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September 12, 2026 β’ Notre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 12, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Rice Owls (1-1) takes on Notre Dame Fighting Irish (2-0) at Notre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame.
Rice Owls
Visiting Side
Record
1-1
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Home Side
Record
2-0
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RIC
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
NOT
|
21 | 21 | 10 | 0 | 52 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
14:46
Boubacar Traore 24 Yd Fumble Return (Spencer Porath Kick)
Score
10:30
Jordan Faison 25 Yd pass from CJ Carr (Spencer Porath Kick)
Score
3:51
Jordan Faison 11 Yd pass from CJ Carr (Spencer Porath Kick)
Score
13:43
Nolan James Jr. 1 Yd Run (Spencer Porath Kick)
Score
4:26
Nolan James Jr. 1 Yd Run (Spencer Porath Kick)
Score
1:17
Micah Gilbert 39 Yd pass from CJ Carr (Spencer Porath Kick)
Score
11:41
Cooper Flanagan 2 Yd pass from CJ Carr (Spencer Porath Kick)
Score
4:21
Spencer Porath 36 Yd Field Goal
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
28%
Rice Owls
VS
π 72%
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Projected Score
RIC 19
-
NOT 42
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish scoring offense aligns well against Rice Owls defense.
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish offense moves the ball more consistently.
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish passing game has a favorable matchup.
- Rice Owls controls the trenches in the run game.
Rice Owls
STAT
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Notre Dame Fighting Irish plays on familiar turf at Notre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Rice Owls Could Win
Rice Owls will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Notre Dame Fighting Irish Could Win
Notre Dame Fighting Irish scoring offense aligns well against Rice Owls defense.
Deciding Factor
Notre Dame Fighting Irish offense moves the ball more consistently.
Game Details
Notre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
77,622
Closing Odds
Line: ND -44.5 | O/U: 54.5
Team Leaders
Rice Owls Leaders
Jacurri Brown
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Tyvonn Byars
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Keenan Arcega-Whiteside
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Leaders
CJ Carr
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Nolan James Jr.
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Jerome Bettis Jr.
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Rice Owls (51.5%)
Notre Dame Fighting Irish (48.5%)
Total Submissions: 98 circles
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