Underdog Dynasty · Sep 30, 2022
2022 Week 5 Preview: UAB Blazers @ Rice Owls
Game notes
Time and date: Saturday, October 1 at 7:30 p.m. ET
Network: ESPN+
Location: Rice Stadium — Houston, TX
Spread: UAB (-10)
ESPN FPI: UAB has 79.3% chance to win
All-time series: UAB leads, 6-4
Last meeting: Rice 30, UAB 24 — October 23, 2021
Current streak: Rice, 1 (2021)
Setting the scene
On Oct. 23, 2021, the unexpected transpired. Rice stormed into Protective Stadium as decisive underdogs and handed UAB a rare home loss, defeating the Blazers 30-24. The win was one of the most remarkable moments in recent Rice football history while also one of the more shocking outcomes for UAB since the football program returned in 2017.