We learned a lot from the 2025 Rice football season, but a few important questions remained unanswered. Here’s what we need to know after Year 1 under Scot Abell.
The new-look Rice football offense made its debut alongside new head coach Scott Abell in his first season on South Main, which culminated in an appearance in the Armed Forces Bowl. The offense showed sparks; the defense struggled through injuries. Both sides of the ball can improve in their levels of consistency and many important questions were left unanswered.
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Stay tuned for our Team Superlatives, released next week, featuring more traditional awards like Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year and more.
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