I wanted to give yall a quick update with the news breaking on Sunday. Chris Vannini of The Athletic was first to report Rice head coach Mike Bloomgren would be back in 2022. This lines up with conversations I’ve had in recent weeks. Every indication up to this point has been that Bloomgren would return in 2022. This is not a surprise.
Obviously, this has significant ramifications on the outlook for Rice football in 2022 and beyond. Here’s a quick reaction video posted for our subscribers on Patreon. We’ll also have further discussion on The Roost Podcast this week as well as a more detailed review of some of the key decision points and factors soon.
Rice Football Recruiting: CB Kyren Condoll commits to Owls
The 2026 Rice Football recruiting class picked up a pledge from an ACC defensive back. Former Duke corner Kyren Condoll has committed to the Owls. Rounding out a 2026 Rice Football recruiting class that put a heavy emphasis on rebuilding the defensive backfield, the Owls searched everywhere from the FCS to the Power 4 to […]
Rice Football Recruiting: SAF AJ Brown commits to Owls
Another American Conference defensive back has joined the 2026 Rice Football recruiting class. Former UAB safety AJ Brown has committed to the Owls. The Rice Football Recruiting class is benefiting from the stability and upward trajectory of the program as head coach Scott Abell builds the roster entering his second season on South Main. Meanwhile, […]
Rice Football Recruiting: SAF Koa Akui commits to Owls
One of the best safeties from the FCS ranks has joined the 2026 Rice Football recruiting class. Former Sacramento State safety Koa Akui has committed to the Owls. The 2026 Rice Football Recruiting class includes Transfer Portal additions from all over FBS, but the Owls didn’t stop there, turning over every rock to maximize roster […]
The Roost Podcast | Ep. 223 – Rice Football Quarterback Shuffle
It’s been a busy couple of weeks for Rice Football on the quarterback front. Chase Jenkins is out. Jacurri Brown is in. We discuss it all, plus a bowl game and more. The news that Chase Jenkins would be transferring from Rice football before the bowl game sent shockwaves through the program, but the Owls […]
Rice Football Recruiting: Slot Ben Grice commits to Owls
The 2026 Rice Football recruiting class has its first new skill position add from the Transfer Portal. Former Wake Forest receiver Ben Grice has committed to the Owls. Finding the right pieces to plug into the offense was a top priority for the 2026 Rice Football Recruiting class, which already had a wave of incoming […]
