Full Guide to Rice vs. USF: How to watch, odds, weather, and more

There's a great old rock song by the Clash called "Should I Stay or Should I Go?" That could be USF's theme song this week as the Bulls prepare for their regular-season finale against Rice.

Will head coach Alex Golesh stay at university and program he says he loves, or are the internet rumors about his departure to -- oh, pick a place -- too enticing to resist?

Will quarterback Byrum Brown return for another season?

If Golesh does go, what happens to USF's highly regarded 2026 recruiting class, not to mention the stable of young talent he has brought in over the last two years?

Yes, indeed, USF is learning about the price of success -- especially when the Bulls are matched against a team for their finale that -- just spitballing here -- doesn't exactly fire up the fan base.

Yeah, yeah, Rice shocked the Bulls this time last year, but trying to make this out as a "revenge" game would be silly, especially with everything going on around the program. However, it is worth knowing that with a win, the Owls will become bowl eligible. They also gave Navy a pretty good scrap before falling 21-13.

But the schedule-maker says they've gotta play this game. So, put on the pads and, as Golesh likes to say, LET"S GOOOOOOOOO!

You know, an announcement before kickoff on Saturday that Golesh has signed an extension at USF would turn a potentially drab contest into a celebration.

And no, I have no inside information on that. Keep your fingers crossed.

How to watch Rice vs. USF in Week 12

Date: November 29

Time: 7 p.m.

How to watch: ESPN+

How to listen: Q105 radio and streaming on Bulls Unlimited

USF record: 8-3 overall, 5-2 in the conference

Rice record: 5-6 overall, 2-5 in the conference

What broadcast crew is calling the game?

Eric Rothman (PXP), Patrick Murray (analyst), Savanna Collins (sideline)

What are the betting odds for Rice vs. USF?

USF is favored by 27.5 points on FanDuel Sportsbook. The ESPN matchup predictor gives the Bulls a 97.2 percent chance of winning,

Series between Rice and USF?

The series is tied 1-1.

What is the weather forecast for Saturday's game?

The forecast calls for 69 degrees and clear at kickoff with a 10 mph wind.