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Rice Football 2025: NFL Owls Week 13 Roundup

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Rice Football is well represented on 2025 NFL rosters. Here’s the latest from the NFL Owls in action in Week 13.

There are former Rice football players scattered across the NFL. Stay tuned each week for their game results and notables from each player.

TeamNFL Owl(s)This WeekResultNext Week
Washington CommandersLuke McCaffrey (WR)vs Broncos (SNF)L, 27-26 (OT)at Vikings
Atlanta FalconsElijah Garcia (DL)at JetsL, 27-24vs Seahawks
Philadelphia EaglesKylen Granson (TE)vs Bears (Fri)L, 24-15at Chargers (MNF)
Jacksonville JaguarsAustin Trammell (WR)at TitansW, 25-3vs Colts
Detroit LionsJack Fox (P)vs Packers (Thanksgiving)L, 31-24vs Cowboys (Thr)
Pittsburgh SteelersChris Boswell (PK)
Calvin Anderson (OL)		vs BillsL, 26-7at Ravens

Defense

Elijah Garcia – DL, Falcons

Two weeks ago, Garcia was signed off the Giants practice squad to the Falcons active roster. He was inactive for this week’s game against the Jets.

Offense

Austin Trammell – WR, Jaguars

Trammell saw a season-high 34 offensive snaps in the Jaguars’ Week 13 win over the Titans. He was targeted a season-high four times but did not record any receptions.

Calvin Anderson – OL, Steelers

A week removed from serving as an emergency injury fill-in with the offense, Anderson returned primarily to special teams duties for the Steelers against the Bills.

Kylen Granson – TE, Eagles

Granson tied a season low in offensive playing time this week, taking just two snaps against the Bears. He continued to be actively involved on special teams.

Special Teams

Jack Fox – P, Lions

Fox punted twice in the Lions’ Week 13 loss to Packers, averaging 42.5 yards per kick with a long of 46 yards. He pinned of his two kicks inside the 20 yard line.

Chris Boswell – K, Steelers

Boswell did not attempt a field goal on Sunday, but did convert his only extra point attempt. He is 19-of-22 on field goals this season, including one blocked kick.

Injured Reserve

Luke McCaffrey – WR, Commanders

McCaffrey was placed on injured reserve with a broken collarbone suffered during the Commanders’ loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 9 and is expected to be sidelined for the foreseeable future.

More Owls in the NFL

From practice squads to current free agents, there are other Owls on the cusp of returning to active rosters. Find more details on current contractual agreements and former Rice football players waiting for their next opportunity here.

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Rice Football Recruiting: JUCO SAF Dylan Stephens commits to Owls

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The 2026 Rice Football recruiting class picked up some much-needed reinforcements in the secondary. JUCO safety Dylan Stephens has committed to the Owls.

Adding depth to the defensive backfield was a must for the 2026 Rice Football recruiting class. Entering the late fall with some attrition at those positions, the Owls swooped into the JUCO ranks to get another potential playmaker. Safety Dylan Stephens has committed to the Owls.

Stephens had offers from Army, Navy, Yale and a handful of local FCS programs coming out of high school before going the junior college route. After one season at Trinity Valley Junior College, he resurfaced and took aim at a D1 opportunity. Rice proved to be the perfect fit.

He joins fellow defensive back Jordan Mitchell as the anchors in the secondary for the 2026 class so far. He’s also the second JUCO commit in the group, with fellow JUCO product Brock Reddic offering support in the defensive trenches.

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Most of the tape from on Stephens comes from his high school days at Berkner High School in Richardson, TX, just a season removed from where he is today. He’s lanky with a quick twitch and has the ability to run. Those are good traits to bet on for a defensive back that will arrive on campus with some collegiate snaps already under his belt.

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Rice Football Recruiting: JUCO DL Brock Reddic commits to Owls

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The 2026 Rice Football recruiting class just added some in the trenches. JUCO defensive lineman Brock Reddic has committed to the Owls.

The first transfer addition to the 2026 Rice Football recruiting class is on the board. Following an initial build from the high school ranks, the Owls have nabbed a key player from the junior college ranks. Kilgore defensive tackle Brock Reddic has committed to the Owls.

Reddic originally signed with Northwestern State out of high school, playing sparingly before transferring to Kilgore Junior College last year. A strong season there earned him offers from programs like Florida Atlantic, Louisiana Monroe, PVAMU, McNeese State, Central Arkansas, and others. The Owls were the most recent to formally show interest and Reddic pulled the trigger soon after the offer came in.

“I could tell what coach Abell is building is special and will last for the long run,” Reddic told The Roost. “Getting a degree at Rice is generational, and getting to play high-level ball while getting that degree, I couldn’t ask for a better combo.”

The fourth defensive lineman in the class, Reddic should bring some experience to accompany high school commits Ian Harrell, Tyler Lavallier and Quincy Tchikou. In total, the class is up to 19 players with the early signing period right around the corner, beginning Wednesday, Dec. 3.

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Reddic’s highlights are intriguing. The 6-foot-4, 315 pound interior player has a couple moves already in his tool bag and shows good pursuit to the ball. Rice needs reinforcements in the trenches and Reddic looks to have the potential to slide in and contribute quickly.

“I’ll fit into that nose position to be a menacing presence in the middle of the defense,” Reddic said.”

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Rice Volleyball Earns 7-Seed opens vs Florida in NCAA Tournament

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Officially NCAA Tournament bound, Rice women’s basketball heard their name called in the NCAA Volleyball selection show on Sunday night.

Rice Volleyball (21-9) continues its impressive season with a spot in the NCAA Tournament. The Owls earned a No. 7 Seed on Selection Sunday. They will head to Dallas, Texas to play Florida on Friday, Dec. 5 at 4:00 p.m. CT. Should they win, they’d play the winner of a matchup between 2-Seed SMU and Central Arkansas on Saturday.

American Conference regular season Champions, Rice won 17 consecutive games before falling to Tulsa in the American Conference Tournament Championship. Taylor Preston and Arissa Smith were named to the American All-Tournament team in recognition of their stellar performances.

This will be the Owls’ ninth NCAA Tournament appearance under head coach Genny Volpe and their first since 2022.

The Owls’ regional looks like this:

Should Rice volleyball advance out of Dallas, they’d face the winner of the quartet including 3-Seed Purdue, Wright State, 6-Seed Baylor and Arkansas State. First things first, Rice will focus their attention on Florida.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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American Conference Football 2025: Week 14 Roundup

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American Conference Football was back in action this weekend. Here’s the latest from the teams on the gridiron this week.

TeamRecord This WeekResultUp Next
Army6-5 (4-4)at UTSAW, 27-24vs Navy (Dec. 13)
Charlotte1-11 (0-8)at TulaneL, 27-0—
ECU8-4 (6-2)at FAUW, 42-3Bowl TBD
FAU4-8 (3-5)vs ECUL, 42-3—
Memphis8-4 (4-4)vs Navy (THR)L, 28-17Bowl TBD
Navy9-2 (7-1)at Memphis (THR)W, 28-17vs Army (Dec. 13)
North Texas11-1 (7-1)vs Temple (FRI)W, 52-25at Tulane
Rice5-7 (2-6)at USFL, 52-3—
Temple5-7 (3-5)at North Texas (FRI)L, 52-25—
Tulane10-2 (7-1)vs CharlotteW, 27-0vs North Texas
Tulsa4-8 (1-7)at UABL, 31-24—
UAB4-8 (2-6)vs TulsaW, 31-24—
USF9-3 (6-2)vs RiceW, 52-3Bowl TBD
UTSA6-6 (4-4)vs ArmyL, 27-24Bowl TBD

Storylines // Standings // Preseason Poll

Memphis Tumbles

Few teams in the American Conference will be more disappointed in their 2025 season than the Memphis Tigers. Big spenders on the NIL front and player investment, head coach Ryan Silverfield was armed with one of the more talented rosters in the conference and finished with four losses. The Tigers weren’t even close to making an appearance in the conference championship when they lost to Navy on Thanksgiving.

Optimistic Owls

Both Rice and Temple made coaching changes this offseason and were expected to take at least a season or two before as they built with their new leaders. Instead, both teams entered the final weekend of the regular season in contention for a bowl appearance. Both teams fell short, but there’s plenty of hope in Philadelphia and Houston this offseason after seeing what their programs achieved in year one.

Oh-For-Charlotte

The topside of the American was extremely contentious, but even the teams at the bottom of the standings had their moments in the sun — except for Charlotte. The 49ers underwhelmed on admittedly low preseason expectations, going winless in league play and posting their lone victory over FCS Monmouth by one score.

Looking ahead – Key storylines

Conference Championship Game Set

With both teams winning this weekend the conference championship game is set, Tulane will host North Texas in the American Conference Championship Game. Navy, which also finished 7-1 in league play, misses out on a title game appearance via tiebreaker.

CFB Playoff

It’s not a lock by any stretch, but the assumption for much of the season has been that the American Conference champion would represent the Group of 5 in the College Football Playoff. Tulane led the race last week and would presumably retain their spot should they beat North Texas. If not, a 12-1 North Texas team would still be the likely favorite to get the spot over potential Sun Belt Champion, James Madison.

Army, Navy and The American

There’s one more game beyond the conference championship which will feature a pair of American conference teams: Army vs. Navy, slated for its usual solo weekend two weeks from now. The college football classic doesn’t count in the conference standings and will be played at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Dec. 13 at 2:00 PM.

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