Rice Owls
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Matchup
American Athletic5-8 (2025)#104 Recruiting39% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Aug 17, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 11
    63
    Jacurri BrownRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 4
    61
    Gael OchoaRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 2
    45
    Lucas ScheerhornRS SO/TR
RB
  1. 10
    76
    Quinton JacksonRS SR
    Starter
  2. 28
    65
    D'Andre Hardeman Jr.SO
  3. 26
    55
    Tyvonn ByarsSO
WR-X
  1. 0
    64
    Payton MatthewsSO
    Starter
  2. 88
    51
    Keenan Arcega-WhitesideRS FR
WR-Z
  1. 81
    59
    Braylen WalkerRS SR
    Starter
  2. 7
    59
    Barry Jackson Jr.RS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 19
    57
    Jordan ClarkRS FR
SLOT
  1. 5
    76
    Davis LaneRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 8
    63
    Colin LeaheyRS FR
  3. 18
    57
    Owen CarterRS SO
TE
  1. 86
    60
    James FalkRS JR
    Starter
  2. 9
    55
    Preston ZinterRS JR/TR
  3. 91
    49
    DD OliverRS FR
LT
  1. 67
    69
    Luke NeedhamRS JR
    Starter
  2. 73
    55
    Justin MichaelisRS FR
  3. 62
    55
    Cullen WittRS SO
LG
  1. 50
    69
    Patrick ValentRS SR
    Starter
  2. 60
    63
    Leo BluhmRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
C
  1. 68
    69
    Scott BeckerRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 56
    63
    Nate BledsoeRS JR
RG
  1. 71
    69
    Cole PrincipeSO
    Starter
RT
  1. 53
    69
    Luke MillerRS SO
    Starter
  2. 58
    63
    Peyton FarmerRS JR
2026 Schedule

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Team Analysis
WHY #121 IN WS POWER

2025 SP+: -14.8 → -13.3 after regression

65%

Roster talent: 21st percentile

18%

Recruiting class: #104 national

16%

Returning production: 39%

4%

Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

15 adds in two-deep · avg 65 OVR · top add: D. Lane (WR, 76, from Virginia)

Camp battles to watch1
Coach RiceTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

Updated Aug 17, 2026 · Data from public sources

Who starts for Rice?

Rice Owls starting lineup

Jacurri Brown is the projected starting quarterback for Rice as of August 17, 2026. Gael Ochoa is listed second.

Rice also projects Quinton Jackson at running back, Payton Matthews at wide receiver and James Falk at tight end.

The full Rice Owls two-deep was last updated August 17, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

Jacurri Brown · QBQuinton Jackson · RBPayton Matthews · WR-XJames Falk · TE

Common questions

Who is Rice's starting quarterback?
Jacurri Brown is the projected starting quarterback for Rice as of August 17, 2026. Gael Ochoa is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Rice?
Quinton Jackson is the projected starter at running back for Rice, with D'Andre Hardeman Jr. listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Rice?
Payton Matthews is the projected starter at wide receiver for Rice, with Keenan Arcega-Whiteside listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Rice?
James Falk is the projected starter at tight end for Rice, with Preston Zinter listed second.
When was the Rice Owls depth chart last updated?
The Rice Owls depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated August 17, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Rice's record last season?
Rice Owls finished 5-8 (2-6 in American Athletic play).