Memphis defeated Rice 38–14 to secure a comfortable win. Memphis covered by 10.0; Game went Over by 3.5.
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At kick-off, conditions at Rice Stadium were Clear, 58.1°F, Feels Like 58.1°F with winds of 6.0 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel below.
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Memphis built a 28-0 lead by midway through the second quarter, with Frank Peasant scoring three short touchdown runs and Brendon Lewis adding an 18-yard rushing TD. The Tigers' defense forced four three-and-outs and a fumble to start the game, stifling Rice's offense.
Lewis exited midway through the fourth quarter and appeared to limp off. Coach Silverfield noted he had a pre-existing lower leg issue and will be monitored day-to-day. His status is critical for next week's game against Tulane.
Lewis completed 18 of 22 passes for 225 yards, connecting with 11 different receivers. The Tigers outgained Rice 355-212, showcasing a versatile offense that can both pass and run effectively.
Memphis forced three-and-outs on Rice's first four possessions and a fumble, preventing Rice from getting a first down until midway through the second quarter. This set the tone for the blowout win.
Memphis hosts Tulane on Friday. With a 8-1 record and 4-1 in conference, the Tigers are near the top of the American standings. The outcome of this game will be crucial for their conference title hopes.
Rice fell behind 28-0 by midway through the second quarter, failing to get a first down until that point. The team was outgained 355-212 overall, and the early deficit proved insurmountable.
Rice, typically a run-heavy team, managed only 112 rushing yards on 46 carries (2.4 yards per carry) against Memphis. The ground game was ineffective for most of the game, limiting offensive balance.
Quarterback Chase Jenkins completed 11 of 16 passes for 100 yards, a touchdown, and an interception. Aaron Turner caught a 12-yard touchdown pass, providing a bright spot in the passing attack.
The Rice defense allowed Memphis to score on four of their first five drives, including three rushing touchdowns by Frank Peasant. The unit did not force any turnovers and allowed 38 points.
After the game, coach Scott Abell noted that the team played evenly for the final 42 minutes but stressed the importance of performing well from the start against a quality opponent like Memphis.
Memphis travels 489 miles to this game, a moderate road trip.
Memphis won by 24 to secure a comfortable win.
Memphis covered the spread by a solid margin.
The total went Over by 3.5 points.
Blue Chip Analytics power ratings favour Memphis (8.4) over Rice (-14.6) by 23.0 points on a neutral field. Despite playing at home, Rice faces a power rating deficit. Check whether the market spread accounts for this gap. Rice brings a meaningful home field advantage to this matchup (Blue Chip HFA: 2.5). Add this to the neutral-site differential to arrive at a venue-adjusted line.
Blue Chip Analytics power ratings represent expected point margin against an average FBS opponent on a neutral field, calculated from game data sourced via CollegeFootballData.com (CFBD). They are one input: cross-reference with the travel, rest, and weather data above before drawing conclusions.
Memphis won and Memphis covered the spread.
