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Rice Owls cornerback Khary Crump was ejected during the team’s loss to the UTSA Roadrunners on Saturday night.
Crump was trying to make a stop on defense with the rest of his teammates when he was seen throwing a punch while in the huddle on the court. As the referees attempted to stop play, Crump was seen pushing a referee. This led to his expulsion.
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Khary Crump #12 of the Rice Owls takes off his helmet after a second half game against the Charlotte 49ers at Jerry Richardson Stadium on September 18, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (David Jensen/Getty Images)
The Christian transfer from Houston apologized for his actions in an article on X.
“I apologize, Rice Nation, I have let you down,” Crump wrote. “For you to open your arms and give me another opportunity, that’s all I can ask for. My actions in this game are unacceptable, but it wasn’t malicious intent to throw me into the pile, it was trying to get the ball out.
“I didn’t realize the ref was catching me until it was done.”
Crump made two tackles before being ejected from the game.
He joined Rice as a graduate transfer. The California native began his college career at Arizona before playing one season each at Michigan State and Houston Christian. He had 14 total tackles and six assists this season.
Rice’s Khary Crump reacts to a call during the first half of a football game at Jerry Richardson Stadium on September 18, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (David Jensen/Getty Images)
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UTSA defeated Rice, 61-13. Roadrunners quarterback Owen McCown threw three touchdown passes in the first half. He was 15 of 21 with 236 passing yards in the game. Running back Will Henderson III totaled 115 rushing yards on five carries and two touchdowns.
Rice’s running attack helped Daelen Alexander record 129 rushing yards and a touchdown in the game.
Houston Cougars running back Stacy Sneed (21) runs with the ball as Rice Owls cornerback Khary Crump (12) attempts to make a tackle during the first quarter at Rice Stadium on September 6, 2025. (Troy Taormina/Imagn Images)
UTSA improved to 3-3 this season. The rice came down to 3-4.
