Toren Dixon News

Last meeting: 2008, Rice 56-42. What's At Stake At 5-2 in Conference USA play Houston needs a victory to win the West division and qualify for the championship game.

UTEP coach Mike Price has been busy on the phones and on the computer this week, contacting everyone of importance in a quest to get Donald Buckram some postseason recognition.

Patrick Randolph will remember Toren Dixon's hair. Today is the last time Dixon will play at Rice Stadium.

As I've noted many times, Houston games over the past several seasons are just different.

Joe Webb, QB, UAB: Accounted for 430 yards, including 378 passing, and was in on every touchdown in a 31-21 win over Memphis that puts the Blazers a win away from bowl eligibility.

Part of the job is not rooting for teams. You have to remain objective. With that said, I couldn't help but feel happy for the Owls, who don't have to answer questions about or contemplate a winless season any longer.

Rice scored on a pair of quick-strike possessions to take a 21-14 lead over Tulane heading into the fourth quarter.

The Mustangs celebrate their 31-28 defeat of the Rice Owls last Saturday at Ford Stadium hoisting the Mayors' Cup overhead.

Shawnbrey McNeal rushed for 88 yards and two touchdowns to lift SMU to a 31-28 win over Rice Saturday afternoon.

Travis Bradshaw started playing football in either second or third grade. Toren Dixon was 11.

Bernard Pierce ran for 172 yards and three touchdowns, and Brandon McManus kicked an 18-yard field goal with 3 seconds left to give Temple a 34-32 victory over Miami of Ohio on Thursday night.

Brett Hodges was 8 of 13 passing for 145 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score Saturday in Central Florida's 49-7 victory over Rice.

Line: Central Florida by 10. Series Record: Tied 1-1. Last meeting: 2006, Rice 40-29. What's at Stake After losing at No.

Rice Coach David Bailiff and several players spoke with the media Monday. UCF plays at Rice Saturday afternoon in Houston.

There was no mercy and no quarter for Rice Saturday as ECU bludgeoned the Owls by a score of 49-13. ECU found the end zone seven times in front of the Homecoming crowd, including three trips from junior wideout Dwayne Harris.

With half the season in the books, ECU looks forward to a return to Greenville as they play host to Conference USA West Division opponent, Rice University.

Tight end Taylor Wardlow , wide receiver Toren Dixon, and safety Andrew Sendejo all echoed their coach's sentiment, insisting the team's goals – reaching a third bowl game in four years, in particular – are still attainable.

Did anyone catch "Curb Your Enthusiasm" last night? The so-called "Seinfeld" reunion? Good stuff, borderline great.

Todd Graham doesn't bristle at the notion that he's still viewed as a villain by some in these parts.

Coach David Bailiff is urging everyone not to give up on his Rice football team.