The 1963 Rice Owls football team represented

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during the

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. In its 24th season under head coach

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, the team compiled a 6–4 record and outscored opponents by a total of 145 to 114. The team played its home games at Rice Stadium in

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. The team's statistical leaders included Walter McReynolds with 728 passing yards, Paul Piper with 475 rushing yards, and John Sylvester with 251 receiving yards. Two Rice players were selected by the

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(AP) and/or

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(UPI) as first-team players on the

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: center Malcolm Walker (AP-1, UPI-1); and guard Johnny Nichols (AP-1).

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Rice Owls football seasons

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