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2023 Week 4 Game Preview: Rice Owls @ South Florida Bulls
Both programs seem to be showcasing their best team in years. Which one gets the coveted 1-0 start in AAC play?
Rice stuns Houston in 43-41 double overtime thriller to win first Bayou Bucket since 2010
The Owls stave off a Houston rally to pull off the signature win of the Mike Bloomgren era.
2023 Week 2 Bayou Bucket Game Preview: Houston Cougars @ Rice Owls
The Cougars have claimed the Bayou Bucket in seven straight meetings, but a hungry Rice eyes its first since 2010.
Texas defense too much for Rice to handle in 37-10 result
Owls’ defense holds firm in first half, but lack of offensive execution ultimately expanded the margin.
2023 Week 1 Game Preview: Rice Owls @ Texas Longhorns
JT Daniels makes his third trip to Austin, but this time, as the captain of the Rice Owls’ offense.
2023 Rice Owls Football Season Preview
The Owls prepare for year one in the AAC, equipped with offensive centerpieces of QB JT Daniels and WR Luke McCaffrey.
“I found my niche”: Longtime Rice QB JoVoni Johnson excited for transition to receiver
Rice’s wide receiver room now consists of two quarterbacks who have started and won an FBS game.
Rice names Tommy McClelland as director of athletics
McClelland previously served as Vanderbilt’s deputy AD and Louisiana Tech’s AD.
2023 AAC Media Day Recap: The six newcomers
Charlotte, Florida Atlantic, North Texas, Rice, UAB, and UTSA partake in their first AAC media day after transitioning from the CUSA.
Rice WR Bradley Rozner enters transfer portal after four seasons on campus
Rozner led Rice with 876 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns last year.
Which former CUSA team is best poised for AAC success in 2023?
Charlotte, FAU, North Texas, Rice, UAB, and UTSA all transition to a new league after many battles as CUSA opponents through the years.
Rice athletic director Joe Karlgaard to step down August 1
Karlgaard held the athletic director position at the university since 2013. A new AD has not been named.
Rice QB TJ McMahon announces transfer to Marshall
McMahon threw for 2,102 yards and 18 TD as Rice’s primary starter in 2022.
How Mike Bloomgren recruited journeyman QB JT Daniels to Rice
Bloomgren’s experience in recruiting Daniels dates back to his time at Stanford and was a process "eight years in the making."
True freshman QB AJ Padgett rose to unlikely stardom on Rice’s biggest stage in years
Rice lost the LendingTree Bowl to Southern Miss, but the Owls didn’t go down without a fight thanks to heroics from their fourth-string quarterback.
Frank Gore Jr. sets bowl rushing record in Southern Miss’ 38-24 LendingTree Bowl win over Rice
Frank Gore Jr. sets several records in a 329-yard rushing performance, including the best performance of 2022 and in Southern Miss history.
Rice Owls 2022 LendingTree Bowl notebook and storylines
Rice is bowl-bound for the first time since 2014, preparing to battle a familiar foe.
2022 LendingTree Bowl Preview: Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs. Rice Owls
The C-USA rivals may have separated conferences, but the matchup transpires for the ninth straight year.
Rice Owls and Southern Miss Golden Eagles to square off in 2022 LendingTree Bowl
Rice and Southern Miss are set to battle for the ninth consecutive year, sustaining the old C-USA rivalry.
Rice lost to North Texas to fall to 5-7, but here’s how bowl eligibility remains in play
The Owls’ academic success could be the deciding factor in ending a long bowl drought.
UTSA steamrolls Rice 41-7 to send C-USA title game to Alamodome
UTSA quickly disposes of Rice to win its eighth straight contests and push the Owls to the brink of bowl eligibility.
What went wrong: Rice misses first chance at bowl eligibility in 45-10 loss at WKU
Six turnovers, a starting QB injury, and a shaky performance from the pass defense contribute to Rice’s most lopsided C-USA loss of 2022.
2022 Week 11 Preview: Rice Owls @ WKU Hilltoppers
Here’s a breakdown of two C-USA teams with winning records, oh, and Big Red is on a helmet.
Rozner’s clutch touchdown reception lifts Rice past UTEP, 37-30
Rice moves to one win away from bowl eligibility after downing the Miners on Thursday night.
2022 Week 10 Preview: UTEP Miners @ Rice Owls
Thursday night will be a very impactful one for two Texas-based C-USA teams vying for bowl eligibility.
Charlotte 49ers v Rice Owls: Preview, Betting Info, Prediction, How To Watch Radio
Charlotte looks to end their 4 game skid against the 4-3 Owls
McCaffrey and the Owls edge Louisiana Tech 42-41 in overtime thriller
The Owls re-establish themselves as C-USA contenders after emerging on top in shootout fashion.
2022 Week 8 Preview: Rice Owls @ Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Rice and Louisiana Tech both hope to shake off Week 7 losses in their final C-USA meeting in Ruston.
Rice offense faces shutout in final three quarters in 17-14 Owl battle at FAU
Rice fails to preserve early 14-0 lead as passing offense struggles to build on an explosive start.
2022 Week 7 Preview: Rice Owls @ Florida Atlantic Owls
There are plenty of reasons to give a hoot about the Owls vs. Owls C-USA matchup in six years.
Rice proves its mettle by knocking off UAB, the ‘standard’ of the C-USA, 28-24
The Owls start 3-0 at home to clinch their best start through five games since 2013.
2022 Week 5 Preview: UAB Blazers @ Rice Owls
Rice stunned UAB in Birmingham last year. Will the Blazers return the favor or can the Owls prove their status as C-USA contenders?
