The UTSA Roadrunners (3-1) visit the Rice Owls (1-3) on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Rice Stadium, Houston, TX. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET, and the game airs on ESPN+ (streaming). DraftKings lists the spread at UTSA -10.5 with a total of 54.5; moneylines are UTSA -410 · Rice +320. Below is our UTSA 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.
UTSA vs Rice Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | UTSA at Rice |
| Records | UTSA 3-1 · Rice 1-3 |
| Spread | UTSA -10.5 |
| Moneyline | UTSA -410 · Rice +320 |
| Total | 54.5 |
| Venue | Rice Stadium, Houston, TX |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ESPN+ (streaming) |
| Head Coaches | UTSA: HC Jeff Traylor, OC Rick Bowie · Rice: HC Scott Abell, OC Vince Munch |
UTSA Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The UTSA Roadrunners are 3-1 overall. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 45-16 vs UT Rio Grande Valley; Sep 12 — W 31-26 at Texas State; Sep 19 — L 30-6 at Texas; Sep 26 — W 59-45 vs Colorado State. Most recently, UTSA beat Colorado State 59-45 at home. Through 4 games, UTSA is averaging 35.2 points scored and 29.2 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Jeff Traylor (head coach since 2020). Offensive coordinator: Rick Bowie. Defensive coordinator: Jess Loepp.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Owen McCown (QB) — 84/122, 862 yards, 7 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leader: Will Henderson III (RB) — 47 carries, 308 yards, 2 TD
- Receiving leader: DJ Allen Jr. (WR) — 15 receptions, 242 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: Owen Pewee (LB) — 1 sack
- Tackles leader: Brandon Tucker (LB) — 37 total tackles
Strengths: An offense scoring 35.2 points per game. Questions: A defense allowing 29.2 points per game.
Rice Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Rice Owls are 1-3 overall. 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. Most recently, Rice lost to Fresno State 38-24 on the road. Through 4 games, Rice is averaging 19.0 points scored and 30.2 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) — 30/53, 322 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leader: Jacurri Brown (QB) — 71 carries, 399 yards, 2 TD
- Receiving leader: Barry Jackson Jr. (WR) — 6 receptions, 89 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: Chibby Nwajuaku (DL) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: AJ Brown (DL) — 28 total tackles
Strengths: Jacurri Brown’s production on the ground (399 rushing yards). Questions: A defense giving up 30.2 points per game; an offense averaging 19.0 points per game; the response to a 38-24 loss at Fresno State.
How to Watch UTSA vs Rice
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET
- Venue: Rice Stadium, Houston, TX
- TV / Streaming: ESPN+ (streaming)
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on September 28, 2026. 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.