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Noah Grubbs makes college debut for Notre Dame football against Rice

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 9:36 PM

Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Noah Grubbs makes college debut for Notre Dame football against Rice

Summary

Freshman quarterback Noah Grubbs appeared in his first college game for Notre Dame on Saturday, September 12. He entered the contest against Rice in the third quarter with 9:22 remaining and the Irish leading 49-0. Grubbs, a product of Lake Mary, Florida, enrolled early in January to participate in spring practice sessions. Coaches noted his strong arm and willingness to trust his throwing ability. Standing at 6-foot-4 and 210 pounds, Grubbs is among the tallest quarterbacks on the Notre Dame roster. His appearance followed a preseason in which the team's backup quarterbacks had accumulated zero collegiate snaps.

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Key Details

•Noah Grubbs made his collegiate debut against Rice on September 12.
•Grubbs is a freshman quarterback from Lake Mary, Florida.
•He joined the team in January as part of a 24-player early enrollment group.
•Grubbs stands 6-foot-4 and weighs 210 pounds.

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Notre Dame football’s trio of backup quarterbacks entered the 2026 season with zero college snaps. That changed Saturday with Noah Grubbs' appearance.
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