I wanted to give yall a quick update with the news breaking on Sunday. Chris Vannini of The Athletic was first to report Rice head coach Mike Bloomgren would be back in 2022. This lines up with conversations I’ve had in recent weeks. Every indication up to this point has been that Bloomgren would return in 2022. This is not a surprise.
Obviously, this has significant ramifications on the outlook for Rice football in 2022 and beyond. Here’s a quick reaction video posted for our subscribers on Patreon. We’ll also have further discussion on The Roost Podcast this week as well as a more detailed review of some of the key decision points and factors soon.
2026 Rice Football Season Preview: Specialists
Next up in our 2026 Rice Football Season Preview: special teams. Here’s our breakdown of the Owls’ plans for the group this season. The Rice football offense was under the most scrutiny last season as the Owls installed their new gun-choice scheme, but that wasn’t the only side of the ball to show growth in … Read more
The Roost Podcast | Ep. 233 – 2026 Rice Football Opponent Previews: Tulane
The 2026 Rice Football season previews march on. This week, we’re joined by the hosts of the Uptown Update to look ahead at Tulane. One of the most curious coaching hires of the offseason has led to turbulence in the long-held belief that Tulane football was a plug-and-play operation. The program will look a lot … Read more
Rice Football 2026 Season Preview: Roster Grid
Rice football has a 104-man roster entering the 2026 season. From position changes to eligibility remaining, this chart will help keep everything in order. Keeping track of eligibility and positions can be challenging, and there wasn’t a single source with the most up-to-date information — now there is. In addition to the roster tracker and … Read more