The new-look secondary is already turning heads for Rice football. Here’s what’s stood out the most this spring from the Owls’ new wave of defensive backs. Head coach Scott Abell knows there’s a long way to go, but he’s content to head into spring break with a strong body of work from his Rice football … Read more
Spring is in the air, and Rice football returns to the grass, soon. Here are five things to keep an eye on when the Owls begin spring practice. The first spring under Rice football head coach Scott Abell was about introductions with players experiencing the Owls’ new coach and new system for the first time. … Read more
A physical, downhill runner whose role continued to grow as the year went on, freshman D’Andre Hardeman is our 2025 Rice Football Rising Star. When head coach Scott Abell arrived on campus, he elected to honor the scholarships of every player who had committed to Rice football under the prior coaching staff. For some players, … Read more