Fresno State at Rice

Thursday, October 5, 2000

Fresno State beat Rice 27–⁠24. It was their second meeting; after it, Fresno State led the series 2–⁠0.

AwayFresno State7–⁠5 in 2000
27
HomeRice3–⁠8 in 2000
24

FinalHigh 92°F, low 73°F, 0.02 in. of rainAttendance 10,384

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Fresno State 57% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Fresno State leads 7–⁠1 in eight meetings, counting the six since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Fresno State 38, Rice 24
2014Rice 30, Fresno State 6Hawai’i Bowl
2004Fresno State 52, Rice 21
2003Fresno State 31, Rice 28
2002Fresno State 31, Rice 28
2001Fresno State 52, Rice 24

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