Rice Owls#0 · WR Payton Matthews
67 Overall rating steady- Height
- 5-11
- Weight
- 185 lb
- Class
- Sophomore
- Hometown
- San Antonio, TX
Payton Matthews is a WR (#0) for Rice, from San Antonio, TX. In the 2026 season he has 2 catches for 31 yards, 15.5 receiving yards per game over 2 games. He has 5.1 fantasy points (PPR), 2.6 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Receiving yards 13
Receptions 10
Receiving TDs 3
Total TDs 3
Scrimmage yards 13
Fantasy points 12
Efficiency
Yards per catch 18
Yards per game 13
Catch volume 10
TD rate 3
Receiving score 13
Extra rushing 3
Measurables
Height 6
Weight 7
Frame 7
Experience 10
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2026 season
2
Receptions
31
Receiving yards
0
Receiving TDs
15.5
Yards/catch
0
Rushing yards
0
Rushing TDs
Payton Matthews career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Rec | Rec Yds | TD | Rush Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | RICE | 2 | 2 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 5.1 |
| 2025 | RICE | 4 | 4 | 93 | 0 | 0 | 13.3 |
| Career | 6 | 6 | 124 | 0 | 0 | 18.4 |
Season totals, 2025 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
16
28
3
17
38
34
17
35
No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | REC | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19 | vs Western Michigan | L 21-28 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | at Notre Dame | L 0-52 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowRice WR: #0
- ClassSophomore
- HometownSan Antonio, TX
Payton Matthews: Rice WR profile and stats
Payton Matthews is a WR (#0) for Rice, from San Antonio, TX. This profile tracks Payton Matthews's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Rice roster, the American Conference players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Rice sits in the race, check the live American Conference standings.
Payton Matthews in the news
All newsRecapFresno State beat Rice 38-24 (Week 4, 2026)Fresno State beat Rice 38-24 at Valley Children's Stadium. Now Fresno State is 3-1, and Rice is 1-3.2026-09-26RecapWestern Michigan beat Rice 28-21 (Week 3, 2026)Western Michigan beat Rice 28-21 at Rice Stadium. Now Western Michigan is 2-1, and Rice is 1-2.2026-09-19RecapNotre Dame beat Rice 52-0 (Week 2, 2026)Notre Dame beat Rice 52-0 at Notre Dame Stadium. Now Notre Dame is 2-0, and Rice is 1-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Payton Matthews play for?
Payton Matthews plays for Rice, wearing #0 at WR.
What position does Payton Matthews play?
Payton Matthews is a WR for Rice.
How tall is Payton Matthews?
Payton Matthews is 5-11 and weighs 185 lb.
What year is Payton Matthews in?
Payton Matthews is listed as a sophomore on the Rice roster.
Where is Payton Matthews from?
Payton Matthews is from San Antonio, TX.
How many receptions does Payton Matthews have?
Payton Matthews has 2 receptions in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.