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Episodes

Late Signing Day Recap; Pre-Spring Position Rankings

2/10/2023
It might be a slow time in the college football calendar, but the Roost Pod's back to keep you locked in on Rice football! Matt and Carter run through the Owls' handful of additions during the February Signing Day, then run through a position-by-position look at the roster as it stands right now. Which positions are we bullish on? Which are we nervous about? What are we looking forward to in the spring? Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

Duration:01:00:27

Early Signing Period Review/Recruiting Roundup

1/8/2023
One last pod to put a bow on the 2022 season, because you can't talk college football anywhere (including here on the Roost Pod) without talking a little 'crootin! Matt and Carter are here to break down the class that Rice signed in late December, from high school prospects to junior college players to transfer portal travelers. How much does bringing in JT Daniels raise Rice's ceiling in the AAC in 2023? What positions of need were filled? Where might the Owls look to shore up this class in February or through further portal additions? Plus, the underrated but massive news that for maybe the first time ever, Rice was able to have a few high school signees enroll early. All that and more, and thanks for sticking with us this season! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

Duration:01:00:27

Morose in Mobile

12/20/2022
The 2022 Rice Football season comes to an end, in much the same way it existed for most of the way: brief, glorious moments of excitement and optimism, surrounded by inconsistency and frustration. Matt and Carter are back for the season's final Roost Podcast, breaking down the Owls' 38-24 loss to old conference foe Southern Miss in the LendingTree Bowl. Were there are bright spots in a game that featured Rice giving up an all-time bowl record in rushing yards to Frank Gore Jr? Does this change our outlook on 2023 at all? Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

Duration:00:45:50

The 2022 Roosties (+ Rice is Going Bowling!)

12/8/2022
It's official—Rice is headed to Mobile for the LendingTree Bowl! But before we dive into that, Matt and Carter are back on this week's Roost Pod for the 4th Annual (?!?!?!?!?!) Roosties! Forget traditional postseason superlatives here: we're not talking Team MVP—we're talking MVT (Most Valuable Transfer). And Favorite Plays! And Plays We Maybe Wish Hadn't Happened Like They Did! Those categories (well, along those lines) and more, all in this episode. Don't Forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

Duration:00:47:39

Week 13 Review: Depleted in Denton; Bowl Eligibility(?) and Next Steps

11/29/2022
The Owls dropped a tough one in their regular season finale, playing competitively despite a depleted offense but unable to hang on at the end. It's a story we've heard too many times this year, and Matt and Carter are here to help you swallow the bitter pill of Rice's final C-USA conference game in this episode of the Roost Podcast. Where does the team go from here? Is bowl eligibility at certainty at 5-7 thanks to APR? How does that affect the calculus of whether to retain this coaching staff in the AAC in 2023? These are complicated, confusing questions . . . much like this Rice football season was. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

Duration:00:40:43

Week 12 Review: Scout Team QB’s Lament

11/22/2022
Two weeks in a row?! Somebody's got it out for Rice Football, and it might be Zeus. Or Thor. The Roost Podcast is back this week, and Matt and Carter are here to (reluctantly) take you through another game that started with a quarterback injury and ended with a blowout. Are there any positives to take from this one? To what dire depths has the quarterback room delved? Is there any remaining hopeful for bowl eligibility (spoiler: yes! though maybe not in the way you're imagining)? Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

Duration:00:26:36

Week 11 Review: QB Chaos in Kentucky

11/15/2022
One shot at bowl eligibility down, two more to go. Matt's flying solo on this week's Roost Podcast, talking about the Owls' frustrating—in more ways than one—loss to the Hilltoppers in Bowling Green. Where does the team go at QB with TJ hurt? Is there any cure for Rice's turnover woes? For the defense's miserable showings against third-and-long? Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

Duration:00:34:15

Week 10 Review: Miners Mastered

11/8/2022
Well, another not-so-pretty win—but after last week, Matt and Carter aren't taking anything for granted on this week's Roost Podcast. Rice is 5-4 after a thrilling shootout against UTEP. Were any of our concerns eased after the Charlotte loss? How do we feel about TJ McMahon? About the defense? Plus, our deepest, sincerest apologies and condolences to Christian VanSickle. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

Duration:00:32:41

Week 9 Review: Well. That Was Bad.

10/31/2022
We're not sure if this is the most depressing episode of the Roost Podcast episode ever but . . . it's probably close. Matt and Carter are here to lead you through an audio therapy session after Rice's embarrassing blowout loss to an awful Charlotte team. Get through it with us, and then none of us ever have to think about this game again. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

Duration:00:29:28

Week 8 Review: Beset By Blunders, Buhos Barely Best Bulldogs

10/25/2022
Another messy game, another close final—but Rice pulls this one out! And it was a lot more exciting to watch as well! So Matt and Carter are back on this week's Roost Podcast to break down a wild overtime win over Louisiana Tech in Ruston. Should we be concerned about the defense? Did the offense turn a corner for good in the second half? Plus, the first coach firing in C-USA this year! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

Duration:00:39:23

Week 7 Review: Owls Ousted By Opposing Owls

10/19/2022
Well, that was . . . not fun. Matt and Carter are here (reluctantly) breaking down Rice's downer of a loss to FAU in Boca on this week's Roost Podcast. What went wrong? What optimism is there to take forward? How does this affect our season outlook for Rice Football going forward? All that and more! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

Duration:00:30:10

Week 5 Review: Blazers Bested Biannually

10/5/2022
It's another victory pod! On this week's Roost Podcast, Matt and Carter break down Rice's win over UAB, their second in as many seasons (and their second win as a double-digit dog this season). How does this season's win over the Blazers compare to last year's? How does it set up the Owls entering the bye week and the rest of conference play? All that and more! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

Duration:00:35:46

Week 4 Review: Bayou Bucket Blues

9/27/2022
Well, that was a crummy way to end an otherwise encouraging performance. The Roost Podcast is back with Matt and Carter here to talk through Rice's tough loss at crosstown rival Houston. Despite the late heartbreaker, they're feeling more confident than ever about this team heading into conference play. We break down all the reasons for it in this episode! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

Duration:00:36:04

Week 3 Review: Rice Cooks the Cajuns

9/20/2022
VICTORY POD! Matt and Carter were pumped to record this week's Roost Podcast, with the Owls coming off a dominant 33-21 win over Louisiana in Rice Stadium, ending the Cajuns' national-best winning streak. Where does this rank among victories in the Bloomgren era? How does it inform our expectations going forward? Is Luke McCaffrey the best McCaffrey ever (we're biased but we say yes)? Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

Duration:00:32:41

Week 2 Review: McNeese State

9/14/2022
Victory podcast! Coming off a blowout loss in Week 1, the Owls turned the tables for a big victory over McNeese State in the home opener at Rice Stadium. Matt and Carter are back on the Roost Podcast this week, breaking down the biggest win (as far as points go) under this coaching staff at Rice. What were the biggest moments? Who was most impressive? Are there any takeaways (good or bad) from such a thorough victory? All that and more this week! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

Duration:00:29:20

Week 1 Review: USC

9/6/2022
Well, that . . . wasn't fun! We're all eager to put Rice's season opener against USC in the rearview mirror after an injury to starting QB Wiley Green and three (three!) pick sixes, so Matt and Carter are here on this week's Roost Podcast to turn the page for you. Are there any positives or negatives—anything at all—that'll be predictive for the Owls going forward? What's our outlook on the team now, and what updates (if any) are there on injuries? All that and more! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

Duration:00:32:35

USC Preview with Yogi Roth

9/1/2022
It's finally game week! Rice opens the 2022 football season Saturday at the LA Coliseum against USC, and Matt's here on this week's Roost Podcast with Yogi Roth, who'll be calling the game on Pac-12 Network. Will the Trojans' influx of transfers with Lincoln Riley vault them into instant contention? What areas of the roster are still in need of improvement? Who are the names to know besides Jordan Addison and Caleb Williams? All that and more! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

Duration:00:34:22

Previewing the Rice Offense

8/24/2022
Our last pod before game week arrives! With news of Wiley Green being named the starter at quarterback for the third time in four season openers breaking right before recording, it's time for Matt and Carter to break down the Rice offense for 2022 in this week's Roost Podcast. Will Green take the Owls to new heights, aided by a bevy of playmakers at WR and a veteran OL? Will the running game provide efficiency and explosiveness (or at least one)? Will a lack of depth at TE be a fatal flaw or a minor issue? Plus, more What's More Likely. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

Duration:01:14:04

Previewing the Rice Defense

8/21/2022
The 2022 college football seasons is almost here, and it's finally time for the Roost Podcast to do our full previews of this year's Rice football team! Matt and Carter start things off in this episode by talking all things defense. Who are the likely starters and primary backups at each unit? Which positions do we feel good about, and which are going to need guys to step up? Plus, several rounds of What's More Likely?, and our overall outlook on the Owls' defense for this season. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

Duration:01:08:38

2022 Opponent Previews: Charlotte with Hunter Bailey

8/12/2022
Matt's hosting solo for the final Opponent Preview of 2022 (which means football is right around the corner!), bringing in Hunter Bailey of the Charlotte Observer to talk—guess who—Charlotte football. Can a revamped defensive staff get better results after the 49ers spent most of 2021 getting torched? Can sixth-year QB Chris Reynolds lead the offense to new heights? All that and more! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

Duration:00:56:09