Former Miami (FL) teammates Jacurri Brown and Emory Williams are the QBs in this Rice vs. ECU matchup.

HOUSTON (AP) — Will Henderson III had a touchdown run and Michael Petro kicked three field goals to help UTSA hold off Rice 16-14 on Saturday night in an American Conference opener for both teams.Petro kicked 32- and 53-yard field goals on UTSA's first two possessions for a 6-0 lead, but Jacurri Brown answered with a 38-yard touchdown run to put Rice up a point after one quarter.

Notre Dame is set to face Rice for the first time since its 2014 season opener. The Owls have a new quarterback under center with Power 4 experience.

Rice upgraded its roster through the transfer portal, but will it be enough to make any sort of blip in the American Conference?