How to Watch Memphis vs. Rice: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 8, 2024

Updated Nov. 8, 2024 7:29 p.m. ET

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One of the best runners in college football will be on display when Mario Anderson and the Memphis Tigers (7-2) take on the Rice Owls (3-6) on Friday, November 8, 2024.

The Tigers' matchup against the Owls will be airing on ESPN2.

Keep up with college football all season on FOX Sports.

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Learn more about the Memphis Tigers and the Rice Owls.

How to Watch Memphis vs. Rice

• When: Friday, November 8, 2024 at 9 p.m. ET
• Location: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, Florida
• Live Box Score: FOX Sports

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• Memphis vs. Rice Predictions

Memphis' 2024 Schedule

Memphis 2024 Stats & Insights

• Memphis is putting up 439.9 yards per game on offense (27th in the FBS), and rank 54th defensively, yielding 352.7 yards allowed per game.
• Memphis sports the 97th-ranked defense this year in terms of passing yards (237 allowed per game), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 20th-best with 282.9 passing yards per game.
• The Tigers are averaging 34.2 points per game on offense (27th in the FBS), and they rank 59th on the other side of the ball with 23.4 points allowed per game.
• The Tigers are averaging 157 rushing yards per game on offense this season (69th in the FBS), and they are giving up 115.7 rushing yards per game (29th) on the defensive side of the ball.
• From an offensive standpoint, Memphis ranks 45th in the FBS with a 43% third-down percentage. Meanwhile, the team's defense ranks 45th in third-down percentage allowed (115.7).
• With 16 forced turnovers (18th in the FBS) against seven turnovers committed (16th in the FBS), the Tigers' +9 turnover margin is the 11th-best in college football.

Memphis 2024 Key Players

Rice's 2024 Schedule

Rice 2024 Stats & Insights

• While Rice's offense has had trouble moving the chains, ranking 22nd-worst with 331.2 total yards per game, its defense ranks 24th-best with just 317.1 total yards surrendered per contest.
• Rice's pass defense has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks seventh-best in the FBS with 159.2 passing yards allowed per game. In terms of offense, it is posting 218.9 passing yards per game, which ranks 78th.
• The Owls have not been getting things done on offense, ranking 24th-worst in the FBS with 21.9 points per game. They have been more productive on defense, surrendering 23.3 points per contest (57th-ranked).
• The Owls' rushing offense has been bottom-25 this season, generating 112.3 rushing yards per game, which ranks 20th-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank 84th with 157.9 rushing yards allowed per contest.
• Rice's offense has been sputtering on third down, ranking 22nd-worst in the FBS with a 34.5% third-down conversion percentage. It has been more effective on defense, giving up a 37.2% third-down rate (55th-ranked).
• The Owls sport a bottom-25 turnover margin this season, 14th-worst at -8.

Rice 2024 Key Players

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