The Scott Abell era of Rice Football got started with a bang as the Owls upset Louisiana on the road with strong showings on both sides of the ball.
Rice football controlled its season-opening game against Louisiana from start to finish, only winning by two points but still managing to showcase what this offense can be and how superb this defense already is. We talk through the win, debate which aspects of this program inspired the most confidence (and concern) as they move forward to face a suddenly even more intriguing matchup with Houston.
You can find previous episodes on the podcast page. For now, give a listen to Episode 210.
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Rice Football vs Louisiana Game Recap
- The offense looks good, really good
- What to make of the second half scoreless slump
- New faces shine on the defensive line
- What’s the ceiling for this team given this performance?
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