The Rice Owls’ 2021 football season launched in SEC country Saturday afternoon, and from the first play, it was clear they wouldn’t leave Fayetteville, AR without causing a bit of havoc. Rice forced a fumble on the opening kickoff. Despite an Arkansas recovery, the Owls’ defense came out firing and registered a sack on the first play from scrimmage.
From that point, it was clear it wouldn’t be a cakewalk for the Razorbacks. But after Rice held a 10-point lead, Arkansas rallied with poise and firepower, piling on 31 unanswered to claim a 38-17 victory.
The Owls did not announce a No.