Notre Dame prepares for challenging 2026 football schedule
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 7:20 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Notre Dame's 2026 football schedule includes key matchups against Wisconsin, Michigan State, and Miami. The season opener is set for September 6 at Lambeau Field facing Wisconsin. Following that, the Irish will host historic rivalries and play a total of twelve games, emphasizing a strong performance to avoid past shortfalls. The team aims to establish a strong postseason case by eliminating any doubts about their capability through wins this season.
- •Notre Dame opens the season against Wisconsin on September 6.
- •The Irish face Michigan State for the Megaphone Trophy for the first time since 2017.
- •Miami visits Notre Dame Stadium on November 7 for a nighttime rematch.
- •Notre Dame’s schedule includes twelve games against notable opponents.
- •A bye week is scheduled before facing Navy on Halloween.
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