Rice at Fresno State
Saturday, November 3, 2001 Share
Fresno State beat Rice 52–24. It was their third meeting; after it, Fresno State led the series 3–0.
Final at Valley Children’s Stadium, FresnoHigh 74°F, low 50°FAttendance 42,881
- At kickoff
- 70°F, a few clouds, wind 5 mph from the northwestWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Fresno Yosemite International Airport (KFAT), 5 km from the stadium
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Fresno State 71% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Rice–Fresno State gameFresno State leads 7–1 in eight meetings, counting the five since this game.
| 2026 | Fresno State 38, Rice 24 | |
| 2014 | Rice 30, Fresno State 6 | Hawai’i Bowl |
| 2004 | Fresno State 52, Rice 21 | |
| 2003 | Fresno State 31, Rice 28 | |
| 2002 | Fresno State 31, Rice 28 | |
| 2001 | Fresno State 52, Rice 24 |
Around this game
Rice
- Next gamevs. TulsaNov. 10, 2001
- SeasonRice in 2001
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Fresno State
- Next gameat SMUNov. 10, 2001
- SeasonFresno State in 2001
- ProgramFresno State history and records