The Rice Owls are set to take on Florida Atlantic on Saturday, but they will likely have to do so without starting quarterback Jacurri Brown.

ESPN college football insider Pete Thamel reports that Brown is doubtful to play against FAU due to an ankle injury. Backup Gael Ochoa is expected to start in place of Brown, which would be his first career start.

The Owls head into the game 1-6 on the season and have lost their last six games in a row.

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