Braggin' rights, division titles and pride at stake for these rivalries

From the Bayou Bucket to the Jeweled Shillelagh to the Commander in Chief's Trophy, these rivalries have stories to tell, writes Graham Watson.

George Mason, Rice lead mid-majors

George Mason and Rice are hardly juggernauts, but they have put together two of the most talented recruiting classes in the nation, writes Bob Gibbons.

...2008; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Colt McCoy (12) in the second quarter against the Rice Owls at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium

Lamar 61, Rice 53

Lamar 61, Rice 53

No. 9 Baylor rocks Rice behind Allison's impressive double-double

Rachel Allison scored 16 points and pulled down 14 rebounds, leading 10th-ranked Baylor to an 83-58 win over Rice.

Rice 68, North Florida 46

Rice 68, North Florida 46

Rice 35, Marshall 10

Rice 35, Marshall 10

BYU 83, Rice 52

BYU 83, Rice 52

Rice 81, Cal Poly-SLO 76

Rice 81, Cal Poly-SLO 76

...Nashville, TN, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores corner back DJ Moore (17) runs back a kick against the Rice Owls during the first quarter at Dudley Field. The Commodores beat the Owls 38-21. Mandatory Credit...

Portland St. 78, Rice 74

Portland St. 78, Rice 74

...TX - SEPTEMBER 20: Ryan Palmer #13 of the Texas Longhorns defends during the game against the Rice Owls on September 20, 2008 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. Texas won...

AUSTIN, TX - SEPTEMBER 20: Jarett Dillard #81 of the Rice Owls runs with the ball during the game against the Texas Longhorns on September 20, 2008 at...

Florida, South Carolina enter ESPN class rankings

As the 2009 recruiting season begins to hit its stride, USC remains at the top of the class rankings, writes Tom Luginbill.

Clement sets C-USA TD mark as Rice rolls Army

Chase Clement threw three touchdown passes, breaking the Conference USA record to lead Rice to a 38-31 win over Army on Saturday.