UTSA Roadrunners vs Rice Owls Prediction, 10/3/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UTSA Roadrunners vs Rice Owls

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026

Location: Rice Stadium in Houston, TX

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Owls (+11.0)

Total/Over-Under: 54.5

Rice Stadium is the site where the Rice Owls (1-3) will meet the UTSA Roadrunners (3-1) on Saturday, October 3, 2026. UTSA opens this contest as 11-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under has been set at 54.5.

The UTSA Roadrunners come into this game with a record of 3-1 for this season. In their last contest, the Roadrunners played the Colorado State Rams and earned the victory with a final of 59-45. The UTSA Roadrunners ran the rock 42 different times and accumulated 239 yds, earning them an average of 5.7 yards per attempt. In all, they had 72 plays for 542 yds. UTSA allowed 29 completions on 46 attempts for a total of 344 yards, and a completion percentage of 63.0%. In the running game, the Roadrunners gave up 156 yards on 32 attempts, which is an average of 4.9 yds per run surrendered.

When it comes to putting the ball in the endzone, the UTSA Roadrunners have an average of 35.3 points per contest. As a unit they average 175.8 yards on the ground ranking them 53rd in D-1. The Roadrunners have attained 1,609 total yards this season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, UTSA has totaled 8 touchdowns via the pass and 8 touchdowns via the ground. UTSA has earned 79 1st downs as a unit, and they have been flagged for 37 infractions for 390 yards. They have turned the ball over 1 time.

The Roadrunners rank 112th in D-1 concerning the opposition scoring, giving up 29.3 PPG. They are giving up an average of 5.2 yards per rush and 213.3 rushing yards per contest so far this season. During the season, they have given up 853 rushing yards through 4 games. Concerning yards through the air, the Roadrunners have conceded 950 yds which ranks them 106th in D-1. They are allowing 237.5 yards per game through the air in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 56.7%. For the year, they are conceding 450.8 yards per outing putting them at 133rd in the country. They have allowed 5 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 7 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Owls step onto the field holding a record of 1-3 this season. For their last game, the Owls went home defeated by a final of 38-24 against the Fresno State Bulldogs. Rice rushed the ball for 7.5 yds per attempt, finishing with 344 yds on 46 attempts. The Owls finished the game with 463 yds and they ran 63 plays (7.3 yards per play). The Owls passing defense allowed a completion rate of 64.7%, relinquishing 210 yds on 22 for 34 passing. Rice conceded 34 rush attempts for 249 yards (7.3 yds per rush).

When it comes to their ability to score points, the Owls are sitting 126th in the country with an average of 19.0 PPG. The Rice Owls average 353.5 yards/game, which has them sitting 103rd in college football. The Rice offense has racked up 152 penalty yds on 16 infractions, which has them sitting 131st in Division 1 in terms of helping out the other team. They have tossed 1 interception while surrendering 5 fumbles and they have tallied 76 1st downs. For the season so far, the Owls currently sit at 339 yards through the air along with an average of 84.8 passing yards per outing, giving them a rank of 136th in D-1. They maintain an average of 268.8 run yards per game and have rushed for 1,075 yards for this season.

Rice has allowed a total of 732 yards rushing (183.0 yards/game) in addition to 7 touchdowns on the ground for the campaign. They have surrendered 8 touchdowns through the air as well as 196.0 yards/contest, which has them ranked 58th in college football. In total, they have allowed 121 points in total. They have totaled 1 fumble recovered and 1 interception this year. The Owls defense has taken the field for 254 plays, ranking them 66th in the country. The Owls are giving up 30.3 points per game, ranking them 117th in Division 1.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Owls +11.0

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