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Rice Football Recruiting: DL Matthew Aribisala commits to Owls

Posted: May 16, 2025

The 2025 Rice Football recruiting class continues beefing up its haul in the defensive trenches. Defensive lineman Matthew Aribisala has committed to the Owls. The finishing touches to the 2025 Rice Football recruiting class are being made as the calendar bleeds into mid-May and players will soon be on campus for summer workouts. Before that […]

Rice Football, Rice Football Recruiting, Carson Morgan

Rice Football Recruiting: RB Carson Morgan commits to Owls

Posted: May 13, 2025

The 2025 Rice Football recruiting class has picked up another boost in their skill position ranks. Former Kansas running back Carson Morgan has committed to the Owls. Bolstering the running back room was one of the most evident objectives when it came to rounding out the 2025 Rice Football recruiting class and prepping the roster […]

Rice Football, Rice Football Recruiting, David Kasemervisz

Rice Football Recruiting: WR David Kasemervisz commits to Owls

Posted: May 6, 2025

A Texas product is returning home as a member of the 2025 Rice Football recruiting class. Former Stanford wideout David Kasemervisz has committed to the Owls. The recent run of pledges to the 2025 Rice Football recruiting class, serving as the final additions to the roster before the season arrives this fall, maintained its momentum […]

Rice Football, Rice Football Recruiting, Artis Cole

Rice Football Recruiting: WR Artis Cole commits to Owls

Posted: May 4, 2025

The 2025 Rice Football recruiting class just picked up more offensive reinforcements. Former Louisiana-Monroe wideout Artis Cole has committed to the Owls. The spring additions to the 2025 Rice Football recruiting class have come from near and far with several new faces taking multiple stops along their college football journey before arriving on South Main. […]

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Rice Football Recruiting: Khary Crump’s path to the Owls

Posted: May 2, 2025

The most recent addition to the 2025 Rice Football recruiting class, corner Khary Crump has taken an eventful journey to South Main.

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Rice Football Recruiting: CB Khary Crump commits to Owls

Posted: May 2, 2025

The 2025 Rice Football recruiting class fills a significant need in the secondary with this latest addition. Houston Christian corner Khary Crump has committed to the Owls. A swathe of graduations and injuries made it abundantly clear that the 2025 Rice Football recruiting class would need help in the secondary this spring, most specifically at […]

Rice Football 2025 Spring Practice Notebook 8: Defensive Takeaways

Posted: April 30, 2025

Now led by defensive coordinator Jon Kay, the Rice football defense made strides this spring. Here are a few things that stood out the most. The Rice football defense lost a lot of leaders to graduation this offseason. Having a familiar face in Jon Kay take over as the coordinator helps, but there was still […]

Rice Football, Rice Football Recruiting, Sam Carrell

Rice Football Recruiting: DE Sam Carrell commits to Owls

Posted: April 29, 2025

More depth in the defensive trenches is on its way. Former Texas Tech defensive end Sam Carrell has committed to the Owls. Spring is the season to make sure the roster is ready for the year ahead and with the program light in the defensive trenches, adding at least a couple of defensive linemen to […]

Rice Football, Rice Football Recruiting, Jack Kane

Rice Football Recruiting: SAF Jack Kane commits to Owls

Posted: April 29, 2025

A veteran presence in the secondary is joining the 2025 Rice Football recruiting class. Oregon State safety Jack Kane has committed to the Owls. Adding experience to a defense replacing so many veterans was paramount as the 2025 Rice Football recruiting class bolstered its members before the upcoming season. A veteran from the Pac-12 ranks, […]

Rice Football, Rice Football Recruiting, Lucas Scheerhorn

Rice Football Recruiting: QB Lucas Scheerhorn commits to Owls

Posted: April 28, 2025

The 2025 Rice Football recruiting class has added a transfer quarterback to its ranks. Kennesaw State triggerman Lucas Scheerhorn has committed to the Owls. There was never going to be a rush to add just any transfer quarterback to the 2025 Rice Football recruiting class. Any potential candidate needed to fit the Owls’ scheme and […]

Rice Football, Josh Pearcy

Rice Football: OLB Josh Pearcy signs UDFA deal with Los Angeles Rams

Posted: April 26, 2025

Rice football did not see any players selected in the 2025 NFL Draft, but former outside linebacker Josh Pearcy has since signed with the Los Angeles Rams. Pearcy was a mainstay for the Rice football defense over the course of six seasons on South Main. Initially beginning his tenure as a more traditional edge rusher […]

Rice Football, Brant Banks

Rice Football: OL Brant Banks signs UDFA deal with Green Bay Packers

Posted: April 26, 2025

Rice football did not see any players selected in the 2025 NFL Draft, but former offensive lineman Brant Banks has since signed with the Green Bay Packers. Banks began his collegiate career at Nebraska before transferring to South Main before the 2023 season. There, he became a multi-year starter for Rice football, leading the entire […]

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2025 Rice Football Spring Transfer Portal Tracker

Posted: April 26, 2025

The 2025 Rice Football spring practices are complete, and the Transfer Portal is officially open. Here’s the latest on who’s coming and going from South Main.

Rice Football, Rice Football Recruiting, Max Balthazar

Rice Football Recruiting: Slot Max Balthazar commits to Owls

Posted: April 25, 2025

Another Transfer Portal addition is on his way to join the 2025 Rice football recruiting class. Coastal Carolina playmaker Max Balthazar has committed to the Owls. Adding experienced playmakers on both sides of the ball is the ideal use for the spring Transfer Portal window and the 2025 Rice Football recruiting class has done just […]

Rice Football, Rice Football Recruiting, Aiden Smalls

Rice Football Recruiting: QB Aiden Smalls commits to Owls

Posted: April 25, 2025

The 2026 Rice Football recruiting class has its quarterback in the fold. Playmaking signal caller Aiden Smalls has committed to the Owls. Getting the right triggerman in place is paramount for success and the 2026 Rice Football recruiting class has found its solution at that all-important position. Quarterback Aiden Smalls has committed to the Owls. […]

Rice Football, Rice Football Recruiting, VJ Bronson

Rice Football Recruiting: DT VJ Bronson commits to Owls

Posted: April 24, 2025

Reinforcements to the 2025 Rice football recruiting class continue to pour in. North Texas defensive tackle VJ Bronson has committed to the Owls. Gathering depth in the interior of the defensive trenches was a must-do following the conclusion of spring practices. The 2025 Rice Football recruiting class found its answer up front in a veteran […]

Rice Football, Rice Football Recruiting, LJ Johnson

Rice Football Recruiting: RB LJ Johnson commits to Owls

Posted: April 23, 2025

The first Rice football recruiting addition of the spring portal window comes from just north of town. SMU running back LJ Johnson has committed to the Owls. From the moment the spring Transfer Portal window opened, the buzz surrounding Rice football recruiting a veteran running back for the Owls’ run-heavy scheme was everywhere. The Owls […]

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Rice Football 2025 Spring Practice Notebook 7: Offensive Takeaways

Posted: April 21, 2025

The new-look Rice football offense was installed this spring and we learned a lot about what this side of the ball will look like under head coach Scott Abell. It was mostly encouraging news regarding the Rice football offense as head coach Scott Abell and his staff started installation this spring. In his words, they […]

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The Roost Podcast | Ep 198 – Rice Football Spring Review

Posted: April 16, 2025

The first set of Rice football spring practices under head coach Scott Abell have come to an end and y’all have questions. We field them in this show. After reviewing an intra-season coaching hire for Rice baseball, The Roost podcast pivots back to Rice football, discussing the Spring Game and general takeaways from the first […]

Rice Football, Rice Football Recruiting, Clay Mitchell

Rice Football Recruiting: OL Clay Mitchell commits to Owls

Posted: April 14, 2025

The second pledge of the 2026 Rice Football recruiting class is on the board. Offensive lineman Clay Mitchell has committed to the Owls. The beginnings of the 2026 Rice Football recruiting class are taking shape. With one pledge already in the fold, the Owls hosted a whole flock of recruits during the Blue and Gray […]

Rice Football, Practice Report

New-look offense shines at 2025 Rice Football Spring Game

Posted: April 12, 2025

The 2025 Rice football spring practices concluded on Saturday with the spring game, a more condensed version this year, but still rich with things to learn. An open quarterback competition, a new offense and plenty of new faces made for an exciting night at Historic Rice Stadium for the Owls’ first spring game under head […]

Rice Football, Practice Report

Rice Football 2025 Spring Practice Notebook 6: In the Trenches

Posted: April 10, 2025

The Rice football offensive line has impressed this spring as the group evolves into the Owls’ new offensive scheme one practice at a time. Watching the offensive line transition from a West Coast scheme to a spread option offense has been one of the more intriguing journeys of Rice football spring practice. Every group has […]

Rice Football, Practice Report

Rice Football 2025 Spring Practice Notebook 5: Slot School

Posted: April 6, 2025

There’s been a lot to learn with this new-look Rice Football offense during spring practices, including the introduction of a new position: slot. Keeping track of where players are lining up and where they go after the snap has been an adventure in the new offense Rice football is installing this spring. Head coach Scott […]

Rice Football: Spring Practice Takeaways – March Q&A

Posted: March 30, 2025

A month into Rice Football spring practices, some clarity is emerging. This Q&A focuses on what we’ve learned about the Owls on the gridiron so far. More than half of spring practices are in the books, and a better picture of what Rice football will look like under head coach Scott Abell is beginning to […]

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Rice Football 2025 Spring Practice Notebook 4: QB Battle and Scrimmage Thoughts

Posted: March 29, 2025

The three-man quarterback race is heating up as Rice football pushes past the midpoint of spring practices, making progress with the new offensive scheme. With more than half of Rice football spring practice in the books, the Owls’ offense is beginning to materialize. Several weeks of installs have led to the beginnings of a pecking […]

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