It’s a fun all Texas game between two teams that need this to build up the bowl potential win total. Sam Houston struggled to find ways to win last season, but it got stronger late.
Rice doesn’t have a ton of nasty games, but it could quietly have a great season as long as it all starts with a good performance here.
Sam Houston vs Rice Preview
Sam Houston vs Rice How to Watch
Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024
Game Time: 7:00 pm ET
Venue: Rice Stadium, Houston, TX
How to Watch: ESPN+
2023 Records: Rice (6-7), Sam Houston (3-9)
– Week 1 Schedule, Predictions
Why Sam Houston Will Win
Can the Bearkats force a slew of turnovers? Rice gave up the ball 26 times and was -14 in turnover margin on the season. However, the Sam Houston offense might not need the help it could’ve used last year. The experience is there to get more production – the receiving corps will be better – but …
Why Rice Will Win
This could be the best defense Rice has had in a while. There’s size, good experience, and there are plenty of tacklers in the back seven. The D is good, the O should be even more dangerous with QB EJ Warner coming in from Temple, and the line has the talent to keep the Bearkats out of the backfield.