- Matchup: Memphis Tigers vs Rice Owls
- Event Date: Friday, October 31, 2025
- Venue: Rice Stadium, Houston, TX
- Broadcast: ESPN2
- Betting Odds: Owls (+14.0)
- Totals/Over-Under: 49
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The Memphis Tigers (7-1) are headed to Rice Stadium on Friday, October 31, 2025, to face the Rice Owls (4-4). Las Vegas oddsmakers have established Memphis as 14.0-point favorites in this encounter. The total points line is set at 49.
The Memphis Tigers enter this clash with a strong record of 7-1 for the season. In their most recent outing, they triumphed over the USF Bulls with a score of 34-31. Defensively, the Tigers allowed 295 rushing yards on 38 attempts, which averages out to 7.8 yards per carry. They permitted 26 completions out of 44 attempts for 269 yards, translating to a 59.1% completion rate. Overall, Memphis executed 79 plays, totaling 450 yards. On offense, the Tigers rushed 34 times for 129 yards, averaging 3.8 yards per carry.
In terms of scoring, the Memphis Tigers average 37.6 points per game. They rank 17th in Division 1 with an average of 210.0 rushing yards per game. This season, they have amassed a total of 3,513 offensive yards. They have recorded 11 passing touchdowns and 25 rushing touchdowns. As a team, Memphis has achieved 195 first downs and incurred 43 penalties totaling 369 yards. They have turned the ball over 8 times throughout the season.
<pDefensively, the Tigers rank 33rd in college football for points allowed, yielding an average of 19.9 points per game. They let opponents gain an average of 4.2 yards per rushing attempt and 130.3 rushing yards per game, totaling 1,042 rushing yards conceded over 8 games. When it comes to pass defense, Memphis allowed 1,868 yards, positioning them 104th in the nation. They average 233.5 passing yards allowed per game with a completion percentage of 59.8%. Their total yardage allowed per contest stands at 363.8, ranking them 66th in D-1. The Tigers have conceded 8 passing touchdowns and 11 touchdowns on the ground.
The Rice Owls come into this contest with a 4-4 record. Their latest match concluded with a victory over the Connecticut Huskies, final score 37-34. The Owls allowed 26 rushing attempts for 105 yards, averaging 4.0 yards per carry. In pass defense, they conceded a completion percentage of 66.7%, allowing 344 yards on 32 completions out of 48 attempts. Rice amassed 491 total yards during the game, running 78 offensive plays at an average of 6.3 yards per play. They averaged 5.4 yards per carry, finishing the day with 300 rushing yards on 56 attempts.
On the scoring front, the Rice Owls rank 110th in college football, averaging 21.6 points per game. They have an average offensive output of 329.6 yards per game, placing them 114th in the country. The Owls’ total penalty yardage for the season stands at 399 yards on 38 infractions, ranking them 114th in D-1. They have thrown 2 interceptions and allowed 2 fumbles to be recovered by opponents while securing 142 first downs. This season, the Owls have achieved a passing total of 829 yards, averaging 103.6 passing yards per game, which ranks 134th in college football. They average 226.0 rushing yards per game, summing up to 1,808 rushing yards this season.
Defensively, the Owls allow 28.0 points per game, placing them 94th nationwide. The Rice defense has yielded a total of 1,212 rushing yards (151.5 yards per game) along with 12 rushing touchdowns this season. They have also given up 12 passing touchdowns, averaging 217.3 yards allowed per game, ranking them 65th in college football. Rice has participated in 515 defensive plays, which ranks them 70th in Division 1. This season, they have forced 3 fumbles and logged 3 interceptions, totaling 224 points surrendered.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s college football matchup between the Tigers and the Owls against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on the Owls +14.0
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