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Notre Dame vs Rice: Biggest Numbers from the Irish Rout

It was a rout in South Bend to start the home schedule of the season as Notre Dame obliterated Rice, 52-0. Notre Dame started the scoring in just 14 seconds after a massive hit from safety Adon Shuler knocked the ball free, and Boubacar Traore scooped it up, giving the Fighting Irish an early lead.

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Notre Dame Dominates Rice in 52-0 Statement Win

The No. 3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish continued their impressive start to the 2026 season Saturday, completely overwhelming Rice in a 52-0 shutout victory at Notre Dame Stadium.

Two Big Questions Notre Dame Must Answer vs Rice

Notre Dame is off to a 1-0 start after a 41-13, second-half-heavy beatdown of the Badgers at historic Lambeau Field. I think everyone in the Irish ecosystem is relieved to have all of the unknowns that come with the first game in the rearview mirror with a win in hand.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 11

Notre Dame's 2026 Season Is A Marathon Not A Sprint

Now that some time has passed since Notre Dame's opener against Wisconsin, we can begin to settle in and take stock of exactly where this team is starting from as its 2026 journey begins.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / September 11

2027 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Notre Dame CB Leonard Moore

If your favorite team is looking to the 2027 NFL Draft to find the next superstar cornerback, they’re in luck, because Notre Dame’s Leonard Moore is the real deal.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 10

Why Notre Dame Is Poised to Rout Rice on Saturday

For the first time since last November, Notre Dame is set to play an actual game inside its home venue of Notre Dame Stadium. The 2026 home-opener doesn't offer a marquee opponent like last season's did against Texas A&M, but that hasn't mattered much for Notre Dame in Week 2 recently.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 10

Notre Dame Football Has Star Power, Just Not in Fantasy Terms

I didn't want to do this, but I'll take the bait. Yes, I've heard some of the national discussions about Notre Dame not having dynamic weapons like Texas and Ohio State do.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / College Football News / September 10

Notre Dame vs Rice Prediction: Can the Irish Hit the Curveball?

Notre Dame did just fine on its world tour of grievances. The Irish showed against Wisconsin just how focused they are on making a statement. After being ignored by the College Football Playoff committee last season, they’re going to try to crush everything in their path.

C.J. Carr News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 9

CJ Carr No Longer Heisman Betting Favorite

CJ Carr opened the season as the consensus Heisman betting favorite, but that's no longer the case going into Week 2 of the college season. By no means

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 9

Was Notre Dame Really Worthy of Moving Up in the Rankings?

Week 1 of the college football season came and went, and for Notre Dame, it was a productive week. The Fighting Irish outscored Wisconsin 28-3 in the second half to runaway from the Badgers with a 41-13 victory.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 8

Notre Dame Football: Weather Forecast for Home Opener Revealed

Fresh off a 41-13 victory over Wisconsin, Notre Dame heads back to South Bend this week for its first home game of the 2026 season. The home opener is always a special day at Notre Dame, regardless of opponent, and championship expectations in 2026 only add to it this weekend.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 8

Notre Dame Updates Depth Chart for Rice Amid Injury Concerns

Notre Dame is fresh off a 41-13 victory over Wisconsin to open the season, and now on a short week, turns the page to Rice for the official home opener on Saturday in South Bend.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The Spun / September 7

NBC's College Football Halftime Show Faces Growing Criticism

NBC’s college football halftime show is facing growing criticism on social media. Notre Dame topped Wisconsin in NBC’s Sunday night game this weekend. The Fighting Irish got off to a good start, opening the season with an impressive victory.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / EssentiallySports / September 5

Historic College Program Gets Almost Guaranteed Playoff Autobid After Missing Out Last Year

By leveraging its status as college football’s most lucrative independent program during multi-billion-dollar television negotiations, Notre Dame’s high-stakes snub from last year’s 12-team playoff directly sparked a permanent rule change.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 4

Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin game already expected to be one-sided

It's that exciting time of year when college football is back, baby. The games are already in full swing, and football Saturdays are a very real thing right now.

Five biggest questions for Week 1 of the college football season

Notre Dame QB CJ Carr opens as Heisman favorite along with Arch Manning

25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season

The 'College nicknames that don't end in s' quiz

Adon Shuler News / A to Z Sports / September 3

Remembering Don Shuler, the Notre Dame father and friend who touched everyone he met

Notre Dame football lost a member of the family recently. RIP Don Shuler, a man that the Fighting Irish will never forget. Losing a parent is never easy.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / September 2

Marcus Freeman’s Notre Dame Makes Major Announcement to Honor Late Lou Holtz

The legendary Lou Holtz may be gone, but his former college program is still keeping his legacy alive. Notre Dame has announced that it will celebrate its legendary head coach in their own special way.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / September 2

ESPN experts send strong message on Notre Dame's 2026 championship chances

Week 1 of the college football season is here, and predictions are coming in left and right. Notre Dame fans will love the latest prognostications from ESPN.

National CFB analyst predicts Miami will win national championship

Top four games to watch in Week 1 of 2026 college football season

Why Brian Kelly, Dan Mullen could be great fits at their old schools

The 'College nicknames that don't end in s' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 1

National CFB analyst predicts Miami will win national championship

National college football analyst and host Josh Pate predicts that the Miami Hurricanes will win the 2026 National Championship and quarterback Darian Mensah will win the Heisman Trophy.

Top four games to watch in Week 1 of 2026 college football season

Why Brian Kelly, Dan Mullen could be great fits at their old schools

ESPN reveals 'College GameDay' kickoff details

The 'College football national champions' quiz

College Football News / Viral Sports News / September 1

Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman Fires Clear Warning to CJ Carr

Notre Dame opens its 2026 season Saturday against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field, and the conversation around quarterback C.J. Carr has already drifted toward the Heisman Trophy.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 2

Top four games to watch in Week 1 of 2026 college football season

There is a plethora of intriguing matchups on the slate.

What the win over TCU really means for North Carolina

Between LSU and Clemson, which school is the real Death Valley?

Why Brian Kelly, Dan Mullen could be great fits at their old schools

The best fits for potential 2027 Power Four head coach openings

Why Arch Manning shouldn't be overwhelming favorite to go No. 1

Weekly Syllabus: LSU, SEC headed for Week 1 collision course

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / August 18

How Notre Dame is replacing Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price

How Notre Dame is replacing first-round running backs Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price

It's a massive blow to lose both of their top running backs.

Notre Dame’s first camp injury puts its championship depth to test

How many teams in 2026 preseason Associated Press Top 25 Poll have rosters worth $40M or more?

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / August 13

Notre Dame’s first camp injury puts its championship depth to test

A year ago, the Irish recovered from an early loss and finished 10-2, only to miss the College Football Playoff.

The 'College nicknames that don't end in s' quiz

Marcus Freeman News / Yardbarker / July 27

Notre Dame beats out Oregon, Texas A&M for five-star EDGE Darieon Prescott

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are still over two years away from welcoming in their 2028 recruiting class. Marcus Freeman and the Irish are already putting together a class that could end up generating some massive buzz, though.

North Carolina GM Michael Lombardi placed on administrative leave

Alabama's NFL pipeline led four-star LB Tysir Young to commit early

Two SEC coaches who could be fired — and two who could be hired away

The 'College football color teams' quiz