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Tulane at Rice: Week 11 preview

• Tulane (4-4) visits Rice (1-7) on Sat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PM ET.
• SP+ power ratings: Tulane -8.2 (101st), Rice -14.2 (122nd). SP+ projects Tulane by 3.5, including 2.5 points of home field.
• The Tulane offense ranks 70th in FBS in EPA per play (+0.11); the Rice defense ranks 110th (+0.20 allowed). Biggest Tulane edges: rushing explosiveness, explosiveness, power success rate. The Rice defense holds the edge in line yards per carry, rushing success rate, stuff rate.
• The Rice offense ranks 118th in FBS in EPA per play (−0.00); the Tulane defense ranks 71st (+0.11 allowed). Biggest Rice edges: rushing explosiveness, passing explosiveness, second-level yards per carry. The Tulane defense holds the edge in sack rate, EPA per pass, passing success rate.
• Schedule so far (average FBS opponent SP+): Tulane −3.2 (92nd toughest), Rice +2.7 (57th toughest).
• Weather: Light rain, 44°F at kickoff (feels like 37°), 10% chance of rain, wind NE 10 mph gusting to 17.