Based on team statistics, Rice should be able to run successfully against the other Owls. Rice comes in at #7 in the NCAA in rushing offense, while FAU's rushing defense is 134th (out of 138).

Apparently Ochoa getting the start. Brown has an ankle injury.

(10-24-2026 10:28 AM)NYNightOwl Wrote:  Apparently Ochoa getting the start. Brown has an ankle injury.

I wish him the best!

Hang on to that football Gabe!

Rice wins this thing if Rice wins the turnover battle.

My prediction: Rice 34, FAU 27.

The road to bowl eligibility starts in 9min!

ESPN FPI gives FAU a 72.2% chance

Game is at Flagler Credit Union stadium,because all AMERICAN OWLS play in stadiums sponsored by Financial Institutions

Today is OWL BOWL VII with Rice and FAU splitting the first six


(Or OWL BOWL VIII if you want to include the one FAU-Temple game).

I’ll allow it.

All time Owl Bowl Records:
Temple 1-0
Rice 3-3
FAU 3-4

Has the game started yet? No ESPN internet feed for me yet..

Quick early TD for the smart Owls!!! FAU looks like they have similar attendance issues as us, especially when the U is playing at the same time.

Ochoa 55 yard TD run. And then the defense forces a punt.

(10-24-2026 11:06 AM)Viejobuho Wrote:  Has the game started yet? No ESPN internet feed for me yet..

I had to navigate to the American conference page in the ESPN app

This Davis Lane guy is a replacement-level player at best. Not every P5 transfer is built the same.

Shades of Chad Nelson….

Who has FAU played, and can we play them?

Dream start. Ochoa calling into question why he has not been the starter all year

it seems the solution to the problem of an option team coming from behind is to not fall behind.

Ochoa looks a lot better at running the offense. He flashed this occasionally on his brief playing time, but he really sells the run/pitches and fakes. His decision timing is much better. On the last touchdown, everyone bit up the middle. hope this continues… and that he can pass a bit.

Not sure if FAU even practiced this week.

Then again, I don’t want to celebrate too soon after we blew it last week.

(10-24-2026 11:27 AM)owl at the moon Wrote:  Rice has 9 rushes for 100 yards with 5 different ball carriers. No passes yet

And to follow that, Ochoa takes his second run 52 yards:
14-0 OWLS

(On 152 yards rushing with 10 carries, Ochoa 2-for-107)

Ochoa’s 2nd TD ONLY 52 yards. Must be wearing down.

Go South Main Owls!

(10-24-2026 11:25 AM)Tiki Owl Wrote:  Shades of Chad Nelson….

Indeed!