Rice Owls @ Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
Game Leaders
Team Stats
377
Total Yards
444
0
Turnovers
2
17
1st Downs
21
7-56
Penalties
4-49
7/16
3rd Down
3/12
1/1
4th Down
1/1
35:26
Possession
24:34
Game Information
Murfreesboro, TN


Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 17 | 21 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-16 | 3-12 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 377 | 444 |
| Passing | 222 | 338 |
| Comp/Att | 18/24 | 22/31 |
| Yards per pass | 9.3 | 10.9 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing | 155 | 106 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 30 |
| Yards per rush | 3.8 | 3.5 |
| Penalties | 7-56 | 4-49 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Possession | 35:26 | 24:34 |
RICE @ MTSU Videos
Stewart, Rozner connect for 3rd TD of half
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2025 Standings
FBS
| American ConferenceAmerican Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Tulane | 7-1 | 11-3 |
| North Texas | 7-1 | 12-2 |
| Navy | 7-1 | 11-2 |
| East Carolina | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| South Florida | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Army | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Memphis | 4-4 | 8-5 |
| UTSA | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Temple | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Florida Atlantic | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Rice | 2-6 | 5-8 |
| UAB | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Tulsa | 1-7 | 4-8 |
| Charlotte | 0-8 | 1-11 |
| Conference USAConference USA | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Kennesaw State | 7-1 | 10-4 |
| Jacksonville State | 7-1 | 9-5 |
| Western Kentucky | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Louisiana Tech | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Missouri State | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Florida International | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Delaware | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Liberty | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Middle Tennessee | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| New Mexico State | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| UTEP | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Sam Houston | 1-7 | 2-10 |
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