SMU at Rice

Saturday, September 5, 1998. Rice won the Mayor’s Cup the first time it was played for Share

Rice beat SMU 23–⁠17. It was their 76th meeting; after it, SMU led the series 42–⁠33–⁠1.

AwaySMU5–⁠7 in 1998 (1–⁠1 official)

HomeRice5–⁠6 in 1998

FinalHigh 95°F, low 76°FAttendance 42,674

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Rice 64% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

SMU leads 49–⁠41–⁠1 in 91 meetings, counting the 15 since this game.