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Rice quarterback JoVoni Johnson (3) makes a throw during an NCAA college football game against Marshall on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Rice uses 5 interceptions to upset No. 15 Marshall 20-0

By John Raby Dec. 05, 2020 03:33 PM EST

FILE - Marshall quarterback Grant Wells (8) throws a pass against Middle Tennessee during an NCAA college football game in Huntington, W.Va., in this Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, file photo. Rice and No. 15 Marshall meet on Saturday, Dec. 5 in a game that was postponed from Oct. 3. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP, File)
Rice, No. 15 Marshall set to return after extended down time

By John Raby Dec. 03, 2020 04:26 PM EST

Boise State running back George Holani (24) runs in the second half of an NCAA college football game againsy Colorado State, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Fort Collins, Colo. Holani was the Mountain West freshman of the year last season after rushing for 1,014 yards and seven touchdowns. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Week 8: Mountain West brings late show back; Big 12 showdown

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 23, 2020 02:49 AM EDT

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

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

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...

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Army quarterback Kelvin Hopkins Jr. (8) carries the ball past Oklahoma defensive lineman Neville Gallimore (90) in the first of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla. Army opens its season on Friday night, Aug. 30, 2019 against Rice riding a 13-game winning streak at Michie Stadium. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Army hosts Rice riding a 13-game home winning streak

By John Kekis Aug. 29, 2019 01:00 PM EDT

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) passes in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rice in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Burrow, No. 10 LSU open up offense in 42-10 win over Rice

By Brett Martel Nov. 17, 2018 10:35 PM EST

LSU coach Ed Orgeron leads the team onto the field before playing Arkansas during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
No. 10 LSU, Orgeron mindful of past upsets as Rice arrives

By Brett Martel Nov. 16, 2018 11:51 AM EST