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

CBS Sports Network's ongoing coverage of the 2024 college football season includes seven games for Week 9, including three midweek contests before a quadruple-header on Saturday.

A huge clash came Friday night as No. 17 Boise State defeated UNLV 29-24 in a game that had implications for both the Mountain West Conference and the College Football Playoff race. Saturday's highlights include the big Mid-American Conference clash between Ohio and Buffalo and an interesting non-conference nightcap with Washington State and San Diego State.

CBS Sports Network will be with you every step of the way once Week 9 games begin. In the meantime, you can find out more about each match by viewing information, storylines, betting odds and more.

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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 predictions here

UConn is for real this year, at least by UConn standards. The Huskies came just three points shy of a major upset against Wake Forest in Week 8, losing 23-20 at home. Still, they are just two wins away from bowl eligibility for the second time in three years under coach Jim Mora. It certainly won't be an easy farewell to the American Athletic Conference for Rice. The Owls are just 2-5, but one of those wins was an impressive triumph against UTSA. They had no problems slowing down the opposing offenses, but their own offense couldn't keep up. Rice is currently ranked 10th in the AAC, averaging just 23.3 points per game.

Date: Saturday, Oct. 26 | Time: 7pm 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 predictions here

Not much happened for either team. Both teams are trying to stay afloat and stay out of the bowl conversation for at least another week. With an overall record of 2-12, neither team is really thinking about the postseason at the moment. Everyone fought in their own way. Wyoming's offense is averaging a meager 279.6 yards and 17.1 points per game. The Cowboys have scored more than 30 points only once this season. Utah State's offense wasn't quite as ineffective, but the Aggies can't keep their opponents off the field or out of the end zone. Utah State ranks dead last in the Mountain West in total defense, but allows 502 yards per game – which is also second-worst in the FBS – and scores a whopping 43.9 points per game on defense.

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 predictions here

Washington State has quietly had a phenomenal season. If the Cougars counted for the Mountain West Conference rankings, they would be a contender. Their only loss this year is to a really good Boise State team. Otherwise, they beat the likes of Washington en route to a 6-1 start. San Diego State made a splash by signing former Colorado offensive coordinator Sean Lewis, but the Aztecs struggled to score points. They have rattled off two straight wins, 27-24, the highest point total against FBS opponents this season, but previously they had not scored more than 21 points in a non-FCS game.