The UConn Huskies (4-3) take on the Rice Owls (2-5) at Pratt and Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field on Saturday, October 26, 2024.
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When is UConn vs. Rice and when does it start?
This matchup between the Huskies and Owls will happen on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Be ready to see the kickoff at 3:30 p.m. ET.
Where to watch UConn vs. Rice
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UConn Stats & Insights
In their most recent outing, the Huskies were knocked off by the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 23-20.
UConn ranks 41st in total offense (428.9 yards per game) and 54th in total defense (346.6 yards allowed per game) this season.
The Huskies are totaling 234.3 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 66th in the FBS. On defense, they rank 46th, surrendering 203.3 passing yards per game.
UConn is compiling 194.6 rushing yards per game on offense (34th in the FBS), and ranks 66th on the other side of the ball with 143.3 rushing yards allowed per game.
The Huskies rank 32nd in scoring offense (33.6 points per game) and 47th in scoring defense (21.9 points allowed per game) this season.
Rice Stats & Insights
The Owls are coming off of a 24-10 loss to the Tulane Green Wave.
Rice is putting up 351.3 total yards per contest on offense this season (98th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 326.4 total yards per contest (35th-ranked).
The Owls’ pass defense has been leading the charge for the team, as they rank 17th-best in the FBS with 169.3 passing yards surrendered per game. In terms of offense, they are generating 234.7 passing yards per game, which ranks 65th.
Rice is compiling 116.6 rushing yards per contest on offense this season (109th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 157.1 rushing yards per game (83rd-ranked) on defense.
With 23.3 points per game on the offensive side of the ball, the Owls rank 99th in the FBS. On defense, they rank 81st, allowing 26.1 points per game.
UConn Key Players to Watch
Joe Fagnano has 999 passing yards (166.5 ypg) to lead UConn, completing 58.2% of his passes and throwing 11 touchdown passes and three interceptions this season.
Durell Robinson has carried the ball 59 times for a team-high 433 yards (61.9 per game), with four touchdowns this year.
This season Cam Edwards has rushed for 346 yards (49.4 per game) on 71 carries with three touchdowns, while also catching nine passes for 130 yards (18.6 per game) and one touchdown.
Skyler Bell’s team-leading 534 receiving yards (76.3 yards per game) have come on 25 receptions with four touchdowns.
TJ Sheffield has racked up 312 receiving yards (44.6 yards per game) and two touchdowns, reeling in 29 passes this year.
Jasaiah Gathings’ 18 receptions have netted him 174 yards (24.9 ypg) and one touchdown.
Rice Key Players to Watch
E.J. Warner leads Rice with 1,573 passing yards (224.7 ypg) on 159-of-262 passing with 10 touchdowns compared to nine interceptions this season.
The team’s top rusher, Dean Connors, has carried the ball 74 times for 472 yards (67.4 per game), with six touchdowns this year. He’s proven to be a dual threat, racking up 269 receiving yards (38.4 per game) on 40 catches with one receiving touchdown.
This season Taji Atkins has racked up 158 yards (31.6 per game) on 24 attempts with two touchdowns.
Matt Sykes’ team-leading 465 receiving yards (66.4 yards per game) have come on 38 receptions with three touchdowns.
Kobie Campbell’s 21 receptions this season have resulted in 250 yards (35.7 ypg) and one touchdown.
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