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No. 25 Memphis Faces Rice Tonight on ESPN2 as Odds Back Tigers

Betting splits show a heavy Memphis edge with contention over the spread and total.

Rice University’s Chase Jenkins (4) is hit by University of Memphis’ Pooda Walker (99) and William Whitlow (9) in the first half of a college football game at Rice University in Houston, Friday, Oct., 31, 2025.
Rice University’s Aaron Turner (1) sprints down the sideline in the first half of a college football game at Rice University in Houston, Friday, Oct., 31, 2025.
Rice University’s Chase Jenkins (4) pressure by Memphis defenders in the second half of a college football game at Rice University in Houston, Friday, Oct., 31, 2025.
Rice University’s Tyvonn Byars (26) muscles into the end zone against Memphis in the second half of a college football game at Rice University in Houston, Friday, Oct., 31, 2025.

Overview

  • Kickoff is 7 p.m. ET at Rice Stadium in Houston with live coverage on ESPN2.
  • Memphis enters 7-1 after a 34-31 win over South Florida, while Rice is 4-4 after a 37-34 double-overtime win over UConn.
  • Sportsbooks list Memphis around -13.5 with a total near 48.5, reflecting strong market support for the Tigers.
  • SportsLine’s model projects roughly 60 combined points and leans Over, while at least one betting column backs Rice +13.5.
  • Key figures include Memphis dual-threat QB Brendon Lewis (1,644 passing yards, 10 TDs; 475 rushing yards, 7 TDs) and Rice’s QB Chase Jenkins and RB Quinton Jackson, who fuel a run-heavy attack.