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Notre Dame to host Kent State in 2027 season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 10:31 AM

Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Notre Dame to host Kent State in 2027 season opener
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Notre Dame football will open its 2027 season at home against Kent State. The matchup at Notre Dame Stadium is part of a broader schedule that includes teams like Auburn and Clemson. Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman opted for a MAC team for the opener, aiming for a potentially smoother start to the season as the Irish may be introducing a new starting quarterback. The team finished the previous season with some struggles in early games, prompting this decision. Preliminary mock drafts suggest quarterback CJ Carr could be a first-round pick.

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  • •Notre Dame will host Kent State on September 2, 2027.
  • •Marcus Freeman aims for a smoother start to the season.
  • •The Irish's 2027 schedule includes Auburn, Clemson, and BYU.
  • •CJ Carr projects highly in mock drafts ahead of the 2027 season.
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  • 10:31 AMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame finds out who its 2027 season opening opponent will be
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Notre Dame football has chosen its 2027 season opening opponent, as MAC team that will head to Notre Dame Stadium.

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