Notre Dame football has added Rice to its 2026 football schedule. Skip to main content. ... Notre Dame also played Rice in 1988 and won that contest by a score of 54-11.

Notre dame and Rice have met 5 times in the past with the Irish winning all 5 contests. Most recently, Notre Dame played Rice at home in 2014 (48-17) and 1988 (54-11).

Notre Dame’s 55 Hall of Famers are the most of any program in college football. Te’o was a Heisman Trophy finalist in 2012, leading Notre Dame to an appearance in the national championship game.

SOUTH BEND – Barely three months and no games won or lost after Notre Dame football captured its 11 th national championship after going 12-0 in 1988, former Irish assistant coach Pete Cordelli ...