Connecticut at Rice

Winless Connecticut hasn't been a pushover. They lost to Florida Atlantic by seven points, lost to NC State, 24-14, as a +14.5 underdog, and lost last week to Utah State, 34-33, as a dog. Junior QB Ta'Quan Roberson (5 TDs, 2 INTs) has been productive along with RB Victor Rosa (310 yards, 5.4 ypc). Rice has no balance on offense (2.5 yards per carry) and the defense is 102nd in the country on third down (44.26%), 105th in points given up (34.3 per game), and 126th in yards allowed (472.3 per contest). They were favored two games ago against South Florida and lost straight up, 42-29, giving up 597 yards. Play Connecticut.