"I want to express my sincere appreciation to Coach Bloomgren," Rice athletic director Tommy McClelland said in a statement. "... He has represented our university and football program with the utmost class and integrity. However, as I evaluated our program and compared our current and desired trajectory, I determined new leadership is necessary to guide us into the future."
"The opportunity for Rice football to excel has never been greater," McClelland said. "I am confident we will identify a coach who will lead our program and student-athletes into a new era of success."
Bloomgren had some momentum going into the 2024 season, as Rice went to back-to-back bowl games for the first time since 2013 and 2014. The Owls, however, never got on track this season, losing the opener at home to Sam Houston State and starting 1-4 in AAC play.
Rice (2-6) has four games remaining, including high-profile matchups over the next two weeks against Navy and Memphis.
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