Rice Owls Take On Top-Ranked Notre Dame | Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football News
Published: September 10, 2026
Duration: 1:47
Rice Owls gear up for a massive showdown against top-ranked Notre Dame, marking their biggest test of the season under new head coach Scott Abell—whose first year saw a solid 5-8 record and a bowl appearance. After opening with a win over Houston Christian, the Owls bring their potent ground game, averaging nearly 460 rushing yards per game, to South Bend ready to prove they belong on the national stage. This matchup, their first since 2014, promises high stakes as Abell and his team embrace the challenge with fire in their bellies.
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