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Rice Owls cornerback Khary Crump was ejected during the team’s loss against the UTSA Roadrunners on Saturday night.
Crump was trying to stop on defense with the rest of his teammates when he was seen throwing a punch while in the pile on the field. As the referees attempted to stop the play, Crump was seen pushing a referee. This led to his expulsion.
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Khary Crump #12 of the Rice Owls removes his helmet after a play during the second half against the Charlotte 49ers at Jerry Richardson Stadium on September 18, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (David Jensen/Getty Images)
The Houston Christian transfer apologized for his actions in a post on X.
“I apologize to the Rice Nation, I let you down,” Crump wrote. “For you guys to open your arms and give me another chance is all I can ask for. My actions in this game were unacceptable, but not with bad intentions, swinging in the pile was trying to get the ball out.
“I didn’t realize the referee was grabbing me until it was over.”
Crump had 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 at Michigan State and Houston Christian. He had 14 total tackles and six pass deflections 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 had three touchdown passes in the first half. He was 15-for-21 with 236 passing yards in the game. Running back Will Henderson III had 115 rushing yards on five carries and two touchdowns.
Rice’s rushing 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 Sept. 6, 2025. (Troy Taormina/Imagn Images)
UTSA improved to 3-3 on the season. Rice fell to 3-4.
