Rice Owls
Coach
Report Card
The official grade on Coach Abell's tenure at Rice
Scott Abell · 2nd season
Win percentage 28.6%
Winning
Record 6–15
Conference 2–10
Big Games
vs Ranked 0–3
vs Rivals 0–1
One-Score 3–5
Postseason
Bowl / Playoff 0–1
Scott Abell · 2nd season at Rice
Win percentage 28.6%
Winning
Record 6–15
Conference Record 2–10
Big Games
vs Ranked 0–3
vs Rivals 0–1
One-Score Games 3–5
Postseason
Bowl / Playoff 0–1
Schedule
2026
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Career Stats
| Season | School | G | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 |  | 11 | 6 | 5 | .545 |
| 2019 | | 12 | 8 | 4 | .667 |
| 2020 | | 7 | 4 | 3 | .571 |
| 2021 | | 11 | 8 | 3 | .727 |
| 2022 | | 12 | 8 | 4 | .667 |
| 2023 | | 11 | 7 | 4 | .636 |
| 2024 | | 11 | 6 | 5 | .545 |
| 2025 |  | 13 | 5 | 8 | .385 |
| 2026 | | 8 | 1 | 7 | .125 |
| Career | 96 | 53 | 43 | .552 |
Timeline
Every coaching stop for Scott Abell
- 2025–present Rice Head Coach
- 2018–2024 Davidson Head Coach
- 2012–2017 Washington and Lee Head Coach
- 2008–2011 Washington and Lee Offensive Coordinator
- 2002–2007 Amherst County HS VA
- 1997–2001 Liberty HS VA
- 1996 Altavista HS (VA) Offensive Coordinator
- 1994–1995 Western Albemarle HS (VA) Position Coach
- 1993 Albemarle HS (VA) assistant