UConn vs. Rice live stream, how to watch online, CBS Sports Network channel finder, odds

CBS Sports Network’s continued coverage of the 2024 college football season features seven games for the Week 9 slate, including a trio of weeknight battles ahead of a Saturday quadruple-header. 

Friday night featured a monumental clash as No. 17 Boise State held off UNLV 29-24 in a game that held implications in both the Mountain West Conference and the College Football Playoff race. Saturday’s slate is highlighted by a big Mid-American Conference clash between Ohio and Buffalo, and an intriguing nonconference nightcap featuring Washington State and San Diego State. 

CBS Sports Network will be with you every step of the way once the Week 9 games begin. In the meantime, get caught up on viewing information, storylines, betting odds and more for each matchup. 

All times Eastern | Odds via SportsLine consensus

Date: Saturday, Oct. 26 | Time: 3:30 p.m. ET 
Location: Pratt & Whitney Stadium — East Hartford, Connecticut 
TV: CBS Sports Network [Channel finder] 
Live stream: CBSSports.com | Mobile: CBS Sports App (Free)
Spread: UConn -6.5 | Will the Huskies cover? Check out SportsLine’s Week 9 projections here

UConn is for real this year, at least by UConn standards. The Huskies came just three points short of a massive upset against Wake Forest in Week 8, falling 23-20 at home. In spite of that, they’re just two wins away from bowl eligibility for the second time in three years under coach Jim Mora. This certainly isn’t going to be an easy break from American Athletic Conference play for Rice. The Owls are just 2-5, but one of those wins was an impressive triumph against UTSA. They haven’t struggled slowing opposing offenses down, but their own offense hasn’t been able to keep up. Rice currently ranks 10th in the AAC while averaging just 23.3 points per game.   

Date: Saturday, Oct. 26 | Time: 7 p.m. ET 
Location: War Memorial Stadium — Laramie, Wyoming
TV: CBS Sports Network [Channel finder] 
Live stream: CBSSports.com | Mobile: CBS Sports App (Free)
Spread: Wyoming -2.5 | Will the Cowboys cover? Check out SportsLine’s Week 9 projections here

Not much has gone right for either team. Both squads are trying to keep their heads above water and, at least for another week, avoid being eliminated from the bowl conversation. With a combined 2-12 record, neither squad is really thinking about the postseason at this point, anyway. Each has struggled in their own way. Wyoming’s offense is averaging a paltry 279.6 yards and 17.1 points per game. The Cowboys have scored more than 30 points just once this season. Utah State’s offense hasn’t been quite as ineffective, but the Aggies cannot keep opponents off of the field or out of the end zone. Utah State ranks dead-last in the Mountain West in both total defense while allowing 502 yards per game — which is also second-worst in the FBS — and scoring defense, surrendering a whopping 43.9 points per game. 

Washington State at San Diego State

Date: Saturday, Oct. 26 | Time: 10:30 p.m. ET 
Location: Snapdragon Stadium — San Diego, California
TV: CBS Sports Network [Channel finder] 
Live stream: CBSSports.com | Mobile: CBS Sports App (Free)
Spread: Washington State -14.5 | Will the Cougars cover? Check out SportsLine’s Week 9 projections here

Washington State has quietly had a phenomenal season. If the Cougars counted towards the Mountain West Conference standings, they’d be a contender. Their only loss this year is to a really good Boise State team. Otherwise, they’ve downed the likes of Washington en route to a 6-1 start. San Diego State made a splash by hiring former Colorado offensive coordinator Sean Lewis, but the Aztecs have had their fair share of struggles putting points on the board. They are coming off two straight 27-24 wins, which are tied for their highest point totals against FBS opponents this season, but they hadn’t scored more than 21 points in a non-FCS game before that.