Memphis vs. Rice Picks and Prediction for Friday October 31, 2025
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On Friday, the Memphis Tigers (7-1) face off against the Rice Owls (4-4) at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas. The game will air on ESPN2. Keep up to date with all the College Football action, with our College Football predictions.
Game Information for Memphis vs Rice
- October 31, 2025
- 7:00pm EST
- Rice Stadium, ESPN2
- 66° sunny at start time
Rice Owls Form & Recent Results
Rice heads into this matchup riding the momentum of a recent win, though they've struggled overall, dropping three of their past five games. Their latest victory was a thrilling 37-34 double-overtime triumph against UConn. Quarterback Chase Jenkins played a vital role in that game, completing 17 of 22 passes and throwing a touchdown, helping to keep Rice in the running. So far this year, Jenkins has amassed 744 passing yards, providing stability at the quarterback position. On the ground, running back Quinton Jackson has been a workhorse for the Owls, rushing for 655 yards so far this season. In the receiving corps, Drayden Dickmann leads with 292 yards, while Aaron Turner has chipped in with 185 receiving yards, giving Jenkins reliable targets. Defensively, Rice has been vulnerable, allowing opponents to score an average of 32 points over their last five games. As a result, the Owls will need their offense to regain its spark if they hope to avoid suffering a fourth loss in conference play. Throughout the season, Rice is averaging 19.3 points per game, and they'll need to find more consistency on offense to turn things around.
Memphis Tigers Form & Recent Results
Memphis comes into this matchup riding a bit of momentum, having won four out of their last five games, including a close 34-31 triumph over South Florida in their most recent game. In that game, quarterback Brendon Lewis had an impressive performance, completing 27 of his 44 pass attempts for two touchdowns, helping to lead the Tigers to victory. So far this season, Lewis has racked up 1,644 passing yards, showing that he’s been a reliable leader behind center. On the ground, running back Sutton Smith has been the team’s top rusher with 515 yards, while the dual-threat Lewis has also contributed significantly in the run game with 475 yards. In the passing game, wide receiver Cortez Braham Jr. has emerged as a favorite target, amassing 566 receiving yards this season. Offensively, Memphis has been firing on all cylinders lately, averaging 38 points per game over their last five matchups. For the season as a whole, the Tigers are scoring an impressive 36.6 points per game. After knocking off USF in an upset, Memphis will be aiming to keep their hot streak alive and secure back-to-back wins.
Key Players for Memphis and Rice
- Memphis QB Brendon Lewis: 141/208, 10 TD, 4 INT
- Rice QB Chase Jenkins: 77/111, 5 TD, 1 INT
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- MEM -14.5; O/U 50.5
Memphis vs Rice Picks and Prediction
Memphis is coming off an impressive victory over South Florida last weekend and will be aiming to keep that momentum going as they hit the road to take on the Rice Owls. Rice has had a challenging season so far and is hoping to turn things around to avoid finishing with a losing record. Meanwhile, Memphis boasts a high-powered offense and will look to capitalize on Rice’s defensive weaknesses, hoping to put up another strong performance and secure an important road win. Final Score Prediction, Memphis Tigers win and cover the spread, 38-17.
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