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Utah vs Rice
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Utah Utes | 1 | Rice leads |
 Rice Owls | 3 |
Meetings since 1956: 4. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
1-3 Regular season
1-3 Last 4
16-34 Avg score
3 Longest Rice win run
Biggest Utah win 31-14 in 1997, a 17-point margin.
Biggest Utah loss 10-51 in 1996, a 41-point margin.
Every Utah vs Rice meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Utah win | Salt Lake City | 31-14 |
| 1996 | Rice win | Houston | 10-51 |
| 1976 | Rice win | Houston | 22-43 |
| 1956 | Rice win | Houston | 0-27 |
Scores from the Utah perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1956.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Rice Owls lead the series since 1956, 3-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Utah and Rice meet.
How to watch Utah vs Rice
When Utah and Rice are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Utah radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Utah vs Rice time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Utah this season
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Utah vs Rice: the essentials
Utah Utes vs Rice Owls is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big 12 against the American Athletic (Group of 6). Rice Owls lead the series since 1956, 3-1. Across 4 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Utah vs Rice head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Utah Utes team hub, the Big 12 this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Rice against the whole conference, see Rice vs the Big 12.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Utah and Rice?
Rice Owls lead the series since 1956, 3-1. The two programs have met 4 times on record.
How can I watch Utah vs Rice?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Utah and Rice in the same conference?
No. Utah plays in the Big 12. Rice plays in the American Athletic (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.