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- In the supplied Sept. 25 Fresno State-Rice Q&A, Rice reporter Matthew Bartlett says Scott Abell's 2026 offense runs its option exclusively from the gun, mixing triple option, speed option and inside zone. QB Jacurri Brown distributes the ball and adds downfield passing and scramble threats. This describes the current scheme, not a new package announced for Fresno State. - Rice reporter Matthew Bartlett says slotback Quinton Jackson is out for the season and Davis Lane will not suit up against Fresno State because of a concussion. He identifies Tyvonn Byars and D'Andre Hardeman as the main remaining ball carriers in the Owls' option offense. The supplied Q&A does not give Lane a return date or establish a fixed carry split. - Rice's revamped secondary includes Sacramento State transfer safety Koa Akui, whom the Rice reporter calls an early difference maker. Against Western Michigan, the Owls' defense forced four fumbles but recovered one and allowed one explosive run and one explosive pass, per the Q&A. These are observed early-game results, not a promise of future takeaways or a confirmed new coverage call.