India, Sept. 13 -- The third-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish return home to South Bend this afternoon to host the Rice Owls in their 2026 home opener at Notre Dame Stadium. Fresh off a dominant statement victory against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field, head coach Marcus Freeman and his squad are looking to keep their momentum rolling in Week 2. Here is everything you need to know about kickoff times, television broadcast channels, free streaming options, betting odds, and our score prediction.

Quick Game Day Details

Matchup: Rice Owls at Number 3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026

Kickoff Time: 3:30 PM ET / 12:30 PM PT (1:00 AM IST, Sunday)

Venue: Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, Indiana

Television Channel: NBC...