Notre Dame Faces Rice in Inconsistent Home Opener
Notre Dame opens its season on Sept. 12 against Rice at Notre Dame Stadium, with key players sidelined and odds heavily favoring the Irish.
Sep 8, 2026
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2026 College Football Week 1 Schedule Packed with High‑Profile Matchups
The 2026 college football season opens Thursday, September 3 and runs through Monday, September 7, with Fox, ESPN, CBS, NBC and ABC broadcasting key games that pit defending champions, top‑ranked teams and new coaching storylines against each other.
Sep 6, 2026
Badgers vs. Fighting Irish: A High‑Stakes Opener at Lambeau Field
The Wisconsin Badgers will host No. 4 Notre Dame at Lambeau Field on September 6, 2026, in a pivotal season opener that pits a heavy underdog against a roster widely regarded as the nation’s best, with NBC and Peacock providing coverage and FanDuel setting the odds.
Sep 6, 2026
Notre Dame Faces Wisconsin in Season‑Opening Showdown at Lambeau Field
Notre Dame and Wisconsin will open the 2026 season on September 6 at Lambeau Field, a historic venue that adds extra intrigue as the teams battle for early momentum and playoff positioning.
Sep 6, 2026
NBC Sports Renews 35‑Year Partnership with Notre Dame Football for 2026 Season
The iconic Notre Dame Fighting Irish have secured a 35‑year broadcasting extension with NBC Sports, guaranteeing coverage of every home game in 2026 and reuniting the network’s veteran broadcast team.
Sep 6, 2026
Notre Dame Eyes First National Title Since 1988 in 2026
Notre Dame’s 2026 campaign centers on quarterback CJ Carr, a Heisman favorite, and a defense stacked with NFL prospects, aiming to break a 38‑year championship drought.
Aug 24, 2026
NBC Sports Unveils 2026 College Football Broadcast Lineup
NBC Sports announces its 2026 college football broadcast roster, highlighting returning voices, new analysts and a slate of high‑profile games across the Big Ten and Notre Dame.
Aug 19, 2026
NBC Sports Announces 2026 College Football Broadcast Team
NBC Sports reveals its 2026 college football announcing roster, featuring returning voices like Noah Eagle and Todd Blackledge alongside fresh talent such as Ashley ShahAhmadi, ahead of a schedule that begins Aug. 29 with marquee games.
Aug 19, 2026
NBC Expands Its College Football Lineup for 2026
NBC announces a major shake‑up for the 2026 college football season, bringing Jason Benetti and Dave Flemming into its Big Ten broadcast crew, retaining veteran voices, and enlisting a slate of analysts and reporters to cover Notre Dame, the Big Ten and beyond.
Aug 19, 2026
Caroline Pineda Steps Into NBC’s Notre Dame Broadcast Booth
NBC announces that alumna Caroline Pineda will serve as sideline reporter for four Fighting Irish games this fall, bringing a personal connection and mentorship‑shaped perspective to the broadcast team.
Aug 19, 2026
New Haven Counts Merges Soccer and Math to Boost Student Success
New Haven Counts blends soccer and math tutoring to improve academic outcomes, backed by a $1 million city allocation and supported by United Way, New Haven Reads and LEAP.
Jun 2, 2026