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Rice Owls depth chart

NCAA · American Athletic · 2026
Unit
Tags · year-class · 3-SO = third-year soph
JobStarter2nd3rd4th5th+
01

Offense

12 starting jobsPrimary personnel · 11
02

Defense

11 starting jobsBase front · Nickel sub
01

Offense

12 starting jobs
Primary personnel · 11
PosStarter2nd3rd4th5th+
03

Special Teams

4 starting jobs
Coverage & return units
01

Offense

12 starting jobs
Primary personnel · 11
WRZ2 listed
Fisher Leftwich#20Z1FR (3)—
02

Defense

11 starting jobs
Base front · Nickel sub

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Program & Venue
Program
Rice Owls
Rice University
Conference American AthleticFootball began 1912Location Houston, Texas
Home
Rice Stadium
47,000Listed capacity
Location Houston, Texas
Coaching staff
Head coach
Offensive coordinator
Defensive coordinator
Identity
Mascot Sammy the Owl
Blue Primary
Gray Secondary