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Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams (13) runs the ball against Rice linebacker Andrew Awe (27) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
No. 14 USC routs Rice 66-14 in big debuts by Williams, Riley

By Greg Beacham Sep. 03, 2022 09:41 PM EDT

FILE - Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams throws during an NCAA college football practice Tuesday, April 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. Williams isn’t a typical transfer. Rather than adapting to a new coach and an entirely new system, Williams has followed Lincoln Riley from Oklahoma to USC. So he’s playing for the same coach, albeit at a different school. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
No. 14 USC kicks off new era under Lincoln Riley vs. Rice

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2022 10:52 AM EDT

FILE - UTSA quarterback Frank Harris celebrates his team's win over Illinois in an NCAA college football game in Champaign, Ill., in this Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, file photo. No. 24 UTSA is nationally ranked for the first time as well as 7-0 for the first time and on its first winning streak as long as seven games as the Roadrunners visit Louisiana Tech. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
AAC additions: A glance at the conference's six new teams

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 05:13 PM EDT

Rice tight end Jordan Myers, left, is caught by Southern Mississippi defensive back Malik Shorts (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Houston, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Southern Miss at Rice 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 08:45 PM EDT

Rice quarterback Wiley Green (5) is tackled by Texas defensive lineman Alfred Collins (95) during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Rice at Texas 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 09:57 PM EDT

Texas running back Bijan Robinson (5) pushes past Arkansas defensive lineman John Ridgeway (99) to score a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Thompson gets the call at QB for Texas against Rice

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 16, 2021 03:00 AM EDT

Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) runs past Rice defender Myron Morrison (33) to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Central Arkansas at Arkansas State 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 04:05 PM EDT

FILE - Arkansas receiver Treylon Burks (16) shakes off LSU defender Cordale Flott (25) as he runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Fayetteville, Ark., in this Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, file photo. Burks is the returning SEC leader in receiving yards per game after catching 51 passes for 820 yards and seven touchdowns in nine games in 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)
Arkansas faces Rice in throwback to Southwest Conference era

By Chip Souza Sep. 02, 2021 03:10 PM EDT

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