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Know Your Foe: Rice Football vs Navy

September 26, 2025 By Matthew Bartlett

Navy is next up on the 2025 Rice football schedule so we’re going behind enemy lines with Middies’ insider Mike James from The Mid Report.

Middies’ insider Mike James was kind enough to stop by and answer a few questions about the upcoming matchup between Rice Football and Navy. The answers below should shed some light on the Owls’ upcoming opponent.

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Rice Football 2025: Navy Game Week Practice Notes

September 24, 2025 By Matthew Bartlett

The injury bug bit Rice football this week, but the Owls are pressing on and looking to take more strides on offense. Here’s the latest from the practice field.

After a relatively healthy fall camp, Rice football is wrestling with injuries this week, juggling position groups on both sides of the ball amidst a strong 3-1 start. This update digs into which players are at risk of missing this week, who might be coming back and how that impacts the team as they prepare for a quality opponent they’ll have to face on the road.

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Rice Baseball 2025: MLB Owls Update – September 23

September 24, 2025 By Matthew Bartlett

The 2025 MLB season is underway and Rice baseball alums are making the most of their time in The Show. Here’s the latest from the MLB Owls.

Tristan Gray – Tampa Bay Rays

Gray has become a regular in the Rays’ lineup over the last few weeks, making six consecutive starts, a streak which ended on Tuesday, although he would play the last three innings of that contest. He picked up four hits with a double during that window.

Through September 23, Gray is hitting .221 with six extra-base hits, six walks and 17 strikeouts. His OPS is .677. He’s collected eight RBI.

Dane Myers – Miami Marlins

Myers spent almost exactly one rather productive week with the big league club, hitting .267 with four RBI before hitting the injured list on Wednesday following a scary collision with the outfield wall. He spoke with the media about it on Wednesday. With days remaining in the season, Myers’ 2025 campaign is likely finished.

Dane Myers after being placed on the 10-day injured list with a right knee laceration🎙️ pic.twitter.com/6P3kJsSbFT

— Marlins Radio Network (@MarlinsRadio) September 24, 2025

Through September 23, Myers is hitting .235 with 16 extra-base hits, 23 walks and 77 strikeouts. His OPS is .617. He’s collected 31 RBI and stolen 18 bases.

Injured List

Anthony Rendon – Los Angeles Angels

Rendon has been out of the news since it was reported he would miss a significant amount of time following hip surgery this spring. There have been no updates from the Angels or his camp since then.

Matt Canterino – Twins AAA

Canterino underwent season-ending surgery this spring and was released by the Twins before subsequently signing back with the club on a minor league contract while he undergoes rehab.

Knocking on the Door

The following Owls either began the season in AAA or have since been promoted to that level:

  • Evan Kravetz – Louisville Bats (Reds)
  • Glenn Otto – Sugar Land Space Cowboys (Astros)
  • Trei Cruz – Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers)
  • Hayden Durke – Reno Aces (Diamondbacks)
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Rice Football 2025: Navy presser quotes and depth chart

September 23, 2025 By Matthew Bartlett

Next up for Rice football, a road trip to Navy. 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 Charlotte game and looked ahead at their upcoming matchup with Navy.

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We touch on those items, then dig into the Rice football depth chart and what the team looks like heading into the weekend. First, the quotes:

Press Conference Quotes

I think the unique part of this would be I know their staff. I know coach [Brian] Newberry well. We’ve crossed paths many times in our life as friends, as coaches, comparing notes. There’s certainly some things we all don’t know about each other, but there’s probably a lot we do know about each other’s programs that makes this probably a little more unique. – Rice Football head coach Scott Abell on his relationship with Navy head coach Brian Newberry

I think it’s incredibly special… I’m honored to be part of such a game and I’m honored to be playing there. There’s a lot of history there. What are men and women do in service, I’ve talked about this before in my interviews, I’m incredibly grateful. It’s people like that that allow all of us to do the things we dearly love to do. I am grateful I’m honored to be in this game and this rivalry. – Rice Football head coach Scott Abell on the meaning of playing against the Naval Academy

It’s going to give me an opportunity to talk about two things. One, an offense I incredibly respect. I think they’re talented. I think they’re coached incredibly well, in all phases. Offense, defense, and as a team. They have a very veteran group on offense.
You have a senior quarterback that’s probably able to make adjustments as quick as his offensive coordinator. He’s incredibly intelligent, and he’s really athletic. He doesn’t get enough credit for the type of athlete, the type of quarterback he is. People see him in that system, they think, oh, he’s a good athlete. He’s a triple option guy. I think he’s a really good quarterback. He’s a kid I remember watching coming out of high school. I had my eye on him from Davidson, obviously he went bigger. I think they’ll give us a lot to defend. There’s a lot in there. They’re older. They’ve been in their system now some time and they’re comfortable.– Rice Football head coach Scott Abell on the Navy offense and quarterback Blake Horvath

I see the progression every single day. At practice, we’re ready to work. We have high energy. One thing we need to work at is being consistent and finishing drives. It’s really hard coming in, learning a new offense. But once we learn how to finish drive and be consistent, I think we’ll be a really dangerous offense. I see improvement every single day. People are willing to learn and just like coach mentioned, the next man up mentality. Everybody from ones, to twos to threes, everybody’s working on trying to improve on their craft. I think we’re improving every single day. – Running back Quinton Jackson on the progression of the offense

There are very high expectations. I feel like there’s definitely still room to improve; there’s always going to be room for that. I feel like we’ve gotten off to a good start, but like coach [Jon] Kay always says, there’s always things we can do better, little things we can do better, really just focusing on the minor details of our defense. No complacency around here. We’re continuing to focus on getting better every week.- Defensive lineman Blake Boenisch on the play of the defense to this point

Full Press Conference

Depth Chart

Depth Chart Notes

There were two notable changes to the depth chart this week, both injury related. Landon Ransom, who left the Charlotte game with an injury is not listed. Neither is safety Jack Kane, who also did not finish the game on Thursday. I’ve have updates on their timetables in the weekly practice report, available to those subscribed to our Starting Lineup Tier on Patreon, which should be published shortly.

Outside of those injuries, there was some shuffling in the secondary as a result. Peyton Stevenson, who had been listed at viper has moved back to free safety with Jo Chavez taking his spot and elevating Plae Wyatt onto the two-deep for the first time this season.

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Rice Football 2025: NFL Owls Week 3 Roundup

September 23, 2025 By Matthew Bartlett

Rice Football is well represented on 2025 NFL rosters. Here’s the latest from the NFL Owls in action in Week 3.

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 RaidersW, 41-24at Falcons
Philadelphia EaglesKylen Granson (TE)vs RamsW, 33-26at Bucs
New York GiantsElijah Garcia (DL)vs Chiefs (SNF)L, 22-9vs Chargers
Detroit LionsJack Fox (P)at Ravens (MNF)W, 38-30vs Browns
Pittsburgh SteelersChris Boswell (PK)
Calvin Anderson (OL)
at PatriotsW, 21-14vs Vikings

Defense

Elijah Garcia – DL, Giants

Garcia notched two tackles on Sunday Night Football against the Chiefs this week, in addition to his work on special teams.

Offense

Calvin Anderson – OL, Steelers

Anderson was active but did not play in the Steelers’ Week 3 game against the Patriots.

Luke McCaffrey – WR, Commanders

McCaffrey caught three passes for 56 yards on Sunday, finishing second on the team in receiving yards. More importantly, he took this long 43-yard reception all the way for his first NFL touchdown.

Luuuuuuuuke!

📺 #LVvsWAS FOX pic.twitter.com/sluPjUIpTh

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) September 21, 2025

Kylen Granson â€“ TE, Eagles

Granson saw just two snaps with the Eagles’ offense in Week 3 but played a core role on special tams, registering a tackle for his third consecutive week.

Special Teams

Jack Fox – P, Lions

Fox punted three times in the Lions’ Week 3 game against the Ravens, averaging a stout 48.7 yards per kick with a long of 53 yards.

Chris Boswell – K, Steelers

Boswell wasn’t called upon for any field goal duty this weekend but did fulfill his duties on extra points on the three occasions he was summoned from the sideline. He remains a perfect 5-of-5 on field goals this season.

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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