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Tyvonn Byars recorded his first 100-yard rushing game as Rice beat Houston Christian 31-3. Quinton Jackson scored twice, and the Owls' defense helped turn an early deficit into a comfortable win in the first meeting between the Houston programs.
Rice hired Mike Jones as an assistant following five seasons leading UNC Greensboro. Jones brings 15 years of head-coaching experience, including multiple 20-win seasons and a win over ranked Arkansas with the Spartans.
Jacurri Brown, Daveon Hook, Quinton Jackson, and Chibby Nwajuaku were selected by teammates as Rice's 2026 captains. Scott Abell's announcement describes their leadership roles, with Jackson returning as captain after earning the team's MVP honor in 2025.
Lindsay Edmonds announced a schedule featuring seven teams that reached postseason play last year. Rice begins with an exhibition against Eastern New Mexico before hosting Houston Christian in the November 2 regular-season opener.
Rice announced an August start for construction of the Kraft Football Pavilion, the first phase of its Gateway Project. Plans call for a full-length turf field beneath an open-air roof beside the current practice area to support training in difficult weather.
Rice will face East Carolina, Florida Atlantic, North Texas, Temple, UTSA and Tulane twice in conference play. UAB, Tulsa and Wichita State visit Tudor Fieldhouse for single games, while Charlotte, Memphis and South Florida are road-only opponents.
The Owls learned their conference pairings after a record-setting previous season. Rice will host opponents including Charlotte, Memphis and Florida Atlantic, while returners Victoria Flores and Louann Battiston provide continuity for Lindsay Edmonds’ team.
The Owls will host a Thanksgiving-week event on November 25 and 27 at Tudor Fieldhouse. Rice faces UTRGV and Lamar, while UIC also participates in the tournament’s two-game format.
Rice announced NABC Honors Court selections for Nick Anderson, Cole Andrews-Heitz, Trae Broadnax, Dallas Hobbs and Jimmy Oladokun Jr. The program also received a Team Academic Excellence Award, continuing its long run of academic recognition.