North Texas is listed as a 16.5-point favorite over Rice in their American Athletic Conference game in Denton. North Texas is 5-3 against the spread this season, and Rice is 4-4.
North Texas won its last game 48-41 over Florida Atlantic on Oct. 29. Quarterback Jackson threw for 404 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions. White ran for 193 yards and two touchdowns. Rice lost 51-49 to Florida Atlantic on Oct. 24. Gael Ochoa ran for 259 yards and four touchdowns, according to the report.
The report said North Texas ranks 17th nationally in offensive third-down conversions, at 49.5%. Rice ranks 117th in defensive third-down percentage, with opponents converting 43.1% of the time. North Texas plays at UTSA on Nov. 14.