Rice Football 2026 Spring Practice Notebook 2: Secondary Shines

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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

5 Things to Watch: 2026 Rice Football Spring Practice

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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

Rice Football Falls to Texas State in Armed Forces Bowl

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Rice Football kept it close for a half before Texas State prevailed in the Armed Forces Bowl, riding explosive plays and turnovers to a lopsided final score. More than a month removed from their final regular season game, Rice football came out of the gate with some gusto against Texas State. Without their starting quarterback, … Read more