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Max Mosey - Makes most of lone reception Mosey caught their only target for 40 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-24 defeat against Fresno State.

Impact Mosey hauled in his second reception of the season and took it all the way for a 40-yard score. That ended up being the wideout's only target of the game, though he has now logged a reception in two consecutive games. With Rice's offense relying on a heavy rushing attack, it will be hard for him to replicate the same production on a weekly basis.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ben Grice - Break out day against Fresno State Grice logged two receptions (on four targets) for 20 yards during Saturday's 38-24 loss versus Fresno State.

Impact Grice found success in the backfield Saturday after attempting only three carries for 12 yards in the Owls' season opener. The wideout rushed for an 88-yard touchdown to score the team's first points of the day, which accounted for the bulk of his production. He finished with seven carries and five targets, suggesting he will be utilized as a dual-threat option moving forward.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jacurri Brown - Excels on ground in defeat Brown completed 8 of 17 passes for 119 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 38-24 defeat versus Fresno State. He also had 19 rushes for 141 yards with one to...

Impact Brown continues to be the focal point of the Owls' offense, accounting for two scores --one passing and one rushing -- against a tough Fresno State defense. The quarterback was one rushing attempt short of logging back-to-back games with at least 20 carries. He did end up committing two turnovers, with his first interception of the season on the Owls' first offensive possession and then a fumble later in the second half. With Quinton Jackson (undisclosed) out for the season, Brown's role is more vital than ever.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Quinton Jackson - Out for season Jackson (undisclosed) will miss the rest of the 2026 season, per The Roost.

Impact Jackson suffered a significant injury during Rice's season opener against Houston Christian and has now been officially ruled out for the remainder of the season. The 5-foot-9 back had a solid performance prior to his injury and was expected to be a major contributor for the Owls heading into this season. D'Andre Hardeman and Tyvonn Byars are the likely candidates to lead the way for the Rice backfield.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Mandal, Rayshon Luke lead Fresno State to 38-24 victory over Rice

Jayden Mandal threw three touchdown passes and Rayshon Luke rushed for 167 yards and a score to lead Fresno State to a 38-24 victory over Rice

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

A perfect day for Florida teams, with Canes, Gators, FSU, UCF, USF, FIU and FAU all winning Saturday

Florida's college football teams had a standout Saturday

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

How to watch Rice vs Fresno State: Live stream College Football, TV channel On Saturday, Rice and Fresno State are set to meet in an exciting college football showdown, airing on the CW at 10:00 p.m. ET. The CW is av...

4 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Barry Jackson Jr. - Grabs first touchdown since 2023 Jackson caught 4 of 6 targets for 47 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 28-21 defeat to Western Michigan.

Impact Rice rarely relies on its passing game, but the offense turned to the air late in the fourth quarter when trailing, allowing Jackson to reel in a touchdown with nine seconds remaining. The wideout hauled in a team-high four receptions for 47 yards as he looks to establish himself as a reliable target. He has seen a surge in volume early this season after recording just seven receptions for 122 yards and one touchdown across three seasons with Cincinnati.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jacurri Brown - Bounces back with two scores in loss Brown was 11-for-18 passing for 121 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 28-21 loss to Western Michigan. He also had 23 rushes for 128 yards with one touchdown.

Impact After a low-production blowout loss to Notre Dame, Brown produced a much-needed rebound in Week 3. He wasn't able to lead Rice to a victory, but the offense revolved heavily around the quarterback as he racked up over 100 rushing yards and more than 20 carries for the first time this season. Late in the fourth quarter, he connected with Barry Jackson for an eight-yard touchdown pass, marking his first passing score of the year. Brown's usage should continue spiking moving forward due to Quinton Jackson's (undisclosed) absence.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

James Falk - Remains sidelined Saturday Falk (undisclosed) didn't play in Saturday's 28-21 loss to Western Michigan.

Impact Falk continues to deal with an undisclosed injury as he aims to make his season debut. The tight end appeared in 2025 with Rice, hauling in three receptions for 30 yards, and is looking for a bigger role this season. His next chance to suit up is at Fresno State next Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Davis Lane - Sits out vs. WMU Lane (undisclosed) did not play in Saturday's 28-21 loss to Western Michigan, Matthew Bartlett of The Roost reports.

Impact Lane hurt himself in last week's game against Notre Dame, and the injury trickled into Saturday's loss to the Broncos. The 6-foot-1 wideout's next chance to see the field will be this Saturday at Fresno State.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Buckley, Lowry, and Mataele each score TDs for Western Michigan in 28-21 win over Rice

Jalen Buckley, Ofa Mataele, and Brock Lowry each scored rushing touchdowns as Western Michigan beat Rice 28-21 on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

How to watch Michigan State vs Notre Dame: Live stream College Football, NCAA, TV channel The Michigan State Spartans will take on the No. 3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium in a Week 3 college football...

SEPTEMBER 19 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

No. 3 Notre Dame and Michigan St. ready to revive their historic rivalry after nearly a decade off

No. 3 Notre Dame and Michigan State have a storied rivalry without a recent chapter

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

2026 College Football Rankings: Texas Takes No. 1 After Win Over Ohio State

Joel Klatt said he didn't want to spend this much time on one game. But after Texas and Ohio State played what he called an instant classic...

SEPTEMBER 14 • FOX SPORTS

2026 College Football Rankings: Texas Takes No. 1 After Win Over Ohio State

Jacurri Brown - Held in check by Notre Dame Brown was 8-for-12 passing for 64 yards during Saturday's 52-0 defeat versus Notre Dame. He also had 16 rushes for 32 yards.

Impact Brown couldn't lead a scoring drive as the Owls were shut out by one of the country's top teams. The quarterback played out the entire game despite the blowout and capped his afternoon off by fumbling during the team's final offensive possession in the fourth quarter. The entire offense couldn't get anything to go against Notre Dame after the triple-option attack worked to perfection in Week 1. Brown led the team with 16 carries and 32 rushing yards, aiming to bounce back against Western Michigan in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

James Falk - Inactive Week 2 Falk (undisclosed) did not appear in Saturday's 52-0 loss against Notre Dame.

Impact Falk remained out for a second-straight game as the Owls were routed by the Fighting Irish in Week 2. The 6-foot-6 redshirt junior, who tallied three receptions for 30 yards last season with Rice, will have his next chance to suit up against Western Michigan in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Preston Zinter - Unable to play against old team Zinter (leg) did not play Saturday's 52-0 loss at Notre Dame.

Impact According to Mike Berardino of the South Bend Tribune, who reports for Notre Dame, Zinter was seen wearing a compression sleeve on his left leg, its injury the likely reason why he did not play Week 2. With multiple tight ends out for Rice, now would be a good time for him to be available, but it is unknown when he will return from injury.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

C.J. Carr throws for 4 touchdowns as No. 3 Notre Dame routs visiting Rice 52-0

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

How to Watch Rice vs Notre Dame: Live Stream NCAA College Football, TV Channel The No. 3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (1-0) play their home opener on Saturday when the Rice Owls (1-0) come to South Bend for the first time...

SEPTEMBER 12 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

No. 3 Notre Dame faces familiar triple-option offense when it returns home to face Rice

Notre Dame linebacker Jaiden Ausberry recognizes Rice’s triple-option offense

SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Quinton Jackson - Sustains significant injury Jackson (undisclosed) is dealing with a "significant" injury according to head coach Scott Abell, per Steve Helwick of SB Nation.

Impact Jackson had a very strong opener for the Owls, notching 10 carries for 61 yards and two touchdowns. However, the tailback also sustained what appears to be a serious injury, and there's no telling at this point how severe it is or when he might return. In Jackson's stead, expect more touches for D'Andre Hardeman and Tyvonn Byars.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

D'Andre Hardeman Jr. - Scores in win vs. Houston Christian Hardeman compiled 11 rushes for 77 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-3 win versus Houston Christian.

Impact Hardeman was one of three running backs to score Saturday, punching in a two-yard touchdown for the first score of the Owls' season. Last season with Rice, he backed up Quinton Jackson and had a productive campaign, rushing for 325 yards and two touchdowns on 82 attempts. The running back room appears to be a three-headed attack with Jackson, Hardeman, and Tyvonn Byars looking to lead the offense this season, though the team's matchup against Notre Dame next Saturday raises questions about whether they will continue to split the workload.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Tyvonn Byars - Leads backfield in win Byars recorded 16 carries for 104 yards during Saturday's 31-3 victory versus Houston Christian.

Impact Byars reached the century mark in the Owls' season opener along with a team-high 16 rushing attempts. The triple-threat option worked in Rice's favor as the team rushed for 464 total yards against Houston Christian. Byars emerged as the top rusher, but Quinton Jackson still figures to be a focal point of the backfield moving forward. Even so, he should still see a steady share of carries against Notre Dame next Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Quinton Jackson - Two rushing touchdowns in win Jackson recorded 10 rushes for 61 yards and two touchdowns and caught their only target for six yards during Saturday's 31-3 victory over Houston Christian.

Impact Jackson is coming off a breakout season where he had 180 rushing attempts for 889 yards and six touchdowns with Rice. The running back decided to return to the program and scored twice in his season debut. The Owls took the lead early and never looked back, producing 464 total rushing yards to allow Jackson a light workload as he logged only 11 carries. The experienced back is poised for a heavy workload against a Notre Dame defense next Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

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Jayden Mandal, Rayshon Luke lead Fresno State to 38-24 victory over Rice

A perfect day for Florida teams, with Canes, Gators, FSU, UCF, USF, FIU and FAU all winning Saturday

Buckley, Lowry, and Mataele each score TDs for Western Michigan in 28-21 win over Rice

No. 3 Notre Dame and Michigan St. ready to revive their historic rivalry after nearly a decade off

2026 College Football Rankings: Texas Takes No. 1 After Win Over Ohio State

C.J. Carr throws for 4 touchdowns as No. 3 Notre Dame routs visiting Rice 52-0

No. 3 Notre Dame faces familiar triple-option offense when it returns home to face Rice