Aaron Turner News, Rumors, Updates - Rice Owls

Huge volume, limited output Turner recorded 10 receptions for 24 yards and a touchdown during Friday's 41-10 loss versus Texas State. He added six carries for 29 yards.

Impact Turner hit the 10-reception threshold for the first time this season, but he failed to reach 25 receiving yards. He had more success as a rusher, but 53 total yards on 16 touches isn't exactly great efficiency. The senior set career bests in receptions (63), receiving touchdowns (4), rushing yards (259) and rushing touchdowns (3) this season. He logged 398 receiving yards.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Sets career high in loss to USF Turner posted seven receptions (on 10 targets) for 99 yards during Saturday's 52-3 loss versus South Florida.

Impact Turner ended the season strong, setting a career high with 99 yards in what could be his final college game. Despite only having 374 receiving yards, the Cincinnati transfer led the Owls in yards, receptions, and tied for the team lead with three receiving touchdowns.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Paces Rice receivers in loss Turner had eight receptions (on nine targets) for 58 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 56-24 loss against North Texas.

Impact Turner received a lot of action once again this week, leading Rice receivers in yards and receptions. After a slow start, the senior has finally gotten going, finding the end zone in each of the last three games and hauling in at least six receptions in three of the last four games.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jenkins throws 2 TD passes, Rice shut outs UAB in 2nd half for 24-17 win

Chase Jenkins throws two touchdown passes as Rice defeats UAB 24-17 on Saturday

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores first touchdown of the year Turner hauled in all four targets for 29 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 38-14 defeat against Memphis.

Impact Turner was a bright spot in what was a tough night for Rice, catching a touchdown for the first time since 2023. The Cincinnati transfer has found an increased role in the passing game, tallying at least four receptions in four of the last five games.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rushing touchdown in win Turner recorded five rushes for 68 yards and one touchdown and caught all two targets for six yards during Saturday's 38-17 win over Prairie View A&M.

Impact Turner continues to be used in both the rushing and passing game, as he recorded his second rushing touchdown of the year Saturday. The Cincinnati transfer is yet to make an impact as a wide receiver, but has touched the ball at least three times in every game.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rushing touchdown in win Turner recorded five rushes for 68 yards and one touchdown and caught all two targets for six yards during Saturday's 38-17 win over Prairie View A&M.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chase Jenkins rushes and passes for scores as Rice wins 38-17 over Prairie View A&M

Chase Jenkins completed 10 of his 16 passes for 87 yards and a touchdown, and ran for 124 yards and another score, as Rice defeated Prairie View A&M 38-17 on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Rice beats Louisiana-Lafayette 14-12 behind Quinton Jackson's 119 yards rushing and a TD

Quinton Jackson rushed for 119 yards and a touchdown, Daelen Alexander added 74 yards on the ground and Rice beat Louisiana-Lafayette 14-12 on Saturday night

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Grabs starting spot on depth chart Turner is listed as a starter on Rice's depth chart ahead of Week 1.

Impact Turner played in four games last season with Cincinnati but didn't log a single carry. As a starter for Rice, that's about to change dramatically, especially in a triple option offense. Turner, Quinton Jackson and a plethora of other ball-carriers figure to see plenty of work on the ground for the Owls.

AUGUST 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Committing to Rice Turner announced his committment to play for Rice for the 2025 season via his X account.

Impact Turner will join the Owls following two seasons with Cincinnati. The senior receiver caught five passes for 85 scoreless yards across just five games for the Bearcats in 2024. He will retain a single year of eligibility with Rice.

JANUARY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Decides to enter portal Turner has decided to enter the transfer portal, per his announcement Monday.

Impact Turner has only one year of collegiate eligibility remaining, and he will look to maximize that one year by considering all his available options. This comes after a two-year stint with Cincinnati that resulted in relatively disappointing results compared to how he did at UConn.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Redshirt axed Turner (redshirt) logged three snaps during Cincinnati's 31-24 loss Saturday against West Virginia.

Impact Back in October, Turner considered redshirting his 2024 season to maintain his senior year of collegiate eligibility. But by logging snaps in Cincinnati's last game, his 2024 game count increased to five, surpassing the four-game limit that allows him to redshirt this year. Turner will have three more games before his collegiate career comes to an end. September saw him record five receptions for 85 yards.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could redshirt 2024 season Turner could redshirt his 2024 season, Keegan Nickoson of 247Sports reports.

Impact Playing only one more game during 2024 would prevent Turner from redshirting this year. Currently a senior, he can hold off playing again this year and use his last year of collegiate eligibility in 2025 instead.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Turner (undisclosed) won't play Saturday against Central Florida, Keegan Nickoson of BearcatJournal.com reports.

Impact Turner is looking to redshirt for the rest of the year, though he continues to practice with the team for now. His next chance to feature will come against Arizona State on Oct. 19, but his chances of playing the rest of the year are slim.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Texas Tech Turner (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Texas Tech, Keegan Nickoson of BearcatJournal.com reports.

Impact The Bearcats will be depleted in their receiving corps, as both Turner and Tyrin Smith will be out for this contest. This means more looks could go toward players such as Jamoi Mayes, Barry Jackson and Sterling Berkhalter. Turner will aim to return for the Oct. 12 game against UCF following the bye week.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs second TD with Bearcats Turner tallied a 21-yard touchdown on his only target during Saturday's 45-13 defeat against Oklahoma State. He also rushed for 35 yards on three attempts.

Impact Turner added his second touchdown with the Bearcats on a pass from back-up QB Brady Lichtenberg. Until the transfer receiver receives more significant targets, it's hard to recommend him for fantasy purposes. Cincinnati will host UCF next week as both teams look for their first conference win.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati picks up a commitment from Connecticut wide receiver transfer Aaron Turner The Cincinnati coaching staff has added another dynamic playmaker from the transfer portal with the commitment of Connecticut wide receiver...

APRIL 28, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

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Jenkins throws 2 TD passes, Rice shut outs UAB in 2nd half for 24-17 win

Chase Jenkins rushes and passes for scores as Rice wins 38-17 over Prairie View A&M

Rice beats Louisiana-Lafayette 14-12 behind Quinton Jackson's 119 yards rushing and a TD