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Rice Football 2024 Season Preview: Preseason Superlatives

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The 2024 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 exercise, but this year felt particularly difficult compared to years past. Here’s where I landed. Who did I miss? Which other players have breakout campaigns in 2024?

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Rice Football Depth Chart Questions and Stadium Notes: August 2024 Q&A

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The 2024 Rice Football season is around the corner. What does that mean for the depth chart and when are we getting news on the stadium front? Here’s the latest.

There’s a lot going on around South Main these days. Fall camp wrapped up last week and the 2024 Rice football season kicks off next week against Sam Houston on brand new turf that was utilized by the team for the first time on Friday morning. Could stadium news be coming soon? And what will the first depth chart of the season look like when it is officially released? This month’s Q&A focuses on those two topics.

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Q: Are we expecting any update on the plan for Rice Stadium in the near future?

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The Roost Podcast | Ep 182 – 2024 Rice Football Offensive Preview with Lavel Dumont

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Former Rice football offensive lineman Lavel Dumont joins The Roost Podcast this week to talk about his transition to coaching and help preview the Owls’ offense in 2024.

Like his former Rice football teammate Coleman Coco, Lavel Dumont also had his playing career cut short this offseason. He’s made the transition to the coaching world, too, and was kind enough to join The Roost Podcast this week to share his thoughts on how the Owls stack up on that side of the ball this season.

You can find previous episodes on the podcast page. For now, give a listen to Episode 182.

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Previewing 2024 Rice Football defensive preview with Lavel Dumont

  • Dumont shares about his time at Rice and the end of his playing career
  • Insight on learning the scheme and incoming names to know on the offensive line
  • EJ Warner’s transition to Rice
  • What to expect in the receiving room without Luke McCaffrey
  • Under the radar playmakers
  • The Lightning Round, Rice Football edition

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Rice Football Recruiting: LB CJ Witten commits to Owls

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A tackling machine has joined the ranks of the 2025 Rice Football recruiting class. Liberty Christian linebacker CJ Witten has committed to the Owls.

The 2025 Rice football recruiting class heated up in earnest this summer with players attending camp on campus and getting up close and personal with the staff. While that run of recruits has slowed down, the Owls aren’t finished with their upcoming haul just yet, adding another promising playmaker on defense this week. Liberty Christian linebacker CJ Witten has committed to the Owls.

Witten was among the large contingent of players who received offers during the summer months. His came back in late June, one of a half dozen programs to extend him an offer to play at the next level. Ultimately Witten opted for Rice over nearby Lamar and Houston Christian, also spurning the likes of Arkansas State, Army, Navy, UTEP and a few others, opting instead to come to South Main.

The son of former Dallas Cowboys great Jason Witten, CJ has developed into one of the most productive linebackers in the state. As a junior, he surpassed 100 tackles in a 14-game season and scored a pair of touchdowns.

He joins fellow linebacker Ty Thames, who joined the class back in June, to make up a strong tandem in the middle of the field. He’s the 19th commitment in the fold so far, a number that should rise, but should remain very competitive when it comes to earning the last handful of high school spots.

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It only takes a quick glance at the film to see what Witten brings to the fold. He’s explosive, instinctive and powerful. When he gets moving downhill he’s tough to avoid. Rice has put a premium on athleticism at this position in recent years. Witten certainly fits the bill and should be an excellent addition to an already potent linebacking corps.

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Rice Football 2024 Season Preview: Rising Stars

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Which new faces will emerge as difference makers for Rice football in 2024? 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 2024 Rice football team that might not quite be household names… yet. Transfers, freshmen and newcomers of all kinds have graced this list in recent years.

With two weeks before the season starts, it’s time to lock in the picks. Here are our 2024 Rising Stars.

Rice Football Preseason Preview: Check out the rest of the series here.

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