Memphis vs Rice rivalry
Memphis leads the series 4-2 in meetings on record since 2007.
Next meeting
Memphis and Rice do not play each other in the 2026 regular season.
All-time series
Memphis 46 meetings since 20072 Rice
Series leader: Memphis.
See the full all-time Memphis vs Rice head-to-head record and every meeting on record.
By decade
2000s 1 1
2010s 1 1
2020s 2 0
Series notes
Meetings played6
Series wins, Memphis4 of 6
Series wins, Rice2 of 6
Decided by 3 points or fewer1 of 6
Side by side, 2026 season
Memphis Rice
- 38.6 2nd
- Points per game
- 18.0 13th
- 22.4 4th
- Points allowed
- 27.4 12th
- 541.2 1st
- Total yards per game
- 329.2 13th
- 8.0 1st
- Yards per play
- 5.3 11th
- 250.4 3rd
- Rush yards per game
- 245.2 4th
- 290.8 3rd
- Pass yards per game
- 84.0 14th
- 25.0 2nd
- First downs per game
- 17.8 10th
- 49.1% 4th
- Third-down rate
- 31.7% 11th
- +3 4th
- Turnover margin
- -3 13th
- 8 2nd
- Takeaways
- 4 10th
- 12 2nd
- Sacks
- 7 10th
- 7 5th
- Sacks allowed
- 7 5th
- 44.8 5th
- Penalty yards per game
- 39.4 3rd
- 29:12 7th
- Time of possession
- 29:55 5th
Season totals from CollegeFootballData. Small figure: rank within the American Conference; the better side is highlighted.
Recent meetings
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Frequently asked questions
What is the record in Memphis vs Rice?
Memphis leads the series 4-2 in meetings on record since 2007. That is Memphis 4, Rice 2 across 6 meetings on record.
When do Memphis and Rice play next?
Memphis and Rice do not play each other in the 2026 regular season.