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University of Notre Dame's Nolan James Jr. (2) celebrates during a football game against the University of Wisconsin on Sept. 6, 2026, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Notre Dame defeated Wisconsin 41-13.

Can Notre Dame Raise Bar Against Rice? Staff Predictions for Home Opener

Nick Shepkowski

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Sep 11, 2026

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman believes there's something about this Irish football team that won't fall into the trap of a Week Two letdown.

Why Notre Dame Is Poised to Rout Rice on Saturday

Nick Shepkowski

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Sep 10, 2026

Sep 16, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; The Word of Life Mural, commonly known as Touchdown Jesus, is seen in an entryway to Notre Dame Stadium during the game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Central Michigan Chippewas

Notre Dame Football: Weather Forecast for Home Opener Revealed

Nick Shepkowski

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Sep 8, 2026

Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr (13) waits to call the snap during the first half of a NCAA football game against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, in Green Bay, WI.

Computer Formula Drops Notre Dame's Championship Chances After Week 1

Nick Shepkowski

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Sep 8, 2026

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Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman reacts in the first half at Lambeau Field.

Notre Dame Updates Depth Chart for Rice Amid Injury Concerns

Nick Shepkowski

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Sep 8, 2026

Dec 21, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Legendary football and baseball player and father of Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders, Deion Sanders on the sidelines prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at Huntington Bank Field.

Colorado Buffaloes Assistant Coach Earns Invite to 2026 NFL Women’s Forum

Ben Armendariz

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Feb 19, 2026

Sep 29, 2018; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; A Rice Owls helmet sits on the sidelines during the game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field.

Iowa State Cyclones Former Defensive Coach Lands Job With Rice Owls

Kenneth Teape

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Jan 30, 2026

Rutgers Scarlet Knights running back Antwan Raymond (3). Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Rutgers Secures Its Most Significant Defensive Addition So Far

Rituraj Halder

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Jan 9, 2026

Central Florida Knights quarterback Jacurri Brown (11) waits to take the snap against BYU

Former 4-Star quarterback signs with third college football program

Dustin Lewis

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Jan 6, 2026

Armed Forces Bowl Pregame, 2025 at Amon G. Carter Stadium, home of the TCU Horned Frogs. Texas State vs. Rice

Midnite Madness - The Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl

Tom Burke

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Jan 5, 2026

Five paratroopers attempted to land on the field at Amon G. Carter Stadium before the 2025 Armed Forces Bowl.

Paratrooper Got Caught in Field Goal Netting Before Armed Forces Bowl

Tom Dierberger

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Jan 2, 2026

Brad Jackson and Texas State are favored against Rice on Friday.

Rice vs. Texas State Prediction, Odds and Key Players to Watch for Armed Forces Bowl

Ameer Tyree

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Dec 31, 2025

Houston, Texas, USA; Rice Owls quarterback Chase Jenkins (4) attempts a pass during the second quarter against the UConn Huskies at Rice Stadium.

College football team loses starting QB to NCAA transfer portal

Rowan Fisher Shotton

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Dec 27, 2025

Ralph Cooper

Exploring Ralph Cooper’s Impact & Legacy In Sports As A Storyteller & Bridge Builder

Kyle Mosley

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Dec 27, 2025

Texas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez

Week 13 State of Texas Football Rankings With a New No. 1

Ryan Kay

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Nov 21, 2025

Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton looks to pass against BYU.

Where Does Texas Tech Rank Among the 13 FBS Teams in Texas?

Ryan Kay

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Nov 13, 2025

Oct 4, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Boise State Broncos quarterback Maddux Madsen (4) celebrates as he runs in a touchdown against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images

Five College Football Games to Watch: Week Ten

Matt Bagley

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Oct 31, 2025

Brendon Lewis and Memphis are favored against Rice on Friday.

Memphis vs. Rice Prediction, Odds and Key Players to Watch for College Football Week 10

Ameer Tyree

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Oct 31, 2025

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer throws a pass against Mississippi. The Sooners face Tennessee in a key matchup this week.

Eight Best College Football Games to Watch in Week 10: Three SEC Teams Fight for CFP Lives

Zach Koons

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Oct 30, 2025

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