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American Conference Football 2025: Week 1 Roundup

Posted: August 31, 2025

American Conference Football was back in action this weekend. Here’s the latest from the teams on the gridiron this week. Team Record  This Week Result Up Next Army 0-1 (0-0) vs Tarleton St L, 30-27 (OT) at Kansas St Charlotte 0-1 (0-0) vs App L, 34-11 vs N Carolina ECU 0-1 (0-0) at NC St […]

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Rice Football knocks off Louisiana in Scott Abell’s Debut

Posted: August 30, 2025

Head coach Scott Abell and Rice Football made a statement in their season opener, knocking off Louisiana in their first-ever game at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium. Following months of intrigue, the Gun-Choice offense took center stage at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium on Saturday night as Rice football put their new scheme on display […]

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Rice Football 2025 Season Preview: Preseason Superlatives

Posted: August 29, 2025

The 2025 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 is deep and there appear to be playmakers at a variety of positions. Handing out superlatives is always a challenging […]

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Rice Football 2025: Louisiana Game Week Practice Notes

Posted: August 28, 2025

The first Rice football game of the Scott Abell era is upon us and the Owls are ready to go. Here’s the latest from the practice field this week. The (unofficial) Rice football depth chart has mostly worked itself out. Chase Jenkins has started to put his mark on the offense and a few individual […]

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Rice Football 2025 Season Preview: Rising Stars

Posted: August 27, 2025

Which new faces will emerge as difference makers for Rice football in 2025? The Roost picks three rising stars for the upcoming season. An annual tradition, this Rising Stars segment attempts to highlight potential differential players for the 2025 Rice football team that might not quite be household names… yet. Transfers, freshmen and newcomers of […]

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Rice Football 2025: Louisiana presser quotes and depth chart

Posted: August 26, 2025

Next up for Rice football, the season opener against Louisiana. Here’s what head coach Scott Abell had to say about the matchup and a few depth chart notes. Head coach Scott Abell and a set of players met with the media for their customary weekly availability. They recapped the end of fall camp and then […]

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Rice Football 2025 Game Preview: Louisiana

Posted: August 24, 2025

Rice football kicks off its first game of the 2025 season this week as the Owls travel to Louisiana. How to watch, key stats, x-factor picks and more. Following months of anticipation, the Scott Abell era of Rice football arrives in earnest this week with the Owls’ season opening matchup against Louisiana. Can the new-look […]

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Rice Football 2025 Fall Camp Notebook: Depth Chart Risers

Posted: August 23, 2025

Fall camp is ramping up and the Rice football roster is coming together with a few late risers in the final weeks of camp. The last week of fall camp is in the books and the Rice football team is beginning to turn its attention to its season opener against Louisiana. With a formal depth […]

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The Roost Podcast | Ep 209 – 2025 Rice Football Defensive Preview

Posted: August 22, 2025

The 2025 Rice Football season is right around the corner. This week we focus on the defensive side of the ball with key players, schematic tendencies and more. A new coordinator is at the helm of the 2025 Rice Football defense, which returns a good portion of its players from a season ago, although many […]

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2025 Rice Football Season Preview: Running Back

Posted: August 22, 2025

Next up in our 2025 Rice Football Season Preview: running back. Here’s our breakdown of the Owls’ plans for the group this season. A new offense brings with it a myriad of differing outlooks for key position groups, few of which will enter the upcoming 2025 Rice Football season with as much expectation as the […]

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Rice Football Recruiting: DL Ian Harrell commits to Owls

Posted: August 20, 2025

Further reinforcements in the trenches are on the way for the 2026 Rice Football recruiting class. Defensive lineman Ian Harrell has committed to the Owls. Back-to-back defensive line additions has the 2026 Rice Football recruiting class riding high as the Owls keep adding difference makers at premium positions. Even with the fall season fast approaching, […]

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2025 Rice Football Season Preview: Defensive Line

Posted: August 20, 2025

Next up in our 2025 Rice Football Season Preview: defensive line. Here’s our breakdown of the Owls’ plans for the group this season. There’s a new coordinator at the helm of the Rice Football defense and a mix of new and old faces who will be asked to step into significant roles this coming season. […]

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2025 Rice Football Season Preview: Offensive Line

Posted: August 18, 2025

Next up in our 2025 Rice Football Season Preview: offensive line. Here’s our breakdown of the Owls’ plans for the group this season. A new Rice football offensive scheme means a reworked offensive line, which will be asked to operate much differently than the unit was a season ago when Rice ran a more West […]

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Sources: Chase Jenkins Named Rice Football Starting Quarterback

Posted: August 18, 2025

Rice Football head coach Scott Abell has named Chase Jenkins the Owls’ starting quarterback, sources familiar with the situation confirm to The Roost. Following a three-man competition in the spring, which was whittled down further in fall camp, Chase Jenkins has been named the Rice football starting quarterback, sources confirmed to The Roost on Monday. […]

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Rice Football 2025 Fall Camp Notebook: Offense Coming into Focus

Posted: August 17, 2025

With two weeks remaining until the first kick, the Rice football offense is coming into focus with players emerging and the scheme taking shape. With two scrimmages in the books and more than half of fall camp in the rearview mirror, the depth chart is starting to materialize for Rice football as position battles resolve […]

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2025 Rice Football Opponent Season Preview: Navy

Posted: August 16, 2025

Navy is aiming high after a breakthrough second season under Brian Newberry. What can Rice Football expect from the Midshipmen in 2025? Head Coach: Brian NewberryRecord at School: 25-15 (2 Yr) | Career FBS Record: 25-15 (2 Yr) Offensive Coordinator: Drew Cronic | Defensive Coordinator: P.J. Volker If you can beat Army and produce a program […]

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The Roost Podcast | Ep 208 – 2025 Rice Football Offensive Preview

Posted: August 14, 2025

The 2025 Rice Football season is weeks away and we’re starting our deep dive on the offensive side of the ball with key players, schematic tendencies and more. A new scheme is being installed and the first glimpses of a very different version of Rice football are fast approaching. In addition to what we’ve seen […]

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Rice Football 2025 Season Preview: Roster Grid

Posted: August 13, 2025

Rice football has a 106-man roster entering the 2025 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 one single source that had the most up-to-date information — now there is. In addition to the roster tracker […]

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Rice Football Recruiting: DL Tyler Lavallier commits to Owls

Posted: August 13, 2025

A wave of defensive additions to the 2026 Rice Football recruiting class continued this week. Defensive lineman Tyler Lavallier has committed to the Owls. Adding difference makers in the trenches is a must-do for every program in the country. Being able to fulfill that task without going too far is an added bonus. The 2026 […]

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2025 Rice Football Opponent Season Preview: Charlotte

Posted: August 12, 2025

Charlotte is hitting the reset button this coming fall and will have a new coach at the helm. What can Rice Football expect from the 49ers in 2025? Head Coach: Tim AlbinRecord at School: 0-0 (1 Yr) | Career FBS Record 34-19 (4 Yr)Offensive Coordinator: Todd Fitch | Defensive Coordinator: Nate Faanes Following the dismissal of […]

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2025 Rice Football Season Preview: Slot

Posted: August 11, 2025

Next up in our 2025 Rice Football Season Preview: slot. Here’s our breakdown of the Owls’ plans for the group this season. The new Rice football offense brings with it new positions. Out are the fullbacks, no longer listed in any capacity on the Owls’ roster. In their place, head coach Scott Abell has introduced […]

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Rice Football Recruiting: SAF Zion Allen commits to Owls

Posted: August 10, 2025

It’s been a good month in the secondary for the 2026 Rice Football recruiting class. Safety Zion Allen has flipped his commitment to the Owls. The 2026 Rice Football recruiting class picked up steam over the summer, exploding from a few commitments in the spring to more than a dozen future Owls awaiting their chance […]

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2025 Rice Football Season Preview: Wide Receiver

Posted: August 9, 2025

Next up in our 2025 Rice Football Season Preview: wide receiver. Here’s our breakdown of the Owls’ plans for the group this season. There aren’t many traditional wide receivers remaining on the roster since Rice Football introduced the slot position along with the new scheme. Many of the players listed at the position last year […]

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Rice Football 2025 Fall Camp Notebook: Position Battles Brewing

Posted: August 8, 2025

At a few key positions, the Rice football depth chart remains up in the air. Who’s making their case to be in the two-deep in the secondary and the trenches? As the team nears the midpoint of fall camp and battles the sweltering heat of Houston, Texas, attitudes and focus remain high. “They continue to […]

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2025 Rice Football Opponent Season Preview: UAB

Posted: August 6, 2025

It’s been tough sledding in Birmingham under Trent Dilfer, thus far. What can Rice Football expect from the Blazers in 2025? Head Coach: Trent DilferRecord at School: 7-17 (2 Yr) | Career FBS Record 7-17 (2 Yr)Offensive Coordinator: Alex Mortensen | Defensive Coordinator: Steve Russ Dilfer was a curious hire at the time UAB brought him […]

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