Next up in our 2026 Rice Football Season Preview: linebacker. Here’s our breakdown of the Owls’ plans for the group this season. Linebacker has been a position of strength for Rice football for several years, but that longstanding tradition will be tested this season when the Owls are tasked with replacing a pair of veteran … Read more
A rebuilt secondary was a focal point for Rice football this offseason. Here’s a deep dive on what we learned about the entire defense this spring. An influx of Transfer Portal players made for an eventful several weeks for the Rice football defense as they did their best to wrap their heads around the new … Read more
Another veteran defender has joined the 2026 Rice Football Recruiting class. Former Nevada linebacker Austin Harnetiaux has committed to the Owls. The 2026 Rice Football recruiting class is winding down as the flurry of Transfer Portal additions slows and spring ball is just around the corner. The number of roster spots remaining continues to dwindle. … Read more