Rice Owls Dominate Florida Atlantic in Week Eight NCAAF Matchup

In a Week eight college football game on October 24, 2026, the Rice Owls demonstrated significant offensive efficiency against the Florida Atlantic Owls. Gael Ochoa led the charge for Rice with two touchdown runs of fifty-two and fifty-five yards in the first quarter alone, establishing his season as one of the league's top performers. The team also recorded a thirty-yard catch by Branden Hoch during their opening drive, which resulted in an unprecedented scoring efficiency of fourteen point three percent on that single possession. While Florida Atlantic struggled to score early with six consecutive non-point drives this season, Rice capitalized on its first offensive opportunity to take control.