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Rice Owls 2026 football schedule

American · 12 games · finals show the score
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Rivals
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Houston ChristianatRice1–0
FCS vs American
Rice −22.5 · coveredO/U 47.5 · Under @ 34
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Sat, Sep 5Houston, TXESPN+Streaming only · ESPN+
Still Ball
Rice1–1atNotre DameAP 3C 42–0
BeatdownAmerican vs Indep.
Notre Dame −44.5 · coveredO/U 55.5 · Under @ 52
Details for Rice at Notre Dame
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Sat, Sep 12Notre Dame, INNBCAntenna · Peacock
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American game
UTSA −11.5·O/U 55.5
Details for UTSA at Rice
83° · 60% rain
7 PM
Sat, Oct 3Houston, TXESPN+Streaming only · ESPN+
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Rice plays 12 games in 2026, 8 in the American, and is 1–3. Next up: UTSA at Rice, Saturday, Oct 3 at 7 PM EDT on ESPN+.

Quick answers

When does Rice play next?
Saturday, Oct 3 at 7 PM EDT vs UTSA, Rice Stadium, Houston, TX.
What channel is Rice on this week?
ESPN+. Streams on ESPN+.
Who does Rice play in 2026?
Houston Christian, Notre Dame, Western Michigan, Fresno State, UTSA, East Carolina, Tulsa, Florida Atlantic, North Texas, Tulane, Temple and Army.
Key Notes
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