UTSA Roadrunners defeat Rice Owls 16-14: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · NCAAF · UTSA Roadrunners 16, Rice Owls 14
The UTSA Roadrunners beat the Rice Owls 16-14 on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at First Community Stadium. The Rice Owls covered the spread as 12-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 56.5, with 30 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won, and its player props went 2-6.
UTSA Roadrunners vs. Rice Owls final score and game recap
The Rice Owls led 7-6 after the first quarter. The UTSA Roadrunners won the second quarter 10-0 to lead 16-7 at halftime. The Rice Owls outscored the UTSA Roadrunners 7-0 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Will Henderson III (UTSA Roadrunners): 18 carries for 90 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- Owen McCown (UTSA Roadrunners): 19/29 passing for 148 yards, 0 touchdowns, 1 interception.
- Jacurri Brown (Rice Owls): 17 carries for 96 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
- Jacurri Brown (Rice Owls): 6/14 passing for 88 yards, 0 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
Who covered the spread in UTSA Roadrunners vs. Rice Owls?
The Rice Owls covered the spread as 12-point underdogs, losing by 2 points.
The spread opened at UTSA Roadrunners -11.5 and closed at UTSA Roadrunners -12.
Did UTSA Roadrunners vs. Rice Owls go over or under the total?
The game went under: 30 points combined against a closing total of 56.5, under by 26.5. 23 of the 30 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 56 and closed at 56.5.
How did AiQ's UTSA Roadrunners vs. Rice Owls predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won, and its player props went 2-6.
- Moneyline: the UTSA Roadrunners to win at -500, a win (+$20 on a $100 bet).
- Player props: 2-6, -$539.88 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
UTSA Roadrunners vs. Rice Owls player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 2-6 in this game, -$539.88 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Brandon High Jr. (UTSA Roadrunners): to score a touchdown at -190, a loss.
- Jacurri Brown (Rice Owls): to score a touchdown at -390, a win.
- Will Henderson III (UTSA Roadrunners): to score a touchdown at -290, a win.
- David Amador II (UTSA Roadrunners): to score a touchdown at +185, a loss.
- DJ Allen Jr. (UTSA Roadrunners): to score a touchdown at +175, a loss.
- Ben Grice (Rice Owls): to score a touchdown at +190, a loss.
- Brandon Young Jr.: to score a touchdown at +195, a loss.
- Mekhi Anderson (UTSA Roadrunners): to score a touchdown at +120, a loss.
UTSA Roadrunners vs. Rice Owls game prop results: first half, team totals and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half moneyline: UTSA Roadrunners won the first half, paying -340.
- Rice Owls team total 21.5: the under, paying -120, with 14 scored.
- First-half total 28.5: the under, paying -112, with 23 points scored.
- UTSA Roadrunners team total 34.5: the under, paying -108, with 16 scored.
- First-quarter total 12.5: the over, paying -120, with 13 points scored.
- First-half spread: UTSA Roadrunners -6.5 covered, paying -120.
- First-quarter moneyline: Rice Owls won the first quarter, paying +230.
UTSA Roadrunners vs. Rice Owls odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the UTSA Roadrunners at -525 and the Rice Owls at +400. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the UTSA Roadrunners a 81% favorite. The UTSA Roadrunners won as the favorite at -525: $19.05 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the UTSA Roadrunners, the price before the game was -500: priced below fair (−0.6% value).
The spread moved toward the UTSA Roadrunners between the open and the close, and the Rice Owls covered. The total moved up from 56 to 56.5, and the game went under.
UTSA Roadrunners and Rice Owls betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the UTSA Roadrunners 4-1 in the 2026 regular season (2-0 at home, 2-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 5 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 3 times. That made it two straight wins for the UTSA Roadrunners.
This result left the Rice Owls 1-4 in the 2026 regular season (1-2 at home, 0-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 5 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 3 times. That made it four straight losses for the Rice Owls.
What's next for UTSA Roadrunners and Rice Owls?
Next for the UTSA Roadrunners: the South Florida Bulls at home on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Next for the Rice Owls: at the East Carolina Pirates on Saturday, October 10, 2026.