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2023 Rice Football Season Preview: Tight Ends

July 3, 2023 By Matthew Bartlett

Next up in our 2023 Rice Football Season Preview: tight ends. Let’s dive into the position and break down the Owls’ plans for the group this year.

Although it might not always seem like it in the final box score, the tight end plays a crucial role in the Rice football offense. The Owls employ a variety of different players at the positions, all of which serve different roles and enable the unit to function at a high level. From potential all-conference front-runner Jack Bradley to a host of new additions, here’s how the position looks in 2023.

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2023 Rice Football Opponent Season Preview: South Florida

June 29, 2023 By Matthew Bartlett

South Florida struggled mightily last season and made a coaching change. What can Rice Football expect from the Bulls in 2023?

Head Coach: Alex Golseh
Record at School: 0-0 (1 Yr) | Career Record 0-0 (1 Yr)
Offensive Coordinator: Matt Merit,  Joel Gordon
Defensive Coordinators:
Todd Orlando

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2023 Rice Football Season Preview: Corners

June 29, 2023 By Matthew Bartlett

Next up in our 2023 Rice Football Season Preview: corners. Let’s dive into the position and break down the Owls’ plans for the group this year.

Following several seasons of tumult, the chaos of the Rice football corner room finally began to subside last season. The Owls solidified a quality pair of starters on the outside and where able to mix and match in the slot with their scheme. Will the unit take another step with more experience Here’s how the position looks in 2023.

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News: 2023 Rice Football Season Preview and Free Trials

June 29, 2023 By Matthew Bartlett

Access to the premier source for Rice football content has never been easier. Subscribe now on our free trial and get everything you need to know for the upcoming season.

In prior years, The Roost has offered digital magazines previewing the upcoming Rice Football and Conference USA seasons. With the move to the AAC and the growth of our subscriber base, we’re transitioning to a different method of delivery this year and have some exciting news to share.

For the upcoming 2023 season, all Rice football season preview content and opponent previews will be available for subscribers on Patreon. And, there’s more… for the first time we’re offering a 7-day free trial.

Subscribers will get access to every written update in our library during their trial period. That includes more than 600 posts… and counting. There are a couple of 2023 Rice Football season preview pieces already on the site and more will be pushed out over the next several weeks.

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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 […]

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Rice Football Recruiting: Breaking Down the 2025 Signees – Defense

Posted: February 7, 2025

The 2025 Rice Football Recruiting class includes several hand-picked impact players on defense and special teams. Here’s how those sides of the ball stacks up. The 2025 Rice football recruiting class began with 12 signees during the Early Signing Period, the first recruiting haul for new head coach Scott Abell. That group has since been […]

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2024 Rice Football Opponent Season Preview: Tulane

Posted: July 31, 2024

Under the leadership of a new head coach, Tulane aims to continue their winning ways. What can Rice Football expect from the Green Wave in 2024? Head Coach: Jon SumrallRecord at School: 0-0 (1 Yr) | Career FBS Record 23-4 (2 Yr)Offensive Coordinator: Joe Craddock | Defensive Coordinator: Greg Gasparato Jon Sumrall went 23-4 at […]

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2024 Rice Football Season Preview: Running Back

Posted: July 10, 2024

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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