Western Michigan faces Rice on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Rice Stadium, Houston, TX. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET. The game airs on ESPN+. Below is a factual Week 3 college football matchup preview with current odds where available, including point spread, moneyline, over/under, venue, and broadcast information. Lines may move before kickoff.
Western Michigan vs Rice odds and betting lines
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Records | Western Michigan 1-1 · Rice 1-1 |
| Point spread | WMU -9.5 |
| Moneyline | Western Michigan -395 · Rice +310 |
| Over/under | 43.5 |
| Location | Rice Stadium, Houston, TX |
| Date | Saturday, September 19, 2026 |
| Kickoff time | 7:00 PM ET |
| TV channel | ESPN+ |
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN around research time. Lines may move before kickoff.
How to watch Western Michigan vs Rice
- Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Venue: Rice Stadium, Houston, TX
- TV: ESPN+
Western Michigan preview
Western Michigan (1-1) visits Rice on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Western Michigan lists head coach Lance Taylor. Early watch items include Week 3 identity, explosive-play balance, and matching the opponent's tempo in an ESPN+ window.
Rice preview
Rice (1-1) hosts at Rice Stadium. Rice lists head coach Scott Abell. Home-field framing, early-season continuity, and situational football are the factual focus points for this Week 3 preview.