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Rice

at North Texas · Sat Nov 7 · 04:00 PM ET · ESPNU

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Full two-deep

Starters

  1. QBJacurri Brown
  2. RBTyvonn Byars
  3. WRBraylen Walker
  4. TEJames Falk
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Depth Chart· Updated Nov 1, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 11
    66
    Jacurri BrownRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 4
    63
    Gael OchoaRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
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Defense starters

  1. DEJoseph Mutombo
  2. NTAquantis Clemmons
  3. DTDillan Botts
  4. RUSHChibby Nwajuaku
  5. WLBAustin Harnetiaux
  6. MLBStone Combs
  7. VIPERJo Chavez
  8. LCBJamir Benjamin
  9. SSKoa Akui
  10. FSAJ Brown
  11. RCBKyren Condoll
RB
  1. 26
    70
    Tyvonn ByarsSO
    Starter
  2. 28
    68
    D'Andre Hardeman Jr.SO
WR-X
  1. 81
    61
    Braylen WalkerRS SR
    Starter
  2. 7
    61
    Barry Jackson Jr.RS JR/TR
    TRANSFER

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Next game kickoff time

Rice Owls plays North Texas away on Sat, Nov 7. The listed kickoff time is 04:00 PM ET.

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Latest changesThis week

Changed in Week 9

No starter changes recorded on the Rice depth chart so far in Week 9.

Articles and coaching staff

Coaching Staff

Head CoachScott Abellsince 2024
Offensive CoordinatorVince Munch
Defensive CoordinatorJon Kay
Team stats and game log

Team Stats

8 games · as of Nov 1

Points/G
21.0
Yards/G
354.9
Pass Yds/G
83.4
Rush Yds/G
271.5
TO Margin
-6
3rd Down %
31.31%
Total TD
22
Sacks
12
TFL
41
INT
3
Team analysisProjection, why this rating
Why this rating
WHY #127 IN WS POWER
Results this season-23.6 pts

Lost to Tulsa Golden Hurricane in week 7.

2025 SP+: -10.4

85%

Roster talent: 28th percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #104 national

6%

Returning production: 39%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −23.6 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. Ratings never go below 62. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

21 adds in two-deep · avg 67 OVR · top add: B. Grice (WR, 77, from Wake Forest)

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Rice Owls transfer portal 2026: who came in, from where

14 transfers on the Rice depth chart, 7 projected to start. Tap a name for the player page.

Rice Starting Quarterback

Rice Owls starting lineup

Rice starting lineup: QB Jacurri Brown, RB Tyvonn Byars, WR-X Braylen Walker, TE James Falk. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Jacurri Brown is the projected starting quarterback for Rice as of November 1, 2026. Gael Ochoa is listed second.

Rice also projects Tyvonn Byars at running back, Braylen Walker at wide receiver and James Falk at tight end.

The full Rice Owls two-deep was last updated November 1, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Jacurri Brown · QBTyvonn Byars · RBBraylen Walker · WR-XJames Falk · TE
Common questions7 answers

Common questions

Who is Rice's starting quarterback?
Jacurri Brown is the projected starting quarterback for Rice as of November 1, 2026. Gael Ochoa is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Rice?
Tyvonn Byars is the projected starter at running back for Rice, with D'Andre Hardeman Jr. listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Rice?
Braylen Walker is the projected starter at wide receiver for Rice, with Barry Jackson Jr. listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Rice?
James Falk is the projected starter at tight end for Rice, with Will Swartz listed second.
When was the Rice Owls depth chart last updated?
The Rice Owls depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated November 1, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Rice's record last season?
Rice Owls finished 5-8 (2-6 in American Athletic play).
When does Rice Owls play next?
Rice Owls plays North Texas away on Sat, Nov 7. The listed kickoff time is 04:00 PM ET.
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Full Rice roster

Every player on the Rice Owls depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: Braylen Walker, Barry Jackson Jr.

WR: Jordan Clark, Payton Matthews

WR: Ben Grice, Max Mosey

LT: Justin Michaelis, Peyton Farmer

LG: Cole Principe, Ian Bothwell

C: Nate Bledsoe, Scott Becker

RG: Patrick Valent, Leo Bluhm

RT: Luke Miller, Luke Needham

TE: James Falk, Will Swartz

QB: Jacurri Brown, Gael Ochoa

RB: Tyvonn Byars, D'Andre Hardeman Jr.

Defense

DE: Joseph Mutombo, Robert Rooks

NT: Aquantis Clemmons, Matthew Aribisala

DT: Dillan Botts, Braden Bays

RUSH: Chibby Nwajuaku, Tariq May

WLB: Austin Harnetiaux, Beau Barton

MLB: Stone Combs, Cooper King

VIPER: Jo Chavez, Caden VerMaas

CB: Jamir Benjamin, Bailey Fletcher

SS: Koa Akui, Ahran Ogbor

FS: AJ Brown, Michael Amey III

CB: Kyren Condoll, Jerrick Harper

Special Teams

PT: Charlie Durkin, Tommy Bauchiero

PK: Enock Gota, Tommy Bauchiero

KO: Enock Gota, Tommy Bauchiero

LS: Phoenix Derichsweiler, Morrow Evans

H: Charlie Durkin, Tommy Bauchiero

PR: Max Mosey, Ben Grice

KR: Max Mosey, Ben Grice