- Matchup: Rice Owls vs USF Bulls
- Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
- Venue: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
- Broadcast: ESPN+
- Betting Odds: Bulls favored by 27.5 points
- Over/Under Total: 60 points
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The USF Bulls (8-3) are set to face off against the Rice Owls (5-6) at Raymond James Stadium on Saturday, November 29, 2025. The Owls are underdogs by 27.5 points, with the total set at 60 points.
Entering this contest, the Rice Owls hold a record of 5-6 for the season. Their most recent game ended in a defeat against the North Texas Mean Green, who triumphed 56-24. In that game, Rice attempted 53 rushing plays, amassing 296 yards and averaging 5.6 yards per carry. The team executed 74 plays, totaling 397 offensive yards. Defensively, Rice allowed 19 completions on 23 attempts, amounting to 469 passing yards, with a completion rate of 82.6%. Against the run, the Owls surrendered 171 yards on 32 carries, averaging 5.3 yards per rush.
This season, the Rice Owls have garnered a total of 3,478 yards. On the scoring front, they have recorded 10 passing touchdowns and 20 rushing touchdowns, with 7 turnovers on offense. The team has achieved 197 first downs and accrued 48 penalties totaling 504 yards. Rice averages 218.8 rushing yards per game, placing them 13th nationally. They are scoring an average of 21.4 points per game.
Defensively, the Owls have conceded 2,646 passing yards, ranking them 100th in the nation, allowing 240.5 passing yards per game and a completion percentage of 60.6%. Overall, they allow an average of 387.3 yards per game, ranking 83rd. They have given up 17 passing touchdowns and 22 rushing touchdowns, yielding an average of 4.4 yards per carry and 146.8 rushing yards per game over the season, totaling 1,615 rushing yards over 11 games. Currently, Rice ranks 111th in the nation in defense, allowing 30.5 points per game.
The USF Bulls enter this matchup with an 8-3 record. In their previous outing, the Bulls secured a decisive victory over the UAB Blazers, winning 48-18. USF accumulated 544 yards on 59 plays, averaging a remarkable 9.2 yards per play. Their rushing game saw them gain 191 yards on 34 carries, averaging 5.6 yards per attempt, while their defense allowed 43 rushing plays for 131 yards (3.0 yards per rush). The Bulls’ pass defense recorded a completion percentage of 52.5%, giving up 251 yards on 21 completions from 40 attempts.
When it comes to scoring, the Bulls are impressive, ranking 5th in college football with an average of 42.2 points per game. They are also second in the nation in total offense, averaging 497.0 yards per game. The Bulls have incurred 701 yards in penalties across 76 infractions, ranking 38th in D-1 for penalties. They have thrown 7 interceptions and lost 8 fumbles, while achieving 260 first downs. This season, USF has recorded 3,034 passing yards, averaging 275.8 yards per game, placing them 22nd nationally. On the ground, they have rushed for 2,433 yards, averaging 221.2 yards per game.
The Bulls’ defense has allowed a total of 1,460 rushing yards this season (132.7 yards per game), giving up 18 rushing touchdowns. In the air, they have conceded 15 passing touchdowns and an average of 265.9 yards per game, currently ranking 128th in the nation in that category. This season, they have allowed 277 total points and have recovered 9 fumbles while recording 14 interceptions. USF’s defense has faced 840 plays, ranking 135th nationally, with an average of 25.2 points allowed per game, putting them at 73rd in the country.
Which team will emerge victorious in the Owls vs. Bulls matchup?
Prediction: Bet on the Bulls -27.5
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