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October 17, 2026 β’ First Community Stadium, Houston
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ October 17, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Tulsa Golden Hurricane (4-3) takes on Rice Owls (1-6) at First Community Stadium, Houston.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane
Visiting Side
Record
4-3
Rice Owls
Home Side
Record
1-6
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TUL
|
0 | 21 | 3 | 14 | 38 |
|
RIC
|
7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
12:10
Jacurri Brown 50 Yd Run (Tommy Bauchiero Kick)
Score
14:56
Tommy Bauchiero 32 Yd Field Goal
Score
11:58
Damari Alston 4 Yd Run (Owen Carey Kick)
Score
10:59
Jacurri Brown 78 Yd Run (Tommy Bauchiero Kick)
Score
2:48
Javon Ross 11 Yd pass from Baylor Hayes (Owen Carey Kick)
Score
0:33
Oran Singleton Jr. 8 Yd pass from Baylor Hayes (Owen Carey Kick)
Score
8:21
Owen Carey 35 Yd Field Goal
Score
10:06
Sevion Morrison 6 Yd pass from Baylor Hayes (Owen Carey PAT failed)
Score
3:39
Trequan Jones 45 Yd Run (Baylor Hayes Run for Two-Point Conversion)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
π 66%
Tulsa Golden Hurricane
VS
34%
Rice Owls
Projected Score
TUL 29
-
RIC 17
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Tulsa Golden Hurricane scoring offense has an edge over Rice Owls defense.
- Tulsa Golden Hurricane generates significantly more total yardage.
- Tulsa Golden Hurricane aerial attack exposes Rice Owls secondary.
- Rice Owls rushing attack has the advantage.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane
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 Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Tulsa Golden Hurricane Could Win
Tulsa Golden Hurricane 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
Tulsa Golden Hurricane generates significantly more total yardage.
Game Details
First Community Stadium, Houston
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
14,626
Closing Odds
Line: TLSA -3.5 | O/U: 47.5
Team Leaders
Tulsa Golden Hurricane Leaders
Andrew Alford
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Damari Alston
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Jimmy Calloway
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Tulsa Golden Hurricane (22.9%)
Rice Owls (77.1%)
Total Submissions: 80 circles
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