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· Nov 6
It's a good day to be an Owl! Rice University officially announced The Gateway Project which will connect Rice Village to the University campus and include stadium renovations, a practice pavilion and free space development.
.@RiceFootball will play Texas State in the Armed Forces Bowl on Jan. 2, per source.
Rice Football to play Texas State in Armed Forces Bowl
The 2025 Rice Football season isn't done yet. The Owls are heading to the Armed Forces Bowl to play Texas State.
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December 7, 2025 at 8:36 PM
.@RiceFootball will play Texas State in the Armed Forces Bowl on Jan. 2, per source.
Per source, @RiceFootball is officially going bowling. The Owls are indeed in the postseason field. All that's left is to figure out where and when.
December 7, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Per source, @RiceFootball is officially going bowling. The Owls are indeed in the postseason field. All that's left is to figure out where and when.
A bevvy of pass rushers and key additions at all three levels make for a strong defensive haul for @RiceFootball during the early signing period. ($)
Rice Football Recruiting: Analyzing 2026 Signees - Defense, Sp Tm
The 2026 Rice Football Recruiting class includes several hand-picked impact players on defense and special teams. Here's how those sides of the ball stacks up.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:22 PM
A bevvy of pass rushers and key additions at all three levels make for a strong defensive haul for @RiceFootball during the early signing period. ($)
For the first time, @RiceFootball head coach Scott Abell was able to build a class tailored around his gun-choice scheme.
The results included a dual-threat quarterback, a home-run hitting running back and plenty of size and speed across the board. ($)
The results included a dual-threat quarterback, a home-run hitting running back and plenty of size and speed across the board. ($)
Rice Football Recruiting: Analyzing 2026 Signees - Offense
The 2026 Rice Football Recruiting class includes several hand-picked impact players on offense. Here's how that side of the ball stacks up.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:21 PM
For the first time, @RiceFootball head coach Scott Abell was able to build a class tailored around his gun-choice scheme.
The results included a dual-threat quarterback, a home-run hitting running back and plenty of size and speed across the board. ($)
The results included a dual-threat quarterback, a home-run hitting running back and plenty of size and speed across the board. ($)
It's a great day to be an Owl. On Wednesday, head coach Scott Abell introduced the highest-rated class in @RiceFootball history during his first full cycle with the program.
Scott Abell Inks Tremendous 2026 Rice Football Recruiting Class
Anchored by offensive lineman Marcus Page, a top-five-rated signee in program history, the 2026 Rice Football recruiting class represents a tremendous win for head coach Scott Abell and the Owls.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:20 PM
It's a great day to be an Owl. On Wednesday, head coach Scott Abell introduced the highest-rated class in @RiceFootball history during his first full cycle with the program.
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"The next step is to compete with these teams."
It wasn't the result they were hoping for, but @RiceFootball took big strides in Year One under Scott Abell and has its eyes on a bright future after finishing the season 5-7.
It wasn't the result they were hoping for, but @RiceFootball took big strides in Year One under Scott Abell and has its eyes on a bright future after finishing the season 5-7.
Rice Football Ends Season in Loss to South Florida
Rice Football dropped its final game of the season on the road against South Florida, coming one win shy of a bowl trip in head coach Scott Abell's debut season.
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November 30, 2025 at 3:54 AM
"The next step is to compete with these teams."
It wasn't the result they were hoping for, but @RiceFootball took big strides in Year One under Scott Abell and has its eyes on a bright future after finishing the season 5-7.
It wasn't the result they were hoping for, but @RiceFootball took big strides in Year One under Scott Abell and has its eyes on a bright future after finishing the season 5-7.
"Some of that is we've got to grow up. They punched back."
@RiceFootball got the start they wanted, but couldn't keep pace with a furious North Texas offense that handed the Owls a one-sided loss on Senior Day.
@RiceFootball got the start they wanted, but couldn't keep pace with a furious North Texas offense that handed the Owls a one-sided loss on Senior Day.
Rice Football Drops Senior Night Shootout to North Texas
Rice Football threw the first punch but it was North Texas that delivered the knockout blow, handing the Owls a one-sided loss on Senior Night.
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November 23, 2025 at 4:52 AM
"Some of that is we've got to grow up. They punched back."
@RiceFootball got the start they wanted, but couldn't keep pace with a furious North Texas offense that handed the Owls a one-sided loss on Senior Day.
@RiceFootball got the start they wanted, but couldn't keep pace with a furious North Texas offense that handed the Owls a one-sided loss on Senior Day.
He might be short in stature, but few play bigger than @RiceFootball running back Quinton Jackson.
How one of college football's unlikeliest archetypes became a program-defining piece of the Owls' resurgence:
📸 Maria Lysaker
How one of college football's unlikeliest archetypes became a program-defining piece of the Owls' resurgence:
📸 Maria Lysaker
Undersized and Undeterred: Quinton Jackson's Journey to Rice Football Star
Undersized, but undeterred. Quinton Jackson has made himself a key cog in a Rice Football rebirth that, like him, seeks to beat the odds.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:49 AM
He might be short in stature, but few play bigger than @RiceFootball running back Quinton Jackson.
How one of college football's unlikeliest archetypes became a program-defining piece of the Owls' resurgence:
📸 Maria Lysaker
How one of college football's unlikeliest archetypes became a program-defining piece of the Owls' resurgence:
📸 Maria Lysaker
🦉𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒛𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝑬𝒙𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒖𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒅🦉
@RiceFootball pitches a shutout in the second half on their way to an important Homecoming win for Scott Abell's program. #GoOwls
@RiceFootball pitches a shutout in the second half on their way to an important Homecoming win for Scott Abell's program. #GoOwls
Rice Football Holds on for Homecoming win over UAB
Rice Football trailed at halftime but pitched a shutout against UAB after the break, rallying to secure a crucial Homecoming win over the Blazers.
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November 8, 2025 at 11:29 PM
🦉𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒛𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝑬𝒙𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒖𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒅🦉
@RiceFootball pitches a shutout in the second half on their way to an important Homecoming win for Scott Abell's program. #GoOwls
@RiceFootball pitches a shutout in the second half on their way to an important Homecoming win for Scott Abell's program. #GoOwls
"This is not just a renovation. This is a statement."
Rice University aims big with massive renovation of stadium, west campus with the launch of The Gateway Project.
Rice University aims big with massive renovation of stadium, west campus with the launch of The Gateway Project.
Rice University Launches The Gateway Project, Rice Stadium Renovation
On Thursday, Rice University formally announced The Gateway Project, a bold renovation strategy for Rice Stadium and the west side of campus.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:32 AM
"This is not just a renovation. This is a statement."
Rice University aims big with massive renovation of stadium, west campus with the launch of The Gateway Project.
Rice University aims big with massive renovation of stadium, west campus with the launch of The Gateway Project.
Rice AD Tommy McClleland on the urgency of this project in light of the current college sports landscape:
"We have to improve our athletic reputation and today marks the beginning of that."
"We have to improve our athletic reputation and today marks the beginning of that."
November 6, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Rice AD Tommy McClleland on the urgency of this project in light of the current college sports landscape:
"We have to improve our athletic reputation and today marks the beginning of that."
"We have to improve our athletic reputation and today marks the beginning of that."
Rice AD Tommy McClleland believes the Owls can create the "best fan experience in the country" because of the targeted scope and size of the project.
November 6, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Rice AD Tommy McClleland believes the Owls can create the "best fan experience in the country" because of the targeted scope and size of the project.
Rice AD Tommy McClleland says the goal is to make a multi-use facility capable of hosting concerts and even potential international soccer events. Current sidelines are being widened to make the stadium FIFA compliant.
November 6, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Rice AD Tommy McClleland says the goal is to make a multi-use facility capable of hosting concerts and even potential international soccer events. Current sidelines are being widened to make the stadium FIFA compliant.
Rice AD Tommy McClleland on the aspirations for this project to create a "gathering in place" on campus:
"We're trying to create the place that people want to be on Saturdays."
"We're trying to create the place that people want to be on Saturdays."
November 6, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Rice AD Tommy McClleland on the aspirations for this project to create a "gathering in place" on campus:
"We're trying to create the place that people want to be on Saturdays."
"We're trying to create the place that people want to be on Saturdays."
Rice AD Tommy McClleland details the timeline of construction, expected to be completed by the start of the 2028 season. Construction will commence after the 2026 season and the Owls will play in the stadium during the renovations in 2027.
November 6, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Rice AD Tommy McClleland details the timeline of construction, expected to be completed by the start of the 2028 season. Construction will commence after the 2026 season and the Owls will play in the stadium during the renovations in 2027.
Rice AD Tommy McClleland on the key objectives of this project: a right-sized stadium, more premium seating and a connection to Rice Village
November 6, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Rice AD Tommy McClleland on the key objectives of this project: a right-sized stadium, more premium seating and a connection to Rice Village
It's a good day to be an Owl! Rice University officially announced The Gateway Project which will connect Rice Village to the University campus and include stadium renovations, a practice pavilion and free space development.
November 6, 2025 at 8:56 PM
It's a good day to be an Owl! Rice University officially announced The Gateway Project which will connect Rice Village to the University campus and include stadium renovations, a practice pavilion and free space development.
🎃𝘼𝙇𝙇 𝙏𝙍𝙄𝘾𝙆𝙎, 𝙉𝙊 𝙏𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙏𝙎🎃
@RiceFootball has its Halloween night spoiled by poor tackling and missed opportunities against Memphis.
@RiceFootball has its Halloween night spoiled by poor tackling and missed opportunities against Memphis.
All Tricks, No Treats: Rice Football falls to Memphis on Halloween
Rice Football fell behind early and never caught up, making the candy on the concourse the only treat to be seen in a Halloween loss to Memphis.
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November 1, 2025 at 3:48 AM
🎃𝘼𝙇𝙇 𝙏𝙍𝙄𝘾𝙆𝙎, 𝙉𝙊 𝙏𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙏𝙎🎃
@RiceFootball has its Halloween night spoiled by poor tackling and missed opportunities against Memphis.
@RiceFootball has its Halloween night spoiled by poor tackling and missed opportunities against Memphis.
🦉𝑸𝑱𝑨𝑪𝑲 𝑪𝑨𝑳𝑳𝑺 𝑮𝑨𝑴𝑬🦉
248 All-Purpose yards and four touchdowns from star tailback Quinton Jackson propelled @RiceFootball to a 2OT win over UConn at home.
📸 @LysakerPhotos
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248 All-Purpose yards and four touchdowns from star tailback Quinton Jackson propelled @RiceFootball to a 2OT win over UConn at home.
📸 @LysakerPhotos
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Quinton Jackson propels Rice Football Past UConn in 2OT
UConn scored first. Rice Football scored last with running back Quinton Jackson clinching a walk-off win in double overtime to lift the Owls over the Huskies.
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October 25, 2025 at 11:53 PM
🦉𝑸𝑱𝑨𝑪𝑲 𝑪𝑨𝑳𝑳𝑺 𝑮𝑨𝑴𝑬🦉
248 All-Purpose yards and four touchdowns from star tailback Quinton Jackson propelled @RiceFootball to a 2OT win over UConn at home.
📸 @LysakerPhotos
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248 All-Purpose yards and four touchdowns from star tailback Quinton Jackson propelled @RiceFootball to a 2OT win over UConn at home.
📸 @LysakerPhotos
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.@RiceFootball head coach Scott Abell tells The Roost that corner Khary Crump has been "suspended indefinitely from the program" for his actions in the UTSA game. Crump shoved an official and was ejected.
October 16, 2025 at 12:41 AM
.@RiceFootball head coach Scott Abell tells The Roost that corner Khary Crump has been "suspended indefinitely from the program" for his actions in the UTSA game. Crump shoved an official and was ejected.
🦉𝙎𝙃𝙐𝙏𝘿𝙊𝙒𝙉 𝙄𝙉 𝙎𝘼𝙉 𝘼𝙉𝙏𝙊𝙉𝙄𝙊🦉
Embarrassing was the apt word head coach Scott Abell used to describe @RiceFootball's loss to UTSA, which featured three quarterback injuries, lots of bad tackling, two ejections and a lopsided score.
Embarrassing was the apt word head coach Scott Abell used to describe @RiceFootball's loss to UTSA, which featured three quarterback injuries, lots of bad tackling, two ejections and a lopsided score.
Rice Football Blasted into Bye Week in One-Sided UTSA Defeat
Rice Football hoped to limp into the bye week. Instead, UTSA sent the Owls reeling into their open weekend with injury concerns and a crushing loss.
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October 12, 2025 at 4:38 AM
🦉𝙎𝙃𝙐𝙏𝘿𝙊𝙒𝙉 𝙄𝙉 𝙎𝘼𝙉 𝘼𝙉𝙏𝙊𝙉𝙄𝙊🦉
Embarrassing was the apt word head coach Scott Abell used to describe @RiceFootball's loss to UTSA, which featured three quarterback injuries, lots of bad tackling, two ejections and a lopsided score.
Embarrassing was the apt word head coach Scott Abell used to describe @RiceFootball's loss to UTSA, which featured three quarterback injuries, lots of bad tackling, two ejections and a lopsided score.
"Right now, it's hard."
Falling to .500 for the first time this season, @RiceFootball is reeling after another one-score loss against a conference opponent, this time at home against FAU.
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Falling to .500 for the first time this season, @RiceFootball is reeling after another one-score loss against a conference opponent, this time at home against FAU.
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Rice Football comes up short against Florida Atlantic
Rice Football threw the first punch, but was unable to go the distance, dropping their home conference opener to FAU on Saturday, 27-21.
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October 5, 2025 at 3:39 AM
"Right now, it's hard."
Falling to .500 for the first time this season, @RiceFootball is reeling after another one-score loss against a conference opponent, this time at home against FAU.
attheroost.com/2025/10/04/r...
Falling to .500 for the first time this season, @RiceFootball is reeling after another one-score loss against a conference opponent, this time at home against FAU.
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"For those who our seeing this for the first time, we're just at the beginning of this. Stay tuned. There's more to come"
Scott Abell and @RiceFootball are 3-1 for the first time in more than 20 years. And they're just getting started.
📸 @LysakerPhotos
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Scott Abell and @RiceFootball are 3-1 for the first time in more than 20 years. And they're just getting started.
📸 @LysakerPhotos
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Rice Football Races Past Charlotte in Prime Time
Rice Football improved to 3-1 for the first time since 2001, dispatching the Charlotte 49ers in a prime time win on national television.
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September 19, 2025 at 3:53 AM
"For those who our seeing this for the first time, we're just at the beginning of this. Stay tuned. There's more to come"
Scott Abell and @RiceFootball are 3-1 for the first time in more than 20 years. And they're just getting started.
📸 @LysakerPhotos
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Scott Abell and @RiceFootball are 3-1 for the first time in more than 20 years. And they're just getting started.
📸 @LysakerPhotos
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𝘽𝙐𝘾𝙆𝙀𝙏-𝙇𝙀𝙎𝙎
@RiceFootball drops home opener to Houston and misses last chance to claim the Bayou Bucket for some time as the series goes on pause.
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@RiceFootball drops home opener to Houston and misses last chance to claim the Bayou Bucket for some time as the series goes on pause.
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Rice Football Falls to Houston in Home Opener
Rice Football fell to Houston in their last chance to lay claim to the Bayou Bucket Trophy for sometime. The Owls are 1-1 on the season.
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September 7, 2025 at 3:21 AM
𝘽𝙐𝘾𝙆𝙀𝙏-𝙇𝙀𝙎𝙎
@RiceFootball drops home opener to Houston and misses last chance to claim the Bayou Bucket for some time as the series goes on pause.
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@RiceFootball drops home opener to Houston and misses last chance to claim the Bayou Bucket for some time as the series goes on pause.
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