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- The Lead Rice gained 463 yards of offense, but was outscored in the second half, 24-7, as it fell at Fresno State, 38-24, Saturday night from Valley Children's Stadium. - Fresno State answered in the second quarter, going 69 yards before Jayden Mandal hit Josiah Freeman for an eight-yard touchdown to tie the game.

- 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.

- CT Stadium: Valley Children's Stadium Television: CW Rick Allen (Play by Play), Will Blackmon(Analyst), Nigel Burton (Sidelines). - Rice Radio: JP Heath (play-by-play), Nate Griffin (analyst), Luke Mauro(Sidelines) Audio Streaming: RiceOwls.com, Varsity Network Live Stats: Statbroadcast Series Information : Eighth Meeting (Fresno 6-1) 2026 Rice Football Fact Book Series Notes •This is the eighth meeting between Rice and Fresno State in football and the first in the regular season...