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Will Swartz - Scores on lone catch in defeat Swartz had one reception (on two targets) for 36 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 52-23 loss against North Texas.

Impact Swartz hauled in his first catch of the season in the second quarter, turning it into a 36-yard touchdown reception that represented starting quarterback Gael Ochoa's lone passing score of the afternoon. The tight end has primarily served as a blocker throughout the season, so it was a positive sign to see him get involved as a pass catcher in the offensive game plan. He will aim to build on his scoring performance and look to remain involved in Week 11 against Tulane.

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Patrick Crayton Jr. - Records first TD Crayton was 0-for-4 passing for zero yards during Saturday's 52-23 defeat against North Texas. He also had four rushes for 40 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Most of Crayton's production came on Rice's final offensive drive after the team opted to pull Gael Ochoa with the game out of reach. The quarterback led a late scoring drive, capping off the series by calling his own number for a seven-yard rushing touchdown to log his first score of the season. He has seen increased usage over his last two outings, recording seven carries for 79 yards on the ground across that span. It remains to be seen whether Crayton will command a consistent rushing role moving forward, as he will have to compete for snaps behind Ochoa and Jacurri Brown.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gael Ochoa - Held in check by North Texas Ochoa was 8-for-13 passing for 172 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 52-23 defeat versus North Texas. He also had 17 rushes for 47 yards.

Impact Ochoa had additional time to work with Rice's first-team offense during the Owls' recent bye week after breaking out against FAU in Week 8. The quarterback split snaps Saturday with Jacurri Brown, who returned from an ankle injury after serving as the starter early in the season. Even with Brown back in uniform, Ochoa saw extensive action under center, recording a team-high 17 carries for 47 rushing yards. He attempted 13 passes as Rice tried to keep pace late in the contest, connecting with Will Swartz on a 36-yard touchdown strike in the second quarter to give him a passing score in back-to-back games. Ochoa and Brown appear positioned to share the starting quarterback duties moving forward, though Ochoa's heavy usage suggests he will likely earn more opportunities under center than Brown.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jacurri Brown - Splits work under center Brown was 0-for-0 passing for zero yards during Saturday's 52-23 loss against North Texas. He also had six rushes for 17 yards.

Impact Brown recovered during Rice's bye week and was healthy for Saturday's matchup after an ankle injury kept him out of Week 8 against FAU. The quarterback split snaps under center alongside Gael Ochoa, who asserted a role in the offense following a breakout performance in Brown's absence. Due to the split workload, Brown's production was limited, as he attempted a season-low six carries that resulted in a season-low 17 rushing yards. He did not attempt a pass, but he was interestingly utilized as a pass catcher, hauling in two receptions for a team-high 55 receiving yards. He will likely continue to share snaps with Ochoa moving forward, making a return to the heavy workload he handled earlier in the season improbable.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jahiem White has 141 yards rushing and 4 TDs, North Texas beats Rice 52-23

Jahiem White had 141 yards rushing and three touchdowns, Tayven Jackson threw a touchdown pass and added two scoring runs and North Texas beat Rice 52-23 or the Mean Green’s sixth...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Ben Grice - Not playing vs. North Texas Grice (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's clash with North Texas, per the American Athletic availability report.

Impact Grice will miss his fourth consecutive game as he continues to work his way back from an undisclosed injury. He will work to be available in next week's contest against Tulane.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Barry Jackson Jr. - Will play versus North Texas Jackson (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's clash with North Texas, per the American Athletic availability report.

Impact Jackson is slated to return to the field following a two-game absence. The wideout has recorded seven receptions for 102 yards and one touchdown across six games this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jacurri Brown - Will play in Week 10 Brown (ankle) is ready to roll for Saturday's clash with North Texas, per the American Athletic availability report.

Impact Brown sat out last week's contest against Florida Atlantic due to an ankle injury, but he has recovered and will be available Saturday. It remains unclear if he will reclaim his starting role under center for Rice after backup Gael Ochoa had a career day in his absence. It is possible that the two could split reps at quarterback.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

College football Week 9: Arizona-Texas Tech, Florida-Georgia top schedule as quirky season continues

Week 9 of the college football season features a pair of Top 25 matchups with No. 22 Arizona visiting No. 13 Texas Tech and No. 17 Florida meeting No. 3 Georgia in Atlanta

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Max Mosey - Utilized as rusher in defeat Mosey caught 1 of 2 targets for four yards during Saturday's 51-49 loss to Florida Atlantic. He also had seven rushes for 84 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Mosey serves as a wideout, though he has increasingly notched carries out of the backfield recently, rushing at least three times in four consecutive outings. He recorded a season-high 84 yards on the ground and scored his first rushing touchdown of the year on a 41-yard run in the third quarter. He has seemingly carved out a consistent role for himself in the triple-threat offense and should continue to be utilized out of the backfield moving forward.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Braylen Walker - TD on only target against FAU Walker gathered in their only target for 71 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 51-49 loss to Florida Atlantic.

Impact Walker made his single opportunity count, hauling in a 71-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter. The score was his first of the season and his first receiving touchdown since his 2024 campaign with Rice. The wideout entered Saturday with just five receptions for 40 yards on the year, meaning his single catch against Florida Atlantic nearly doubled his prior receiving output.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Gael Ochoa - Huge performance in start Ochoa was 2-for-5 passing for 80 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 51-49 loss versus Florida Atlantic. He also had 12 rushes for 259 yards with four touchdowns.

Impact With Jaccuri Brown sidelined due to an ankle injury, Ochoa received his first start under center this season and seized the opportunity by producing five total scores. His speed was on display as all four of his rushing scores went for over 50 yards, headlined by a 74-yard touchdown run. Prior to Saturday, he had logged just 13 rushing attempts for 19 yards on the year, making his 259-yard effort a massive breakout. Ochoa made his limited passing attempts count by connecting on a 71-yard touchdown to Braylen Walker in the third quarter. Despite falling short, this performance makes a strong case for increased snaps under center. With an upcoming bye week, head coach Scott Abell will have time to weigh his options at quarterback, and if Brown faces an extended absence, Ochoa is well-positioned to remain the starter for Week 10 against North Texas.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Jacurri Brown - Sidelined vs FAU Brown (ankle) didn't play in Saturday's loss to Florida Atlantic.

Impact Brown was forced to miss his first game of the season due to an ankle injury, with both Gael Ochoa and Patrick Crayton seeing playing time in his absence. Brown will now have the team's upcoming bye to get healthy and will look to make his return during the Nov. 7 matchup versus North Texas.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Gael Ochoa - Slated to start Saturday Ochoa is in line to get the starting nod Saturday versus FAU, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Ochoa has gotten in on the action each of the last two weeks but will guide the offense completely Saturday, with Jacurri Brown (ankle) unlikely to give it a go Saturday. Ochoa has thrown just 11 passes this year for 80 total yards and rushed 13 times for 19 yards and a touchdown.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jacurri Brown - Injury publicized, doubtful for Week 8 Brown (ankle) is doubtful for Saturday's game at Florida Atlantic, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact Previously undisclosed, Brown's injury concerns one of his ankles, preventing him from maximizing his best skill of running, which has been used to get most of his yardage. It looks like a DNP is on the cards, and Gael Ochoa is expected to make his first career start. A lot would be required for Rice to use Brown, whose subsequent opportunity to play would come in November.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Will Swartz - Inactive versus FAU Swartz will be unavailable for Saturday's contest versus Florida Atlantic, per the American Athletic availability report.

Impact Swartz will sit as the Owls of Rice University face off against the Owls of FAU in Week 8. The 6-foot-2 redshirt freshman has been targeted a couple times this fall, but he has yet to record his first collegiate reception.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Grice - Will not play Saturday Grice (undisclosed) won't be available for Saturday's game versus Florida Atlantic, per the American Athletic availability report.

Impact Grice will skip his third straight tilt due to injury, leaving the Owls down some depth at wide receiver. He's not a major fantasy factor either way, totaling just six grabs for 64 yards on the year, so his absence shouldn't cause too many ripples.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jacurri Brown - Status in question for Saturday Brown is listed as questionable for Saturday's contest versus Florida Atlantic, per the American Athletic availability report.

Impact Brown has been used in each of Rice's games thus far, but his streak of activity may come to an end Saturday. It is unclear what the quarterback is dealing with, but he has attempted to use his subpar passing and better running ability to keep Rice competitive in games.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jacurri Brown - Multiple rushing scores in defeat Brown was 2-for-6 passing for 47 yards during Saturday's 38-17 loss against Tulsa. He also had 11 rushes for 154 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Brown recorded two long rushing touchdowns Saturday, taking off for 50-yard and 78-yard scores that ultimately stood as Rice's only touchdowns of the game. Both scores came in the first half, as the Owls' offense stalled for the remainder of the contest. His 154 rushing yards were a season high and marked his third 100-yard performance of the campaign. Even while trailing for most of the game, the team did not rely on the passing attack, as Brown attempted just six passes after surpassing 10 throws in each of his previous five outings.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Baylor Hayes throws for 3 touchdowns and Tulsa tops Rice 38-17

Baylor Hayes threw three touchdown passes and Tulsa defeated Rice 38-17

OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

Will Swartz - Cleared to play Saturday Swartz (undisclosed) is in the clear for Saturday's game versus Tulsa, per the American Athletic availability report.

Impact Swartz was deemed questionable leading up to the matchup as he dealt with an undisclosed injury but appears to be ready to go. The redshirt freshman tight end will aim to be available for next week's contest against Florida Atlantic.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

James Falk - Good to go Saturday Falk (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's game versus Tulsa, per the American Athletic availability report.

Impact Falk will take the field Saturday and resume his role as a reserve option at tight end. He has yet to record a stat for Rice this season.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Grice - Remains out Saturday Grice (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's contest against Tulsa, per the American Athletic availability report.

Impact Grice is set to miss his second consecutive game for Rice. The wideout has seen action in an Owls' passing attack that rarely utilizes the air game, reeling in six receptions for 64 yards on 10 targets. His next chance to play will come against Florida Atlantic next Saturday.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Barry Jackson Jr. - Inactive Week 7 Jackson (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's game versus Tulsa, per the American Athletic availability report.

Impact Jackson will miss his first game of the season due to undisclosed reasons as the Owls host Tulsa in Week 7. The 5-foot-11 wideout has tallied seven receptions for 102 yards and a touchdown across six games after transferring in from Cincinnati. Jackson's next chance to appear will come on the road against FAU in Week 8.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

D'Andre Hardeman Jr. - Ready to roll for Week 7 Hardeman (undisclosed) is good to go for Saturday's game versus Tulsa, per the American Athletic availability report.

Impact Hardeman suffered an injury during warmups last week and was held out, but it appears the issue was relatively minor in nature. He should slot back into the regular backfield rotation Saturday and has expanded work ahead with Quinton Jackson (undisclosed) out for the year.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

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Jahiem White has 141 yards rushing and 4 TDs, North Texas beats Rice 52-23

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Baylor Hayes throws for 3 touchdowns and Tulsa tops Rice 38-17