Notre Dame hosts Rice for home opener at Notre Dame Stadium
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 5:27 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

No. 3 Notre Dame returns to South Bend this Saturday to host the Rice Owls in the team's college football home opener. The Irish enter the contest following a win over the Wisconsin Badgers last Sunday. While the team started slowly against Wisconsin, expectations are for a performance mirroring their second-half success in that game. Weather reports indicate that players and fans at Notre Dame Stadium will face high temperatures and humidity throughout the day. Although earlier forecasts suggested the possibility of thunderstorms, current predictions indicate these will stay away from the area. Officials advise those attending the game to stay hydrated, as warm conditions are expected to persist during the extended period surrounding the event.
- •No. 3 Notre Dame hosts the Rice Owls on Saturday in South Bend.
- •The Irish secured a win against the Wisconsin Badgers in their previous game.
- •Forecasts suggest hot and humid weather conditions for the stadium event.
- •Threats of thunderstorms have dissipated according to the current weather outlook.
- 5:27 PMYahoo Sports — WEATHER REPORT: Notre Dame VS Rice in Irish home opener
- 5:27 PMOne Foot Down — WEATHER REPORT: Notre Dame VS Rice in Irish home opener - onefootdown.com
"Notre Dame will open the home season against the Rice Owls and it’s going to be hot and sticky for everyone.
"Notre Dame will open the home season against the Rice Owls and it’s going to be hot and sticky for everyone.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 5:27 PMWEATHER REPORT: Notre Dame VS Rice in Irish home opener
Notre Dame will open the home season against the Rice Owls and it’s going to be hot and sticky for everyone.
- One Foot DownSep 9, 2026, 5:27 PMWEATHER REPORT: Notre Dame VS Rice in Irish home opener - onefootdown.com
Notre Dame will open the home season against the Rice Owls and it’s going to be hot and sticky for everyone.
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