The Rice football roster is ever-evolving. From the Transfer portal to high school signees, stay tuned here for updates.
Roster churn has become a part of college sports as we know and Rice football is not immune to the ebb and flow of players coming in and out. The Owls have a higher retention rate than most, but there are still plenty of changes to address. With the 2023 season in the books, this page will serve as a running tracker regarding the roster for the upcoming season as it currently stands.
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All roster changes are up to date as of July 1, 2024.
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