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The UTSA Roadrunners open American Conference play Saturday when they visit the Rice Owls at First Community Stadium in Houston. UTSA enters the matchup at 3-1, while Rice is 1-3 and looking to snap a three-game losing streak.
Sep 12, 2026; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Rice Owls quarterback Jacurri Brown (11) looks to throw against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images
How to Watch UTSA vs Rice
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Channel: ESPN+
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UTSA is off to its best four-game start since 2021 and is coming off a 59-45 victory over Colorado State. The Roadrunners have been productive offensively, averaging 35.3 points per game, and they’ll look to continue that success against a Rice defense allowing more than 30 points per contest.
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Rice will try to slow the game down with a rushing attack averaging 268.8 yards per game. Quarterback Jacurri Brown has been a major part of that ground game, rushing for 399 yards through four contests. UTSA leads the all-time series 9-4 and dominated last year’s meeting 61-13, but the teams are tied 3-3 in games played in Houston.
This is a great college football matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.
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