Rice Stadium rebranded as First Community Stadium after 76 years

Rice University has officially renamed its football stadium to First Community Stadium, following a 20-year agreement with First Community Credit Union. The announcement was made by interim athletic director Eric George, who emphasized the partnership's community focus. The previous name, Rice Stadium, had been used since its opening in 1950. The stadium is set to host its first game under the new name during the Rice Owls' home game against the UTSA Roadrunners. Renovations to the stadium are part of the larger Gateway Project, which aims to modernize the facility and improve event adaptability.

• 8:44 PMYahoo Sports — Houston's historic Rice Stadium gets a new name after 76 years