Notre Dame Faces Rice's Ground Game | Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football News

Notre Dame’s hot start continues as they host Rice in South Bend, aiming to build on CJ Carr’s stellar performance against Wisconsin. With key backs sidelined, establishing a strong running game is crucial — and Rice’s potent option offense, which racked up nearly 500 rushing yards opener, poses a serious test. Notre Dame’s defense held firm last week, but history warns: the Irish have stumbled in their second home game, including a loss to Texas A&M last year. Rice is banking on another upset. For Freeman’s squad, discipline and avoiding turnovers could secure a vital 2-0 start before facing tougher opponents. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/96472f1ebd2c29f8