Notre Dame Football Overwhelms Rice 52-0 Behind Four Owls Turnovers
Notre Dame got exactly the afternoon it was supposed to get after all the talk of previous home openers going awry for…
Frankie V’s Prediction: Notre Dame Football’s Passing Game Takes Flight Against the Owls
Notre Dame football returns to Notre Dame Stadium for its 2026 home opener, coming off the heels of a 41-13 win over…
How to Watch Notre Dame vs. Rice: Time, TV, Stream, and Odds for the Home Opener
Kickoff time, TV and streaming info, weather, betting line, and what actually matters as Notre Dame opens at home against Rice.
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Notre Dame vs. Rice Postgame: Faison, Carr, Traore, and Viliamu-Asa on Irish Shutout, Fast Start
Faison and Carr break down Notre Dame’s quick offensive start while the Irish defense reflects on the hits, takeaways, and tone-setting plays…
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Marcus Freeman Praises Notre Dame’s Maturity, Depth and Physicality After Win Over Rice
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Notre Dame Football Highlights: Irish Defense Forces Wave of Turnovers, Rout Rice 52-0
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Hype Video: The Stage is Set for the 2026 Notre Dame Football Home Opener
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Notre Dame Football’s CJ Carr, Adon Shuler, and Francis Brewu Hit the Track for Tire Rack
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2026 Notre Dame Schedule- Kickoff
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 · 3:30 PM ET
- TV
- NBC
- Venue
- Notre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame, IN
- Line
- Notre Dame -45.0 · O/U 54.5
Freeman on Rice Prep: Why Notre Dame Went Full Pads and Expanded Its Edge Rotation
Freeman said Notre Dame needed pads to simulate Rice's gun-option looks, with Boubacar Traore and Bryce Young expected to factor into the…
Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa on Track to Play for Notre Dame Football Against Rice
Marcus Freeman said the star linebacker is trending toward playing against Rice, but Notre Dame has the schedule and the depth to…
What Though the Odds: Notre Dame Football vs. Rice Betting Preview
A look back at the Wisconsin win, the Week 2 line against Rice, and the best bet on Saturday’s home opener.
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Matchups: Notre Dame Football Keeps the Fryer on High for Rice
Marcus Freeman wants a sharper Week 2 response, and the matchups point to another Notre Dame edge against Rice.
Notre Dame Football Primer: No. 3 Irish Host Rice in Home Opener
Notre Dame opens its home schedule looking to build on the second-half surge against Wisconsin and clean up the offense against Rice.
Notre Dame Football Injury Update: Irish Down Two Starters For Home Opener
Marcus Freeman says both starters are expected back this season, while Talich, the young safeties, and Notre Dame's interior rotation take on…
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Notre Dame landed one of the biggest commitments of its 2027 class on Friday when Albert Simien, a five-star interior offensive lineman…
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