Florida Atlantic Owls vs Rice Owls Prediction, 10/4/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Florida Atlantic Owls vs Rice Owls

Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025

Location: Rice Stadium in Houston, TX

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Owls (-4.5)

Total/Over-Under: 52.5

The Florida Atlantic Owls (1-3) are hitting the road to Rice Stadium on Saturday, October 4, 2025 where they will take on the Rice Owls (3-2). Florida Atlantic is 4.5-point underdogs. The total has been set at 52.5.

The Florida Atlantic Owls step onto the field holding a record of 1-3 for this season. In their last matchup, the Owls faced off with the Memphis Tigers and ended up losing by a score of 55-26. In the running game, the Owls gave up 291 yds on 46 tries, which averages out to 6.3 yds per run allowed. Florida Atlantic surrendered 13 pass completions on 19 tries for a total of 196 yds, and a completion percentage of 68.4%. Overall, they tallied 80 plays which totaled 397 yds. The Florida Atlantic Owls ended up rushing 29 times and compiled 75 yds, which came out to an average of 2.6 yds per attempt.

The Owls have earned 1,782 yards in total over the course of this season. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, Florida Atlantic has amassed 8 touchdowns via the pass and 5 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the football over 10 different times. Florida Atlantic has a total of 99 1st downs offensively, and they have committed 30 infractions for 246 yds. As a team they are averaging 120.0 yards on the ground which ranks them 109th in D-1. When talking about scoring points, the Florida Atlantic Owls have an average of 29.3 PPG.

Concerning yards through the air, the Owls have conceded 875 yards which ranks them 52nd in D-1. They are conceding 218.8 yards per contest through the air as well as conceding a completion percentage of 62.3%. For the season, they have allowed 392.8 yards per game which puts them 98th in D-1. They have yielded 8 touchdowns by air as well as 9 touchdowns pounding the rock. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.8 yards per rush and 174.0 rushing yards per game so far this season. For the year, they have given up 696 yards on the ground through 4 games. The Owls sit in 127th in Division 1 regarding team defense, conceding 36.5 PPG.

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The Owls step onto the field holding a record of 3-2 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Owls went home defeated by a final of 21-13 when they played the Navy Midshipmen. Rice ran the football for 3.1 yards per carry, finishing the contest with 120 yards on 39 attempts. The Owls finished the contest with a total of 234 yds while they ran 60 plays (3.9 yds per play). The Owls secondary allowed a completion percentage of 61.5%, relinquishing 172 yards on 8 for 13 passing. Rice gave up 48 run attempts for 283 yds (5.9 yds per rush).

When it comes to the points being put on the board, the Owls are ranked 113th in D-1 holding an average of 20.4 PPG. The Rice Owls hold an average of 305.4 yards per outing, which has them ranked 125th in the nation. The Rice offense has racked up 275 penalty yds on 27 violations, which has them ranked 70th in Division 1 in terms of hurting your team. They have given away 1 interception while allowing opponents to recover 1 fumble and they have tallied 92 1st downs. Over the course of the season thus far, the Owls currently have a total of 422 yards via the pass as well as an average of 84.4 throwing yards per game, ranking them 136th in the nation. They hold an average of 221.0 rushing yards per game and have run for 1,105 yards overall.

The Owls are conceding 20.4 PPG, which puts them 50th in college football. Rice has surrendered a total of 813 yards on the ground (162.6 yards/game) and 8 touchdowns rushing so far this season. They have allowed 3 touchdowns through the air and 171.6 yards per outing, which has them ranked 30th in college football. The Owls defense has participated in 316 plays, which is good for 90th in college football. They have totaled 2 fumbles recovered and 2 picks for the season. Over the course of the season, they have conceded 102 total points.

Who will win tonight's Owls/Owls college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Owls -4.5

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