Sat, Oct 3 · Week 5 · Conference game
UTSA at Rice weather recap
- Kickoff
- Venue
- First Community Stadium, Houston, TX
- TV
- ESPN+
It was 80°F and wet, with 0.37 in of rain at kickoff, gusts to 19 mph. Final: UTSA 16, Rice 14.
Kickoff forecast (final issued)
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Hourly forecasts reach 16 days out. No kickoff weather on record.
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Stadium
Stadium page First Community Stadium
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Surface
- Turf
- Roof
- Open air
- Elevation
- 39 ft12 m
Series history
Series tied 1-1
2 meetings tracked here since 2024 · UTSA won the last meeting (recent seasons only, not the all-time record).
| Season | Date | Game | Result | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Oct 11 | Rice at UTSA | UTSA 61-13 | Alamodome |
| 2024 | Oct 12 | UTSA at Rice | Rice 29-27 | First Community Stadium |
Game-day weather history
Recent games at First Community Stadium
| Date | Game | Final | Kickoff weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 17, 2026 | Tulsa at Rice | 38–17 |  71°21° · dry · 24 mph39 km/h gusts |
| Sat, Sep 19, 2026 | Western Michigan at Rice | 28–21 | 90°32° · dry · 21 mph35 km/h gusts |
Q&A
UTSA at Rice: questions fans ask
What was the weather at UTSA at Rice?
It was 80°F and wet, with 0.37 in of rain at kickoff, gusts to 19 mph. Final: UTSA 16, Rice 14.
Does First Community Stadium have a roof?
No. First Community Stadium is an open-air stadium with an artificial turf field, so the weather plays a part.