Next up in our 2026 Rice Football Season Preview: linebacker. Here's our breakdown of the Owls' plans for the group this season.
Linebacker has been a position of strength for Rice football for several years, but that longstanding tradition will be tested this season when the Owls are tasked with replacing a pair of veteran starters at the position. Can a new unit hold the line and keep the defense ticking? That will be one of defensive coordinator Jon Kay's key offseason objectives.
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