The Jacob Pierson era at Rice is off to a winning start.
The Bulldogs opened their 2026 campaign Friday night with a 3413 victory over S&S Consolidated (Sadler, Tx), giving Pierson his first win as Rice’s head coach and providing an early look at the identity he hopes to establish within the program.
Pierson comes to Rice from Red Oak, where he served as offensive coordinator. While he brings an…
