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Examining three candidates which could take a UTEP-like leap in 2022
UTEP showed it can be done in the snap of a finger. So which team breaks out of the cellar and into bowl eligibility in 2022?
Rice wraps up 2021 season with 35-31 comeback victory over Louisiana Tech
McMahon’s late touchdown, Taylor’s interception help Owls secure their best finish since 2015.
2021 Week 13 Preview: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs @ Rice Owls
The Owls and Bulldogs experienced similar seasons, but one program will send the seniors out on a high note.
2021 Week 12 Preview: Rice Owls @ UTEP Miners
Rice and UTEP meet in West Texas, where both programs hope to shed their losing streak.
Rice misses out on bowl eligibility for 7th straight season
The Owls won’t be playing for a trophy in December, but growth and progress in their final two games could go a long way.
Western Kentucky Secure Bowl Eligibility With Win Over Rice
The Tops are 6-4 after running away from Rice in Houston
Rice Owls vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers: How To Watch, Preview, Prediction
The Tops and Owls meet for just the third time ever.
Charlotte steals a stunner over Rice, 31-24 in OT
Fueled by a late push and a sold out crowd, Charlotte moves within one win of bowl eligibility after knocking off the Rice Owls at home
Charlotte 49ers vs. Rice Owls: 2021 Week 10 Preview & Prediction
Idling in the middle of their respective divisions, the Owls and the 49ers meet for the first time in 5 years to set the precedent for the remainder of their seasons.
North Texas picks up its first FBS win of the season in 30-24 OT victory at Rice
The Mean Green never trail all afternoon as they snap their 6-game losing streak in OT fashion.
2021 Week 9 Preview: North Texas Mean Green @ Rice Owls
The Owls aim to sustain momentum after upsetting UAB as a struggling North Texas team visits Houston.
Response, fourth downs, and ‘mudita’: Inside Rice’s 30-24 upset over UAB
The Owls complete their 180 by upsetting UAB in Birmingham after frustrating loss to UTSA.
Rice Owls Stun UAB In Birmingham
Wiley Green threw a career high 3 TDs to power the Owls to victory
2021 Week 8 Preview: Rice Owls @ UAB Blazers
The Owls attempt to recoup from the UTSA shutout against a stout UAB defense.
2021 Week 7 Preview: Rice Owls @ UTSA Roadrunners
In pursuit of a 7-0 start, UTSA hosts a rising Rice squad on a 2-game win streak.
Constantine, interceptions push Rice past Southern Miss, 24-19, in C-USA opener
The Owls defense records four interceptions en route to their second consecutive victory.
2021 Week 5 Preview: Southern Miss Golden Eagles @ Rice Owls
After 1-3 non-conference slates, either the Owl or Golden Eagle swoops in for a fresh 1-0 start to C-USA play.
Rice is blanked 58-0 by Texas in worst loss since 2009
Nothing goes right for the Owls in a game where Texas out-gained them 620-284.
2021 Week 3 Preview: Rice Owls @ Texas Longhorns
Owls search for their first win of 2021 in Austin, with sights set on ending the 14-game skid vs. the Longhorns.
Houston punishes crosstown rival Rice, 44-7, to win the Bayou Bucket
Cougars dominate on both sides of the ball to defeat Rice for the sixth straight meeting.
2021 Week 2 Preview: Houston Cougars @ Rice Owls
The crosstown rivals battle for the Bayou Bucket for the first time since 2018.
Upset bid slips away as Rice falls to Arkansas, 38-17
Owls’ 10-point second half advantage not enough to win in SEC country.
2021 Week 1 Preview: Rice Owls @ Arkansas Razorbacks
The Owls plan to kick off the season using multiple quarterbacks in Fayetteville.
Rice Owls 2021 football season preview: Offense
With 10 returning starters a new coordinator, Rice aims to increase the scoring output this fall.
Rice Owls 2021 football season preview: Defense
Expectations are high for the Owls defense after allowing under 19 PPG and returning 10 starters.
Former Nebraska QB Luke McCaffrey transfers to Rice
The dual-threat QB will compete for the starting job in Houston this fall.
Underdog Pawdcast: Talking Rice Football with The Roost
The Owls managed to take some big steps last year, despite COVID-19 and other obstacles.
Five observations and notes from the Rice Owls’ 2021 spring game
An ongoing QB battle and a reformed passing attack to headline Rice’s offseason storylines.
Rice introduces Marques Tuiasosopo as offensive coordinator
The former Raiders QB and longtime Pac-12 assistant is joining Mike Bloomgren’s staff
Rice OLB Blaze Alldredge transfers to Missouri
The two-time First Team All-C-USA selection is headed north to SEC country.
2020 Rice Owls Football Season Preview
Blaze Alldredge leads a star-studded veteran defense. If Rice solves the offense, the Owls are a C-USA contender.
Rice returns to practice, will start football season Oct. 24
After delaying practices Sept. 6, Rice is back on the grass and eyeing its Oct. 24 opener vs. Middle Tennessee.