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Rice Football: Transfer Portal and “Designated Student-Athletes”

July 8, 2025 By Matthew Bartlett

Rice football has experienced some attrition following the opening of a one-time Transfer Portal window this week for select “Designated Student-Athletes”.

The rollout of transformative change for college sports has not transpired without a few bumps along the road. Rice Athletics is prepared to meet the new world order with some important action items, as detailed in this thorough review earlier this month. Now, a new Transfer Portal window has impacted Rice Football. What is a “Designated Student-Athlete,” and what does it mean for the Owls?

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