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Rice vs Florida International
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Rice Owls | 1 | Florida International leads |
 Florida International Panthers | 2 |
Meetings since 2014: 3. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Florida International has won the last 2 meetings.
1-2 Regular season
1-2 Last 3
18-22 Avg score
2 Longest Florida International win run
Biggest Rice win 31-17 in 2014, a 14-point margin.
Biggest Rice loss 17-36 in 2018, a 19-point margin.
Every Rice vs Florida International meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Florida International win | Miami | 17-36 |
| 2017 | Florida International win | Houston | 7-13 |
| 2014 | Rice win | Miami | 31-17 |
Scores from the Rice perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 2014.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Florida International Panthers lead the series since 2014, 2-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Rice and Florida International meet.
How to watch Rice vs Florida International
When Rice and Florida International are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Rice radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Rice vs Florida International time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Rice this season
Follow Rice in the title race on the American Conference standings, and model the finish with the title race calculator. For the conference series that define the year, see the American Conference rivalry pages, or browse every American Conference matchup.
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Rice vs Florida International: the essentials
Rice Owls vs Florida International Panthers is a non-conference matchup that sets the American Conference against the Conference USA (Group of 6). Florida International Panthers lead the series since 2014, 2-1. Across 3 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Rice vs Florida International head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Rice Owls team hub, the American Conference this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Florida International against the whole conference, see Florida International vs the American Conference.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Rice and Florida International?
Florida International Panthers lead the series since 2014, 2-1. The two programs have met 3 times on record.
How can I watch Rice vs Florida International?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Rice and Florida International in the same conference?
No. Rice plays in the American Conference. Florida International plays in the Conference USA (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.