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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Sam Hartman connected on two touchdowns of more than 70 yards, and Irish running back Audric Estimé hurdled Chippewas defenders, but don’t overlook how strongly Notre Dame’s offensive and defensive lines controlled Saturday afternoon.
Notre Dame’s defense may have been caught looking ahead in the first half against Central Michigan on Saturday, but the Irish offense never faltered and that provided plenty cushion.
Notre Dame should be expected to blow out Central Michigan this afternoon on Peacock, but the last time the Irish thought that against a MAC foe, Toledo made life very tense.
Notre Dame vs Central Michigan will be available exclusively on Peacock this weekend, putting the Irish and Chippewas in the company of blockbusters.
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Most of Notre Dame’s coming schedule spent last week in relative exhibitions, though one future opposing passer struggled in that environment.
Marcus Freeman can do his best to set the record straight about Notre Dame’s rain-delay diet or try to keep folks from thinking ahead to Ohio State in two weeks, but the ‘Hollywood’ legend is already set, and the Buckeyes loom.
Notre Dame’s offense faced relative adversity on Saturday and responded with 42 points in three quarters. The Irish floor was raised as soon as Sam Hartman arrived in the winter, but how high has he raised the ceiling?
Saturday’s rain delay may have lengthened the game for fans, but it worked out perfectly for Notre Dame’s offense, needing that chance to regroup to explode past North Carolina State.
As soon as Notre Dame and North Carolina State returned from a nearly two-hour lightning delay, Irish running back Audric Estimé broke off the first of a handful of needed big plays for Notre Dame’s offense, an 80-yard touchdown run that set the tone for Notre Dame.
