Rice University Dismisses Head Coach Mike Bloomgren

After a disappointing 2-6 start, Rice seeks new leadership to guide its football program.

Mike Bloomgren, with a record of 24-52, was fired after seven seasons leading the Rice Owls.
Rice University will pay Bloomgren $900,000 as part of his dismissal agreement.
Associate head coach Pete Alamar will serve as the interim head coach for the remainder of the season.
The decision comes as Rice faces its tenth consecutive losing season, with four games left in the 2024 schedule.
Rice has initiated a national search for a permanent head coach, with potential candidates already being considered.