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FILE- In this Dec. 12, 2019, file photo, former Florida State coach Willie Taggart is introduced as Florida Atlantic University's new football head coach during a press conference in Boca Raton, Fla. Colleges around the country finished off their football signing classes this week, proudly touting scores of African-American athletes as their next big stars. A review of all 130 FBS schools found shockingly low numbers, with blacks still largely shut out of head coaching positions and even more so the prime coordinator spots. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)
Column: Shame on college football for lack of black coaches

Feb. 07, 2020 10:06 PM EST

Walter runs for career-best 149 yards, Rice beats UTEP 30-16

Nov. 30, 2019 06:41 PM EST
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Aston Walter ran for a touchdown and a career-best 149 yards, and Rice beat UTEP 30-16 on Saturday in the season finale for both teams. ...

Georgia tight end Charlie Woerner (89) celebrates with Tyler Simmons (87) after scoring a touchdown against Georgia Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Atlanta. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
AEK Athens vs OFI 11/30/2019

Nov. 30, 2019 03:52 PM EST

Rice holds off North Texas 20-14

Nov. 23, 2019 07:45 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — Charlie Booker and Aston Walter had touchdown runs in the first half and Rice held off North Texas for a 20-14 victory on Saturday. ...

Georgia defenders, including linebacker Monty Rice (32), defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt (95), defensive back Eric Stokes (27) and linebacker Tae Crowder (30) swarm Auburn wide receiver Shedrick Jackson (11) during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. Georgia won 21-14. (Bob Andres/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Jackson State Tigers at SMU Mustangs 11/16/2019

Nov. 21, 2019 04:03 AM EST

Rice gets first win, beats Middle Tennessee 31-28

Nov. 16, 2019 08:49 PM EST
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Tom Stewart threw three touchdown passes, Aston Walter ran for 106 yards and Rice beat Middle Tennessee 31-28 on Saturday for its...

CORRECTS LOCATION TO ATHENS, INSTEAD OF ATLANTA - Georgia defensive back Richard LeCounte goes up to intercept a Missouri pass intended for tight end Albert Okwuegbunam during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
AEK Athens FC vs Panathinaikos Athens 11/10/2019

Nov. 09, 2019 10:38 PM EST

Green leads Marshall to 20-7 win over Rice

Nov. 02, 2019 07:49 PM EDT
HOUSTON (AP) — Isaiah Green threw for 269 yards and a score and Marshall rolled to 20-7 victory over winless Rice on Saturday. Brenden Knox...

Perkins, Southern Miss defense lead way in 20-6 victory

Oct. 26, 2019 04:38 PM EDT
HOUSTON (AP) — Kevin Perkins ran for his first two touchdowns as a Golden Eagle and the Southern Miss defense smothered Rice 20-6 on Saturday. ...

Late TD lifts UTSA past Rice 31-27 in Conference USA

Oct. 19, 2019 09:32 PM EDT
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Lowell Narcisse found Zakhari Franklin behind his coverage for an 8-yard touchdown pass with just over five minutes left to lift Texas-San Antonio...

Johnston, Stanley lead UAB to XX-XX win over Rice

Oct. 06, 2019 01:31 AM EDT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Tyler Johnston III passed for 282 yards and 3 touchdowns, Lucious Stanley ran for two scores, and UAB beat Rice 35-20 on Saturday night. ...

Smith runs for TD in OT, Louisiana Tech edges Rice 23-20

Sep. 28, 2019 11:51 PM EDT
HOUSTON (AP) — J'Mar Smith ran for a touchdown in overtime that made the difference as Louisiana Tech edged Rice 23-20 on Saturday night. Trailing 20...

Rice linebacker Treshawn Chamberlain, safety Naeem Smith and defensive lineman Ikenna Enechukwu, from left, chase Baylor running back Trestan Ebner during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Brewer throws for 303 yards, TD in Baylor's 21-13 win

Sep. 21, 2019 10:59 PM EDT

Texas wide receiver Jake Smith (16) scores on a 12-yard reception against Rice during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Ehlinger throws 3 TD passes, No. 12 Texas beats Rice 48-13

Sep. 14, 2019 11:33 PM EDT

Georgia running back D'Andre Swift (7) is chased by the Arkansas State defense as he scores a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Trevor Lawrence, No. 1 Clemson beat nemesis Syracuse 41-6

By The Associated Press Sep. 14, 2019 05:11 PM EDT

Texas wide receiver Devin Duvernay (6) runs for a touchdown against LSU during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (Nick Wagner/American-Statesman via AP)
Texas needs rebound win against Rice after early loss

By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2019 03:50 PM EDT

LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) catches a pass in front of Texas defensive back Caden Sterns (7) and runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Texas pass defense needs work after LSU loss

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 09, 2019 05:17 PM EDT

Wake Forest running back Christian Beal-Smith (26) makes a gain between Rice defensive end JaVante Hubbard (52) and defensive end Trey Schuman (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Newman throws for 312 yards, 3 TDs in Wake 41-21 win

Sep. 07, 2019 12:46 AM EDT

Wake Forest wide receiver Scotty Washington celebrates after catching a touchdown pass against Utah State in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Friday, Aug. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Wake Forest looks to improve defense against Rice

Associated Press Sep. 05, 2019 04:32 PM EDT

Army holds off Rice 14-7

By John Kekis Aug. 30, 2019 09:22 PM EDT
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Stymied off and on by a swarming Rice defense in a tight game, Army quarterback Kelvin Hopkins Jr. finally did what he's become so accustomed...