Five observations and notes from the Rice Owls’ 2021 spring game
An ongoing QB battle and a reformed passing attack to headline Rice’s offseason storylines.
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Under the Friday night lights in Houston, TX, the Rice Owls previewed a glimpse of what we can expect to see in 2021. Eager to get back on the field after a shortened 5-game fall season, Rice held its annual spring game at its home base in Houston under the direction of head coach Mike Bloomgren, who aims to lead the Owls to their first bowl appearance in seven years.
December 12, 2020 GMT
HOUSTON (AP) Tyler Johnston III passed for 217 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns, and UAB beat Rice 21-16 on Saturday to claim the Conference USA West Division for the third consecutive season.
UAB (5-3) will face Marshall for the conference championship. The Thundering Herd had their game canceled this week against Charlotte.
UAB scored on its first two possessions of the second half - in just seven plays. Myron Mitchell got behind the defense on UAB’s first play after halftime for a 63-yard score. Samario Rudolph caught another long pass in traffic along the left side and he dove into the end zone for a 21-13 lead.
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