With two teams entering in dire need of a sense of hope, Saturday’s matchup between Rice and Middle Tennessee couldn’t have come at a better time.
After entering rough patches of the season the Owls and Blue Raiders rested last weekend with much-needed byes. Rice (0-9, 0-5 C-USA) continues to ride a frustrating 9-game losing streak — albeit many competitive defeats — hampered primarily by offensive struggles. Middle Tennessee gets to play the role of host this week after losing three of its last four, including a two-touchdown loss to Charlotte in Week 10.
Rice’s quarterback situation is more chaotic than the situation Rick Stockstill is dealing with in Middle Tennessee.