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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 has played its last game at Rice Stadium!
Going forward, the Owls' home venue will be known as First Community Stadium following a new naming rights deal that goes into effect this week.
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Going forward, the Owls' home venue will be known as First Community Stadium following a new naming rights deal that goes into effect this week.
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Breaking: Rice Football Signs Stadium Naming Rights Deal
Rice Football has acquired a naming rights sponsor for its stadium. The Owls will unveil First Community Stadium this week.
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October 1, 2026 at 4:33 PM
.@RiceFootball has played its last game at Rice Stadium!
Going forward, the Owls' home venue will be known as First Community Stadium following a new naming rights deal that goes into effect this week.
attheroost.com/2026/10/01/r...
Going forward, the Owls' home venue will be known as First Community Stadium following a new naming rights deal that goes into effect this week.
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.@RiceFootball was unable to hold on to a first half lead on the road against Fresno State as the 1-3 Owls end nonconference play with a hard-fought loss to a quality G6 program.
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Rice Football Runs out of Gas in Fresno State Loss
Rice Football (1-3) led at halftime, but never recovered from a woeful third quarter, surrendering too many big plays and falling to the Bulldogs on the road.
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September 27, 2026 at 6:31 AM
.@RiceFootball was unable to hold on to a first half lead on the road against Fresno State as the 1-3 Owls end nonconference play with a hard-fought loss to a quality G6 program.
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The stat sheet showed a three-yard gap between @RiceFootball and Western Michigan, but the seven-point difference is the number that matters most. How the Owls respond is their biggest challenge yet.
Rice Football Comes Up Short Against Western Michigan
Rice Football (1-2) never got the offense fully in gear and, as a result, fell below .500 for the first time this year with a loss to Western Michigan.
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September 20, 2026 at 3:55 AM
The stat sheet showed a three-yard gap between @RiceFootball and Western Michigan, but the seven-point difference is the number that matters most. How the Owls respond is their biggest challenge yet.
A blowout loss is always a tough pill to swallow, but that's what @RiceFootball must do after a tough outing in South Bend and a whole lot of football ahead of them.
What can Rice take away from their loss to Notre Dame?
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What can Rice take away from their loss to Notre Dame?
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Rice Football Overpowered by Notre Dame on the Road
Rice Football (1-1) could not keep pace with a Top 5 Notre Dame squad, falling in one-sided fashion to the Irish on the road.
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September 12, 2026 at 11:31 PM
A blowout loss is always a tough pill to swallow, but that's what @RiceFootball must do after a tough outing in South Bend and a whole lot of football ahead of them.
What can Rice take away from their loss to Notre Dame?
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What can Rice take away from their loss to Notre Dame?
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You can't start better than 1-0.
On what @RiceFootball head coach Scott Abell called a "dominating" win over HCU in the Owls' home opener, buoyed by a robust rushing attack and suffocating defense.
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On what @RiceFootball head coach Scott Abell called a "dominating" win over HCU in the Owls' home opener, buoyed by a robust rushing attack and suffocating defense.
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Rice Football Rolls Past HCU in Season-Opening Win
Stout defense and an impressive 465 rushing yards propelled Rice Football (1-0) to a season-opening win over Houston Christian.
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September 6, 2026 at 5:09 AM
You can't start better than 1-0.
On what @RiceFootball head coach Scott Abell called a "dominating" win over HCU in the Owls' home opener, buoyed by a robust rushing attack and suffocating defense.
attheroost.com/2026/09/05/r...
On what @RiceFootball head coach Scott Abell called a "dominating" win over HCU in the Owls' home opener, buoyed by a robust rushing attack and suffocating defense.
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🦉𝐐𝐁𝟏. 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃. 🦉
Former Miami, UCF quarterback Jacurri Brown has committed to transfer to @RiceFootball. A big get for the Owls out of the Transfer Portal.
Former Miami, UCF quarterback Jacurri Brown has committed to transfer to @RiceFootball. A big get for the Owls out of the Transfer Portal.
Rice Football Recruiting: QB Jacurri Brown commits to Owls
The 2026 Rice Football recruiting class secured its future starting quarterback in the Transfer Portal. Former UCF signal caller Jacurri Brown has committed to the Owls.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:48 PM
🦉𝐐𝐁𝟏. 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃. 🦉
Former Miami, UCF quarterback Jacurri Brown has committed to transfer to @RiceFootball. A big get for the Owls out of the Transfer Portal.
Former Miami, UCF quarterback Jacurri Brown has committed to transfer to @RiceFootball. A big get for the Owls out of the Transfer Portal.
🦉𝙉𝙀𝙒 𝙔𝙀𝘼𝙍𝙎 𝘽𝙇𝙐𝙀𝙎🦉
A strong defensive start waned after halftime as @RiceFootball fell in the @ArmedForcesBowl to Texas State. Takeaways from the game as the Owls embark on a pivotal offseason under head coach Scott Abell.
A strong defensive start waned after halftime as @RiceFootball fell in the @ArmedForcesBowl to Texas State. Takeaways from the game as the Owls embark on a pivotal offseason under head coach Scott Abell.
Rice Football Falls to Texas State in Armed Forces Bowl - The Roost
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...
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January 2, 2026 at 11:34 PM
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A strong defensive start waned after halftime as @RiceFootball fell in the @ArmedForcesBowl to Texas State. Takeaways from the game as the Owls embark on a pivotal offseason under head coach Scott Abell.
A strong defensive start waned after halftime as @RiceFootball fell in the @ArmedForcesBowl to Texas State. Takeaways from the game as the Owls embark on a pivotal offseason under head coach Scott Abell.
.@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
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@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
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@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.