The 1943 Rice Owls football team was an

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team that represented

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as a member of the

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(SWC) during the

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. In its fourth season under head coach

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, the team compiled a 3–7 record (2–3 against SWC opponents) and was outscored by a total of 183 to 60. In the final

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, Rice ranked 90th among the nation's college and service teams with a rating of 68.6.

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Rice Owls football seasons

Rice Owls football The Rice Owls football program represents Rice University in the sport of American football. The team competes at the NCAA Division I FBS level and compete in the American Athletic Conference. Rice Stadium, built in 1950, hosts the Owls' home f ...

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