome | UTSA by 20 |
| 2022 Week 12 | UTSA vs Rice Saturday, November 19th, 2022 | UTSA 41, RICE 7 Rice Stadium | UTSA by 34 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| UTSA | 2-0 | 2.000 | 5 | 1 | 188 | 155 | 3-0 | 2-1 | W3 |
| Rice | 0-1 | 0.000 | 1 | 4 | 90 | 137 | 1-2 | 0-2 | L4 |
UTSA & Rice Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
UTSA Championship Odds|
Team | BetRivers |
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| UTSA | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetRivers |
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| Rice | +100000 Bet |
UTSA & Rice 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 | UTRGV vs UTSA | UTSA 45, RGV 16 Saturday, September 5th, 2026 |
| Week 2 | UTSA vs Texas State | UTSA 31, TXST 26 Saturday, September 12th, 2026 |
| Week 3 | UTSA vs Texas | TEX 30, UTSA 6 Saturday, September 19th, 2026 |
| Week 4 | Colorado State vs UTSA | UTSA 59, CSU 45 Saturday, September 26th, 2026 |
| Week 5 | UTSA vs Rice | UTSA 16, RICE 14 Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 |
| Week 6 | South Florida vs UTSA | UTSA 31, USF 24 Thursday, October 8th, 2026 |
| Week 7 | Navy vs UTSA | Saturday, October 17th, 2026 8:00 pm EDT |
| Week 8 | UTSA vs Tulane | Saturday, October 24th, 2026 8:00 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | UTSA vs Florida Atlantic | Thursday, November 5th, 2026 8:00 pm EST |
| Week 11 | North Texas vs UTSA | Saturday, November 14th, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | UTSA vs UAB | Saturday, November 21st, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Tulsa vs UTSA | Saturday, November 28th, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Houston Christian vs Rice | RICE 31, HCU 3 Saturday, September 5th, 2026 |
| Week 2 | Rice vs Notre Dame | ND 52, RICE 0 Saturday, September 12th, 2026 |
| Week 3 | Western Michigan vs Rice | WMU 28, RICE 21 Saturday, September 19th, 2026 |
| Week 4 | Rice vs Fresno State | FRES 38, RICE 24 Saturday, September 26th, 2026 |
| Week 5 | UTSA vs Rice | UTSA 16, RICE 14 Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 |
| Week 6 | Rice vs East Carolina | ECU 28, RICE 12 Saturday, October 10th, 2026 |
| Week 7 | Tulsa vs Rice | Saturday, October 17th, 2026 4:30 pm EDT |
| Week 8 | Rice vs Florida Atlantic | Saturday, October 24th, 2026 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Rice vs North Texas | Saturday, November 7th, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week 11 | Tulane vs Rice | Saturday, November 14th, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | Rice vs Temple | Thursday, November 19th, 2026 7:30 pm EST |
| Week 13 | Army 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 UTSA vs Rice 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, October 3rd, 2026 at 7:00 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 UTSA vs Rice Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the UTSA vs Rice 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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