Oct 26, 2024; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; Rice Owls special teams Quinton Jackson (10) returns the ball for a touchdown against the Connecticut Huskies in the second half at Rentschler Field at Pratt & Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Houston vs Rice Prediction 9/6/2025 Today’s College Football Picks

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Houston (1-0) vs Rice (1-0)

September 6, 2025 at 07:00 PM EDT

The Line: Betting Odds: Rice +14 — Over/Under: +38.5

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The Houston Cougars and Rice Owls meet Saturday in college football action at Rice Stadium. Here’s a Houston vs Rice Prediction. This article will include a Houston vs Rice Pick.

Houston Cougars Betting Preview


The Houston Cougars beat Stephen F. Austin, and they play Colorado and Oregon State next. The Houston Cougars have split their last 8 games. Conner Weigman is completing 62.5 percent of his passes for 159 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Tanner Koziol and Amare Thomas have combined for 107 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while J’Marion Burnette has 1 reception.

The Houston Cougars ground game is averaging 191 yards per contest, and Dean Connors leads the way with 50 yards on 15 carries. Defensively, Houston is allowing 0 points and 144 yards per game. Jalen Garner leads the Houston Cougars with 6 tackles, Brandon Mack II has 1 sack and C.J. Douglas has 1 interception.

Rice Owls Betting Preview


The Rice Owls beat Louisiana, and will play Charlotte and Navy next. The Rice Owls have split their last 8 games. Chase Jenkins is completing 77.8 percent of his passes for 45 yards, 0 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Drayden Dickmann and Tyson Thompson have combined for 48 receiving yards on 4 catches, while Aaron Turner has 2 receptions.

The Rice Owls ground game is averaging 206 yards per contest, and Quinton Jackson leads the way with 119 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Rice is allowing 12 points and 239 yards per game. Andrew Awe leads the Rice Owls with 7 tackles, Jospeh Mutombo has 1 sack and Jack Kane has 1 interception.

Houston vs Rice Prediction


Houston is obviously the more talented team and should be favored, but this is also a look ahead spot for the Cougars with Colorado on deck. Rice has played Houston strong in recent years, which includes an overtime upset win in 2023 as a 7-point dog. Rice has covered 7 of its last 8 games as a double-digit underdog, which includes a win last week over Louisiana. Throw in last years win over Navy and Rice has outright won its last two games as a double-digit underdog. Rice is a feisty team that’s defending well. I’ll take my chances with the two free touchdowns.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Rice +14

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