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Irish Dominate Rice in Massive Point Spread
8 Sep
Summary
- Notre Dame is a significant favorite against Rice with a -44.5 spread.
- The Fighting Irish average 41.0 points per game this season.
- Rice's defense has allowed an average of 244.0 yards per game.

The No. 4 Notre Dame Fighting Irish are set to host the Rice Owls at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET, with the game broadcast on NBC and Peacock, and available for streaming on Fubo.
Betting markets heavily favor Notre Dame, indicated by a spread of -44.5. The Fighting Irish's offense has been potent, averaging 41.0 points per game. In contrast, Rice's defense has struggled, allowing an average of 244.0 yards per game this season.