Week 3 · College Football
The TailgateNinjas model gives W Michigan a 61% chance to beat Rice in this College Football matchup. Updated August 29, 2026.

#74 Mid-American Conference
W Michigan
1% to make the 12

#115 American Athletic Conference
Rice
0% to make the 12
W Michigan is the pick by 4.5, but it's live — 61% on the model.
W Michigan
61%
to win
Rice
39%
to win
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