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Rice Owls Cornerback Khary Crump was thrown out during the team’s losses against Utsa Roadrunners on Saturday night.
Crump tried to stop defense with the rest of his teammates when he was seen throwing a blow while he was in the pile on the field. As the officials tried to break the game, Crump was seen pushing an official. That led to his draft.
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Khary Crump #12 of Rice Owls takes off his helmet after a spectacle during the second half against Charlotte 49ers at Jerry Richardson Stadium on September 18, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (David Jensen/Getty Images)
Houston Christian transfer apologized for his actions in a post on X.
“I apologize for Rice Nation, I let you down,” crump wrote. “For you to open arms and give me another option is all I can ask. My actions this game unacceptably, but not badly intent that I swing in the pile was to try to get the ball out.
“I didn’t realize it was Ref who grabbed me before it was done.”
Crump had two tackles before being kicked out of the game.
He joined Rice as a candidate transfer. The Natives in California started his college career in Arizona before playing a season each in Michigan State and Houston Christian. He had 14 total tackles and six passport breakdowns this season.
Rice’s Khary Crump responds to a call in the first half of a football match at Jerry Richardson Stadium on September 18, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (David Jensen/Getty Images)
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Utsa clapped rice, 61-13. Roadrunners Quarterback Owen McCown had three touchdown passes in the first half. He was 15-of-21 with 236 passing yards in the game. Running back will Henderson III had 115 rushing yards on five bears and two touchdowns.
Rice’s ongoing attack helped Daelen Alexander record 129 rushing yards and a touchdown in the game.
Houston Cougars, who runs back Stacy Sneed (21) runs with the ball as Rice Owls Cornerback Khary Crump (12) tries to get a tackle during the first quarter at Rice Stadium on September 6, 2025. (Troy Taormina/IMAGN -Pictures)
Utsa improved to 3-3 on the season. Rice dropped to 3-4.
