Rice prepares for East Carolina after 1-4 start

Rice is preparing for its first AAC road game after four straight losses, with offensive consistency and defensive execution as the central priorities. Jacurri Brown remains the focal point of the shotgun triple-option attack, while ECU's Emory Williams quarterback change, bye-week preparation, home atmosphere and ESPN+ broadcast frame the matchup. No significant new injury information has emerged; Zinter's return, Hook and Clarke's lineup roles and the unsettled kicking situation remain important.