
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.
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Notre Dame opens its season on Sept. 12 against Rice at Notre Dame Stadium, with key players sidelined and odds heavily favoring the Irish.

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Mike Golic Sr. is set to rejoin the Notre Dame football radio broadcast team as a color analyst, bringing his extensive playing background and ESPN experience to the SoFi Notre Dame Radio Network.

Mike Golic Sr., a former Notre Dame defensive lineman and longtime ESPN personality, is joining the university’s radio football broadcast team, replacing Ryan Harris and adding his deep‑rooted connection to the program.
Mike Golic Sr., a former Notre Dame and NFL defensive lineman, has been appointed the new color analyst for Notre Dame football radio broadcasts, stepping into the role vacated by Ryan Harris who is now pursuing law school. His extensive broadcasting background and deep connection to Notre Dame football position him to enrich the program’s radio coverage.
Mike Golic Sr., a Notre Dame alumnus and longtime NFL veteran, is set to debut as a color commentator for the 2026 college football season, pairing with Tony Simeone and Johnny Soper for the Irish’s opening game against Wisconsin.
Mike Golic Sr. is set to rejoin the Notre Dame football radio team as a color analyst for the 2024 season, taking over from Ryan Harris and joining a storied broadcast lineup that includes Tony Simeone, Johnny Soper and his son, Mike Golic Jr.