The 2026 Rice football season is right around the corner. Here's the final forecast for player superlatives this fall.
There are high expectations for a host of individual Rice football players this season. The roster has been retooled and there are emerging playmakers across several positions. Handing out superlatives is always a challenging exercise, but Year 2 in the Owls' offensive scheme should theoretically make it slightly easier. Here's where I landed. Who did I miss? Which other players have breakout campaigns in 2026?
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