Rice Owls
2024 Season Results

Rice Owls — 2024 Season Review

In 2024, the Rice Owls posted a 4-8 record , competing as a member of the AAC. The team scored 266 total points and allowed 305 throughout 12 games, averaging 22.2 points scored and 25.4 points allowed per outing.

Among the standout results were a 69-7 victory at home against Texas Southern Tigers, a 24-10 victory at home against Navy Midshipmen, and a 35-28 victory at home against South Florida Bulls. These performances illustrated the depth and determination that characterized the Rice Owls throughout the 2024 campaign.

The setbacks included a narrow 20-21 defeat to Charlotte 49ers and a narrow 10-17 defeat to UConn Huskies. Despite the losses, the coaching staff used each result as a teaching moment to develop the roster for the remainder of the schedule.

Conference play saw the Rice Owls finish 3-5 within the AAC in 2024, a mark that reflected both the program's strengths and the challenging nature of league competition. The Rice Owls coaching staff navigated the conference schedule with a focus on development and competitiveness.

At home, the Rice Owls went 4-2, while posting a 0-6 record in road contests. The team's performances across different venues reflected the overall competitiveness of the 2024 roster from start to finish.

The offense was particularly productive early in the campaign, scoring 153 points in the first half of the schedule before cooling to 113 in the latter portion. The defensive unit's ability to limit opponents to 25.4 points per game proved crucial in several of the season's tightest matchups.

Looking at the full body of work, the Rice Owls posted a 4-8 record in 2024, which highlighted areas for growth. Across 12 games, the team battled with opponents with a scoring margin of -3.2 points per game. These results provided a blueprint for improvement moving forward.