Rice football team heads west for Fresno State matchup
Following a hard-fought home loss to Western Michigan, the Rice football team hits the road for a Sept. 26 matchup with Fresno State that renews a rivalry from the Owls’ days in the Western Athletic Conference.
Rice football team returns home to host Western Michigan
Rice’s football team returns to Rice Stadium Sept. 19 to take on Western Michigan University at 6 p.m.
Rice football heads to Notre Dame for meeting of two storied universities
Rice ’s football team will take its 2026 season to one of the most iconic settings in college athletics Sept. 12, when the Owls travel to South Bend, Indiana, to face the University of Notre Dame.
Tyvonn Byars topped 100 yards rushing for the first time in his career to spark Rice to its highest rushing total since 2004 as the Owls ran past HCU 31-3 in their season opener on Saturday night at Rice Stadium.
Owls open 2026 campaign Saturday against Houston Christian
Rice University’s football team will open its 2026 season at home Sept. 5, welcoming Houston Christian University to Rice Stadium for a 6 p.m. kickoff. The game marks the first meeting between the two Houston programs.
Owls cap perfect weekend with win over Mississippi State
Rice volleyball wrapped up the Jaguar Classic with a 3-1 victory over Mississippi State on Sunday, completing a 3-0 opening weekend.
Rice Athletics kicks off 2026-27 season with Fan Fest
Rice Athletics welcomed fans to Rice Stadium Aug. 22 for its annual Fan Fest, bringing together student-athletes, coaches and supporters to celebrate the start of a new year of competition.
Rice Rally brings O-Week spirit to roaring Tudor Fieldhouse
Rice’s newest Owls got an early introduction to one of the university’s loudest O-Week traditions Aug. 18 as Rice Rally brought together students, coaches and athletes for an evening of cheers, chants and school spirit at Tudor Fieldhouse.
Rice Athletics will once again celebrate the start of a new year of competition by hosting its annual Fan Fest at Rice Stadium at 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 22.
Rice Motorsports races to podium in competitive debut
Rice Motorsports, a newly established Rice University club sport, made its competitive debut at the inaugural Collegiate Racing Series race at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, turning a frantic preparation period into a podium finish.
O.J. Brigance, a former standout linebacker at Rice and at the professional level who responded to a diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) by creating The Brigance Brigade, which provides support and other resources for the families facing a similar reality, passed away on Monday at the age of 56.
Construction to begin on new Kraft Pavilion; Beer Bike update
The following construction announcement was shared with the campus Aug. 10:
Rice receives gift from Kraft family to advance athletics and Jewish studies
Rice has received a generous gift from alumna and trustee Patti Lipoma Kraft and her husband, Jonathan Kraft, to support two university priorities.
Five Owls named to NABC Honors Court
The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced its annual Honors Court with five Owl student-athletes earning the distinction, the organization announced.
Van der Westhuizen named CSC Academic All-America first team
Rice women's track and field athlete Mckyla Van der Westhuizen added one more honor to her stellar career after being named a CSC Academic All-America First Team, the organization announced Wednesday morning.
