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Roster Snapshot
#59 Colter Alberding
OL · 1 yrs
#88 Keenan Arcega-Whiteside
WR · 1 yrs
#92 Luca Akirtava
DL · 1 yrs
#3 Koa Akui
S · 4 yrs
Full Season Schedule & Results
12 Games| Date | Opponent | Result / Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Week 1
|
vs
HCU
Houston Christian Huskies
📺 ESPN+
|
W 31 - 3 |
|
Week 2
|
@
#3ND
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
📺 NBC
|
L 0 - 52 |
|
Week 3
|
vs
WMU
Western Michigan Broncos
📺 ESPN+
|
Scheduled |
|
Week 4
|
@
FRES
Fresno State Bulldogs
📺 CW
|
Scheduled |
|
Week 5
|
vs
UTSA
UTSA Roadrunners
|
10/3 - TBD |
|
Week 6
|
@
ECU
East Carolina Pirates
|
10/10 - TBD |
|
Week 7
|
vs
TLSA
Tulsa Golden Hurricane
|
10/17 - TBD |
|
Week 8
|
@
FAU
Florida Atlantic Owls
|
10/24 - TBD |
|
Week 10
|
@
UNT
North Texas Mean Green
|
11/7 - TBD |
|
Week 11
|
vs
TULN
Tulane Green Wave
|
11/14 - TBD |
|
Week 12
|
@
TEM
Temple Owls
📺 ESPN
|
Scheduled |
|
Week 13
|
vs
ARMY
Army Black Knights
|
11/28 - TBD |
Rice Owls Roster & Depth Chart
Head Coach: Scott AbellOffense (52)
| Player | Pos |
|---|---|
|
Colter Alberding
#59
6' 2", 315 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
OL |
|
Keenan Arcega-Whiteside
#88
6' 3", 209 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
WR |
Scott Becker
#68
6' 2", 309 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Rice
|
OL |
Erben Birkhoff
#78
6' 3", 321 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
OL |
Nate Bledsoe
#56
6' 2", 315 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Rice
|
OL |
Leo Bluhm
#60
6' 4", 315 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Rice
|
OL |
Ian Bothwell
#77
6' 3", 325 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
OL |
Jacurri Brown
#11
6' 4", 227 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Rice
|
QB |
Chris Bruce
#23
6' 3", 201 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Rice
|
WR |
Tyvonn Byars
#26
5' 10", 217 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Rice
|
RB |
Owen Carter
#18
6' 2", 215 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Rice
|
WR |
Leyonte Chandler
#57
6' 3", 265 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
OL |
Jordan Clark
#19
5' 10", 187 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
WR |
Colten Cole
#82
6' 3", 242 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
TE |
Patrick Crayton Jr.
#15
6' 0", 201 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
QB |
Jackson DeAtley
#87
6' 1", 258 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
TE |
Larry DeBose IV
#24
5' 9", 168 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Rice
|
WR |
Bennett Eivens
#70
6' 4", 275 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
OL |
James Falk
#86
6' 6", 250 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Rice
|
TE |
Peyton Farmer
#58
6' 6", 300 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Rice
|
OL |
Ben Grice
#6
5' 11", 194 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Rice
|
WR |
DAndre Hardeman Jr.
#28
5' 8", 197 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Rice
|
RB |
Preston Healy
#41
6' 2", 236 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
TE |
Preston Jackson
#89
5' 11", 175 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
WR |
Quinton Jackson
#10
5' 9", 175 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Rice
|
RB |
Barry Jackson Jr.
#7
5' 11", 198 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Rice
|
WR |
Jai Jacobs-Ford
#29
5' 11", 170 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
WR |
Davis Lane
#5
6' 1", 201 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Rice
|
WR |
Colin Leahey
#8
6' 0", 192 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
WR |
Payton Matthews
#0
5' 11", 185 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Rice
|
WR |
Justin Michaelis
#73
6' 3", 321 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
OL |
Luke Miller
#53
6' 3", 304 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Rice
|
OL |
Clay Mitchell
#74
6' 2", 308 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
OL |
Carson Morgan
#30
6' 0", 215 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Rice
|
RB |
Max Mosey
#13
6' 0", 200 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Rice
|
WR |
Luke Needham
#67
6' 3", 320 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Rice
|
OL |
Gael Ochoa
#4
6' 1", 197 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Rice
|
QB |
|
76
Marcus Page Jr.
#76
6' 6", 307 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
OL |
Rhys Phillips
#25
6' 2", 234 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Rice
|
TE |
Justin Powell
#33
6' 0", 210 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
RB |
Cole Principe
#71
6' 3", 310 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Rice
|
OL |
Jackson Ranucci
#83
5' 11", 185 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Rice
|
WR |
Jake Renda
#17
6' 5", 225 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Rice
|
WR |
Sawyer Rice
#21
6' 1", 198 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
WR |
Lucas Scheerhorn
#2
6' 0", 200 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Rice
|
QB |
Michael Sifford
#22
5' 11", 164 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
WR |
Dionne Sims
#27
5' 10", 160 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
RB |
Will Swartz
#84
6' 2", 255 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
TE |
Patrick Valent
#50
6' 2", 330 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Rice
|
OL |
Braylen Walker
#81
5' 10", 181 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Rice
|
WR |
Ayden Wilhelm
#14
6' 1", 188 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
QB |
Cullen Witt
#62
6' 2", 291 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Rice
|
OL |
Defense (43)
| Player | Pos |
|---|---|
|
Luca Akirtava
#92
6' 1", 267 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
DL |
|
Koa Akui
#3
5' 10", 193 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Rice
|
S |
Michael Amey III
#27
6' 0", 195 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
S |
Matthew Aribisala
#15
6' 2", 308 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Rice
|
DL |
Beau Barton
#14
6' 2", 205 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Rice
|
LB |
Braden Bays
#94
6' 1", 269 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
DL |
Jamir Benjamin
#12
5' 10", 185 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Rice
|
CB |
Kaleb Blanton
#34
6' 1", 226 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Rice
|
LB |
Dillan Botts
#96
6' 1", 286 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Rice
|
DL |
AJ Brown
#7
6' 0", 188 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Rice
|
DL |
Elijah Brown
#35
5' 10", 165 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
CB |
Seth Brown
#32
6' 0", 180 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
S |
Jo Chavez
#2
6' 0", 194 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Rice
|
DL |
Christopher Clark-Jolivet
#11
6' 1", 295 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Rice
|
DL |
Seth Clarke
#56
6' 0", 215 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
DB |
Aquantis Clemmons
#57
5' 10", 286 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Rice
|
DL |
Zach Cody
#1
5' 11", 172 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Rice
|
CB |
Stone Combs
#33
6' 1", 227 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Rice
|
LB |
Kyren Condoll
#10
6' 1", 186 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Rice
|
CB |
Jayden Cupitt
#40
6' 0", 224 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
LB |
Bailey Fletcher
#20
5' 11", 190 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Rice
|
S |
Austin Harnetiaux
#54
6' 2", 228 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Rice
|
LB |
Jerrick Harper
#5
6' 0", 191 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Rice
|
CB |
Ian Harrell
#43
6' 0", 315 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
DL |
Daveon Hook
#0
6' 1", 190 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Rice
|
S |
|
42
DeReyon Jenkins
#42
6' 4", 224 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
DB |
Cooper King
#44
5' 10", 211 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Rice
|
LB |
Chris Knauls
#97
6' 2", 272 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
DL |
Tyler Lavallier
#88
6' 1", 295 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
DL |
Austin Lee
#36
5' 11", 165 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
S |
Tariq May
#13
6' 2", 244 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Rice
|
DB |
Jordan Mitchell
#24
5' 10", 165 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
CB |
Joseph Mutombo
#8
6' 3", 271 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Rice
|
DL |
Chibby Nwajuaku
#16
6' 2", 246 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Rice
|
DL |
Ahran Ogbor
#18
5' 10", 205 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Rice
|
S |
DD Oliver
#91
6' 3", 280 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
DL |
Brock Reddic
#95
6' 4", 320 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Rice
|
DL |
Robert Rooks
#98
6' 1", 291 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
DL |
JD Singletary
#21
6' 0", 221 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
DL |
Dylan Stephens
#6
6' 0", 185 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Rice
|
S |
Quincy Tchikou
#93
6' 3", 253 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
DL |
Caden VerMaas
#25
5' 11", 190 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
DL |
Tariq Watson
#4
5' 10", 181 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Rice
|
CB |
Special Teams (5)
| Player | Pos |
|---|---|
Tommy Bauchiero
#49
5' 11", 197 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
PK |
Phoenix Derichsweiler
#51
6' 2", 216 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Rice
|
LS |
Charlie Durkin
#29
6' 0", 190 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Rice
|
P |
Morrow Evans
#52
6' 1", 227 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Rice
|
LS |
Enock Gota
#28
6' 0", 209 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Rice
|
PK |
Rice Owls Statistics & League Rankings
Official ESPN statistical splitPassing
Completion Percentage
56.5
Completions
13
Interception Percentage
0.00
Interceptions
0
Longest Pass
30
Net Passing Yards
99
Net Passing Yards Per Game
49.5
Passing Attempts
23
Passing Touchdown %
4.30
Passing Touchdowns
1
Passer Rating
107.0
Total Sacks
1
Sack Yards Lost
6
Yards Per Pass Attempt
4.3
Passing Yards
99
Passing Fumbles Lost
0
Team Games Played
2
Yards Per Game
310.5
Total Points Per Game
15.5
Total Points
31
Total Touchdowns
4
Passing Yards Per Game
49.5
Comp-Att
13-23
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-6
Rushing
Rushing Attempts
103
Rushing Yards
522
Yards Per Rush Attempt
5.1
Long Rushing
32
20+ Yard Rushing Plays
0
Rushing Touchdowns
3
Rushing Yards Per Game
261.0
Rushing Fumbles
0
Rushing Fumbles Lost
0
Rushing 1st downs
28
Team Games Played
2
Total Yards
621
Total Offensive Plays
127
Total Points Per Game
15.5
Total Points
31
Total Touchdowns
4
Receiving
Receptions
13
Receiving Targets
0
Receiving Yards
99
Receiving Yards
99
Receiving Touchdowns
1
Long Reception
30
20+ Yard Receiving Plays
0
Receiving Yards Per Game
49.5
Receiving Fumbles
0
Receiving Fumbles Lost
0
Receiving Yards After Catch
30
Receiving First Downs
6
Team Games Played
2
Yards Per Reception
7.6
Total Points Per Game
15.5
Total Points
31
Total Touchdowns
4
Miscellaneous
Total 1st downs
34
Rushing 1st downs
28
Passing 1st downs
6
1st downs by penalty
0
Third Down Conversions
13
Third Down Attempts
29
3rd down %
44.83
Fourth Down Conversions
3
First Downs Attempts
5
4th down %
60.00
Total Penalties
7
Total Penalty Yards
67
Possession Time Seconds
2008
Red Zone Field Goal Percentage
0.00
Red Zone Scoring Percentage
0.00
Red Zone Efficiency Percentage
0.00
Red Zone Touchdown Percentage
0.00
Total Takeaways
0
Total Giveaways
4
Turnover Ratio
-4
3rd down efficiency
13-29
4th down efficiency
3-5
Total-Yards
7-67
Defense
Solo Tackles
61
Assist Tackles
68
Total Tackles
129
Sacks
3
Sack Yards
9
Stuffs
13
Passes Defended
0
Average Interception Yards
34.0
Long Interception
34
Miscellaneous Touchdowns
0
Kicks Blocked
0
Tackles For Loss
6
Team Games Played
2
Defensive Interceptions
Interceptions
1
Interception Yards
34
Interception Touchdowns
0
INT: Total
1-34
General
Fumbles
6
Forced Fumbles
1
Fumbles Recovered
0
Fumbles Touchdowns
0
Games Played
2
Fumbles-Lost
6-4
Returning
Kick Returns
3
Kick Return Yards
33
Yards Per Kick Return
11.0
Long Kick Return
23
Kick Return Touchdowns
0
Punt Returns
0
Punt Return Yards
0
Yards Per Punt Return
0.0
Long Punt Return
0
Punt Return Touchdowns
0
Punt Return Fair Catches
0
Kick Return Fumbles Lost
0
Punt Return Fumbles Lost
0
Team Games Played
2
Punt: Total
0-0
Kicking
Field Goal Made
1
Field Goal Attempts
2
Field Goal Percentage
50.0
Long Field Goal Made
26
Field Goal Attempts 1-19
0
Field Goal Attempts 20-29
1
Field Goal Attempts 30-39
0
Field Goal Attempts 40-49
0
Field Goal Attempts 50+
1
Extra Points Made
4
Extra Point Attempts
4
Extra Point Percentage
100.0
Field Goals Made 1-19
0
Field Goals Made 20-29
1
Field Goals Made 30-39
0
Field Goals Made 40-49
0
Field Goals Made 50+
0
Total Kicking Points
7
Team Games Played
2
Touchback Percentage
43
Average Kickoff Return Yards
0.0
Kickoff Return Yards
0
Kickoff Returns
0
Kickoffs: Total
0-0
FG: Good-Attempts
1-2
Punting
Punts
7
Punt Yards
329
Long Punt
58
Gross Average Punt Yards
47.0
Net Average Punt Yards
47.0
Punts Blocked
0
Punts Inside 20
0
Touchbacks
2
Fair Catches
0
Punt Returns
5
Punt Return Yards
0
Average Punt Return Yards
0.0
Team Games Played
2
Punt: Total Yards
7-329
Scoring
Rushing Touchdowns
3
Receiving Touchdowns
1
Return Touchdowns
0
Total Touchdowns
4
Field Goals
1
Kick Extra Points
4
Total Two Point Conversions
0
Total Points
31
Total Points Per Game
15.5