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The Roost Podcast | Ep 65 – Rice Football vs UAB Preview

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Rice football is fresh off a landmark win over UAB. Can the Owls finish strong this week against UAB? We break it down on the show.

It was a weekend to remember for Rice football. The Owls upset No. 15 Marshall on the road, blanking the Thundering Herd 20-0 in their own stadium for the first time in program history. It was so monumental we broke out an emergency edition of The Roost Podcast immediately following the win. Make sure you check out that one here.

This show we’ll look ahead at the task at hand. Rice football is scheduled to host UAB on Dec. 12 in their final game of the regular season. We preview Owls vs Blazers and recaps the latest happening in Conference USA.

You can always find previous episodes on the podcast page. For now, give a listen to Episode 65.

Episode Notes

  • Housekeeping — Don’t miss this opportunity to subscribe on Patreon. There’s a lot more in store for this football program, including the Early Signing Period next week. Get the scoop on the Owls’ 2021 class and more now.
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  • Conference USA news and notes
    • Marshall gets into C-USA Championship Game by default
    • C-USA stricken with cancelations again
    • UTSA fans rooting for Rice to beat UAB
  • Rice Football vs UAB preview
    • What’s at stake in this game for Rice?
    • What do we expect to carry over for Rice from the Marshall win?
    • Expectations for both sides of the ball against the Blazers
    • Bowl season: what the postseason picture could look like for the Owls with a win

Where can you find us?

Download and subscribe to The Roost Podcast on any of your favorite podcast providers. The show is available on iTunes, GooglePlay, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn and PodBean. Please consider leaving a review wherever you listen.

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The Roost Podcast | Rice Football stuns Marshall – Emergency Pod

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Rice football came into Saturday as a three-touchdown underdog but walked away winners. More on the Owls’ massive upset win.

It had been a tough year for Rice football. Injuries and postponements had kept this team from any sort of rhythm. When we broke the news that starting quarterback Mike Collins would not play for the Owls against Marshall, things looked to be turning for the worst.

Then the game started and Rice football delivered their most impactful win of the Mike Bloomgren era.

This one was too important to wait until midweek to record. Carter and Matthew breakdown the big moments and key turning points in Rice’s 20-0 win over No. 15 Marshall at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

You can always find previous episodes on the podcast page. For now, give a listen to Episode 64.

Episode Notes

  • Housekeeping — Don’t miss this opportunity to subscribe on Patreon. There’s a lot more in store for this football program.
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  • Rice football upsets Marshall
    • JoVoni Johnson starts in place of Mike Collins (injury)
    • Defense registers five interceptions. Owls had six in 12 games last season.
    • Charlie Mendes draws late pass interference flag on fake punt
    • Jake Bailey almost scores a one-handed touchdown grab
    • Significance of this win for the Rice football program
  • Firsts
    • The victory was the first by a Texas school at Marshall in 14 tries.
    • Rice defeated a ranked opponent for the first time since a 27-14 win over No. 21 BYU on Nov. 11, 1997 (30 games).
    • Rice defeated a ranked opponent on the road for the first time since a 20-7 win at No. 8 Baylor on Oct. 12, 1991 (32 games).
    • Rice shut out a ranked opponent for the first time since a 7-0 victory over No. 16 Texas on Oct. 22, 1960.
    • Rice shut out a ranked opponent on the road for the first time since defeating No. 18 Florida, 10-0, on Oct. 8, 1960.

Where can you find us?

Download and subscribe to The Roost Podcast on any of your favorite podcast providers. The show is available on iTunes, GooglePlay, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn and PodBean. Please consider leaving a review wherever you listen.

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The Roost Podcast | Ep 63 – Rice Football vs Marshall Preview

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Rice football never got to kickoff against UTEP. Carter and Matthew discuss the Owls’ third postponement and preview the Marshall game.

Things were going well for Rice football when they woke up last Saturday morning, but shortly before kickoff, the Owls scheduled home game against UTEP was delayed and eventually canceled. Carter and Matthew work through the disappointment from the Owls’ third postponed game in their last four weeks and discuss the ramifications of the disjointed scheduling.

From there, it’s Marshall preview time. The Herd lead Conference USA in several key statistical categories, making it a tough challenge for the Owls on the road.

You can always find previous episodes on the podcast page. For now, give a listen to Episode 63.

Episode Notes

  • Housekeeping — Don’t miss this opportunity to subscribe on Patreon. You’ll get practice reports, film room sessions, recruiting news (the Early Signing Period is fast approaching!) and the latest analysis and updates on all things relating to Rice Athletics.
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  • Conference USA news and notes
    • The midweek brunch bowl between Western Kentucky and Charlotte was canceled, then rescheduled
    • Louisiana Tech goes rouge and plans a nonconference game
    • UAB and UTSA are squabbling about tiebreaker scenarios
    • Southern Miss hired a new head coach, their fourth coach of the season, and it’s not the strangest thing going on in the conference this week
  • Rice Football vs Marshall preview
    • Quick trivia: When is the last time Rice football beat a ranked opponent? How about played a close game against a ranked team? Answer on the podcast.
    • What’s the formula for Rice against Marshall?
    • Key facts to know and expectations for the Owls down the stretch

Where can you find us?

Download and subscribe to The Roost Podcast on any of your favorite podcast providers. The show is available on iTunes, GooglePlay, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn and PodBean. Please consider leaving a review wherever you listen.

Subscribe on Patreon for exclusive Rice football recruiting updates, practice notes and more.

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The Roost Podcast | Ep 62 – Rice Football vs North Texas Recap, UTEP Preview

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Rice football returned to the field this past week against North Texas and struggled. Carter and Matthew recap the game and preview UTEP.

It was a rough Saturday for Rice football. The Roost Podcast walks through what went wrong for the Owls against North Texas and what concerns the team carries with them into their next game against UTEP. There’s still a lot to like about the defense and the offense should find more room to work without Dion Novil crashing the interior this coming weekend.

Carter and Matthew also talk through some of the latest happenings around Conference USA, including a new game scheduled for a Tuesday morning. I suppose that shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise, given what we’ve seen already in 2020.

You can always find previous episodes on the podcast page. For now, give a listen to Episode 62.

Episode Notes

  • Housekeeping — Don’t miss this opportunity to subscribe on Patreon. You’ll get practice reports, film room sessions, recruiting news and the latest analysis and updates on all things relating to Rice Athletics.
    Become a Patron!
  • Conference USA news and notes
    • Two games already impacted by COVID-19 at time of recording
    • Charlotte and Western Kentucky moved to Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m.
  • Rice Football vs North Texas recap
    • What changed from the strong start to the sluggish final three quarters
    • Breaking down what went well for the defense with a shout out to corner Chris Boudreaux
    • Khalan Griffin’s first career start and high points on the Rice offense
    • How does Rice adjust now that this film is out there for opposing defenses?
  • Rice Football vs UTEP game preview
    • UTEP doesn’t do anything particularly well
    • The Rice defense will limit scoring opportunities
    • Eliminating self-inflicted mistakes and turnovers will be critical

Where can you find us?

Download and subscribe to The Roost Podcast on any of your favorite podcast providers. The show is available on iTunes, GooglePlay, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn and PodBean. Please consider leaving a review wherever you listen.

Subscribe on Patreon for exclusive Rice football recruiting updates, practice notes and more.

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The Roost Podcast | Ep 61 – Rice Football vs North Texas Preview

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Following two consecutive postponements, Carter and Matthew and look ahead at Rice football’s upcoming game against North Texas.

After playing two games, Rice football has suffered two consecutive postponements. The most recent lost game, which we reference briefly on this podcast, came against Louisiana Tech. The Owls will hope for better fortune this coming weekend against North Texas.

Carter and Matthew walkthrough the schedule as it’s current constructed and what contingencies are left for Rice. Then they look ahead at the game against North Texas and break down how Rice matches up with the Mean Green.

You can always find previous episodes on the podcast page. For now, give a listen to Episode 61.

Episode 61 Notes

  • Housekeeping — Don’t miss this opportunity to subscribe on Patreon. You’ll get practice reports, film room sessions, recruiting news and the latest analysis and updates on all things relating to Rice Athletics.
    Become a Patron!
  • Conference USA news and notes
    • Three C-USA games postponed already for the upcoming weekend
    • Rice and C-USA are running out of open dates for postponed games
  • Rice Football vs LA Tech postponed
    • Rice has now lost games against LA Tech and UTSA
    • Second postponement from a Rice opponent since the season began
    • Decision was announced on Thursday before the game
    • No clear indication on rescheduling plan
  • Rice Football vs North Texas game preview
    • More on Jason Bean, the presumed starter, in this week’s film room
    • Jaelon Darden leads the nation in touchdown receptions, despite only playing five games
    • North Texas run defense is attrocious. Could this be a breakout spot for Juma Otoviano or Khalan Griffin?

Where can you find us?

Download and subscribe to The Roost Podcast on any of your favorite podcast providers. The show is available on iTunes, GooglePlay, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn and PodBean. Please consider leaving a review wherever you listen.

Subscribe on Patreon for exclusive Rice football recruiting updates, practice notes and more.

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