2026 Notre Dame football schedule on NBC & Peacock
| Week | Date | Time (ET) | Matchup | Platform(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun., Sept. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Wisconsin at Notre Dame | NBC, Peacock |
| 2 | Sat., Sept. 12 | 3:30 p.m. | Rice at Notre Dame | NBC, Peacock |
| 3 | Sat., Sept. 19 | 7:30 p.m. | Michigan State at Notre Dame | NBC, Peacock |
| 6 | Sat., Oct. 10 | 3:30 p.m. | Stanford at Notre Dame | NBC, Peacock |
| 10 | Sat., Nov. 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Miami at Notre Dame | NBC, Peacock |
| 11 | Sat., Nov. 14 | 3:30 p.m. | Boston College at Notre Dame | NBC, Peacock |
| 12 | Sat., Nov. 21 | 7:30 p.m. | SMU at Notre Dame | NBC, Peacock |
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Notre Dame forced five USC turnovers on Saturday night, but even without those, the Irish made it clear they are the better team.
Notre Dame intercepted Caleb Williams three times in the first half, all three leading to Irish touchdowns, sparking a 48-20 rout on Saturday.
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How to watch college football on Peacock: USC hasn’t pulled into Notre Dame with an unbeaten record since 2005, arguably the most famous rendition of this storied rivalry.
USC hasn’t been favored at Notre Dame in 14 years, a field-goal underdog tonight. Included in that, the Irish have won five straight at home against their biggest rival.
No opponent defines Notre Dame football as much as USC does. That should spark the Irish plenty this weekend, coming off a deflating loss but now going against the defending Heisman Trophy winner.
Notre Dame’s offense has stalled for three straight weeks, but USC’s defense has spent that same time making opponents look good. Which will reverse course this weekend?
Caleb Williams shredded Notre Dame’s defense last season, and the Irish did not have the firepower to keep up with him. USC looks more vulnerable right now, even if it hasn’t lost yet. Can Notre Dame halt Williams? If not, can it outscore him?
USC needed triple overtime to get by Arizona on Saturday, some defensive lapses perhaps foreshadowing some drama at Notre Dame this weekend.
