UConn vs Rice Prediction 10/25/2025 Today’s College Football Picks

In this article we will formulate a UConn vs Rice prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 25th at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 9 matchup. 

UConn Huskies Betting Preview

The UConn Huskies are 5-2 this year after they defeated Boston College by a score of 38-23 in their last game. UConn trailed 20-17 at halftime, but managed to score 21 points in the second half for the big win. The Huskies out gained BC by a total of 455-395, went 4-10 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at zero in the game. Joe Fagnano went 23-31 for 362 yards and four touchdowns, while Cam Edwards rushed 12 times for 57 yards. Skyler Bell led the receivers with 10 receptions for 125 yards and one score in the win. The UConn defense recorded seven sacks and 10 tackles for loss in the game. 

Prior to that game, UConn defeated FIU by a total of 51-10 and Buffalo by a score of 20-17. The Huskies have won four games in a row and they are currently tied with Notre Dame in the Independent standings. UConn has scored 37.1 points per game with 297.6 passing yards and 170.6 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 22.7 points against per game this season. Joe Fagnano has thrown for 1,918 yards, 15 touchdowns, and zero interceptions, while Skyler Bell has 58 receptions for 687 yards and seven scores this year. 

Rice Owls Betting Preview

The Rice Owls are 3-4 (1-3) this season after they lost to UTSA by a score of 61-13 in their last game. Rice trailed 38-10 at halftime and allowed 23 points in the third quarter for the blowout loss. The Owls were out gained by a total of 437-269, went 6-18 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 2-0 in the game. Lucas Scheerhorn went 3-4 for 24 yards, while Daelen Alexander rushed 12 times for 129 yards and one score. Drayden Dickmann led the receivers with two catches for 33 yards in the loss. The Rice defense recorded one sack and six tackles for loss in the game. 

Prior to that game, Rice lost to FAU by a score of 27-21 and Navy by a score of 21-13. The Owls have lost three games in a row and they are currently near the bottom of the American standings. Rice has scored 19.4 points per game with 91.1 passing yards and 215.4 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 27.1 points against per game this season. Rice is having major issues at the quarterback spot and tried multiple options last week. Quinton Jackson has led the ground game with 96 carries and 487 yards and three scores this season. 

Why the Connecticut Huskies will win

Connecticut has won 14 of its last 15 games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
Rice has lost each of its last four games in October.
Connecticut has covered the spread in seven of its last eight October road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Rice has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games against opponents from the FBS Independents.

Total Points Facts

Six of Connecticut’s last seven games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
Five of Rice’s last six home games in October have gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

Rice ranks 126th among FBS teams for yards per game this season (306.6).
Rice ranks T121st among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (3.4).
Connecticut ranks T11th among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (9.7).
Connecticut ranks T11th among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (2.3).

UConn vs Rice Prediction 

UConn comes into this matchup after a nice win over Boston College last week and they have won four games in a row. The Huskies have scored 31 points in three of their last four games and should feast on this Rice defense. The Owls allowed 61 points to UTSA in their last game and they have not played well in their last three games. I really like how UConn has played this year and they dominated Boston College in the second half, so they should have no issues winning easily here. Take the Huskies to cover. 

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