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Notre Dame Fighting Irish set to host Rice Owls in NCAA football matchup
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are scheduled to host the Rice Owls at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Following Notre Dame's 41-13 victory over Wisconsin, the ESPN Football Power Index (FPI) has increased the Irish's projected win probability against Rice to 99.0%, up from 96.8% the previous week.
Betting markets have set the point spread at 44.5 points in favor of Notre Dame, with an over/under total of 54.5. Rice enters the matchup following a 31-3 win over Houston Christian in their season opener.
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ESPN · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Notre Dame Stadium · Rice Owls
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The win probability for Notre Dame against Rice increased from 96.8% to 99.0% since last week. www.si.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rice defeated Houston Christian 31-3 in their season opener. sportschatplace.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Notre Dame defeated Wisconsin with a score of 41-13. www.si.com · sportschatplace.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The over/under betting total for the matchup is 54.5. www.capperspicks.com · sportschatplace.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] ESPN's Football Power Index gives Notre Dame a 99.0% chance of winning against Rice. www.si.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The betting line for the Notre Dame vs. Rice game is set at Notre Dame -44.5. www.capperspicks.com · sportschatplace.com