DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Rice defeated UAB 24–17 in a one-score game. Rice covered by 8.5; Game went Under by 10.5. The market closed at UAB -1.5 and the Blue Chip model made it UAB -1.4. The two were within a point of each other, so there was no meaningful edge in this line. Blue Chip Analytics had rated UAB 4.3 points stronger on a neutral field.
UAB was shut out in the second half after leading 17-14 at halftime, failing to score any points in the final two quarters.
Ryder Burton was sacked on a critical third-and-5 late in the game and threw an incomplete pass on fourth-and-12, ending a key drive with 1:42 left.
Burton completed 18 of 34 passes for 213 yards with 2 touchdowns, but the offense stalled in the second half, managing only 41 total yards in the final two quarters.
Jevon Jackson ran for 89 yards on 15 carries, but the team as a whole struggled to establish a consistent ground game, especially in the second half.
The defense allowed Rice to score 10 unanswered points in the second half, including a 3-yard touchdown pass that put Rice ahead 21-17, and could not force a stop when needed.
At kickoff, conditions at Rice Stadium were Partly cloudy, 77°F with winds of 11 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Partly cloudy
77°F
| Measure | UABAway | RiceHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 571 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | 1,922 miles | Home game |
| Season total | 5,607 miles | 5,160 miles |
| Body clock | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Rest | 7 days | 8 days |
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