The Rice Owls (0-0) will look to upset the No. 11 Texas Longhorns (0-0) on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium. The Longhorns are undoubtedly the favorites in this one, with the line posted at 35.5 points. The over/under for the contest is 59 points.
Texas vs. Rice Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | -35.5 | -110 | -110 | 59 | -110 | -110 |
Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Texas (-35.5) | Under (59) | Texas 49 Rice 9 |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison (2022)
| Texas | Rice | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 34.5 (28) | 25.2 (81) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 21.6 (30) | 34.2 (123) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 12 (16) | 31 (131) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 14 (92) | 15 (79) |
Texas vs. Rice Betting Insights (2022)
Texas Stats and Trends
- Texas put together an 8-5-0 record against the spread last season.
- The Longhorns were favored by 35.5 points or more once last season, and covered the spread.
- Last season, six Texas games hit the over.
- The Longhorns’ 13 games last season went over this contest’s total of 59 points seven times.
- Texas had an average total of 60.2 in its matchups last season, 1.2 more points than the over/under for this game.
Rice Stats and Trends (2022)
- Rice covered seven times in 13 games with a spread last year.
- Rice and its opponent combined to go over the point total nine out of 13 times last season.
- The Owls played seven games last season that ended with a point total higher than 59 points.
- Rice had a 54.7-point average over/under in its matchups last year, 4.3 fewer points than this game’s point total.
Texas Players to Watch (2022 Stats)
- Quinn Ewers recorded 2,177 passing yards (217.7 per game) with a 58.1% completion percentage last season, while throwing for 15 touchdowns with six interceptions.
- Bijan Robinson took 258 carries for 1,578 rushing yards a season ago (131.5 per game) and scored 18 touchdowns. He also caught 19 passes for 314 yards and two TDs.
- Roschon Johnson totaled 554 rushing yards on 93 carries, with five touchdowns on the ground, last season.
- Last season Xavier Worthy was targeted zero times and collected 60 catches for 760 yards and nine touchdowns.
- Jordan Whittington tacked on 652 receiving yards on 50 grabs and one touchdown. He was targeted zero times, and put up 50.2 yards per game.
- Ja’Tavion Sanders caught 54 passes for 613 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 47.2 yards per game.
- Barryn Sorrell put together an impressive stat line of four sacks, eight TFL and 38 tackles last year.
- Jaylan Ford’s past season saw him total 102 tackles, nine TFL, two sacks, and four interceptions.
Rice Players to Watch (2022 Stats)
- TJ McMahon collected 2,102 passing yards (210.2 per game) with a 60.2% completion percentage last year (160-for-266), throwing for 18 touchdowns with 14 interceptions. He tacked on 152 rushing yards on 65 carries and three rushing TDs.
- Cameron Montgomery racked up 561 rushing yards (43.2 per game).
- Last year Juma Otoviano rushed for 403 yards on 71 carries (33.6 yards per game), with one rushing touchdown.
- Brad Rozner hauled in 44 passes for 876 yards last season with 10 touchdowns. He was targeted zero times, and averaged 67.4 yards per game.
- Luke McCaffrey’s stat line last year was 58 grabs for 723 yards and six touchdowns. He averaged 72.3 receiving yards per game.
- Isaiah Esdale caught 42 passes on zero targets for 544 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 49.5 receiving yards per game.
- Josh Pearcy put together an impressive body of work a year ago, collecting five sacks, seven TFL and 44 tackles.
- Myron Morrison’s 2022 campaign saw him total 71 tackles, five TFL, one sack, and two interceptions.
