RICE OWLS NEWS

Elijah Mojarro - Scores in Friday's loss Mojarro hauled in all three targets for 28 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 27-20 defeat against Memphis.

Impact Mojarro caught his third touchdown of the season Friday, a five-yard reception late in the fourth quarter. He has been fairly productive in the past six games with Boden Groen (undisclosed) out as he has caught 15 passes for 193 yards and three touchdowns. With no news on when Groen will be able to return, Mojarro is a decent option for the final stretch of the season.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Matt Sykes - Another productive day Sykes accrued six receptions (on 11 targets) for 76 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 27-20 loss to Memphis.

Impact Sykes caught another touchdown Friday, a 27-yard catch late in the first half. It marked his fifth touchdown catch of the season. He also led the team in receptions and receiving yards, something that has become a near weekly occurrence thanks to his great connection with E.J. Warner.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dean Connors - Quiet versus Memphis Connors totaled 14 rushes for 55 yards and reeled in 6 of 8 targets for 22 yards during Friday's 27-20 loss versus Memphis.

Impact Connors had 20 touches Friday, his third straight game with 20 or more opportunities, but still had a fairly quiet day. He gained just 69 yards from scrimmage and was held out of the end zone for the fifth time in his last seven games. Although his usage, particularly in the passing game, has remained high throughout the season, his lack of consistent touchdowns has significantly hurt his upside this season. He should be able to bounce back after the bye as he faces a very favorable matchup at UAB in Week 13.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

E.J. Warner - Solid in Friday's loss Warner completed 29 of 45 passes for 246 yards and two touchdowns during Friday's 27-20 loss to Memphis.

Impact Warner had a solid day in Friday's loss as he threw for over 230 yards in his sixth straight start and tossed multiple touchdowns for the fifth time this season. He made one crucial error in the game though as he lost a fumble inside the Memphis five-yard line in the third quarter with the Owls down 17-13. It was his second straight game with a lost fumble. He has a bye week next week before a favorable matchup at UAB in Week 13.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Watkins scores 16 of 30 in final 10 minutes; Florida State beats Rice 73-65

Jamir Watkins scored 17 of his 30 points in the second-half and Florida State never trailed as the Seminoles beat Rice 73-65

15 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rice Owls play the Florida State Seminoles

1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Memphis rides Anderson, Thomas to 27-20 win over Rice

Mario Anderson ran for 144 yards and a touchdown and Brandon Thomas’ punishing 14-yard touchdown run with an offensive line escort helped seal Memphis’ 27-20 win over Rice

1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rice Owls take on the Florida State Seminoles

The Rice Owls square off against the Florida State Seminoles at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch Memphis vs. Rice: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 8, 2024

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Memphis Tigers vs. Rice Owls game, Friday, Nov. 8.

2 DAYS AGO • DATA SKRIVE

Rice at Memphis odds, picks and predictions The Rice Owls (3-6, 2-3 AAC) visit the Memphis Tigers (7-2, 3-2) on Friday. Kickoff from Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium is scheduled for 9 p.m...

2 DAYS AGO • AZCENTRAL.COM

Rice knocks off Florida International 77-70

Led by Caden Powell's 17 points, the Rice Owls defeated the Florida International Panthers 77-70 on Tuesday night

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Memphis vs. Rice Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 8, 2024

Preview the Nov. 8 matchup between the Memphis Tigers and Rice Owls with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

4 DAYS AGO • DATA SKRIVE

Rice Owls start season at home against the Florida International Panthers

The Rice Owls host the Florida International Panthers for the season opener

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rice Owls open season at home against the Florida International Panthers

The Rice Owls host the Florida International Panthers for the season opener

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matt Sykes - Productive in win over Navy Sykes recorded eight receptions (on 10 targets) for 93 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-10 victory against Navy.

Impact After a quiet outing last week without quarterback E.J. Warner, Sykes bounced back Saturday with one of his best performances of the season as Warner returned to the lineup. He tied a season high with eight receptions and gained a season-high 93 yards through the air. He also caught his fourth touchdown of the season, a 17-yard touchdown in the first quarter. Sykes has been very productive and consistent this season and should be able to continue that trend Friday at Memphis.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dean Connors - Productive versus Navy Connors posted 18 rushes for 105 yards and two touchdowns and reeled in all four targets for 34 yards during Saturday's 24-10 victory against Navy.

Impact Connors had one of his best performances of the season Saturday as he scored a pair of touchdowns, a four-yard rush in the first quarter and a nine-yard run in the third. It marked his third multi-touchdown game of the season. He also rushed for over 100 yards for the third time this season and gained over 100 yards from scrimmage for the fifth time. He faces another difficult matchup at Memphis on Friday.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

E.J. Warner - Leads win over Navy Warner completed 28 of 40 passes for 239 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 24-10 win against Navy.

Impact Warner made his return to the field Saturday after missing the previous game due to an undisclosed injury. Although his production was not off the charts, he did enough to lead the Owls to a shocking upset win over Navy. He committed two turnovers for the fourth time this season and threw for under 250 yards for the first time since Week 4, but he had an efficient day as he completed 70 percent of his 40 pass attempts. He faces another difficult test Friday at Memphis.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dean Connors runs for 105 yards, 2 TDs; Rice beats Navy for first time since 2002

Dean Connors ran for 105 yards and two touchdowns to lead Rice to a 24-10 victory over Navy on Saturday night

NOVEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

E.J. Warner - Starting Saturday Warner (undisclosed) will get the start under center during Saturday's matchup with Navy, Andersen Pickard of The Rice Thresher reports.

Impact Warner will return to action in Week 10 after sitting out against UConn in Week 9. The 6-foot junior quarterback has been impressive after switching from the Temple Owls to the Rice Owls this season. Warner will look to get a 2-6 Rice program back on track this weekend.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

E.J. Warner - Warming up Saturday Warner (undisclosed) is warming up ahead of Saturday's showdown with Navy, Andersen Pickard of The Rice Thresher reports.

Impact Warner, who sat out during last week's game against UConn, looks on track to make his return to the field against Navy. The 6-foot junior has been effective in his first season with the Owls, throwing for 1,573 yards (160-of-263), 10 touchdowns and nine interceptions, adding on another score on the ground. Warner will look to air the ball out against the Midshipmen if he is ultimately able to play.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Rice vs. Navy: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 2, 2024

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Rice Owls vs. Navy Midshipmen game, Saturday, Nov. 2.

NOVEMBER 2 • DATA SKRIVE

Navy vs. Rice Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 2, 2024

Preview the Nov. 2 matchup between the Navy Midshipmen and Rice Owls with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

OCTOBER 31 • DATA SKRIVE

Rice fires seventh-year coach Mike Bloomgren as program heads toward 10th straight losing season

Rice fired seventh-year coach Mike Bloomgren with the program headed toward a 10th straight losing season following losses in six of eight games

OCTOBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matt Sykes - Struggles versus UConn Sykes reeled in 3 of 5 targets for 24 yards during Saturday's 17-10 defeat against Connecticut.

Impact Sykes did not get much going Saturday as he gained just 24 yards, his second-fewest this season. After being targeted at least nine times in each of the previous four games -- all with quarterback E.J. Warner -- Sykes saw just five with Drew Devillier. It's currently unclear what the Owls are going to do at quarterback on Saturday versus Navy, and Sykes' value seems to hinge on Warner starting.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Dean Connors - Quiet in Saturday's loss Connors tallied 20 carries for 46 yards and hauled in 4 of 6 targets for 13 yards during Saturday's 17-10 loss to Connecticut.

Impact Connors saw plenty of opportunities Saturday but he was unable to get much going. He had a season-high 24 touches but only gained 59 yards from scrimmage, his second-fewest this season. He will look to get more going versus Navy on Saturday.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE