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Final September 19, 2026 β€’ First Community Stadium, Houston

Western Michigan Broncos πŸ‘‘

2-1
28
VS
21

Rice Owls

1-2
NCAAF PREVIEW β€’ September 19, 2026 Featured Matchup

Gridiron Matchup: Western Michigan Broncos (2-1) takes on Rice Owls (1-2) at First Community Stadium, Houston.

Western Michigan Broncos
Visiting Side
Record 2-1
Rice Owls
Home Side
Record 1-2

Scoring

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 T
WES 7 7 0 14 28
RIC 0 7 7 7 21

Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play

Score 1:29
Broc Lowry 5 Yd Run (Dieter Kelly Kick)
Score 5:04
Jacurri Brown 2 Yd Run (Enock Gota Kick)
Score 1:48
Aveion Chenault 34 Yd pass from Broc Lowry (Dieter Kelly Kick)
Score 9:15
Tyvonn Byars 1 Yd Run (Enock Gota Kick)
Score 14:19
Jalen Buckley 1 Yd Run (Dieter Kelly Kick)
Score 1:54
Lolo Mataele 1 Yd Run (Dieter Kelly Kick)
Score 0:09
Barry Jackson Jr. 22 Yd pass from Jacurri Brown (Enock Gota Kick)

Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection
πŸ‘‘
61%
Western Michigan Broncos
VS
39%
Rice Owls
Projected Score WES 25 - RIC 19
Data Confidence High
Data Used 5 of 5 categories
  • Western Michigan Broncos scoring offense has an edge over Rice Owls defense.
  • Western Michigan Broncos aerial attack exposes Rice Owls secondary.
  • Rice Owls rushing attack has the advantage.
Western Michigan Broncos
STAT
Rice Owls

Situational Context Environment

Venue Advantage Host Rice Owls plays on familiar turf at First Community Stadium, Houston.
Conditions Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Takeaway

Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Why Western Michigan Broncos Could Win

Western Michigan Broncos scoring offense has an edge over Rice Owls defense.

Why Rice Owls Could Win

Rice Owls will need to rely on their defense to create opportunities.

Deciding Factor

Western Michigan Broncos aerial attack exposes Rice Owls secondary.

Game Details

First Community Stadium, Houston
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
14,255
Closing Odds
Line: WMU -8.5 | O/U: 43.5

Team Leaders

Consensus Pool

Circle Crowd Pick Meter

Closed Poll
Western Michigan Broncos (26.5%) Rice Owls (73.5%)
Total Submissions: 54 circles

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