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Final September 19, 2026 β€’ Rice 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 Rice 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
32%
Western Michigan Broncos
VS
68%
Rice Owls
Projected Score WES 15 - RIC 16
Data Confidence High
Data Used 5 of 5 categories
  • Rice Owls scoring offense aligns well against Western Michigan Broncos defense.
  • Rice Owls offense moves the ball more consistently.
  • 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 Rice 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 will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.

Why Rice Owls Could Win

Rice Owls scoring offense aligns well against Western Michigan Broncos defense.

Deciding Factor

Rice Owls offense moves the ball more consistently.

Game Details

Rice 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 (100.0%) Rice Owls (0.0%)
Total Submissions: 54 circles

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