Schedule

ESPN+

When in doubt, the majority of Rice Athletics events will be streamed in some capacity on ESPN+. You can subscribe here.

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Radio

Rice Owls Voice JP Heath will be on the call for every Rice football game of the season. Listen to him on the Varsity Radio App.

How to watch

ESPN Networks is currently a placeholder. Specific viewing channels will be designated at a later date. Expect the vast majority to be streamed on ESPN+ or ESPN3.

ESPN+ is a separate, stand-alone streaming service from ESPN3. This streaming-only service is not included in a basic cable subscription or any other ESPN offering. You can subscribe to ESPN+ here. They also offer seven day free trials at any time.

ESPN3 is available with all major cable providers and can be streamed on the ESPN mobile device or online. Access the streaming service here.

ABC, CBS and FOX are linear television options available on all traditional cable packages as well as streaming services.

CBS Sports Network (Channel Information | DirecTV 221, Dish 158, Verizon FiOS 94, AT&T U-verse 643). This is not the same as CBS. Depending on your cable provider, it might require a subscription beyond the basic package. Channel numbers for other providers vary by market.

The CW (Channel Information varies by location and provider). Check your local TV listings or use the CW’s station finder to find the channel in your area. In Houston, the local CW affiliate is KIAH (CW 39).

Game Previews

Rice Football 2026 Game Preview: East Carolina

Rice football continues conference play this week against East Carolina. How to watch, key stats, x-factor picks and more. A week removed from a narrow defeat to UTSA, Rice football hits the road to face another challenging American Conference opponent, East Carolina. The Pirates will be coming off a Week 4 bye and should be well-rested when they take on …

Know Your Foe: Rice Football vs UTSA

UTSA is next up on the 2026 Rice football schedule, so we’re going behind enemy lines with Roadrunners’ insider Jared Kalmus. Jared Kalmus of Alamo Audible was kind enough to stop by and answer a few questions about the upcoming matchup between Rice Football and UTSA. The answers below should shed some light on the Owls’ upcoming opponent. Q. Is …

Rice Football 2026 Game Preview: UTSA

Rice football kicks off conference play this week against UTSA on Families Weekend. How to watch, key stats, x-factor picks and more. Points were scored last week, both by Rice football and their upcoming opponent, UTSA. The Roadrunners put up 59 against Colorado State, winning a shootout in the Alamodome against a Pac-12 foe. The Owls were less fortunate, falling …

Know Your Foe: Rice Football vs Fresno State

Fresno State is next up on the 2026 Rice football schedule, so we’re going behind enemy lines with Bulldogs’ insider Jackson Moore. Jackson Moore of 247 Sports was kind enough to stop by and answer a few questions about the upcoming matchup between Rice Football and Fresno State. The answers below should shed some light on the Owls’ upcoming opponent …