Last season was a bit of a let down for Rice. With highly regarded quarterback Driphus Jackson returning for his senior season, expectations for the Owls' offense were high. Unfortunately Jackson's senior season was a strange one as he showed uncharacteristic difficulties, leading to an underwhelming 5-7 finish for the Owls.
Head coach David Bailiff is set to roll out a new leader for the Owls' offense following Jackson's graduation. Anticipated starter Tyler Stehling will be a new name to Conference USA fans but the 6'6", 210 pound quarterback is a familiar face for the Rice faithful.