Notre Dame Home Opener Preview | Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football News

Notre Dame kicks off 2026 at home against Rice, ranked No. 4 and hungry for playoff glory, while Rice just wants a bowl bid—this high-stakes opener could ignite the season and reignite fan excitement in the historic stadium.

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