RICE OWLS NEWS

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

Tulane defense comes up big in 24-10 win over Rice; Green Wave remain unbeaten in AAC

Makhi Hughes ran for 140 yards and a touchdown, and Tulane forced four turnovers and beat Rice 24-10 to remain undefeated in the American Athletic Conference

OCTOBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch Tulane vs. Rice: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 19, 2024

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Tulane Green Wave vs. Rice Owls game, Saturday, Oct. 19.

OCTOBER 19 • DATA SKRIVE

Tulane vs. Rice Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 19, 2024

Preview the Oct. 19 matchup between the Tulane Green Wave and Rice Owls with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

OCTOBER 17 • DATA SKRIVE

Boden Groen - Logs another DNP Groen (undisclosed) did not play during Rice's 29-27 win Saturday against UTSA.

Impact According to Matthew Bartlett of The Roost, Groen was removed from Rice's latest two-deep before the team hosted UTSA. He will be out until further notice.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Boden Groen - Logs another DNP Groen (undisclosed) did not play during Rice's 29-27 win Saturday against UTSA.

Impact According to Matthew Bartlett of The Roost, Groen was removed from Rice's latest two-deep before the team hosted UTSA. He will be out until further notice.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Sykes - Scores game-winning touchdown Sykes had seven receptions (on nine targets) for 85 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 29-27 win against Texas-San Antonio.

Impact Sykes caught an 18-yard touchdown with four seconds left in Saturday's game, a score which secured the Owls' first conference win of the season. He has now gained over 80 yards in each of his last three games and has at least six catches and at least nine targets in every game over that stretch. That consistency should give him a nice floor for the rest of the season.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Dean Connors - Scores twice in win over UTSA Connors had eight carries for 27 yards and one touchdown and caught 5 of 9 targets for 109 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 29-27 victory over Texas-San Antonio.

Impact Connors scored a pair of touchdowns Saturday, an eight-yard rush and a 69-yard reception, both in the third quarter. He now has seven touchdowns on the season. While his lack of rushing yards Saturday is a slight concern, his continued production through the air gives him a high floor every week.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

E.J. Warner - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Warner throws TD pass to Matt Sykes with 4 seconds left, Rice beats UTSA 29-27

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OCTOBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch Rice vs. UTSA: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 12, 2024

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Rice Owls vs. UTSA Roadrunners game, Saturday, Oct. 12.

OCTOBER 12 • DATA SKRIVE

UTSA vs. Rice Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 12, 2024

Preview the Oct. 12 matchup between the UTSA Roadrunners and Rice Owls with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

OCTOBER 10 • DATA SKRIVE

HBCU football player loses life in car accident Marcus Williams Jr. is being mourned by his HBCU family.

OCTOBER 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Boden Groen - DNP vs. UNC Charlotte Groen (undisclosed) did not play during Rice's 21-20 loss Saturday against UNC Charlotte.

Impact According to Matthew Bartlett of The Roost, Groen was not healthy Saturday, which is why Rice's team used Elijah Mojarro as its primary tight end then. Up next for Groen is a bye week followed by an Oct. 12 game against UTSA.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE