How to Watch Rice vs. Houston: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 6, 2025

Updated Sep. 6, 2025 5:28 p.m. ET

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One of the top receivers in college football will be on display when Tanner Koziol and the Houston Cougars (1-0) take on the Rice Owls (1-0) on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Tune in to ESPN+ to see this matchup live.

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How to Watch Houston vs. Rice

When: Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
Location: Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Houston vs. Rice: Head to Head

Against Rice, Houston has tallied two wins over the past three matchups.
The Owls have covered two times in those games, with the teams outscoring the point total on two occasions.
Houston has scored 108 points in the last three matchups while only giving up 77 to Rice.

Houston's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/28/2025	vs. Stephen F. Austin	W 27-0
9/6/2025	at Rice	-
9/12/2025	vs. Colorado	-
9/26/2025	at Oregon State	-
10/4/2025	vs. Texas Tech	-
10/11/2025	at Oklahoma State	-
10/18/2025	vs. Arizona	-
10/25/2025	at Arizona State	-
11/1/2025	vs. West Virginia	-
11/7/2025	at UCF	-
11/22/2025	vs. TCU	-
11/29/2025	at Baylor	-

Houston 2025 Stats & Insights

Houston has the 86th-ranked offense this season (343 yards per game), and has been even better on defense, ranking 10th-best with just 144 yards allowed per game.
Houston has the 105th-ranked offense this season in terms of passing yards (152 passing yards per game), and has been more effective defensively, ranking 19th-best with just 105 passing yards allowed per game.
The Cougars rank 65th in points scored this year (27 points per game), but they've been thriving on defense, ranking best in the FBS with 0 points allowed per game.
The Cougars rank 51st in rushing yards this season (191 rushing yards per game), but they've been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking 12th-best in the FBS with 39 rushing yards allowed per game.
Houston ranks 65th in third-down percentage this season (41.2%), but has been shining on defense, ranking 21st-best in the FBS with a 18.8% third-down percentage allowed.
The Cougars have forced two total turnovers (25th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over zero times (first in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +2, the 13th-best in college football.

Houston 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Conner Weigman	QB	159 YDS (62.5%) / 3 TD / 0 INT 39 RUSH YDS / 0 RUSH TD / 39 RUSH YPG
J'Marion Burnette	RB	40 YDS / 0 TD / 40 YPG / 4 YPC 1 REC / 39 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 39 REC YPG
Tanner Koziol	TE	7 REC / 63 YDS / 1 TD / 63 YPG
Amare Thomas	WR	3 REC / 44 YDS / 1 TD / 44 YPG
Brandon Mack	LB	3 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 SACK
Wrook Brown	DB	3 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
Jalen Garner	LB	6 TKL / 0 TFL
C.J. Douglas	DB	2 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD

Rice's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/30/2025	at Louisiana	W 14-12
9/6/2025	vs. Houston	-
9/13/2025	vs. Prairie View A&M	-
9/18/2025	at Charlotte	-
9/27/2025	at Navy	-
10/4/2025	vs. Florida Atlantic	-
10/11/2025	at UTSA	-
10/25/2025	vs. UConn	-
10/31/2025	vs. Memphis	-
11/8/2025	vs. UAB	-
11/22/2025	vs. North Texas	-
11/29/2025	at South Florida	-

Rice 2025 Stats & Insights

Rice has been sputtering on offense, ranking 17th-worst with 251 total yards per game. It has been more productive on defense, giving up 239 total yards per contest (37th-ranked).
While Rice's pass offense has had trouble moving the chains, ranking worst with 45 passing yards per game, its defense ranks 16th-best with just 88 passing yards surrendered per contest.
From an offensive standpoint, the Owls are generating 14 points per contest (107th-ranked). They rank 50th in the FBS defensively (12 points given up per game).
In terms of rushing, the Owls rank 38th in the FBS on offense (206 rushing yards per game) and 87th on defense (151 rushing yards allowed per game).
Rice is generating a 41.7% third-down conversion percentage on offense this season (63rd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing a 46.7% third-down rate (106th-ranked) on defense.
The Owls have accumulated two forced turnovers this season and have turned it over zero times, leading to a +2 turnover margin, which ranks 13th-best in the FBS.

Rice 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Quinton Jackson	RB	119 YDS / 1 TD / 119 YPG / 5.4 YPC
Aaron Turner	WR	2 REC / 3 YDS / 0 TD / 3 YPG
Daelen Alexander	RB	74 YDS / 0 TD / 74 YPG / 4.9 YPC
Drayden Dickmann	WR	3 REC / 44 YDS / 0 TD / 44 YPG
Tony Anyanwu	DL	4 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 SACK
Michael Daley	DL	4 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
Joseph Mutombo	DL	2 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
Jack Kane	DB	2 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD