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Rice Owls Face Tough Road Test at No. 3 Notre Dame

Summary

  • Rice defeated Houston Christian 31-3 in their season opener.
  • The Owls will play No. 3 Notre Dame on Saturday.
  • The game will be broadcast on NBC at 2:30 p.m.
Rice Owls Face Tough Road Test at No. 3 Notre Dame

The Rice Owls football team is heading into a challenging matchup following their decisive 31-3 season-opening win against Houston Christian. This Saturday, the Owls will travel to South Bend, Indiana, to face the formidable No. 3 ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

The game is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and will be nationally televised by NBC. Fans can tune in to watch Dan Hicks and Jason Garrett call the action from Notre Dame Stadium.

Rice's 2026 schedule includes this high-profile game against Notre Dame, preceded by their dominant win over Houston Christian. Following the Notre Dame contest, the Owls will continue their season with games against Western Michigan, Fresno State, and others.

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