RICE OWLS NEWS

Rice at Memphis odds, picks and predictions The Rice Owls (3-6, 2-3 AAC) visit the Memphis Tigers (7-2, 3-2) on Friday. Kickoff from Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium is scheduled for 9 p.m...

NOVEMBER 8 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Rice knocks off Florida International 77-70

Led by Caden Powell's 17 points, the Rice Owls defeated the Florida International Panthers 77-70 on Tuesday night

NOVEMBER 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Memphis vs. Rice Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 8, 2024

Preview the Nov. 8 matchup between the Memphis Tigers and Rice Owls with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

NOVEMBER 6 • DATA SKRIVE

Rice Owls start season at home against the Florida International Panthers

The Rice Owls host the Florida International Panthers for the season opener

NOVEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rice Owls open season at home against the Florida International Panthers

The Rice Owls host the Florida International Panthers for the season opener

NOVEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matt Sykes - Productive in win over Navy Sykes recorded eight receptions (on 10 targets) for 93 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-10 victory against Navy.

Impact After a quiet outing last week without quarterback E.J. Warner, Sykes bounced back Saturday with one of his best performances of the season as Warner returned to the lineup. He tied a season high with eight receptions and gained a season-high 93 yards through the air. He also caught his fourth touchdown of the season, a 17-yard touchdown in the first quarter. Sykes has been very productive and consistent this season and should be able to continue that trend Friday at Memphis.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Dean Connors - Productive versus Navy Connors posted 18 rushes for 105 yards and two touchdowns and reeled in all four targets for 34 yards during Saturday's 24-10 victory against Navy.

Impact Connors had one of his best performances of the season Saturday as he scored a pair of touchdowns, a four-yard rush in the first quarter and a nine-yard run in the third. It marked his third multi-touchdown game of the season. He also rushed for over 100 yards for the third time this season and gained over 100 yards from scrimmage for the fifth time. He faces another difficult matchup at Memphis on Friday.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

E.J. Warner - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Dean Connors runs for 105 yards, 2 TDs; Rice beats Navy for first time since 2002

Dean Connors ran for 105 yards and two touchdowns to lead Rice to a 24-10 victory over Navy on Saturday night

NOVEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

E.J. Warner - 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 • ROTOWIRE

E.J. Warner - 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 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Rice vs. Navy: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 2, 2024

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Rice Owls vs. Navy Midshipmen game, Saturday, Nov. 2.

NOVEMBER 2 • DATA SKRIVE

Navy vs. Rice Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 2, 2024

Preview the Nov. 2 matchup between the Navy Midshipmen and Rice Owls with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

OCTOBER 31 • DATA SKRIVE

Rice fires seventh-year coach Mike Bloomgren as program heads toward 10th straight losing season

Rice fired seventh-year coach Mike Bloomgren with the program headed toward a 10th straight losing season following losses in six of eight games

OCTOBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matt Sykes - Struggles versus UConn Sykes reeled in 3 of 5 targets for 24 yards during Saturday's 17-10 defeat against Connecticut.

Impact Sykes did not get much going Saturday as he gained just 24 yards, his second-fewest this season. After being targeted at least nine times in each of the previous four games -- all with quarterback E.J. Warner -- Sykes saw just five with Drew Devillier. It's currently unclear what the Owls are going to do at quarterback on Saturday versus Navy, and Sykes' value seems to hinge on Warner starting.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Dean Connors - Quiet in Saturday's loss Connors tallied 20 carries for 46 yards and hauled in 4 of 6 targets for 13 yards during Saturday's 17-10 loss to Connecticut.

Impact Connors saw plenty of opportunities Saturday but he was unable to get much going. He had a season-high 24 touches but only gained 59 yards from scrimmage, his second-fewest this season. He will look to get more going versus Navy on Saturday.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Devillier - Struggles in first start Devillier completed 14 of 30 passes for 88 yards during Saturday's 17-10 loss versus Connecticut. He also had six rushes for seven yards.

Impact Devillier made his first start of the season Saturday as he took over the offense from E.J. Warner. The true freshman did not make the impact that he would have liked as he completed fewer than 50 percent of his passes and did not even reach 100 passing yards. The entire offense struggled in the loss to UConn too, so it was not all on Devillier. It's not clear if Devillier will keep the job over Warner, especially since he did not light it up in his opportunity.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Durell Robinson leads the way for UConn in 17-10 win over Rice

Durell Robinson rushed for 132 yards, including a 68-yard touchdown, and UConn defeated Rice 17-10 on Saturday

OCTOBER 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch UConn vs. Rice: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 26, 2024

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the UConn Huskies vs. Rice Owls game, Saturday, Oct. 26.

OCTOBER 26 • DATA SKRIVE

UConn vs. Rice Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 26, 2024

Preview the Oct. 26 matchup between the UConn Huskies and Rice Owls with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

OCTOBER 24 • DATA SKRIVE

Kobie Campbell - 100 yards in loss Campbell hauled in 6 of 8 targets for 100 yards during Saturday's 24-10 defeat to Tulane.

Impact Campbell had just 97 yards in his previous five games heading into Saturday's matchup, but still was able to leave the game with a season-high 100 receiving yards. He also set season highs in receptions and targets. His lack of production up until this point is concerning, but this could be the performance he needed to break out for the rest of the season.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Sykes - Seven catches in loss Sykes gathered in 7 of 9 targets for 74 yards during Saturday's 24-10 loss versus Tulane.

Impact Sykes had yet another high-volume performance Saturday as he was targeted nine times for the fourth straight game and made seven catches for the third consecutive contest. He has accumulated over 74 yards receiving in five of seven games this season, giving him a solid floor week-to-week. He is clearly E.J. Warner's favorite target down field and Warner is throwing the ball nearly 40 times per game.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Elijah Mojarro - Catches TD Saturday Mojarro reeled in all three targets for 43 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-10 loss against Tulane.

Impact Mojarro scored the Owls' only touchdown Saturday, a 31-yard score in the second quarter. It marked his second touchdown of the season, both of which have come in the last three games. He was targeted just two times in the first four games of the season but has seen an uptick in action since. He has nine targets in the last three games and has caught eight passes for 132 yards and two touchdowns.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Dean Connors - Fumbles twice Saturday Connors accrued 11 rushes for 76 yards and caught 7 of 8 targets for 34 yards during Saturday's 24-10 loss to Tulane. He also lost two fumbles.

Impact Connors lost two fumbles in Saturday's loss, two mistakes that cost him a good performance and his team the victory. He accumulated over 100 yards from scrimmage and caught seven passes for the third time this season, so it was not all bad. Despite the two turnovers, he is still the focal point of the Owls' offense and has proven he can be effective in any matchup.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

E.J. Warner - 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 • ROTOWIRE