Rice faces No. 4 Notre Dame on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Notre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame, IN. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 PM ET. The game airs on NBC. Below is a factual Week 2 college football matchup preview with current odds where available, including point spread, moneyline, over/under, venue, and broadcast information. Lines may move before kickoff.
Rice vs Notre Dame odds and betting lines
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Records | Rice — · Notre Dame 0-0 |
| Point spread | ND -44.5 |
| Moneyline | TBD — check public books closer to kickoff |
| Over/under | 54.5 |
| Location | Notre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame, IN |
| Date | Saturday, September 12, 2026 |
| Kickoff time | 3:30 PM ET |
| TV channel | NBC |
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN around research time. Lines may move before kickoff.
How to watch Rice vs Notre Dame
- Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Venue: Notre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame, IN
- TV: NBC
Rice preview
Rice (—) visits Notre Dame on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Rice lists head coach Scott Abell, offensive coordinator Vince Munch, and defensive coordinator Jon Kay. Early watch items include opening identity after Week 1, explosive-play balance, and matching the opponent's tempo in a NBC window.
No. 4 Notre Dame preview
No. 4 Notre Dame (0-0) hosts at Notre Dame Stadium. Notre Dame lists head coach Marcus Freeman, offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock, and defensive coordinator Chris Ash / Aaron Henry. Home-field framing, early-season continuity, and situational football are the factual focus points for this Week 2 preview.