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Rice hosts Memphis in a key American Conference matchup on Friday night for Week 10 of the 2025 college football season. With a showdown against Tulane looming next week, the Tigers can’t afford to overlook the Owls with a tight race ahead to win the American and also earn a spot in the College Football Playoff.

Rice Owls News / Sporting News / October 25

Rice dominates UConn in double overtime showdown

Rice University busted UConn's four-game winning streak.

Rice Owls News / SwimSwam / October 24

CIF State Championship Finalist Brianna Gough Verbals to Rice, The Defending AAC Champions

By Claire Wong on SwimSwam Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination.

Rice Owls News / SwimSwam / September 24

Middle Distance Freestyler Lauren Cochran Verbals to In-State Rice for 2026

By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination.

Rice Owls News / Sporting News / September 18

Who is Rice Football's Head Coach?

Who is the Head Coach of Rice University Football?

Rice Owls News / EasySportz / September 18

Rice for Dinner: Owls vs. Charlotte 49ers Preview and Prediction

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — College football, the sport that never disappoints, offers us exactly one game on Thursday night: The Rice Owls (1-2) vs. Charlotte 49ers (2-1) on the World Wide Leader.

College Football News / G5 Football on SI / August 26

Week 1 - Bethune-Cookman @ FIU: Preview, Storylines

Here we go. After much talk, moves and preparation, FIU football is back this week as the Panthers welcome the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats for the first time since 2014.

Rice Owls News / Athlon Sports / June 19

Inside Rice University’s Revolutionary NIL Strategy

From the Podium to the Boardroom: Rice’s Olympic-Level NIL Playbook When Rice University tapped an Olympic medalist and powerhouse attorney to lead its Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) efforts, it didn’t just make a hire, it made a statement.

College Football News / College Football News / May 31

Rice Football Preview 2025: The Owls Choose a Strong Option

Okay, let’s see if this works. Rice is a tough place to create a consistently good football program. It’s been around for 111 years, but in all that time there have been just 36 winning seasons, one conference title since 1994, two since 1957, and things have become more difficult in the portal era.

Rice Owls News / Yardbarker

20 iconic fictional characters that you may not know were named after actual people

What's in a name, you ask? In these 20 character names, it's other people's real names.

Rice Owls News / SwimSwam / January 6

ASU Women Break 200 Medley Relay School Record For Fourth Time This Season In Win Over Rice

By Sophie Kaufman on SwimSwam January 3, 2024 Mona Plummer Aquatic Center — Tempe, AZ 25 Yards (SCY) Score: #20 ASU, 230 def. NR Rice, 70 Full Results

Rice Owls News / G5 Football on SI / January 2

Rice Owls Get Two Pro Bowlers For First Time in Over 60 Years

Two former Rice Owls were named to the 2025 Pro Bowl Roster on Thursday, marking the first time in over six decades that the Owls will have two players in the NFL's All-Star game.

Rice Owls News / SwimSwam / December 31

Rice University Picks Up Verbal Commitment From Backstroker Angelina Huang (2025)

By Sophie Kaufman on SwimSwam Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination.

Rice Owls News / SwimSwam / December 29

South Carolina, Rice Win Team Titles at 2024 CSCAA Open Water Championships

By Julia Teresa Unas on SwimSwam December 15, 2024 Florida International University in Biscayne Bay Men’s Individual Results Women’s Individual Results Team Results The 2024 CSCAA 5K National Championships made a much-anticipated comeback on December 15 at Florida International University in Biscayne Bay.

Rice Owls News / Yardbarker

The 50 best albums of 2024

2024 was properly unpredictable, and these 50 albums made it all the more worthwhile.

Rice Owls News / G5 Football on SI / November 25, 2024

REPORT: Yale Head Coach Tony Reno "In The Mix" For Rice Job

The Rice Owls are continuing their search for a new head coach after parting ways with Mike Bloomgren in late October. Mike Craven of Dave Campbell's Texas Football reported Monday morning that Yale head coach Tony Reno is a leading candidate for the open position.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 28, 2024

Christian McCaffrey encouraged Commanders GM to draft brother Luke

Relationships mean a lot in the NFL, and that's one of the reasons why the Washington Commanders drafted Rice receiver Luke McCaffrey in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

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Luke McCaffrey News / Gridiron Heroics / April 15, 2024

NFL analyst believes Kansas City Chiefs a perfect fit for Luke McCaffrey

The Kansas City Chiefs could add yet another game-altering weapon to Patrick Mahomes‘ supporting cast by selecting Luke McCaffrey, yes the brother of San Francisco 49ers All-Pro Christian McCaffrey, in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Rice Owls News / Larry Brown Sports / March 2, 2024

Rice WR Luke McCaffrey earns combine bragging rights over brother Christian

Rice WR Luke McCaffrey earns bragging rights over brother Christian at NFL Combine

Rice WR Luke McCaffrey ran the 40-yard dash faster than his brother did seven years back. Bragging rights!

Clemson players went nuts over Nate Wiggins’ fast 40-time at combine

West Virginia center Zach Frazier's combine interview session delayed by health inquiries

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Rice Owls News / Gridiron Heroics / January 18, 2024

The Rice Owls Lose their Elite Defensive Tackle to the 2024 Transfer Portal.

The 6-7 Rice Owls finished the season 6th in the American Conference and lost in the First Responder Bowl to Texas State. Their defense performed well.

J.T. Daniels News / Yardbarker / December 21, 2022

Stuck in Rice: QB J.T. Daniels hopes fourth stop offers him a fix

J.T. Daniels, much like an old iPhone, hopes getting stuck in rice will lead to a successful reboot. On Tuesday, the former highly touted prospect announced his decision to transfer to Rice University.

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