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Rice Rolls Up 465 Rushing Yards in 31-3 Win Over Houston Christian

Rice’s ground-first attack dominated an FCS opponent, setting up a trip to No. 4 Notre Dame next week.

Rice and Houston Christian face off during a college football game at Rice Stadium in Houston, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
Rice and Houston Christian face off during a college football game at Rice Stadium in Houston, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
Referees stand on the field during a college football game between Rice and Houston Christian at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
Rice running back Quinton Jackson (10) runs with the ball during a college football game against Houston Christian at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.

Overview

  • The Owls opened the season with a 31-3 victory over Houston Christian after a game played Saturday at Rice Stadium that was delayed about 20 minutes for lightning.
  • Rice ran 70 times and threw only 10 passes while totaling 465 rushing yards led by Tyvonn Byars with 104 yards and Jacurri Brown with 98 yards.
  • Quinton Jackson scored two rushing touchdowns and reserve quarterback Gael Ochoa added a 29-yard touchdown run late to help break the game open in the fourth quarter.
  • Houston Christian reached Rice territory on six drives but converted only a 42-yard field goal by Lukasz Smolen for its lone points and finished 1-1.
  • The matchup was the programs’ first meeting and highlighted the gap between FBS Rice and FCS Houston Christian while putting Rice’s run-heavy identity on display before next week’s trip to Notre Dame.