E.J. Warner News, Rumors, Updates - Rice Owls

In three-way battle for starting QB Warner will battle Joshua Wood and Jayden Mandal for the Bulldogs' starting quarterback gig, per KMPH.com.

Impact With the Bulldogs' starting job vacant after Mikey Keene transferred to Michigan, there's reportedly a three-way battle going down in Fresno for the starting gunslinger role. Warner's experience could give him a leg up, as he's started two seasons for Temple and most recently started for Rice in 2024. The rising senior has thrown for 58 touchdowns, 37 interceptions with 8,814 passing yards in his career.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Quarterbacks Alex Orji, E.J. Warner pick transfer destinations The college quarterback carousel continues to turn, with two quarterbacks announcing their decisions to head west.Alex Orji, who started thr...

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Committing to Fresno State Warner has committed to Fresno State for the 2025 season, according to 247Sports.com.

Impact Warner started two seasons at Temple before transferring to Rice in 2024, where he also became the starter. He's expected to compete for the role at Fresno State as well. As a junior at Rice this past year, Warner completed 62 percent of his passes for 2,710 yards, 17 touchdowns and 13 interceptions.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Rice QB EJ Warner, Son of Hall of Famer Kurt Warner, Enters Transfer Portal Rice quarterback Elijah 'EJ' Warner announced on X.com on Dec. 5 that he is entering the NCAA transfer portal. The portal officially opened...

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • SI.COM

Kurt Warner's Son, QB E.J. Warner, to Enter Transfer Portal for Second Time E.J. Warner has been a productive quarterback at the Group of 5 level.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Seeks new home Warner will enter the transfer portal, Steve Helwick of SB Nation reports.

Impact Warner started for Rice this season, tossing for 2,710 yards, 17 touchdowns and 13 interceptions while completing 62 percent of his passes. Prior to that, he started for Temple for two season, posting productive campaigns with the Owls as well. He'll have one more year of eligibility remaining and projects as a plug-and-play starter.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent in season finale Warner completed 27 of 42 passes for 430 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 35-28 victory over South Florida. He also had five rushes for negative four yards.

Impact Warner had his best game of the season Saturday as he set season highs with 430 passing yards and three touchdown passes. All three of his touchdown passes came from beyond 20 yards. It was a slightly disappointing campaign for Warner in his first season with Rice as he completed 62 percent of his passes for 2,710 yards, 17 touchdowns and 13 interceptions through 11 games.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles versus UAB Warner completed 28 of 49 passes for 222 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions during Saturday's 40-14 defeat against UAB.

Impact Warner had a rough outing Saturday as he tossed three interceptions for the second time this season and threw for just 222 yards, his fewest since Week 3. He has now committed multiple turnovers in three of his last four games. He faces a somewhat favorable matchup Saturday versus South Florida in the season finale.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in Friday's loss Warner completed 29 of 45 passes for 246 yards and two touchdowns during Friday's 27-20 loss to Memphis.

Impact Warner had a solid day in Friday's loss as he threw for over 230 yards in his sixth straight start and tossed multiple touchdowns for the fifth time this season. He made one crucial error in the game though as he lost a fumble inside the Memphis five-yard line in the third quarter with the Owls down 17-13. It was his second straight game with a lost fumble. He has a bye week next week before a favorable matchup at UAB in Week 13.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads win over Navy Warner completed 28 of 40 passes for 239 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 24-10 win against Navy.

Impact Warner made his return to the field Saturday after missing the previous game due to an undisclosed injury. Although his production was not off the charts, he did enough to lead the Owls to a shocking upset win over Navy. He committed two turnovers for the fourth time this season and threw for under 250 yards for the first time since Week 4, but he had an efficient day as he completed 70 percent of his 40 pass attempts. He faces another difficult test Friday at Memphis.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Warner (undisclosed) will get the start under center during Saturday's matchup with Navy, Andersen Pickard of The Rice Thresher reports.

Impact Warner will return to action in Week 10 after sitting out against UConn in Week 9. The 6-foot junior quarterback has been impressive after switching from the Temple Owls to the Rice Owls this season. Warner will look to get a 2-6 Rice program back on track this weekend.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Warner (undisclosed) is warming up ahead of Saturday's showdown with Navy, Andersen Pickard of The Rice Thresher reports.

Impact Warner, who sat out during last week's game against UConn, looks on track to make his return to the field against Navy. The 6-foot junior has been effective in his first season with the Owls, throwing for 1,573 yards (160-of-263), 10 touchdowns and nine interceptions, adding on another score on the ground. Warner will look to air the ball out against the Midshipmen if he is ultimately able to play.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles versus Tulane Warner completed 26 of 46 passes for 271 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions during Saturday's 24-10 defeat versus Tulane.

Impact Warner struggled in Saturday's loss to Tulane as he threw three interceptions, his third game this season with multiple turnovers. Although he threw for 271 yards, his second most this season, his turnovers ultimately cost him a good performance and his team the win. He faces a more favorable matchup Saturday at UConn.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in Saturday's win Warner was 25-for-39 passing for 347 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 29-27 victory over Texas-San Antonio. He also had five rushes for two yards with one touchdown.

Impact Warner had his best game of the season as he set a season-high with 347 passing yards and scored his first rushing touchdown of the season. He also threw the game-winning touchdown to Matt Sykes with four seconds remaining, earning the Owls' their first conference win of the season. He has thrown multiple touchdown passes in four of his last five games which gives him a solid floor on a weekly basis.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two touchdowns in narrow loss Warner completed 21 of 39 passes for 254 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 21-20 defeat versus Charlotte. He also had four rushes for 24 yards.

Impact Warner was a bit inefficient Saturday as he completed a season-low 54 percent of his passes, however he threw for a season-high 254 yards and tossed two touchdowns for the third time in his last four games. He also did not throw an interception for the first time this season. Given how the season has gone for the Owls so far, Warner will likely be forced to throw the ball early and often which gives him a high floor, especially against weaker defenses in the AAC.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inconsistent versus Army Warner was 28-for-43 passing for 235 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions during Saturday's 37-14 defeat to Army.

Impact Warner set a season high with 235 passing yards and tossed two touchdown passes Saturday, but he also threw two interceptions bringing him to six on the young season. It was a vast improvement on last week at Houston where he threw for just 50 yards, but it was still not a great performance. He faces a more favorable matchup Saturday versus Charlotte.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in blowout loss Warner was 12-for-21 passing for 50 yards and one interception during Saturday's 33-7 loss to Houston.

Impact Warner had an extremely rough outing Saturday as he threw for just 50 yards and threw his fourth interception of the season. He was benched for the last two drives and backup Drew Devillier led a touchdown drive at the end of the game. While Warner will almost certainly keep the starting job, it was a very concerning outing for him.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Decent in blowout win Warner completed 20 of 30 passes for 189 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 69-7 win versus Texas Southern.

Impact Warner did not have to be great in Saturday's blowout win, but he still threw for nearly 200 yards and two touchdowns. He also threw an interception, something he has done in nine of his 12 starts since the beginning of the 2023 season. He faces a more difficult matchup this Saturday at Houston, a game where he will likely have to throw the ball quite a bit.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Decent in blowout win Warner completed 20 of 30 passes for 189 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 69-7 win versus Texas Southern.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in debut Warner was 27-for-44 passing for 227 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday's 34-14 defeat to Sam Houston State.

Impact Warner made his first start for Rice Saturday after transferring from another AAC Owls' school, Temple, in the offseason. His debut did not go particularly well as he threw two interceptions and just one touchdown. He had major turnover problems during his two seasons with Temple, but they generally happened versus better defenses than Sam Houston State. He will look to get back on track Saturday versus Texas Southern.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dillon Gabriel, Kyle McCord headline a loaded crop of transfer portal QBs

RJ Young unveils his quarterback transfer portal tiers. See where Kyle McCord, Dillon Gabriel, DJ Uiagelelei and the rest rank.

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Dillon Gabriel, Kyle McCord headline a loaded crop of transfer portal QBs

Temple QB E.J. Warner to test transfer portal Sep 9, 2023; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Temple Owls quarterback E.J. Warner (3) throws the ball during the first half against the Rutgers...

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Productive in Friday's loss Warner completed 27 of 48 passes for 330 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Friday's 45-21 defeat against Memphis.

Impact In his final game of the season, Warner threw for over 300 yards for the fourth time in his last five starts, and tossed two touchdowns for the sixth straight game. He finished the season with a very similar stat line to last season but with one fewer game. He took a step back in completion percentage (57.4 percent compared to 60.5 percent) but threw for more yards (3,076) and more touchdowns (23) with the same number of interceptions (12). He will look to take another step forward next season.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses two TDs in loss Warner was 25-for-46 passing for 323 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 34-24 defeat versus UAB.

Impact Warner completed under 55 percent of his passes for the second straight game, but still threw for over 300 yards and two touchdowns. Both of his touchdowns came from way out -- a 71-yarder to Dante Wright in the first quarter and a 47-yarder to David Martin-Robinson in the second quarter. He did throw his 11th interception of the season late in the fourth quarter, ending the Owls' hopes of a comeback. Next up he faces a difficult matchup versus Memphis in the regular season finale.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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