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
Rice Football trailed at halftime but pitched a shutout against UAB after the break, rallying to secure a crucial Homecoming win over the Blazers. A close game from wire to wire, Rice football got the stops in needed on defense late to earn its fifth win of the season, defeating UAB 24-17 on Homecoming. The … Read more
Figuring out third down and mixing in an ever-rotating cast of players were the focal points of prep this week as Rice football prepares for UTSA. Rice football is beat up, but pushing ahead with one game standing between them and a much-needed bye week. Before they get their the Owls must figure out a … Read more