RICE OWLS NEWS

Jake Bailey - Held to one catch Bailey had one catch for 15 yards versus Houston on Saturday.

Impact Bailey was expected to be the top receiver for the Owls this season, but somebody has to get him the ball. Luke McCaffrey struggled with that, and he finished the game with nine completions for 86 yards. It likely won't be much better against Texas next week.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Myers - Catches TD Myers caught five passes for 41 yards and a touchdown against Houston on Saturday.

Impact Myers was moved from tight end to running back prior to this season. Maybe it didn't take? Myers didn't have a single carry in this game, but he led the Owls in catches and receiving yards.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Khalan Griffin - Rushes for 86 yards Griffin rushed 19 times for 86 yards against Houston on Saturday.

Impact Interestingly, Jordan Myers didn't have a single carry but had five catches. Griffin shouldered the load in the run game, and perhaps he will be the lead back going forward.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luke McCaffrey - Struggles in first start for Owls McCaffrey went 9-for-19 for 86 yards, a touchdown, and three interceptions against Houston on Saturday.

Impact Rice gave McCaffrey the start after he backed up Wiley Green in the opener. Based on this performance, McCaffrey could be back in the backup role against Texas next week.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luke McCaffrey - Makes first start McCaffrey will start under center Saturday against Houston, according to At The Roost.

Impact McCaffrey went 5-for-10 for 75 yards versus Arkansas last week, but he gets the nod for this one meaning Wiley Green will be the backup. This will be McCaffrey's first start with the program.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wiley Green - Demoted to backup Green is not starting Saturday's game against Houston, The Roost reports.

Impact Green struggled in last week's opener, going 12-of-25 for 152 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions. His uninspiring performance will lead the Owls to go with Luke McCaffrey at quarterback to begin Saturday's contest instead.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bradley Rozner - Out saturday Rozner will not be available for Saturday's game against Houston due to an undisclosed injury, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Rozner's injury was not specified but the team's receiving depth will be challenged with August Pitre also out. Rozner had two catches for 30 yards in the opener last week.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

August Pitre - Not facing Houston Pitre (undisclosed) is out Saturday against Houston, according to Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle.

Impact Pitre delivered a strong performance in Week 1, catching four passes for 97 yards and a touchdown against Arkansas, but he'll be forced to sit out of this game due to an undisclosed injury. His next chance to play will come Sep. 18 at Texas.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Can Arkansas execute on offense against Texas defense? The Arkansas offense really struggled out of the game last weekend against the Rice Owls, and the Texas defense limited 23rd-ranked Louisian...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

No. 15 Texas, Arkansas to meet in throwback matchup

No. 15 Texas visits Arkansas on Saturday in a matchup of two former Southwest Conference teams

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Committable vs non-committable offers; Strength of Ohio class of 2023; Rice, Nolen, Curry and more... On committable vs non-committable offers; how strong is Ohio class of 2023? Zach Rice, Walter Nolen, Caden Curry and more...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Reviewing pregame polls after Arkansas' 38-17 win vs. Rice See how Razorback fans fared while answering the 10 poll questions prior to the Rice game.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Long Last Look: Arkansas 38, Rice 17 The more I watch football, the more I understand that this game is all about limiting mistakes and having the stars who can capitalize on th...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Arkansas 38, Rice 17: Five Questions 'Answered' Revisiting our 'Five Burning Questions' and keys to victory following Arkansas' 38-17 victory over Rice...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

KJ Jefferson up and down in Arkansas' win over Rice, 38-17 It was an up-and-down day for KJ Jefferson in Arkansas' 38-17 win over Rice. More on his afternoon through the air and the impact he made wi...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Jake Bailey - Nets 47 yards Bailey caught four passes for 47 yards against Arkansas on Saturday.

Impact With Austin Trammell graduating, Bailey was expected to have a bigger role on the offense. He was even on top of the depth chart. While he didn't have a great game here, he was tied for the most receptions for a Rice player.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

August Pitre - Reels in TD Pitre caught four passes for 97 yards and a touchdown against Arkansas on Saturday.

Impact Pitre only played in one game last season, so his numbers were not really indicative of anything. This year he's off to a strong start, especially considering he was facing an SEC defense.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Myers - Rushes for score Myers rushed 10 times for 23 yards and a touchdown Saturday against Arkansas. He also caught two passes for 11 yards.

Impact Myers made the rare move from tight end to running back prior to this season. He didn't do anything on the ground other than score, but to be fair nobody did. The Owls averaged 2.1 yards per carry in this game.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luke McCaffrey - Sees action against Razorbacks McCaffrey went 5-for-10 for 75 yards versus Arkansas on Saturday.

Impact Wiley Green started against the Razorbacks, but he really struggled. McCaffrey was always expected to get snaps, but Green's struggles could have got him more looks. It's a little disappointing that McCaffrey couldn't get anything done on the ground. The former Nebraska quarterback only gained eight yards on four carries.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wiley Green - Struggles in opening game Green went 12-for-25 for 152 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions against Arkansas on Saturday.

Impact Green somewhat surprisingly beat out Luke McCaffrey for the starting job prior to this game, but both guys were expected to get snaps. Both did, and McCaffrey was the better of the two. Green struggled so much that it wouldn't be surprising if McCaffrey started next week against Houston.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arkansas rallies, avoids upset against Rice with 38-17 win

Trelon Smith’s 2-yard touchdown run with 12:44 left in the fourth quarter was the game-winner, and Arkansas rallied to beat Rice 38-17 in both teams’ season opener

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wiley Green - Will start, share duties Green will get the first drive under center but is expected to cede the third series of the game to Luke McCaffrey, The Roost reports.

Impact Green will get the firs look and will share duties out of the gate, likely until one of the two signal-callers separates himself. He attempted all of 10 passes for the Owls in his only appearance last season.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luke McCaffrey - Not starting but will play McCaffrey will not start but will play Saturday against Arkansas, At The Roost reports.

Impact Rice will go with Wiley Green to start Saturday's game but McCaffrey, a highly touted transfer, will see playing time.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Easton football's Marcus Williams and Stroudsburg tennis' Paraskevi Briegel are Athlete of the Week winners Easton football player Marcus Williams and Stroudsburg tennis player Paraskevi Briegel are our Athlete of the Week winners for Week 1 of the...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • MCALL.COM