Rice Owls vs UTSA Roadrunners Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/11

College Football Preview

In Week 7 of the 2025 NCAA football season, the Rice Owls will play against the UTSA Roadrunners. The game will take place at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX. Fans can catch the action on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 7:30 PM on ESNU.

The Rice Owls come into this game with a 3-3 record. They have performed better on the road, holding a 2-1 record. Meanwhile, the UTSA Roadrunners have a 2-3 record overall and a 1-1 record at home. Both teams are part of the American Conference, adding an extra layer of competition to this game. The odds favor the Roadrunners with a spread of -12.5.

Rice Team Preview

The Rice Owls have had a mixed season so far. They have won two games and lost three. Their offense has struggled with passing, ranking 129th in passing yards. However, they excel in rushing, ranking 8th in the nation.

Chase Jenkins is the team’s leading quarterback with 520 passing yards and four touchdowns. On the ground, Quinton Jackson leads with 481 rushing yards. Drayden Dickmann is the top receiver with 229 yards and three touchdowns.

Rice’s defense has shown strength in interceptions and sacks. They are ranked 4th in interceptions and 10th in sacks. The team is dealing with several injuries, with Max Balthazar and Ejike Adele out for the season. Many others are questionable for the upcoming game.

Rice vs UTSA Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: Rice Owls vs. UTSA Roadrunners
  • Venue: Alamodome in San Antonio, TX
  • Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Rice +358, UTSA -472

UTSA Team Preview

The UTSA Roadrunners have had an up-and-down season so far. They secured a win against Colorado State Rams with a close score of 17-16. However, they faced a tough loss against Temple Owls, ending with a score of 27-21.

In terms of team stats, the Roadrunners have scored 146 points this season. Their passing game has accumulated 1034 yards, ranking them 91st. On the ground, they have rushed for 928 yards, placing them 49th.

The injury report for the Roadrunners shows several players dealing with issues. DJ Allen Jr. and Zach Morris are both questionable due to undisclosed injuries. Camron Cooper is out for the season, which is a significant setback for the team.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, Rice is getting +12.5 points. Rice has shown a strong rushing attack, ranking 8th in rushing yards. UTSA’s defense ranks 91st in points allowed. Rice should cover the +12.5 spread with a projected score of UTSA 28, Rice 20.

The total for the game is set at 49.5 points. Both teams have offenses that can score, but their defenses are not as strong. The projected score of UTSA 28, Rice 20 gives a total of 48 points. The recommendation is to take the under 49.5.