The Tulsa Golden Hurricane (3-3) visit the Rice Owls (1-5) on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at First Community Stadium, Houston, TX. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 PM ET, and the game airs on ESPN+ (streaming). DraftKings lists the spread at TLSA -4.5 with a total of 45.5; moneylines are Tulsa -180 · Rice +150. Below is our Tulsa vs Rice preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Tulsa vs Rice Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Tulsa at Rice |
| Records | Tulsa 3-3 · Rice 1-5 |
| Spread | TLSA -4.5 |
| Moneyline | Tulsa -180 · Rice +150 |
| Total | 45.5 |
| Venue | First Community Stadium, Houston, TX |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 4:30 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ESPN+ (streaming) |
| Head Coaches | Tulsa: HC Tre Lamb, OC Kevin Barbay / Ty Darlington · Rice: HC Scott Abell, OC Vince Munch |
Tulsa Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are 3-3 overall, 0-2 in American play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 24-10 vs Oklahoma State; Sep 12 — W 23-17 at Sam Houston; Sep 19 — W 42-0 vs East Texas A&M; Sep 26 — L 34-6 at Arkansas; Oct 1 — L 45-44 vs North Texas; Oct 10 — L 34-26 at Navy. Most recently, Tulsa lost to Navy 34-26 on the road. Through 6 games, Tulsa is averaging 27.5 points scored and 23.3 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Tre Lamb (head coach since 2025). Offensive coordinators: Kevin Barbay / Ty Darlington. Defensive coordinators: Mike Gray / Josh Reardon.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Baylor Hayes (QB) — 79/134, 832 yards, 5 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leader: Damari Alston (RB) — 79 carries, 314 yards, 5 TD
- Receiving leader: Oran Singleton Jr. (WR) — 31 receptions, 387 yards, 3 TD
- Sacks leader: Thomas Davis (DL) — 4 sacks
- Tackles leader: Chris Thompson Jr. (LB) — 56 total tackles
Strengths: A pass rush paced by Thomas Davis (4 sacks). Questions: The response to a 34-26 loss at Navy.
Rice Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Rice Owls are 1-5 overall, 0-2 in American play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 31-3 vs Houston Christian; Sep 12 — L 52-0 at Notre Dame; Sep 19 — L 28-21 vs Western Michigan; Sep 26 — L 38-24 at Fresno State; Oct 3 — L 16-14 vs UTSA; Oct 10 — L 28-12 at East Carolina. Most recently, Rice lost to East Carolina 28-12 on the road. Through 6 games, Rice is averaging 17.0 points scored and 27.5 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Scott Abell (head coach since 2025). Offensive coordinator: Vince Munch. Defensive coordinator: Jon Kay.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Jacurri Brown (QB) — 38/77, 431 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: Jacurri Brown (QB) — 107 carries, 514 yards, 4 TD
- Receiving leader: Jordan Clark (WR) — 15 receptions, 171 yards
- Sacks leader: Chibby Nwajuaku (DL) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: AJ Brown (S) — 45 total tackles
Strengths: The production of Jacurri Brown (38/77, 431 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT). Questions: A defense allowing 27.5 points per game; an offense averaging 17.0 points per game; the response to a 28-12 loss at East Carolina.
How to Watch Tulsa vs Rice
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Kickoff: 4:30 PM ET
- Venue: First Community Stadium, Houston, TX
- TV / Streaming: ESPN+ (streaming)
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN as of October 12, 2026 2:12 AM PT (Arizona time). Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.