Rice at Florida Atlantic

Week 8 · Oct 24FAU Stadium · Boca Raton, FL

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Opening LineFlorida Atlantic -9.5Before any Factor adjustments This is the matchup estimate implied by the OV Ratings before any game-specific Factors. Why doesn’t OnVarsity adjust it automatically?
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Last Observed Pregame Market ConsensusFlorida Atlantic -811-book consensus · observed Oct 23, 12:43 PM EDT
Why the market may differNo Factors

No Explanatory Factors were identified for this game.

Unexplained Gap~1.5 pts toward RiceExplore similar gaps
Other conditions we evaluatedNot included in the estimate

These conditions were relevant to this matchup, but their studies did not justify a separate Factor estimate. That does not mean they never matter: some may already be reflected in preseason information or the opening market, may overlap with another Factor, or may simply lack a reliable additional effect.

Bounce-back after a loss Contradictory evidence

Florida Atlantic enters after a loss in its previous lined game.

Studied in 2,630 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Bounce-back after a bad loss Contradictory evidence

Florida Atlantic enters after losing its previous lined game by 32 points.

Studied in 1,930 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Favorite off a loss Contradictory evidence

Florida Atlantic is favored after losing its previous lined game.

Studied in 1,220 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Look-ahead game Contradictory evidence

Florida Atlantic faces materially stronger North Texas in its next scheduled game.

Studied in 1,044 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Trap game Inconclusive

Florida Atlantic is favored by at least seven points before facing materially stronger North Texas.

Studied in 838 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Bounce-back after a loss Contradictory evidence

Rice enters after a loss in its previous lined game.

Studied in 2,630 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Bounce-back after a bad loss Contradictory evidence

Rice enters after losing its previous lined game by 21 points.

Studied in 1,930 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Must-win after two losses Contradictory evidence

Rice enters after two consecutive losses in lined games.

Studied in 1,859 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Must-win after three losses Contradictory evidence

Rice enters after three consecutive losses in lined games.

Studied in 1,169 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Revenge game Developing estimate

Rice lost the most recent meeting with Florida Atlantic.

Studied in 3,848 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study
Completed gameWhat happened?Rice 49 · Florida Atlantic 51
Pregame OV Line
Florida Atlantic -9.5
Last Observed Pregame Market Consensus
Florida Atlantic -8
OV Factor-Adjusted Suggested Line
No quantified Factors
Actual margin
Florida Atlantic by 2

Observed 23h 16m before kickoff. Not a verified closing line. The OV Line and Factors retain their pregame values. One outcome does not prove that a Factor caused the market difference.

Pregame Win Probability
Rice 23.3%Florida Atlantic 76.7%

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Overall Rating-15.0 · #118-9.7 · #100
Offense Rating-7.9-3.2
Defense Rating-7.1-6.5

2025 Performance

Offense PPA/Play0.040.16
Offense Success Rate35.6%40.3%
Defense PPA/Play Allowed0.240.22
Defense Success Rate Allowed41.4%43.7%

2026 Outlook

Market Win Total3.66.1
Playoff Odds<0.01%<0.01%
Strength of Schedule Rank76th84th