Chase Jenkins News, Rumors, Updates - Rice Owls

Competing for starting QB gig Jenkins is competing for Kansas' starting quarterback job alongside Cole Ballard and Isaiah Marshall, per 247Sports.com.

Impact Jenkins is considered to be holding up the rear of this competition behind the two Kansas returnees. The Rice transfer was limited this spring with an injury, which certainly didn't help him make up any ground. Last fall with the Owls, he tossed for 1,025 yards, nine touchdowns and two interceptions while rushing for 531 yards and five scores.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Committed to transfer to Kansas Jenkins has committed to transfer to Kansas, Dan Morrison of On3.com reports.

Impact Jenkins will transfer colleges from Rice to Kansas. During the quarterback's 2025 season, he logged 119 completed passes on a 67.2 completion percentage, 1,025 passing yards and nine touchdowns. The dual-threat QB also recorded five rushing TDs. Considering that Kansas' team needs a new QB1 in place of Jalon Daniels (senior), Jenkins has at least an adequate chance to remain starting quarterback but for the more well-known Jayhawks.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Plans to enter portal Jenkins will enter the transfer portal, Hayes Fawcett of On3.com reports.

Impact Jenkins, who started the entire regular season for the Owls, is set to enter the transfer portal with two years of eligibility remaining. He completed 69.2 percent of his 172 passes for 1,025 yards and nine touchdowns, adding 531 yards and five touchdowns on the ground. There has not yet been an indication of whether he will play in Friday's game versus Texas State in the First Responders Bowl.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains possible concussion Jenkins is being evaluated for a concussion after he took a big hit against USF in the regular season finale, per The Rice Thresher.

Impact Jenkins only passed for 39 yards and ran for 34 as Rice got blown out by South Florida, 52-3. He was taken out of the game, evaluated for a concussion, and replaced by Drew Devillier. Rice, having won only five games this season, isn't bowl eligible and so Jenkins' season is officially over. The quarterback tossed for 1,025 yards, nine touchdowns and two interceptions while rushing for 531 yards and five scores.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ends year in disappointing fashion Jenkins was six of nine passing for 39 yards during Saturday's 52-3 loss to South Florida. He also had 11 rushes for 34 yards.

Impact In what has been an up-and-down year, Jenkins couldn't finish it the right way, accounting for only 73 total yards before getting pulled. The sophomore finished with 1,025 passing yards, 531 rushing yards, 14 total touchdowns, and two interceptions, and will likely have to fight for a starting role again next season.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Throws and rushes for a score Jenkins was 14 of 21 passing for 101 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 56-24 loss versus North Texas. He also had 16 rushes for 75 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Despite the blowout loss, Jenkins showcased his dual-threat ability this week, throwing and rushing for a touchdown. It's the fourth game this year in which he has found the end zone through the air and on the ground, and his first rushing touchdown in six games.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Throws two touchdowns in win Jenkins was 11 of 15 passing for 41 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 24-17 win against UAB. He also had 12 rushes for 56 yards.

Impact Jenkins only threw for 41 yards, but his two touchdown passes were enough to propel Rice over UAB. The sophomore used his legs to his advantage as well, reaching 50 yards on the ground for the second time in the last three games.

NOVEMBER 10, 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

Held in check against Memphis Jenkins was 11 of 16 passing for 100 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Friday's 38-14 defeat versus Memphis. He also had 15 rushes for 34 yards.

Impact Jenkins didn't have his best stuff on Halloween night, barely getting to 100 receiving yards and throwing his second interception of the season. The dual-threat couldn't get his legs going either, averaging only 2.3 yards per carry, which is his second-lowest number on the year.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sets season high in passing yards Jenkins completed 17 of 22 passes for 191 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 37-34 overtime victory over Connecticut. He also had 17 rushes for 57 yards.

Impact After leaving exiting the game early two weeks ago against UTSA with an undisclosed injury, Jenkins was able to play this and put up one of his best games. The sophomore's 17 completions and 191 yards are both season-highs, and he has thrown a touchdown pass in five of the last six games.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starts versus UConn Jenkins (undisclosed) is starting at quarterback during Saturday's matchup versus Connecticut, per the ESPN+ broadcast.

Impact Jenkins is healthy again after having exited the team's Week 7 loss versus UT San Antonio with an undisclosed injury. Across seven games played, he has completed 60 of his 89 pass attempts for 553 yards, four touchdowns and one interception in addition to rushing for 275 yards and four touchdowns on 80 carries.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves the game injured Jenkins (undisclosed) was one for three passing for 33 yards during Saturday's 61-13 loss versus Texas-San Antonio.

Impact Jenkins only accounted for 40 total yards this week as he was knocked out of the game with an undisclosed injury. The severity of the injury and his status for next week are unknown.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Knocked out of game Jenkins (undisclosed) was knocked out of the game in Rice's blowout loss to UTSA, per The Roost.

Impact Jenkins was injured as Rice was in the process of getting destroyed by the Roadrunners. He finished the day 1-of-3 passing for 33 yards, with three carries for seven yards as well. Drew Devillier and Patrick Crayton both got snaps under center in his stead.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Knocked out of game Jenkins (undisclosed) was knocked out of the game in Rice's blowout loss to UTSA, per The Roost.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two total touchdowns in loss Jenkins completed 12 of 17 passes for 137 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 27-21 loss versus Florida Atlantic. He also had eight rushes for 20 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Despite the loss, Jenkins had one of his best performances of the season, recording his fourth rushing and passing touchdown. The Sophomore has now also thrown for over 100 yards two weeks in a row, as he failed to surpass that number during the first four games.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sets career-high in loss Jenkins completed 12 of 21 passes for 114 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 21-13 loss against Navy. He also had 12 rushes for 33 yards.

Impact Despite the loss, Jenkins threw for over 100 yards for the first time in his career, completing a season-high 12 passes. The sophomore did not have much success running the ball, however, only recording 33 yards after having at least 70 in each of the last two games.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two total touchdowns in win Jenkins completed eight of 11 passes for 87 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 28-17 victory versus Charlotte. He also had 10 rushes for 71 yards with one touchdown.

Impact For the second straight week, Jenkins has tallied a rushing and passing touchdown, bringing his total to five touchdowns on the season. The sophomore still hasn't had a 100-yard passing game, but he has used his legs a lot more the last two games, averaging over 97 yards on the ground in that span.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chase Jenkins' passing and rushing TDs lead Rice over Charlotte 28-17 in American Conference opener

Chase Jenkins threw for a touchdown and ran for another, Daelen Alexander rushed for 73 yards and two touchdowns, and Rice beat Charlotte 28-17 in an American Conference opener for...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Over 100 yards on the ground Jenkins was 10 of 16 passing for 87 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-17 win against Prairie View A&M. He also had 21 rushes for 124 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Jenkins had far and away his best game of the year Saturday, recording a season-high in passing and rushing yards. The dual-threat now has a touchdown on the ground in two straight games and also tallied his first passing touchdown.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Over 100 yards on the ground Jenkins was 10 of 16 passing for 87 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-17 win against Prairie View A&M. He also had 21 rushes for 124 yards with one touchdown.

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

Rushing touchdown in loss Jenkins completed 10 of 12 passes for 50 yards and one interception during Saturday's 35-9 defeat versus Houston. He also had 14 rushes for 33 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Jenkins found the end zone for the first time this season Saturday, but still has yet to do much damage in the passing game this season. While he has been efficient, completing 81 percent of his passes, the sophomore hasn't eclipsed 100 yards total in the air all season.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Big days from Connors, Weigman send Houston past Rice 35-9 in crosstown rivalry

Conner Weigman threw for 188 yards and a touchdown and rushed for a score to lead the Houston Cougars to a 35-9 win over crosstown rival Rice Owls on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Houston hits the road to play Rice

The Houston Cougars go on the road to meet the Rice Owls

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

45 passing yards in season opener Jenkins was 7-for-9 passing for 45 yards during Saturday's 14-12 victory versus Louisiana. He also had 12 rushes for -13 yards.

Impact After switching back to quarterback from wide receiver, Jenkins was accurate in his first snaps behind center since 2023, but was unable to put up many yards. He was also sacked twice and had no success trying to rush the football.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Chase Jenkins' passing and rushing TDs lead Rice over Charlotte 28-17 in American Conference opener

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

Big days from Connors, Weigman send Houston past Rice 35-9 in crosstown rivalry

Houston hits the road to play Rice