Rice prepares for Notre Dame after rushing for 465 yards
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 3:05 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Rice opened its 2026 season with a 31-3 victory over Houston Christian, relying on a dominant ground attack. The Owls finished the game with 465 rushing yards while completing only 28 passing yards. Tyvonn Byars led the effort with 104 rushing yards on 16 carries, supported by quarterback Jacurri Brown and Quinton Jackson. The win sets up a non-conference matchup against Notre Dame on September 12. Notre Dame currently prepares for its season opener against Wisconsin, which is scheduled for Sunday night.
- •Rice defeated Houston Christian 31-3 in its season opener.
- •The Owls finished the game with 465 rushing yards on 11 different contributors.
- •Quarterback Jacurri Brown and Tyvonn Byars led the offensive production.
- •Notre Dame hosts Rice in South Bend on September 12.
- •Rice controlled possession for nearly 40 minutes during its victory.
- 3:05 PMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame’s next opponent just won with only 28 passing yards
"Rice rushed for 465 yards while throwing for only 28, giving Notre Dame an unusual challenge ahead of their Week 2 matchup.
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