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UConn vs. Rice Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 26, 2024

Preview the Oct. 26 matchup between the UConn Huskies and Rice Owls with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • DATA SKRIVE

Kobie Campbell - 100 yards in loss Campbell hauled in 6 of 8 targets for 100 yards during Saturday's 24-10 defeat to Tulane.

Impact Campbell had just 97 yards in his previous five games heading into Saturday's matchup, but still was able to leave the game with a season-high 100 receiving yards. He also set season highs in receptions and targets. His lack of production up until this point is concerning, but this could be the performance he needed to break out for the rest of the season.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Sykes - Seven catches in loss Sykes gathered in 7 of 9 targets for 74 yards during Saturday's 24-10 loss versus Tulane.

Impact Sykes had yet another high-volume performance Saturday as he was targeted nine times for the fourth straight game and made seven catches for the third consecutive contest. He has accumulated over 74 yards receiving in five of seven games this season, giving him a solid floor week-to-week. He is clearly E.J. Warner's favorite target down field and Warner is throwing the ball nearly 40 times per game.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elijah Mojarro - Catches TD Saturday Mojarro reeled in all three targets for 43 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-10 loss against Tulane.

Impact Mojarro scored the Owls' only touchdown Saturday, a 31-yard score in the second quarter. It marked his second touchdown of the season, both of which have come in the last three games. He was targeted just two times in the first four games of the season but has seen an uptick in action since. He has nine targets in the last three games and has caught eight passes for 132 yards and two touchdowns.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dean Connors - Fumbles twice Saturday Connors accrued 11 rushes for 76 yards and caught 7 of 8 targets for 34 yards during Saturday's 24-10 loss to Tulane. He also lost two fumbles.

Impact Connors lost two fumbles in Saturday's loss, two mistakes that cost him a good performance and his team the victory. He accumulated over 100 yards from scrimmage and caught seven passes for the third time this season, so it was not all bad. Despite the two turnovers, he is still the focal point of the Owls' offense and has proven he can be effective in any matchup.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

E.J. Warner - Struggles versus Tulane Warner completed 26 of 46 passes for 271 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions during Saturday's 24-10 defeat versus Tulane.

Impact Warner struggled in Saturday's loss to Tulane as he threw three interceptions, his third game this season with multiple turnovers. Although he threw for 271 yards, his second most this season, his turnovers ultimately cost him a good performance and his team the win. He faces a more favorable matchup Saturday at UConn.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tulane defense comes up big in 24-10 win over Rice; Green Wave remain unbeaten in AAC

Makhi Hughes ran for 140 yards and a touchdown, and Tulane forced four turnovers and beat Rice 24-10 to remain undefeated in the American Athletic Conference

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch Tulane vs. Rice: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 19, 2024

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Tulane Green Wave vs. Rice Owls game, Saturday, Oct. 19.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • DATA SKRIVE

Tulane vs. Rice Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 19, 2024

Preview the Oct. 19 matchup between the Tulane Green Wave and Rice Owls with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • DATA SKRIVE

Boden Groen - Logs another DNP Groen (undisclosed) did not play during Rice's 29-27 win Saturday against UTSA.

Impact According to Matthew Bartlett of The Roost, Groen was removed from Rice's latest two-deep before the team hosted UTSA. He will be out until further notice.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Boden Groen - Logs another DNP Groen (undisclosed) did not play during Rice's 29-27 win Saturday against UTSA.

Impact According to Matthew Bartlett of The Roost, Groen was removed from Rice's latest two-deep before the team hosted UTSA. He will be out until further notice.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Sykes - Scores game-winning touchdown Sykes had seven receptions (on nine targets) for 85 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 29-27 win against Texas-San Antonio.

Impact Sykes caught an 18-yard touchdown with four seconds left in Saturday's game, a score which secured the Owls' first conference win of the season. He has now gained over 80 yards in each of his last three games and has at least six catches and at least nine targets in every game over that stretch. That consistency should give him a nice floor for the rest of the season.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dean Connors - Scores twice in win over UTSA Connors had eight carries for 27 yards and one touchdown and caught 5 of 9 targets for 109 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 29-27 victory over Texas-San Antonio.

Impact Connors scored a pair of touchdowns Saturday, an eight-yard rush and a 69-yard reception, both in the third quarter. He now has seven touchdowns on the season. While his lack of rushing yards Saturday is a slight concern, his continued production through the air gives him a high floor every week.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

E.J. Warner - Productive in Saturday's win Warner was 25-for-39 passing for 347 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 29-27 victory over Texas-San Antonio. He also had five rushes for two yards with one touchdown.

Impact Warner had his best game of the season as he set a season-high with 347 passing yards and scored his first rushing touchdown of the season. He also threw the game-winning touchdown to Matt Sykes with four seconds remaining, earning the Owls' their first conference win of the season. He has thrown multiple touchdown passes in four of his last five games which gives him a solid floor on a weekly basis.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Warner throws TD pass to Matt Sykes with 4 seconds left, Rice beats UTSA 29-27

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OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch Rice vs. UTSA: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 12, 2024

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Rice Owls vs. UTSA Roadrunners game, Saturday, Oct. 12.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • DATA SKRIVE

UTSA vs. Rice Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 12, 2024

Preview the Oct. 12 matchup between the UTSA Roadrunners and Rice Owls with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • DATA SKRIVE

HBCU football player loses life in car accident Marcus Williams Jr. is being mourned by his HBCU family.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Boden Groen - DNP vs. UNC Charlotte Groen (undisclosed) did not play during Rice's 21-20 loss Saturday against UNC Charlotte.

Impact According to Matthew Bartlett of The Roost, Groen was not healthy Saturday, which is why Rice's team used Elijah Mojarro as its primary tight end then. Up next for Groen is a bye week followed by an Oct. 12 game against UTSA.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Sykes - Another productive day Sykes hauled in 8 of 14 targets for 97 yards during Saturday's 21-20 loss versus Charlotte.

Impact Sykes further established himself as EJ Warner's go-to target as he set season highs in receptions, targets and receiving yards in Saturday's win. He now has 24 targets in the last two weeks alone, which is volume very few players in the country are receiving. Although the Owls have a relatively tough conference schedule compared to their counterparts, Sykes should still be able to produce given his high volume.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elijah Mojarro - Scores in Saturday's loss Mojarro gathered in 4 of 5 targets for 73 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 21-20 defeat against Charlotte.

Impact Mojarro scored his first touchdown of the season Saturday, a 41-yard touchdown early in the fourth quarter. It marked his first career collegiate touchdown. He came into the game with just one catch for four yards, so it was truly surprising to see him breakout with 74 yards on five targets. Quarterback EJ Warner has found connections with tight ends throughout his collegiate career, so this could be the start of a productive connection.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dean Connors - Productive in Saturday's loss Connors compiled 14 rushes for 121 yards and caught 2 of 4 targets for 14 yards during Saturday's 21-20 loss versus Charlotte.

Impact Connors rushed for a season-high 121 yards Saturday, significantly more than his last two games combined. Connors has been able to produce at a high level against weaker run defenses, and he faces his fair share of those throughout the rest of the season. After a bye week he faces UTSA in Week 7, a team which has given up just 106 yards per game on the ground.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

E.J. Warner - Two touchdowns in narrow loss Warner completed 21 of 39 passes for 254 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 21-20 defeat versus Charlotte. He also had four rushes for 24 yards.

Impact Warner was a bit inefficient Saturday as he completed a season-low 54 percent of his passes, however he threw for a season-high 254 yards and tossed two touchdowns for the third time in his last four games. He also did not throw an interception for the first time this season. Given how the season has gone for the Owls so far, Warner will likely be forced to throw the ball early and often which gives him a high floor, especially against weaker defenses in the AAC.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wilson scores in final minute to lift Charlotte past Rice 21-20 in AAC contest

Hahsaun Wilson scored on a 1-yard run with 47 seconds left to lift Charlotte to a 21-20 win over Rice in the 49ers American Athletic Conference opener

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch Rice vs. Charlotte: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 28, 2024

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Rice Owls vs. Charlotte 49ers game, Saturday, Sept. 28.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • DATA SKRIVE