Notre Dame’s next two opponents open season with wins
Rice unveiled a punishing ground game, while Michigan State showed late-game poise. Here’s what Notre Dame can expect from its next two foes.
The incoming Notre Dame football opponents for the 2026 season both secured wins in their week 1 games. Rice will take on the Irish on September 12 after dominating Houston Christian 31-3, with Tyvonn Byars rushing for a career-high 104 yards. Michigan State, coached by Pat Fitzgerald, overcame a Toledo rally to defeat Toledo 30-20, with quarterback Alessio Milivojevic throwing for 247 yards.
Notre Dame will host Rice at 3:30 p.m. ET and face Michigan State at 7:30 p.m. ET, marking the beginning of a new era in the Megaphone Trophy rivalry.
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