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New-look offense shines at 2025 Rice Football Spring Game

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The 2025 Rice football spring practices concluded on Saturday with the spring game, a more condensed version this year, but still rich with things to learn.

An open quarterback competition, a new offense and plenty of new faces made for an exciting night at Historic Rice Stadium for the Owls’ first spring game under head coach Scott Abell on Saturday night. Marketed as more of an open practice, the Owls went through some drills before going through a handful of drives in front of the assembled crowed.

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This update focuses on what took place in that scrimmage, hitting on some takeaways from the game and how those items compare to the totality of the spring.

Mission Accomplished

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Rice Football 2025 Spring Practice Notebook 2: Unpacking the offense, QBs

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Two weeks of 2025 Rice Football spring practices are in the books. Here’s what we’ve learned about the offense and quarterbacks so far.

The new look Rice football offense has taken some getting used to, but the explosiveness with which they play and the vast array of weapons at their disposal has made for an exciting spring so far. Just a few practices into the spring, the scheme is starting to take shape as everyone learns on the go and gets their first live reps on the field.

This update dives deep into that offense, taking stock of the quarterback competition thus far and digging into the details of how plays are called, what the scheme will look like from week to week and more.

A true competition at quarterback

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Rice Football Recruiting: RB Tyvonn Byars commits to Owls

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The 2025 Rice Football recruiting class continues to stockpile skill talent. Lake Creek running back Tyvonn Byars has committed to the Owls.

Players have flocked to campus this past month to take part in official visits as the 2025 Rice Football recruiting class begins to take shape. Several of those visitors either had offers or were issued offers. Many took that one step further and made a pledge to play their college ball with the Owls. One such new addition to the fold is running back Tyvonn Byars who has committed to the Owls.

Rice beat out offers from Houston, Texas Tech, Memphis, Tulsa and others for the services of this explosive playmaker. Byars credits the atmosphere he felt on campus as well as the trajectory of the program right now. “I want to be a part of the change,” he told The Roost.

Byars will be a fun chess piece to drop into the Owls’ offensive scheme. That’s something Byars is looking forward to stepping into when he arrives on campus. “They use the running back a lot of different ways,” he said. “I think I am a fit for that. I definitely think I can contribute.”

The addition of Byars gives the class two running back commitments, joining North Shore rusher D’Andre Hardeman who committed in April.

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A quick look at the highlights makes it clear Byars is going to be fun to watch on South Main. He’s a home run hitter with an impressive burst with the ball in his hands. He says he prides himself on his vision, a trait that jumps out when you watch him play.



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