Rice - 2026 Schedule
Season schedule and results.
Houston Christian Huskies at Rice Owls
Final
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Hou Christian
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3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Rice
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7 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 31 |
Rice rolls up 465 yards on ground in 31-3 win over Houston Christian
— Led by Tyvonn Byars with 104 yards, Rice rode a 465-yard rushing effort to a 31-3 victory over FCS opponent Houston Christian on Saturday in the first meeting between the two teams from Houston.
Rice Owls at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Final
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Rice
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Notre Dame
3
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21 | 21 | 10 | 0 | 52 |
C.J. Carr throws for 4 touchdowns as No. 3 Notre Dame routs visiting Rice 52-0
— C.J. Carr threw for four touchdowns and No. 3 Notre Dame overpowered visiting Rice early on the way to a 52-0 victory on Saturday.
Western Michigan Broncos at Rice Owls
Final
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W Michigan
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7 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 28 |
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Rice
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0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
Western Michigan Broncos vs. Rice Owls: Full Highlights
Western Michigan Broncos at Rice Owls
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
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W Michigan
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7 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 28 |
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Rice
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0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
Western Michigan Broncos vs. Rice Owls: Full Highlights
Rice Owls at Fresno State Bulldogs
Final
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Rice
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7 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 24 |
Fresno St
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0 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 38 |
Jayden Mandal, Rayshon Luke lead Fresno State to 38-24 victory over Rice
— Jayden Mandal threw three touchdown passes and Rayshon Luke rushed for 167 yards and a score to lead Fresno State to a 38-24 victory over Rice on Saturday night.
UTSA Roadrunners at Rice Owls
Final
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UTSA
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6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
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Rice
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7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
Will Henderson III, Michael Petro help UTSA hold off Rice 16-14 in American Conference opener
— Will Henderson III had a touchdown run and Michael Petro kicked three field goals to help UTSA hold off Rice 16-14 on Saturday night in an American Conference opener for both teams.
Rice Owls at East Carolina Pirates
Final
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Rice
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0 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 12 |
East Carolina
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7 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 28 |
Engleman's 43-yard TD run in 4th helps East Carolina beat Rice 28-12
— TJ Engleman Jr. ran for 136 yards that included 43-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter to help East Carolina pull away and win its American Conference opener with a 28-12 victory over Rice on Saturday.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Rice Owls
Final
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Tulsa
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0 | 21 | 3 | 14 | 38 |
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Rice
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7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Baylor Hayes throws for 3 touchdowns and Tulsa tops Rice 38-17
— Baylor Hayes threw three touchdown passes and Tulsa defeated Rice 38-17 on Saturday.
Rice Owls at Florida Atlantic Owls
Final
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Rice
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14 | 7 | 21 | 7 | 49 |
FAU
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7 | 16 | 21 | 7 | 51 |
9 touchdowns of at least 30 yards highlights FAU's 51-49 win over Rice
— Easton Messer piled up 262 all-purpose yards and scored five touchdowns and Florida Atlantic earned a 51-49 win over Rice, which had a four-TD day by quarterback Gael Ochoa in his first start on Saturday.
Rice Owls at North Texas Mean Green
11/7 - TBD
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Rice
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North Texas
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Tulane Green Wave at Rice Owls
11/14 - TBD
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Tulane
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Rice
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Rice Owls at Temple Owls
Thu, November 19th at 7:30 PM EST
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Rice
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Temple
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Army Black Knights at Rice Owls
11/28 - TBD
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Army
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Rice
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