Patrick Randolph News

Patrick Randolph will remember Toren Dixon's hair. Today is the last time Dixon will play at Rice Stadium.

Shouldn't be leaving Dallas without a victory... WHAT I LIKED: - The use of the Wildcat/Thor or whatever it's called.

Shawnbrey McNeal rushed for 88 yards and two touchdowns to lift SMU to a 31-28 win over Rice Saturday afternoon.

Shawnbrey McNeal scored a pair of rushing touchdowns as he helped the SMU Mustangs to a 31-28 win over the Rice Owls in Conference USA action at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

With half the season in the books, ECU looks forward to a return to Greenville as they play host to Conference USA West Division opponent, Rice University.

Oh my, oh my. Thankfully, this is going to be brief. Plus, I have some injuries to report: freshman cornerback Phillip Gaines has a broken wrist, and his status for this week at East Carolina is unclear.

Ricky Dobbs had more touchdowns than passes. Navy's quarterback ran for four touchdowns and passed three times in a 63-14 win over Rice on Saturday that showcased the Midshipmen's option offense.

Paul Randolph doesn't often get to watch his son play football in person. Saturday's Tulsa-Rice game will be a rare exception for the Hurricane's assistant head coach and defensive coordinator.

Dez Bryant caught nine passes for 161 yards and two touchdowns from Zac Robinson, as 16th-ranked Oklahoma State bounced back from a tough loss last weekend with a 41-24 win over Rice.

Donte Moore, not Jarrett Dillard, is wearing No. 81 on South Main, part of a major overhaul of the Rice offense.

Toren Dixon, who had 50 catches for 598 yards and five touchdowns last season, will lead the Owls' group of unproven receivers.