Coming off a crushing defeat in which Houston allowed 31 unanswered second half points to fall in its 2021 season-opener to Texas Tech, the Cougars have their hands full in Week Two as they take on cross-town rival Rice in the Bayou Bucket Classic.
While the Owls have not been to a bowl game since 2014, Mike Bloomgren has constructed a roster that could help Rice snap its streak of six straight losing seasons.
Here is everything you need to know about the Cougars’ weekend opponent:
Owls Offense
Rice’s offensive identity is found in controlling the battle in the trenches, frequently utilizing its fullbacks along with a heavy use of two-tight end formations in its pro-style offense.