2025 American Conference Media Days Roundup

American Conference Media Days were held this week in Charlotte, NC. Here’s a roundup of important news, quotes and insights from the event.

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In Their Own Words

.@RiceFootball head coach Scott Abell describes his offensive philosophy:

"We're going to run the football. My programs have led the country at all levels in rushing… We're going to run the rock, creatively." pic.twitter.com/ZMsxWwyuMP
— The Roost (@AtTheRoost) July 25, 2025

.@RiceFootball head coach Scott Abell on why he did not bring players with him from Davidson, like has become more common in today's world of college football.

"I think it's important to immediately establish your roots there." pic.twitter.com/us1gsGnwTf
— The Roost (@AtTheRoost) July 25, 2025

.@RiceFootball head coach Scott Abell on the unique variations between his offense and the option offenses at Army and Navy:

"We are wildly unique when you look at the different systems… We're all three different and how teams have to defend us is going to be different." pic.twitter.com/aSsJgMu453
— The Roost (@AtTheRoost) July 25, 2025

With three options teams in the conference now, Army head coach Jeff Monken weighed in on the schematic similarities.

"It's now going to create in the league the need for defensive coordinators and defensive staffs to come up with an option plan." pic.twitter.com/icBF9mFrbj
— The Roost (@AtTheRoost) July 25, 2025

UTSA head coach Jeff Traylor on Jon Kay, another Texas High School Football Coach, becoming a defensive coordinator this offseason for @RiceFootball.

"It doesn't surprise me at all that he's in that role and I promise you they'll playing really good defense." pic.twitter.com/sHFW4DO4AB
— The Roost (@AtTheRoost) July 25, 2025