Rice Owls

UTSA grinds out a win against Rice in the American Conference opener.

Rice's new 20-year naming rights agreement with First Community Credit Union delivers immediate rebranding and broader campus ties.

• Rebranding:...

Rice hosts UTSA on Saturday night in both teams' American Conference opener, part of an eight-game Week 5 slate that includes Thursday's North...

• Linebacker Cam Cooper, who moved from tight end to defense in 2024, started against Army’s triple-option and was tasked with trailing the tight end...

Rice University has formed a search committee and hired Parker Executive Search to recruit its next Vice President and Director of Athletics, aiming...

• Offensive POW: Tulane RB Maurice Turner rushed for 200 yards on 12 carries with TDs of 43 and 74 yards
• Defensive POW: UAB DE Marlin Dean posted 12...

Quinton Jackson's undisclosed injury from the season opener has ended his 2026 campaign, elevating D'Andre Hardeman and Tyvonn Byars as the lead options in Rice's backfield.

Rice has extended a 2028 offer to cornerback Seth Collins of Evangel Christian Academy in Shreveport, LA, listed at 5-11/181 with an 87 rating. This marks the Owls' lone 2028 commitment in the state so far.

At 6'3" and 330 pounds, Patrick Valent brings rare size to Rice's offensive line. His high-school dominance—59 straight starts at left tackle with...

Rice’s American Conference opener against UTSA on October 3 will air on ESPN+ at 6 p.m. in Houston, offering an early window into the Owls’ league...

Rice failed to rebound in a 28-21 loss as Western Michigan's rushing attack, led by Jalen Buckley's 117 yards and multiple scores, exposed ongoing defensive and offensive execution problems.

Jacurri Brown finally has the freedom to be himself, test his game limits, and lead as Rice’s unquestioned starter after years of instability at Miami...

• One RUPD officer joins every Rice football away trip as liaison with host police and security
• Sgt. Juan Alejandro handled the September 2024 West...

O.J. Brigance, Rice’s all-time leading tackler who played seven NFL seasons, was honored at a joyful memorial service attended by 500 people near his...

Rice must treat its four-fumble loss to Notre Dame as an exception and prioritize ball security this week.

• Ball security first: A positive turnover...

• Recent form: Owls followed a 31-3 win over HCU with a 52-0 shutout loss at Notre Dame
• Passing numbers: Jacurri Brown managed 64 yards on 8-of-12 in the Notre Dame game
• Injury notes: Tight ends J. Falk and P. Zinter listed as questionable

The Rice Owls were blown out by No. 3 Notre Dame in their first major 2026 test.

Rice's option-style offense, built around dual-threat QB Jacurri Brown's elite rushing (98 yards on 13 carries last week), will challenge Notre...

Notre Dame linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa is trending toward playing against Rice after recovering from his second ACL tear. His return could...

Can Rice’s run-first identity and defensive front stay competitive at No. 3 Notre Dame?

• Run dominance: Owls posted 465 rushing yards on 70 attempts...