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Decent day in win Otoviano logged 15 carries for 71 yards in Rice's 24-21 victory over Florida Atlantic on Saturday.

Impact Otoviano was previously listed as probable after missing last week's game against Charlotte with an undisclosed injury. The senior running back appears to be back to 100 percent, as his 15 attempts were the most he has logged all season. Otoviano's next chance to play for the Owls will come in Rice's bowl game.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice Saturday Otoviano posted nine rushes for 38 yards and two touchdowns and hauled in their only target for 14 yards during Saturday's 30-28 defeat to Tulane.

Impact Otoviano scored two touchdowns for the second time in his last three games Saturday. Both came from inside the five-yard line. He and Dean Connors appear to be splitting the backfield fairly evenly, and are alternating weeks of scoring multiple touchdowns. They both face a difficult matchup Saturday at SMU, as the Mustangs' defense has given up just 280 yards per game this season.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rice outlasts Louisiana Tech 42-41 in overtime thriller

TJ McMahon threw for three touchdowns, ran for a fourth and Juma Otoviano scored in overtime to lift Rice past Louisiana Tech 42-41, wrecking the Bulldogs’ homecoming in the proces...

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set for supporting backfield role Otoviano (undisclosed) is in line to work behind Kahan Griffin in Rice's backfield for 2021, Underdog Dynasty reports.

Impact Otoviano rushed for 195 yards on 45 carries in his two appearances last season and figures to have some role again this year. However, it's believed that Griffin has surpassed him on the depth chart and will be the primary back for the Owls this season.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Collins throws 4 TDs, 3 to Trammell, and Rice wins 30-6

Mike Collins and Austin Trammell combined for three touchdowns and Rice beat Southern Mississippi 30-6

OCTOBER 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS