Rice at Middle Tennessee 11/16/19 - College Football Picks & Predictions

Rice is 0-9, but four of those games were decided by less than a touchdown. The Owls could have a shot at a win this week when they play at Middle Tennessee, a team that is 3-6 and has had its struggles. The Blue Raiders were a bowl team last year, but it has been a few years since Rice had a good season.

Rice has struggled on both sides of the ball, but the offense has struggled more. RIce has averaged 14.7 points this year, which is four spots from the bottom nationally. Rice is giving up 28.1 points per game. The Owls are also near the bottom nationally in rushing (111 yards per game) and in passing at 161 yards per game.

Middle Tennessee has been giving up more points than it scored, 31.1 against 24.9 for the offense. But Middle Tennessee has had some respectability on offense, averaging 214 yards passing and 183 rushing.

Middle Tennessee is giving up a whopping 470 yards per game, while Rice is allowing 394 yards per game.

Asher Ohara leads Middle Tennessee with 1770 yards passing, 13 touchdowns and six interceptions. He also leads the team in rushing with 757 yards and seven touchdowns. Asher has had a hand in 21 of 29 touchdowns Middle Tennessee has scored this year.

Rice has 17 touchdowns this season. The Owls use two quarterbacks who have combined for eight touchdowns, three interceptions, and they have been sacked 23 times. Aston Walter has 509 yards rushing and five of the team's eight rushing touchdowns.