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On a foggy, damp day in Houston on Jan. 13, 1974, just under 72,000 people packed into Rice Stadium to watch the Miami Dolphins take on the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl VIII.

Blast from the past: Rice remembers Super Bowl VIII as 50th anniversary of game approaches

On a foggy, damp day in Houston on Jan. 13, 1974, just under 72,000 people packed into Rice Stadium to watch the Miami Dolphins take on the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl VIII.

The Rice women's basketball team debuted in the American Athletic Conference in style, defeating Wichita State 76-64 Wednesday evening. The game was played at the Fertitta Center due to water damage at Tudor Fieldhouse. Rice's record improves to 7-5 (1-0 AAC).

Owls open AAC play with win over Wichita State

The Rice women’s basketball team debuted in the American Athletic Conference in style, defeating Wichita State 76-64 Wednesday evening.

Frank Ryan, a member of the Rice Athletics Hall of Fame who went on to lead the Cleveland Browns to the NFL title, passed away on Monday at the age of 87.

Rice mourns loss of Frank Ryan

Frank Ryan, a member of the Rice Athletics Hall of Fame who went on to lead the Cleveland Browns to the NFL title, passed away on Monday at the age of 87.

Owl fans and alumni showed up in full force Dec. 26 to cheer on the Rice football team as it squared off with Texas State University in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl in Dallas.

Owl fans, alumni unite to support Rice football in First Responder Bowl

Owl fans and alumni showed up in full force Dec. 26 to cheer on the Rice football team as it squared off with Texas State University in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl in Dallas.

Tudor Fieldhouse was packed with energy and excitement Dec. 13 as Rice Athletics and the Rice University School Mathematics Project (RUSMP) hosted Houston-area students for the 10th annual School House Mania.

Rice Athletics, RUSMP hosts area students for School House Mania

Tudor Fieldhouse was packed with energy and excitement Dec. 13 as Rice Athletics and the Rice University School Mathematics Project (RUSMP) hosted Houston-area students for the 10th annual School House Mania.

Rice University swimmer and recent graduate Ahalya Lettenberger is one of 51 students nationwide selected for a 2024 Marshall Scholarship, it was announced Dec. 11.

Rice student-athlete Ahalya Lettenberger named Marshall Scholar

Rice swimmer and recent graduate Ahalya Lettenberger is one of 51 students nationwide selected for a 2024 Marshall Scholarship, it was announced Dec. 11.

Rice football’s bowl-clinching victory against Florida Atlantic University last month was not only a testament to the team’s hard work and tenacity this season, but for three particular senior Owls, it was the culmination of six years of dedication and perseverance paying off.

‘It’s been a long road’: Rice football’s sixth-year seniors reflect on experiences prior to final game as Owls

Rice football’s bowl-clinching victory against Florida Atlantic University last month was not only a testament to the teams hard work and tenacity this season, but for three particular senior Owls, it was the culmination of six years of dedication and perseverance paying off.

Rice will make its 14th bowl appearance in school history when the Owls face Texas State in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl, which will be played on Dec. 26 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas, Texas.

Rice to face Texas State in First Responder Bowl Dec. 26

Rice will make its 14th bowl appearance in school history when the Owls face Texas State in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl set for Dec. 26 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas.

Rice volleyball had three players receive AAC all-conference honors.

Three Owls receive AAC All-Conference honors

Rice volleyball had three players receive all-conference honors, the American Athletic Conference announced Nov. 28.

The Rice Owls are now bowl-eligible after a 24-21 win over Florida Atlantic at Rice Stadium on Nov. 25.

Rice clinches bowl eligibility for second consecutive season

The Rice Owls are bowl-eligible after a 24-21 win over Florida Atlantic University at Rice Stadium on Nov. 25.

Rice Offensive Coordinator Marques Tuiasosopo is one of 57 nominees for the 2023 Broyles Award, which is presented annually by the Frank & Barbara Broyles Foundation and recognizes the top assistant coach in college football.

Rice's Marques Tuiasosopo nominated for Broyles Award

Rice Offensive Coordinator Marques Tuiasosopo has been selected as a nominee for the 2023 Broyles Award, which is presented annually by the Frank and Barbara Broyles Foundation and recognizes the top assistant coach in college football.

The Rice Owls men’s and women’s basketball teams kicked off the 2023 season with convincing wins at Tudor Fieldhouse this week.

Owls men’s, women’s basketball teams open season in dominating fashion

The Rice Owls men’s and women’s basketball teams kicked off the 2023 season with convincing wins at Tudor Fieldhouse this week.

Sophomore Darya Schwartzman was named the singles champion, while Schwartzman and junior Saara Orav were named doubles champions on the final day of the Rice Invitational at the George R. Brown Tennis Center.

Owls take home singles, doubles titles at Rice Invitational

Sophomore Darya Schwartzman was named the singles champion, while Schwartzman and junior Saara Orav were named doubles champions on the final day of the Rice Invitational at the George R. Brown Tennis Center.

The Rice Athletics Hall of Fame inducted its newest class of legendary standouts during a ceremony Oct. 27 at the Westin Houston Medical Center Ballroom.

Rice Athletics inducts 2023 hall of fame class

The Rice Athletics Hall of Fame inducted its newest class of legendary standouts during a ceremony Oct. 27 at the Westin Houston Medical Center Ballroom.

The mysterious man handing out gummy worms on the sideline of Rice football games has been uncloaked.

Rice football ‘gummy guy’ revealed

The mysterious man handing out gummy worms on the sideline of Rice football games has been uncloaked.