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UTSA Roadrunners Favored in Showdown Against Rice Owls Despite Injury Questions

Game time: November 11, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET

Venue: Alamodome — San Antonio, TX

Article updated Nov 6, 5:38 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Rice Owls struggled in their last game against SMU, with senior quarterback JT Daniels putting together an 8-of-15 performance with two touchdowns and an interception. In

Game outlook

The Rice Owls struggled in their last game against SMU, with senior quarterback JT Daniels putting together an 8-of-15 performance with two touchdowns and an interception. In stark contrast, the UTSA Roadrunners are amidst a five-game winning streak after a 37-29 road victory against North Texas, with Frank Harris having a 13-of-25 passing day and 10 rushes for 53 yards. With UTSA being the favored team due to their winning streak, betting odds opened at -12.5 and currently stand at -14.5.

Game Info

When: Saturday, 11/11/2023 @ 7:30pm EST

Where: Alamodome Stadium Owls vs Roadrunners Betting Odds Moneyline: Owls +469 | Roadrunners -660

Spread: Owls +14.5 (-110) | Roadrunners -14.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 57.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UTSA will win straight-up is 87%.

Rice Owls

Senior QB JT Daniels is 3rd in the conference in pass yards with 2,443 and has a 21:7 TD-INT ratio. Wide receiver junior Luke McCaffrey leads the teams with 45 catches for 700 yards and 9 touchdowns. Safety Plae Wyatt has the most tackles (59) and safety Gabriel Taylor leads the team in interceptions (2). JT Daniels is showing concussion symptoms and is questionable for the upcoming game. The Rice Owls are coming off a tough home loss and have a power ranking of 73. Their offense ranks 32nd in the conference, scoring an average of 33.25 per game, while their defense ranks 85th, allowing an average of 27.75 points. QB JT Daniels has impressive stats, with 2,443 pass yards, 21 TDs and 7 INTs, while WR Luke McCaffrey has 45 catches for 700 yards and 9 TDs. Daniels is questionable for the next game due to a concussion.

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UTSA Roadrunners Analysis

UTSA quarterback Frank Harris is eighth in the American in passing yards and has a 13-6 TD-INT ratio (62.2 QBR). Wide receiver Joshua Cephus leads the team in with 62 receptions for 750 yards (12.1 YPR) and seven touchdowns. Defensive back Ken Robinson leads the team in tackles with 47 and linebackers Trey Moore has 12 sacks. UTSA has 12 takeaways on the season and wide receiver Devin McCuin and offensive lineman Makai Hart are questionable with injuries. UTSA Roadrunners have had an impressive season, earning a 5-0 record in the American with hopes of making the Championship game. Frank Harris has been a constant success, ranking eighth in the American in passing yards (191.3 per game) and a 62.2 QBR with a 13-6 TD-INT ratio. Wide Receiver Joshua Cephus has been a great asset, being the leading scorer of the team with 62 receptions for 750 yards and seven touchdowns. The defense is solid, ranking sixth in scoring giving up 25.8 points per game, led by defensive back Ken Robinson with 47 tackles and Trey Moore's 12 sacks. UTSA has a power ranking of 38, is #54 for offense (30.50 PPG) and #65 for defense (25.38 PPG) and are 6-3 overall (3-5-1 ATS). They come up against Rice who has won the last three matchups. There are also some injures to their squad with wide receiver Devin McCuin and offensive lineman Makai Hart being questionable.

UTSA Poised to Cruise to Victory in Conference Showdown with Owls

UTSA has established themselves as the superior side heading into this fixture versus the Owls. The Owls’ starting quarterback is listed as questionable due to a concussion, adding a layer of uncertainty to the game. UTSA has been fighting to make the conference championships game. While both teams' offense are alike, playing in the Alamodome may prove to be the tipping point in the outcomes. The Roadrunners are expected to triumph by three possessions.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Owls vs Roadrunners archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Owls vs Roadrunners matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Rice Owls+375 → +414Moved
  • Moneyline · UTSA Roadrunners-525 → -570Moved
  • Spread · Rice Owls+12.5 (-110) → +13.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · UTSA Roadrunners-12.5 (-110) → -13.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over60 (-110) → 55 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under60 (-110) → 55 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Rice Owls
3-5 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
UTSA Roadrunners
6-3 matchup record · 4-5-1 ATS · 4-5-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-11-06T22:38:28.720Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Senior QB JT Daniels is 3rd in the conference in pass yards with 2,443 and has a 21:7 TD-INT ratio. Wide receiver junior Luke McCaffrey leads the teams with 45 catches for 700 yards and 9 touchdowns. Safety Plae Wyatt has the most tackles (59) and safety Gabriel Taylor leads the team in interceptions (2). JT Daniels is showing concussion symptoms and is questionable for the upcoming game. The Rice Owls are coming off a tough home loss and have a power ranking of 73. Their offense ranks 32nd in the conference, scoring an average of 33.25 per game, while their defense ranks 85th, allowing an average of 27.75 points. QB JT Daniels has impressive stats, with 2,443 pass yards, 21 TDs and 7 INTs, while WR Luke McCaffrey has 45 catches for 700 yards and 9 TDs. Daniels is questionable for the next game due to a concussion.

UTSA quarterback Frank Harris is eighth in the American in passing yards and has a 13-6 TD-INT ratio (62.2 QBR). Wide receiver Joshua Cephus leads the team in with 62 receptions for 750 yards (12.1 YPR) and seven touchdowns. Defensive back Ken Robinson leads the team in tackles with 47 and linebackers Trey Moore has 12 sacks. UTSA has 12 takeaways on the season and wide receiver Devin McCuin and offensive lineman Makai Hart are questionable with injuries. UTSA Roadrunners have had an impressive season, earning a 5-0 record in the American with hopes of making the Championship game. Frank Harris has been a constant success, ranking eighth in the American in passing yards (191.3 per game) and a 62.2 QBR with a 13-6 TD-INT ratio. Wide Receiver Joshua Cephus has been a great asset, being the leading scorer of the team with 62 receptions for 750 yards and seven touchdowns. The defense is solid, ranking sixth in scoring giving up 25.8 points per game, led by defensive back Ken Robinson with 47 tackles and Trey Moore's 12 sacks. UTSA has a power ranking of 38, is #54 for offense (30.50 PPG) and #65 for defense (25.38 PPG) and are 6-3 overall (3-5-1 ATS). They come up against Rice who has won the last three matchups. There are also some injures to their squad with wide receiver Devin McCuin and offensive lineman Makai Hart being questionable.

UTSA has established themselves as the superior side heading into this fixture versus the Owls. The Owls’ starting quarterback is listed as questionable due to a concussion, adding a layer of uncertainty to the game. UTSA has been fighting to make the conference championships game. While both teams' offense are alike, playing in the Alamodome may prove to be the tipping point in the outcomes. The Roadrunners are expected to triumph by three possessions.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2022-11-19UTSA Roadrunners 41 · Rice Owls 7
  • 2021-10-16Rice Owls 0 · UTSA Roadrunners 45
Final result

Matchup pick recap

UTSA Roadrunners defeated Rice Owls 34-14

UTSA Roadrunners defeated Rice Owls 34-14 on November 11, 2023, a 20-point decision in the series. UTSA Roadrunners' strongest period was the 3rd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 21-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Rice Owls +13.5 (-110) spread, UTSA Roadrunners covered, while the 48 combined points finished under the recorded total of 55.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • JtgarciaSpread · UTSA Roadrunners -14.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · Rice Owls +13.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 55.25 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Rice Owls +13.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 55.25 (-110)Loss
  • CoversSpread · Rice Owls +13.5 (-110)Loss