Recruiting Schedule/TV Roster NFL Owls
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The Roost Podcast | Ep 178 – 2024 USF Preview with Seth Varnadore
Next up as The Roost Podcast continues its AAC opponent previews: Seth Varnadore of the Bay Area Examiner dives into South Florida football in 2024. South Florida went from bottom dweller to front runner in the span of one offseason. How reasonable have expectations gotten in Tampa? Can the Bulls compliment a high-powered offense with […]
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2024 Rice Football Opponent Season Preview: Memphis
Memphis has been close but hasn’t won a conference title in five years. What can Rice Football expect from the Tigers in 2024? Head Coach: Ryan Silverfield Record at School: 31-18 (4 Yr) | Career FBS Record 31-18 (4 Yr) Offensive Coordinator: Tim Cramsey | Defensive Coordinator: Jordon Hankins
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Expectations Rising for Mike Bloomgren, Rice Football
Rice Football was projected to finish seventh in the AAC Preseason Media Poll, the highest preseason rank for the Owls under head coach Mike Bloomgren to date. In recent memory, expectations have, quite literally, never been higher for Rice football. The 2024 AAC Media Poll, released during Media Days on Tuesday morning, projected Rice to […]
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American Athletic Conference Media Days Roundup
American Athletic Conference Media Days were held this week in Arlington, Texas. Here’s a roundup of important news, quotes and insights from the event. Preseason Media Poll Rank Team Points 1 Memphis (23) 409 2 UTSA (4) 368 3 Tulane (2) 362 4 South Florida 339 5 Army (1) 236 6 Florida Atlantic 228 T7 […]
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Rice Football Roster Notes heading into Media Days
Rice Football will head to Arlington, Texas soon for American Conference Media Days with a few revisions to their 2024 roster.
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The Roost Podcast | Ep 177 – 2024 Memphis Preview with Bryan Moss
Next up as The Roost Podcast continues its AAC opponent previews: Bryan Moss of the Tiger Sports Report dives into Memphis football in 2024. Memphis football has sky-high expectations in 2024. Are those reasonable? The Tigers have a high-flying offense, questions on defense and a dearth of NIL money set aside to help solve those […]
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2024 Rice Football Opponent Season Preview: Navy
Navy experienced a solid first season under head coach Brian Newberry last season. What can Rice Football expect from the Midshipmen in 2024? Head Coach: Brian Newberry Record at School: 5-7 (1 Yr) | Career Record 5-7 (1 Yr) Offensive Coordinator: Drew Cronic Defensive Coordinators: PJ Volker Rice Football Preseason Preview: Check out the rest […]
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2024 Rice Football Opponent Season Preview: UTSA
Frank Harris won’t be on the field, but UTSA still has grand aspirations. What can Rice Football expect from the Roadrunners in 2024? Head Coach: Jeff Traylor Record at School: 39-14 (4 Yr) | Career FBS Record 39-14 (4 Yr) Offensive Coordinator: Justin Burke | Defensive Coordinator: Jess Loepp
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Rice Football Recruiting: K Landon Shaffer commits to Owls
The first specialist of the 2025 Rice Football recruiting class has made his pledge official. Kicker Landon Shaffer has committed to the Owls. The 2025 Rice football recruiting class includes a commitment from players at almost every position on both sides of the ball, but until recently, it did not include any specialists. That changed […]
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Rice Football Recruiting: TE Jordan Andrus commits to Owls
The 2025 Rice Football recruiting class continues to soar with another impactful addition. Yates tight end Jordan Andrus has committed to the Owls. The 2025 Rice Football recruiting class already stretches from coast to coast with commitments ranging from California to South Carolina and as far north as Michigan. The base of the class, though, […]
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Rice Football Recruiting: SAF Michael Amey III commits to Owls
The recent wave of 2025 Rice Football recruiting class wins marches onward. Hightower safety Michael Amey III has committed to the Owls. The 2025 Rice Football recruiting class has added commitments from almost every position following a flurry of visits and offers in late June and early July. A true safety wasn’t among those new […]
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2024 Rice Football Season Preview: Running Back
Next up in our 2024 Rice Football Season Preview: running back. Here’s our breakdown of the Owls’ plans for the group this season. Rice football has a bonafide star in the running back room, but that doesn’t mean it’s going to be a one-man show in the Owls’ backfield this fall. How will the coaching […]
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Rice Football Recruiting: DL Brendon Rice commits to Owls
The 2025 Rice Football recruiting class is bulking up in the trenches. Defensive tackle Brendon Rice has committed to the Owls. The state of Michigan is on the board. Following a recent run of Texas pledges for the 2025 Rice Football recruiting class, the Owls headed north to land their most recent addition. North Farmington […]
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2024 Rice Football Opponent Season Preview: Charlotte
It was a bumpy first year for Biff Poggi and Charlotte last season. What can Rice Football expect from the 49ers in 2024? Head Coach: Biff Poggi Record at School: 3-9 (1 Yr) | Career FBS Record 3-9 (4 Yr) Offensive Coordinator: Mike Miller | Defensive Coordinator: Ryan Osborn
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Rice Football 2024 Roster Tracker
The Rice football roster is ever-evolving. From the Transfer portal to high school signees, stay tuned here for updates. Roster churn has become a part of college sports as we know and Rice football is not immune to the ebb and flow of players coming in and out. The Owls have a higher retention rate […]
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Rice Football Recruiting: ATH Payton Matthews commits to Owls
The 2025 Rice Football recruiting class just landed another difference-maker on the offensive side of the ball. Versatile athlete Payton Matthews has committed to the Owls. At its core, recruiting is about finding the most talented athletes possible. Once they’re on campus, coaches have to put the pieces together in the most optimal way. The […]
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2024 Rice Football Season Preview: Safety
Next up in our 2024 Rice Football Season Preview: safety. Here’s our breakdown of the Owls’ plans for the group this season. One of the younger rooms on the Rice football roster, the safety position boasts an interesting mix of established veterans and up-and-coming players looking to make a name for themselves. Gabe Taylor is […]
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The latest with Rice Football Recruiting: June 2024 Q&A
The past two weeks have been a blur as Rice football recruiting has picked up the pace during official visit weekends. This month’s Q&A digs into the festivities. Things were relatively quiet on the Rice Football recruiting front until very recently. The Owls entered the month with three commitments. They’re going to leave June with […]
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Rice Football Recruiting: DL Rob Rooks commits to Owls
A versatile defensive piece has joined the 2025 Rice Football recruiting class. Defensive lineman Rob Rooks has committed to the Owls. The month of June was marked by a flurry of in-state additions to the 2025 Rice Football recruiting class, with a few exceptions out west. The Texas-based Owls reached outside the state again this […]
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Rice Football Recruiting: LB Ty Thames commits to Owls
After several additions on offense, the 2025 Rice Football recruiting class picked up a defensive stopper. Linebacker Ty Thames has committed to the Owls. In a week that saw the 2025 Rice Football recruiting class haul in a number of new additions, it was the offensive side of the ball that saw the largest influx. […]
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Rice Football Recruiting: QB Gavin Parkhurst commits to Owls
The 2025 Rice Football recruiting class has its signal caller. All Saints Episcopal quarterback Gavin Parkhurst has committed to the Owls. It’s always a good day when you get your guy. The 2025 Rice Football recruiting class punctuated their impressive run of new commitments this week with the addition of their QB1. All Saints Episcopal […]
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Rice Football Recruiting: OL Colter Alberding commits to Owls
More reinforcement up front is on the way for the 2025 Rice Football recruiting class. Allen offensive lineman Colter Alberding has committed to the Owls. Many of the surnames in the 2025 Rice Football recruiting class will be new to fans. This most recent addition won’t. Allen offensive lineman and Rice legacy Colter Alberding has […]
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Rice Football Recruiting: TE Will Swartz commits to Owls
Another impact offensive player has joined the 2025 Rice Football recruiting class. Hargrave tight end Will Swartz has committed to the Owls. The recent run of commitments for the 2025 Rice Football recruiting class doesn’t look to be slowing down anytime soon. The program has added players on both sides of the ball, raking in […]
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Rice Football Recruiting: OL Erben Birkhoff commits to Owls
The 2025 Rice Football recruiting class is bolstering its haul in the trenches. Tompkins offensive lineman Erben Birkhoff has committed to the Owls. In a pro-style scheme, you can never have enough offensive linemen. Every successive Rice football recruiting class brings in a few big-bodied men in the trenches and the 2025 group is no […]
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Rice Football Recruiting: RB Tyvonn Byars commits to Owls
The 2025 Rice Football recruiting class continues to stockpile skill talent. Lake Creek running back Tyvonn Byars has committed to the Owls. Players have flocked to campus this past month to take part in official visits as the 2025 Rice Football recruiting class begins to take shape. Several of those visitors either had offers or […]
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