American Conference

Rice Owls Football Schedule

Rice Owls football schedule for the 2026 season — 12 games. Next up: Houston Christian Huskies.

Sep 5

vs Houston Christian Huskies

11:00 PM· ESPN+

Sep 12

@ Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Sep 19

vs Western Michigan Broncos

11:00 PM· ESPN+

Sep 27

@ Fresno State Bulldogs

Oct 3

vs UTSA Roadrunners

Oct 10

@ East Carolina Pirates

Oct 17

vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane

Oct 24

@ Florida Atlantic Owls

Nov 7

@ North Texas Mean Green

Nov 14

vs Tulane Green Wave

Nov 20

12:30 AM· ESPN

Nov 28

vs Army Black Knights

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