Greg Bryant (1) of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish breaks a tackle attempt by Grant Peterson (80) of the Rice Owls on a 17-yard touchdown run.

Everett Golson (5) of the Norte Dame Fighting Irish dives into the end zone for a touchdown against the Rice Owls.

Greg Bryant (1) of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish dives into the end zone for a touchdown against the Rice Owls at Notre Dame Stadium. 

Malik Zaire (8) of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs 56 yards on his very first collegiate play against the Rice Owls.

Robby Wells (88) of the Rice Owls drops the ball against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium.

Head coach Brian Kelly of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish yells at players on the sidelines after a score by the Rice Owls.

Everett Golson (5) of the Norte Dame Fighting Irish dives into the end zone for a touchdown dragging Julius White (7) of the Rice Owls

Student fans of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish cheer during a game against the Rice Owls at Notre Dame Stadium.

Greg Bryant (1) of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish breaks a tackle attempt by Grant Peterson (80) of the Rice Owls on a 17-yard touchdown run.