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
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