Rice Owls vs. Sam Houston Bearcats: How to watch live stream, TV channel, college football start time
Third Quarter Report
A win for Sam Houston would put their record above .500, and they have put themselves in a good position to do so after three quarters of play. They are in complete control with a 34-14 lead over Rice.
If Sam Houston keeps playing like this they will start their season with a ‘W.’ Rice, on the other hand, will start their season off on the wrong foot unless they turn things around (and fast).
who is playing
Sam Houston Bearcats @ Rice Owls
Current record: Sam Houston 0-0, Rice 0-0
how to see
- When: Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 7 pm ET
- Where: Rice Stadium – Houston, Texas
- TV: ESPN+
- to follow: CBS Sports App
- Online Streaming: fuboTV (Try it for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- ticket price: $12.00
what to know
The Sam Houston Bearcats will open this year’s campaign against the Rice Owls. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET on Saturday at Rice Stadium.
This game could depend on rushing yards, as both teams did not perform well in this area last year. Sam Houston was ranked 128th in the nation, averaging 89.3 per game. Rice, on the other hand, was ranked 115th with 112.6 per game.
Looking back at last season, Sam Houston will look to improve on their 3-9 record. Rice, on the other hand, had a balanced showing, finishing 6-6.
Sam Houston is hoping to defy the odds on Saturday, as experts believe they are headed for a loss. They finished last season with a 6-5-1 record against the spread.
The decrease in odds could be particularly worrisome for Sam Houston, as the team went 2-7 as an underdog last season. A bettor who placed a $100 bet on Rice losing each of the 12 games played last year would have netted $210.92. Rice will begin its season as the favorite, and the team went 4-2 last season.
odds
According to the latest college football odds, Rice is a big 9-point favorite against Sam Houston.
The line for this game has changed significantly since it began with the Owls as 12-point favorites.
The over/under is 49.5 points.
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